This time slot will be broken down into our Little Rocks group and our Junior Red group. We aim to teach our younger curlers basic skills by utilizing games with the emphasis on having FUN! Coaches start with an energizing warm-up and then head to the ice for skills and games that will implement the fundamentals of curling.
 

LITTLE ROCKS (grades K-2): 9:00-10:00am

• Learn balance and skills using FUN GAMES!
• Parents are required to stay for practice.
• Curlers can take “mini breaks” if they need to.
• Come 10 minutes early to get geared up and ready to start promptly at 9:00am.
• No equipment needed but bring a **clean** pair of shoes (a separate pair of “curling sneakers” is a good idea if you have them).
• Dress in stretchy moveable, layers of clothing. Gloves or mittens may be desired.

JUNIOR RED (grades 2-6): 9:00-10:30am

• This level is for beginning and intermediate curlers to develop their delivery, sweeping, how to play the game, and start to learn strategy.
• Fun drills and game play!
• Set curriculum so curlers can improve consistently and advance more quickly.
• New curler parents are required to stay for the first two sessions.
• No equipment needed. SPCC provides sliders, delivery aides, and brooms. If you do have your own equipment, please bring it.
• Curlers should dress appropriately (no jeans…wear something stretchy but warm). Dressing in layers is advisable. Gloves or mittens may be desired.
• If your curler does not have curling shoes, bring **clean** shoes to use on the ice (a separate pair of “curling sneakers” is a good idea if you have them).
• Come 10 minutes early to get geared up and ready to start promptly at 9:00am.

There are two comfortable viewing areas. Some parents choose to stay for all practice times as it is fun to watch the kids play and improve.

Most weeks after practice time, Little Rock and Junior Red curlers will head upstairs for social time (structured) and snacks (provided by the SPPC Junior Program). Curling, by tradition, is a very social sport. Attending the social time is not required but is a fun way to get to know your fellow curlers. The more friends you have, the more you want to continue.

GRADES K-6: 9:00-10:30am

GRADE 7 - COLLEGE: 11:00am-1:00pm

This time slot will be broken down into our Junior White group and our Junior Blue group. These groups are designed to continue to teach the fundamentals of the game and to push the envelope and dive a little deeper into the more advanced aspects of the roaring game.

JUNIOR WHITE

• This level is for intermediate curlers to continue to develop a consistent slide, sweeping skills, rock timing, and learn strategy.
• Fun drills and game play!
• Set curriculum so curlers can improve consistently and advance more quickly.
• On special Saturdays, we will have guest coaches teach a specific skill.
• No equipment needed. SPCC provides sliders and brooms. If you do have your own equipment, please bring it.
• Curlers should dress appropriately (no jeans…wear something stretchy but warm). Dressing in layers is advisable. Gloves or mittens may be desired.
• If your curler does not have curling shoes, bring **clean** shoes to use on the ice (a separate pair of “curling sneakers” is a good idea if you have them).
• Announcements and official start time is at 11:00am. Please arrive 15 minutes early so you can stretch, warm up, socialize, and prepare to listen to instructions promptly at 11:00am before heading out on the ice.

JUNIOR BLUE

• Continue to develop your perfect delivery
• Strategy and etiquette sessions
• On special Saturdays, we will have guest coaches teach a specific skill.
• Opportunities for extra independent practice ice after the practice sessions on some Saturdays at 1pm.
• Laser guides and delivery video analysis
• Speed traps to dial in consistent deliveries and timing techniques.
• Announcements and official start time is at 11:00am. Please arrive 15 minutes early so you can stretch, warm up, socialize, and prepare to listen to instructions promptly at 11:00am before heading out on the ice.

Most Saturdays after practice, Junior White and Junior Blue curlers will head upstairs for social time (cards, games) and snacks (provided by the SPCC Junior Program). Get to know your fellow SPCC curlers! The more curlers you know, the more opportunities you will have to play.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

During practice times for all levels, there will be coffee upstairs for parents. On most Saturdays, there will be parent led roundtable discussions. Parents are their kids’ best advocates. Team formation and other vital information is shared during this time that will aid in advancing your curler. Don’t know about competitive curling? Stay and learn more. Parent liaisons will be on hand most Saturdays to answer any questions. If we don’t know…we will find out for you!

For Red and White levels this year, our parent liaisons will be aiding in the process of finding kids teammates and walking parents through the process of registering for and competing/preparing for junior bonspiels. We will also keep you abreast of any upcoming junior bonspiels at other clubs.

We have many other opportunities planned for the year and will keep you up to date and informed as they arise.

SAFETY

The St. Paul Curling Club Juniors program is a safe place. We work with USA Curling to ensure that all participants have a safe environment to enjoy this grand sport. Our leadership is trained in the Safe Sport program and there will always be a Safe Sport lead both on and off the ice.

HOODIE

Each curler who registers by October 2nd will receive a free signature SPCC Juniors hooded sweatshirt. Get your kids hooked on SPCC!

YOUTH SIZING: Relaxed Fit

Body Length Measurement if from highest point of shoulder at neck seam to bottom sweep

Chest Width Measurement is 1” below armhole

ADULT SIZING: Relaxed Fit

Body Length Measurement if from highest point of shoulder at neck seam to bottom sweep

Chest Width Measurement is 1” below armhole