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2024 MEMBERS’ Meeting and ASSEMBLY
USA Curling is excited to share the in person programming schedule for the 2024 Members’ Assembly. We will be hosting sessions on a number of topics including ice technician certifications, analytics certifications, coaching development, skills clinics and more!
Sessions will be available primarily for in-person attendance, though some limited virtual sessions will be available.
Programming will take place Friday August 9th through Sunday August 11th at the Chaska Curling Center, Chaska Community Center, and Four Seasons Curling Club.
Additionally, the Members’ Meeting will be held Friday August 9th at 7 pm. This meeting may be attended virtual via teleconference, or in-person at the Chaska Event Center. Information about voting eligibility, deadlines, and processes have been shared with Presidents of USA Curling Member Clubs. Additional information about individual voting was shared via email to voting-eligible members on July 8th.
MEMBERS’ Meeting
Friday Aug. 9, 7 - 9 PM CDT
Chaska Event Center
Voting Information
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Certified Vote Count
This is the audited Voter Count by Club as provided to the Secretary by the Treasurer of USA Curling. The actual Member Club voter count may vary depending on Individual Members who have opted-out of being counted as part of their Member Club. Note: these counts are for Individual Members over the age of 18 who identify the Member Club as their “primary,” as per USA Curling Bylaws.
In addition, Individual Members of Provisional Clubs, and those who are not members of any Member Club who have previously submitted their Intent to Vote to the USA Curling Secretary are entitled to vote. They are not presented in this list.
All Voters will be contacted no later than 8/2 with their Voter ID and Vote Count by the Secretary.
Questions on these counts may be directed to the following individuals:
Treasurer (Alexis Boccanfuso) treasurer@usacurling.org
Secretary (Dick Dawson) secretary@usacurling.org
Member Services Manager (Lauren Rich) lauren.rich@usacurling.org -
Presidents of USA Curling member clubs had the option to opt into voting on behalf of their clubs at the upcoming Members' Meeting. The deadline to submit this notification to the Board Secretary was July 10th and has passed.
After completing the Intent to Vote, clubs could assign up to 3 delegates to vote on their behalf. The deadline for this submission was July 25th and has passed. -
If you are a USA Curling member of a full Member Club, your vote will default to your club's voting allocation. You can separate your vote from your Member Club, but the date for doing so, July 25th, has passed. Your vote will be counted as part of your Member Club.
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If you are a USA Curling member with no club affiliation, are a member of a non-USA Curling Club, or a member of a Provisional USA Curling Club, you have the option to cast you own vote at the Members' Meeting, as there is no Club entity assigned to cast it for you. This notification made prior to July 25, 2024, which has passed. If you’d like to request to vote, please email Secretary@usacurling.org
MEMBERS’ ASSEMBLY CLINICS
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When: Friday, August 9th, 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: Chaska Event/Curling Center
3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Cost: $60 for Basic Members, $50 for Upgraded MembersUpon completing the Level 1 certification, Officials will be trained in the rules of curling and timing games in competition.
Prerequisites:
+ US Center for SafeSport Training
+ USA Curling Individual Membership (any level)
+ World Curling Academy Time Clock Operator (free)
+ World Curling Academy Rules of Curling (free)
+ World Curling Academy Rules of Competition (free) -
When: Saturday August 10th, 9 am to 5 pm
Where: Chaska Curling Center
3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Cost: $90 for Basic Memers, $80 for Upgraded Memberships
Members may register for both Level 1 and Level 2 Official courses in the same weekend.Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Official course, members will be certified to act as on-ice officials during curling competitions.
Prerequisites:
+ Officiating Level 1 -
When: Saturday August 10th, 9 am to 3 pm
Where: Chaska Community Center (Morning Session)
1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Chaska Curling Center (Afternoon session)
3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Cost: $75 for Basic Members, $65 for Upgraded MembersCourse Conductor training for Level 2 Instructor courses will be available at the Members' Assembly. This is NOT the Level 2 Instructor Course (see below)
This training is intended for members with a current Level 2 Instructor certification and an interest in leading future Level 2 Instructor Courses. Upon successful completion of this training, Level 2 Instructor Course Conductors will be certified to teach Level 2 Instructor Courses at Member Clubs across the country.
Prerequisites:
+ Level 1 Instructor Certification
+ Level 2 Instructor Certification
+ Level 1 Instructor Course Conductor (Upcoming Training on 7/9) -
When: Sunday August 11th, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Chaska Curling Center
3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Cost: $90 for Basic Members, $80 for Upgraded Members
This training will guide participants through detailed delivery correction, and advanced instructing skills.Prerequisites:
+ USA Curling Individual Membership
+ Level 1 Instructor Certification -
When: Saturday, August 10th, 9am 9 pm
Where: Chaska Community Center (Morning Session)
1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Chaska Curling Center (Afternoon/Evening session)
Cost: $260 for Basic Members, $250 for Upgraded Members (Note: Coach Membership is Required)
We will host the first USA Curling Coach Development Program. This all-day event will include classroom sessions, on-ice instruction, and hands-on coaching demonstrations at the Mixed Doubles Pre-Trials.After successful completion of the one-day program, coaches will be awarded a Level 2 Certification.
Prerequisites:
+ USA Curling Coach Membership
+ Coaching Level 1 Certification (coming early July!)
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When: Friday, August 9th, 4:30 - 6:30 PM CDT
Where: Chaska Curling Center
3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Cost: $60
The Level 1 Game Scoring training focuses on assessing the quality of a curling shot.Participants will learn how to produce Shooting Percentages utilizing standardized templates. Registrants will go through live testing and be graded on two ends of play. To complete certification, they must complete five games—on-site or remotely.
Prerequisites:
+ USA Curling Individual Membership -
When: Friday August 9th, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Where: Chaska Event/Curling Center & Virtual
3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Cost: $25Join our panel of sweeping experts to learn about and discuss the latest theories of modern sweeping techniques, including broom and body positions, carving/knifing, and line management.
The Sweeping Panel will be available for in-person and virtual attendees. Virtual attendees will receive a link leading up to the course. The session can be attended in-person at the Chaska Event Center.
Prerequisites:
+ USA Curling Individual Membership -
When: Saturday August 10th, 45 minute session between 11:30 am and 3 pm
Where: Chaska Curling Center
3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Cost: $75National Team Coaches and Athletes will be available for small-group session of no more than 5 participants, Saturday August 10th. Sessions will be 45 minutes and will focus on topics such as Delivery, Sweeping, and Team Communication.
Prerequisites:
+ USA Curling Individual Membership
If you have questions about any of the Members’ Assembly programming, our Member Services team can help you: memberservices@usacurling.org