If you're interested in registering for an existing course, log in to your MyUSACurling.com account, and click the "Courses" item in the menu on the left-hand panel. 

Requirements for courses can by found by clicking the "View" button for the course and then "Show More" under the info icon. Many courses require current Center for SafeSport Training, First Aid/CPR training, and a valid Events Waiver.

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Qualified instructors are crucial to the growth of our sport. Hosting an instructor course is a great way to boost the level of Instruction for Learn to Curls, Corporate Events, and other introductory events at your club, particularly as you gear up for the Olympics. 

Any USA Curling Member Club may request to host a course using the form below. USA Curling can arrange for a certified Course Conductor if necessary, and host clubs are responsible for course conductor travel, and providing any refreshments or meals during the course. 

Individual USA Curling membership, Center for SafeSport Training, First Aid/CPR training, and an Event Waiver are required to earn a USA Curling Instructor Certification. Participants must be 18 or older at the time the course to attend. 

Host an Instructor Course

We're always excited to improve the quality of curling officiating across the country and clubs that host courses are crucial to those efforts. Typically, USA Curling strives to hold Officiating Courses ahead of major national championships. This provides the best opportunities for newly minted officials-in-training to complete the hourly requirements of their certifications. Your club may also request to host an Officiating Course to support regional events or other competitions. 

Any USA Curling Member Club may request to host an Officiating Course using the form below. Additionally USA Curling may ask to hold one at a club near an upcoming national championship. USA Curling will arrange for a Officiating Educator to lead the course, and host clubs are responsible for course conductor travel, and providing any refreshments or meals during the course. 

Individual USA Curling membership, Center for SafeSport Training, an Event Waiver, and completion of the World Curling Academy Rules and Curling and Rules of Competition courses are required to earn a USA Curling Officiating Certification. Participants must be 18 or older at the time the course to attend.

Host an Officiating Course

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.

Request an Athlete

USA Curling has partnered with World Curling to offer a USA Curling Club Ice Technician/World Curling Level 1 Ice Technician Certification. An in-person assessment is required to complete the certification, following completion of the World Curling Academy Introduction to Maintaining Curling Ice online course. When enough interested participants have completed the online course, one of seven World Curling trained Educators across the country will be made available to offer the final assessment for this certification. If you have completed the online course, you may use the form below to let us know of your interest in the assessment. 

In addition to the course, participants must have USA Curling Individual membership, First Aid/CPR training, Center for SafeSport Training, a valid Event Waiver, and be a member of a USA Curling Member Club and 18 years or older at the time of the assessment to be eligible to participate. 

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.

Request Consultation

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.

Contact Us about NJDP

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.

Virtual Education

Completion of the course, along with a Background Screen and SafeSport training,  certifies you as a Level 1 Coach. In the months ahead, a Level 2 module will be added to the platform, and in-person courses are planned for locations around the country. Successful completion of the Level 2 module and the in-person course will certify you as a Level 2 Coach.  

**valid Coach membership is required for access

COACHING TRAINING

Think you know everything about reading and using a curling scoreboard? Good! Because this class is not that! 

Game Scoring, unlike hanging the score or reading a scoreboard, is about assigning a score to the quality of each shot in a game. This score results in quantified shooting percentages for players and these statistics are valuable for coaches to help assess how their players performed, and also for players to understand the quality of their shot making during a game. 

While previous Analytics Level 1—Game Scoring certifications have been held in person, we're currently transitioning to an online, self-paced option. We hope for this course to be available later this summer, so you can practice your Game Scoring skills in time to watch the pros in action at the Olympic Games, where each shot from each player in each draw will be scored and averages will be updated throughout the event.