NS Curling

Ready to start coaching or take your coaching to the next level? We’ve got great opportunities coming up! 💙🥌

Kick off your season with the Club Coach clinic at Lakeshore Curling Club, running Sept 26–27 - Perfect for anyone coaching U‑15, U‑12, or helping youth learn the game at their club - https://ns.curling.io/en/products/10851-nccp-club-coach-clinic-lakeshore-cc-sept-26-27-2026

If you’re looking to coach U‑18 or beyond, check out Curling Canada’s On Demand Competition Coach course - https://www.curling.ca/coaching/competition-coach/

Once you’ve completed Curling Canada's online requirements, join NS Curling for the in‑person session at Dartmouth Curling Club on Oct 18 - https://ns.curling.io/en/products/10854-nccp-competition-coach-dartmouth-cc-oct-18-2026

We're always excited to welcome new coaches into our NS Curling community! Reach out to Jill ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

Check out NS Curling’s upcoming Ice Tech courses! ❄️
We’re kicking off the season at Curl Kentville at Glooscap Curling Club with the Head Ice Technician Course, running Oct 9–11.
Prerequisite outlined in registration.
👉 https://ns.curling.io/en/products/10700-head-ice-technician-hit-curl-kentville-oct-9-11-2026

Next up, we’re on the road for the Assistant Ice Technician Course:
📍 Bridgewater Curling Club - Oct 25
https://ns.curling.io/en/products/10742-assistant-ice-tech-course-ait-curl-bridgewater-oct-25-2026

📍 Berwick Curling Club - Nov 21
https://ns.curling.io/en/products/10820-assistant-ice-tech-course-ati-berwick-curling-club-nov-21-2026

Sharpen your skills and help keep our ice in top shape all season long!

We spy Halifax Curling Club’s amazing Head Ice Tech Adam!!!

Curling Canada’s Ice Technician Facilitator and Evaluator training took place in Chilliwack, B.C. this past week!

Special shoutout to Montana's BBQ for the delicious meal! 🍽️🍖

Stay tuned for a full training recap!

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La formation des animateurs et évaluateurs de techniciens de glace de Curling Canada s’est déroulée à Chilliwack, en Colombie-Britannique, la semaine dernière!

Un grand merci à Montana's BBQ pour ce délicieux repas! 🍽️🍖

Restez à l’affût pour un compte rendu complet de la formation!

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Time to start thinking about curling youth curlers & coaches!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Youth Curling Webinar Series 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. The Curling Canada led Youth Curling Webinar Series is intended to spread knowledge on various topics to young curlers (Ages U-9, U-12, U-15, U-18), coaches, affiliated curling centres, program leaders, and parents. Topics: - Webinar #1 | September 22 | Girls Rock presented by Scotties - Webinar #2....

No ice, no problem!
Start your coaching journey today!
Curling Canada and NS Curling have partnered to offer flexible, on‑demand online and in‑person training for new and developing coaches.

NCCP Competition Coach Pathway:

- Getting Started as an NCCP Curling Coach – $25 (refunded when you register for Competition Coach, this summer only) - https://canada.curling.io/en/products/10463-getting-started-as-a-nccp-curling-coach

- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) – $85
(Reach out to Jill at [email protected] for support options to help reduce this cost.)

- NCCP Emergency Action Plan (EAP) – Free - https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning -E

- On‑Demand Online Training (Curling Canada) – $125 (tax included) - https://www.curling.ca/coaching/competition-coach/

- In‑Person Training (NS Curling) – $175 (tax included) - Dates TBD
➡️ You are now Competition Coach – Trained

- Competition Coach Certification – $175 (tax included)
➡️ You are now Competition Coach – Certified

Learn more about on‑demand online learning:
https://www.curling.ca/coaching/competition-coach/

Questions about becoming a coach? Contact Jill at [email protected].

The 2026–27 Championship Calendar is live!
Get ready for an incredible season of curling - packed with returning favourites and exciting new events. We can’t wait to welcome athletes, fans, and clubs from across the province.

Explore the full calendar here: https://nscurl.com/
Questions or inquiries? Reach out anytime: [email protected]

NS Curling, alongside the Mayflower Curling Club and Halifax Curling Club, is excited to announce a new four‑year partnership!

For the next four seasons, MCC and HCC will share hosting duties for both the Men’s & Women’s Provincial Championships and the U‑20 Men’s & Women’s Championships.

Season Hosting Schedule:
2026–27
• Halifax CC – U‑20 Men’s & Women’s Provincials
• Mayflower CC – Men’s & Women’s Provincials

2027–28
• Halifax CC – Men’s & Women’s Provincials
• Mayflower CC – U‑20 Men’s & Women’s Provincials

2028–29
• Halifax CC – U‑20 Men’s & Women’s Provincials
• Mayflower CC – Men’s & Women’s Provincials

2029–30
• Halifax CC – Men’s & Women’s Provincials
• Mayflower CC – U‑20 Men’s & Women’s Provincials

Congratulations to everyone involved in creating this new format and securing host clubs for these incredible events over the next four years!

Congratulations to Henry and Lennox of Team H. Salzman Curling on your award and nominations!

📣 Welcome Mandy Mulford!

The Nova Scotia Curling Association is excited to announce the appointment of Mandy Mulford as our new Executive Director, effective August 3, 2026.

Mandy brings more than 10 years of leadership experience as General Manager of the Halifax Curling Club, along with a strong background in operations, project management, and a passion for growing the sport of curling.

"I'm thrilled for the opportunity to help lead and grow this incredible sport at the provincial level and can't wait to get started!" – Mandy Mulford

Please join us in welcoming Mandy to the NS Curling team as we look ahead to an exciting future for curling in Nova Scotia! 🥌

New Ice Tech opportunity below!