Juniors 2023-24

SPCC Juniors 2023/24

Registration Information                                                           07/30/23

St. Paul Curling Club supports curling across all ages, abilities, and curling goals.

Junior curling will take place on most Saturdays from October 21st 2023 through March 16^th 2024.  

NEW to this year, SPCC Juniors will register by grade in one of three categories:

1. Entering grades K-6^th grade (Saturdays 9am to 10:30am)
2. Entering grades 7^th grade through college CLUB (Saturdays 10:45am-1pm)
3. Entering grades 7^th grade through college COMPETITIVE (Saturdays 10:45am-1pm)

Within these time slots, different groups will be formed to ensure the greatest amount of development for your curler. For the later time slot, the CLUB level registration is for curlers looking to develop their game further. The COMPETITIVE level registration is intended for curlers who plan to play in regional, national, or YOG events at the U18 or U21 level.  This registration includes a USCA registration while the CLUB level registration does not. (A USCA Basic membership is included per the existing USCA membership model. If a USCA membership upgrade is needed mid-season per newly adopted policies, an option to upgrade membership tiers will be available directly through the USCA. The SPCC Juniors program will help keep all informed if policies change mid-season.)

If you have any questions on registration, please contact:

Zac Owens 651-324-8229    or     Geoff Strack 612-490-1175    or      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please see our website for all of our information at www.spccjuniorsrock.com

K-6  9am – 10:30am

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

• 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 are mittens may be needed.

Junior Red

• 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 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 are mittens may be needed.
• 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.

7-College  10:45am – 1pm

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 are mittens may be needed.
• If your curler does not have curling shoes, bring **clean** shoes to use on the ice (aseparate 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.
• NEW – 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. 

2023-2024 Schedule (Tentative)

Little Rocks and Junior Red: 9am to 10:30am

Junior White and Junior Blue: 10:45:am to 1:00pm

October 21 - First Day, Parent Introduction Meeting

October 28 - Halloween Party/Costume Contest

November 4

November 11

November 18

December 2 In-house Mixed Junior Bonspiel (All day 9am-5pm)

December 16

December 23

January 20

February 3 - No practice. Kyle Satrom Bonspiel

February 10 - (Golden Broom at Chaska)

March 2 - Regular practice times (Golden Broom at St. Paul)

March 9 -

March 16 - Last Day, End of Year Celebration!

We hope to add additional ice times in January and February at Four Season Curling Club in Blaine similar to last year.  Dates and times TBD.

Hoodie!

Each Junior curler will receive a SPCC Hoodie as part of their Juniors registration this year. Get your kids hooked on SPCC!  What color will they be this year…???

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

Not Sure? Try It Out!

Not sure if your kid will like curling?  Try it out for no cost the first time!

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for your free introduction session or if you have any questions.  You must register before the Friday of a Saturday practice.

First time curlers will be able to try a whole practice session with coaches and other beginner curlers. Parents will get one-on-one information from a parent liaison. Parents will be required to stay.