Location: Eau Claire Curling Club (5530 Fairview Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701)
Dates: Saturdays from October-March
Discover the excitement of curling with our Junior Curling Program, where kids learn teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship in a fun and supportive environment. Designed for all skill levels, our program helps build confidence both on and off the ice. Join us, and watch your child slide into a lifetime of new friendships and healthy competition!
We offer both beginner and intermediate sessions on Saturdays from October to March. We provide all the equipement your child needs and even snacks!
EXPERIENCED COACHES
Our Junior Curling Program is guided by experienced coaches who are passionate about nurturing your child’s love of curling. Your child will receive personalized coaching to enhance their curling skills, and our volunteers are dedicated to fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment. We believe in not only teaching the sport but also instilling valuable life skills that extend beyond the curling club. Our coaches are committed to helping your child reach their full potential and enjoy the journey of becoming a skilled and confident curler.
Junior Manager and Coach Andrea Wendt has been volunteering with the Eau Claire Curling Club Junior Program for seven years. Her favorite part of juniors is Bring a Friend Week when all our curlers bring in a friend or family member and teach them to curl all by themselves… mostly.
A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The Eau Claire Curling Club is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for the physical, emotional, and social development of all athletes, and to ensuring that it promotes an environment free from misconduct. We subscribe to the SafeSport Code of athlete safety, and all Club members who work with youth - as well as the Board of Directors and Club Administrators - attend SafeSport training annually.
Schedule
SESSIONS
9-11:30 a.m. - Intermediate
For those with more experience, our intermediate session emphasizes strategy, history, etiquette, team building, and perfecting their delivery/sweeping, and will include team play. Participants MUST have approval of the Junior Manager to join.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Beginner
Perfect for beginners and/or anyone under the age of 12, this session focuses on learning the basics of curling. We’ll work closely with your aspiring curler to help them build their curling knowledge both mentally through games and puzzles, and physically through drills and stretches. We’ll provide regular breaks and a healthy snack!
DATES
October 26
November 9 & 23
December 7, 14* & 21
January 11, 18 & 25
February 8, 15 & 22
March 1, 15, 22 & 29
*Bring a Friend Week
Registration & Pricing
Registration Fee: $50
Our program fee is designed to be affordable, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of curling!
If your child is trying the sport for the first time or is unsure about joining us, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and your first two sessions will be absolutely free - no registration required!
Registration includes:- All sixteen dates from October through March
- On- and off-ice instruction from seasoned curlers
- Club equipment including brooms and ice grippers
- A snack at each session
- The warm camaraderie of your fellow curlers!
Requirements:
- Dress in warm, athletic attire. A hat, thin gloves, and thick socks may help keep your child warm. Please tie back longer hair.
- Don’t wear boots or snow pants (too bulky), very fluffy or fuzzy clothing (fuzz will fall onto the ice and make it dirty), dirty clothes or shoes (we need to keep our ice clean), or jeans (can be too restricting)
- Wear your street shoes and bring CLEAN rubber-soled shoes to wear on the ice (street shoes are NOT allowed on the ice)
- Everyone who steps on the ice - children and adults - is required to sign a waiver. Parents or guardians will complete this during registration. Copies will be available at the Club for adults that wish to join on the ice.
Volunteer
Our Junior Program is only possible with volunteer support. We’re always looking for friendly faces to help out! No curling or coaching experience necessary to volunteer during our Beginner sessions. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more.
