We offer a large variety of leagues that accommodate a wide range of curlers. So, whether you’re a recreational player or someone competitive; if you’re 6, 106 or somewhere in-between, the Banff Curling Club is sure to have a league suitable for you.
To register, please create an account via our website, and follow the prompts.
Monday Night - Black Diamond - Competitive League
Competitive: Full-Season League
Join our weekly Monday Night Open League for a fun activity with a competitive edge. Consider it the black diamond ski run of the curling world with this league attracting intermediate (3-5 years) and seasoned players (5-10+years). This league is held every Monday for the full season from Oct-Mar with 2-hour draw times starting at 6:45pm*. This league is "open", meaning teams require no set gender combination; we welcome all! We also welcome whether you can throw your rocks sliding, standing and using a stick**, or sitting in a wheelchair. No team? We'll do our best to match you up! For ages 18+.
Full Season:
Oct. 17 - Dec.19 and resumes Jan. 2 - Apr. 10
A league champion will be awarded at the year-end banquet in the spring.
The league champion team is awarded a gift certificate for 100% off their league registration for the 2022-23 season. The second placed team is awarded a gift certificate for 25% off their league registration for the 2022-23 season. This is valid for one league only; does not include BCC membership fees, and is non-transferrable and has no cash value.
Membership and league fees:
Season fees: Click here
* If we have enough teams to run two draws, the draw times will be adjusted to 6:15pm and 8:45pm.
** Sturling rules would not be in effect.
Tuesday Night - Green Run - Fun League
Beginner Friendly:
A night that’s more about the people you meet and less about the shots you make. This league is designed to accomodate those new to the sport, but is absolutely open to any skill level looking for a fun, casual night, of tossing rocks and meeting new friends.
Format:
This league is held every Tuesday for the full season from October to March with 2-hour draw times starting at 6:45pm*. This league is "open", meaning teams require no set gender combination; we welcome all! We also welcome whether you can throw your rocks sliding, standing and using a stick**, or sitting in a wheelchair. No team? We'll do our best to match you up! For ages 18+.
A league champion will be awarded at the year-end banquet in the spring.
The league champion team is awarded a gift certificate for 100% off their league registration for the 2022-23 season. The second placed team is awarded a gift certificate for 25% off their league registration for the 2022-23 season. This is valid for one league only; does not include BCC membership fees, and is non-transferrable and has no cash value.
Series Dates:
- Oct. 18 - March 13
The final night of each includes a pizza Social to cap off the series!
No experience? No problem!
- Learn 2 Curl during Open Houses in October and December. Pre-register here.
- Consider joining our Learn 2 Play skills program. Bonus: You'll earn a 10% discount that can be applied towards your registration for The Tuesday Social.
Membership & Leagues Fees:
Season fees: Click here. Payment due at the time of registration. Banff Access Program users are eligible for a 50% discount. Please contact us prior to registering.
** If we have enough teams to run two draws, the draw times will be adjusted to 6:15pm and 8:45pm.
Wednesday Youth Club
Weekly Program: 2021-22 FREE for Youth
Take part in a beginner-friendly, dynamic learning experience including weekly lessons and game-time. This program runs on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm. In the fall, the BCC will offer a special version of Youth Club where we follow the Little Rock and Skills Award Program. We have experienced curlers and coaches who bring their knowledge to the ice and offer weekly lessons in a safe, fun and social environment. Learn more about the program below.
Open to youth aged 6+. Curious about age suitability? Contact us!
“I like that your arms get way strong from pushing the rocks. It makes me feel more strong after I play it. I have fun and I want to play again”. - E.M., Youth Club member
Season Dates:
- Oct 19 - Mar 15
Membership and Fees:
Membership fee: Click here for details
Program fees: Free of charge* this season, thanks to the BCC's fundraising efforts.
*Membership fee still applies.
What to bring:
Warm clothing, clean running shoes, mits and a toque, and a sense of adventure! Curlers aged 12 and under must be accommpanied by an adult, and must provide and wear their own helmet.
Youth Club Program Description:
We follow the OCA Skill Awards program, a curling skills program developed by the Ontario Curling Association, and one that is used across Canada. Each curler receives a booklet outlining the set of skills to learn to earn a badge signifying that they have mastered that level of the program. The skills awards are applicable to all ages of youth, and the material fees are included in your registration fee.
The program includes six levels: Little Rock, Red Challenge, Blue Challenge, Bronze Bar, Silver Medallion, and Gold Star. We focus on the Little Rock program when new curlers, and will introduce the red challenge and more for those who move onto the next level. For curlers that are new to the Club but perhaps have some curling experience, we'll start with the Red Challenge and move on from there. Wherever a curler leaves off at the end of the season, that is where will we pick back up next time we are on the ice together.
The skills outlined in the Skill Awards program are identical to those skills that are practiced in practices on Wednesdays, in bonspiels if we have curlers who want to put a team together, and exhibition games. (We hope to organize one at the end of the season with the Canmore GCC's Youth Club).
Learning throughout the skill awards program, and graduating from different levels (each at their own pace) is an excellent achievement that every curler should be proud of. At the end of each season we will award crests and personalized certificates for those who have graduated levels. It is an enjoyable event where curlers can show their parents/guardians' how to throw rocks at houses, and enjoy snacks and social time afterward.
Thursday Night - Blue Run - Fun League
Beginner-Friendly: Full Season League
Join our weekly Thursday Night league for a fun, social activity with a less competitive edge.Open to teams of all gender combinations; no set men’s, women’s or mixed format. Consider it the green run of the curling world with this league ideal for beginner (1-3 years), intermediate (3-5 years) and seasoned players (5-10+years). This half-season league is held on Thursdays with 2-hour draw times starting at 6:45pm*. This league is "open", meaning teams require no set gender combination; we welcome all! We also welcome whether you can throw your rocks sliding, standing and using a stick**, or sitting in a wheelchair. No team? We'll do our best to match you up! Ages 14+ Parent/Guardian consent to participate.
Seasons Dates:
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Oct. 20 - Mar. 16
The league champion team is awarded a gift certificate for 100% off their league registration for the 2022-23 season. The second placed team is awarded a gift certificate for 25% off their league registration for the 2022-23 season. This is valid for one league only; does not include BCC membership fees, and is non-transferrable and has no cash value.
No experience? No problem!
- Learn 2 Curl during Open Houses in October and December. Pre-register here.
- Consider joining our Learn 2 Play skills program. Bonus: You'll earn a 10% discount that can be applied towards registration for one of our beginner leagues.
Membership & Leagues Fees:
Season fees: Click here. Payment due at time of registration.
* If we have enough teams to run two draws, the draw times will be adjusted to 6:15pm and 8:45pm.
** Sturling rules would not be in effect.
Social Members - No Designated League
Designed for adults and youth who wish to register as Members of the BCC to sign-up as an occasional spare or make use of practice ice by contacting [email protected] for availability.