PROGRAMMING
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USA Curling values all members who are committed to teaching and growing our sport. As a benefit to membership USA Curling offers a number of educational courses. Whether expanding your skills and knowledge or working towards a certification, we support you in your advancement.
Information on programs can be found below. For additional information, please contact Jenna.Burchesky@usacurling.org
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If you are interested in registering for an existing course, login to your myUSAcurling account and click on the courses tab on the left hand menu. Contact Member services with any questions.
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Instructors are crucial to the growth of our sport. If your club is interested in hosting an instructor course fill out the form.
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Does your club want to host an Officiating course? We're always excited to improve the quality of curling officiating— clubs that host courses are crucial to our efforts.
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Elite-level athletes can provide insight and instruction that will help your members become more confident curlers. Thanks to a generous donation from Bill Peskoff and the Peskoff Charitable Fund, clubs can book full-day visits from players in our Athlete Outreach program—without any upfront costs.
Athletes in this program are currently competing and aspiring to represent the USA at World Championships and Olympic/Paralympic Games. On-ice training for curlers of all levels, community outreach events, strategy discussions, Q&A sessions—all can be a part of the programming during athlete visit to your club.
USA Curling will contact you directly once information has been submitted. If you have questions in advance, send a message to jenna.burchesky@usacurling.org.
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The services of Shawn Olesen, our Head Ice Technican, can be booked by USA Curling member clubs. Requests can include ice installation assistance, equipment and building evaluation, crew training, stone texturing, and other services as needed.
Shawn's services are provided to member clubs at $500 per day plus travel expenses. He is open to staying at the home of member to reduce overall cost. For longer site visits, a total fee can be negotiated.
To request Shawn's services, complete the form and a USA Curling staff member will contact you to discuss your club's needs and find a date that produces maximum benefit.
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Young athletes who aspire to elevate their curling abilities to the next level are invited to join our National Team umbrella through the NJDP. The vision of the National Junior Development Program is to help cultivate our Olympic athletes of tomorrow by providing young and motivated athletes with resources that the National Team athletes utilize.
Athletes within the program will be able to consult with a National Team Coach, have increased access to off-ice training and preparation, and are invited to join a six-part webinar series that will educate on the foundations of becoming an elite competitor. These webinars feature special guests, encourage collaboration as well as networking across the country.
The following are resources available to athletes:
-Sports performance training, workouts are tailored to progressing on-ice results.
-Coaching consultation on technical aspects including video analysis.
-A six-part webinar series including sports psychology, team dynamics, fundamentals of delivery, learning to win, basics of shot execution, practice planning, etc.
-Access to sports psychology modules.
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen between the age of 12 and 21.
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Regular online educational sessions are available to discuss issues related to club operations and ice quality in our member clubs. These sessions include Club Operations and Ice Making topics.
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