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.
Please note that league dates may vary due to the COVID-19 pandemic and fluctuation in measures announced by federal, provincial and municipal governments.
To register, please create an account via our website, and follow the prompts.
Monday Sturling 50+ Half Season League
Beginner-Friendly
Join us for a fun, recreational sturling league open to ages 50+. Sturling is an exciting version of curling that is accessible to those who deliver rocks from a standing (ie. stick-device), sitting (ie. wheelchair), or sliding position. With sturling, 2-player teams throw 6-rocks, and play short 6-end games with no sweeping required!
Our 50+ Sturling League will feature 1.5 hr draws starting at 1pm on Mondays. We welcome players with zero experience to seasoned experience, and if enough teams register, we will be able to pool teams based on experience level. Teams require no set gender combination; we welcome all! No team? We'll do our best to match you up!
Season Dates:
- Fall Season: Oct. 18 to Dec. 13
- Winter Season: Jan. 3 to Feb 28
Teams may register for either season, or both!
Points will be tallied per game, and a per-season league champion will be awarded at the year-end banquet in March.
No experience? No problem!
- Learn 2 Curl introduction to sturling will be held on Oct. 4th for the Fall season, and Dec. 20 for the Winter season.
- Instruction provide the first week of play from 12pm-12:45pm
- Consider joining our Learn 2 Play skills program. Bonus: You'll earn a 10% discount that can be applied towards registration for your next season of Monday's 50+ Sturling League.
Membership & Leagues Fees:
Coming soon! Payment due at time of registration. Banff Access Program users are eligible for a 50% discount. Please contact us prior to registering.
Monday Night Open - Full Sesaon League
Competitive League
Join our weekly Monday Night Open League for a fun activity with a competitive edge. Consider it the blue 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-Feb 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. 18-Dec.13 and resumes Jan. 3 to Feb. 28.
A league champion will be awarded at the year-end banquet in the spring.
Membership and league fees: Coming soon!. 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.
The Tuesday Night Social - 5 Week Mini Series
Beginner-Friendly
A night that’s more about the people you meet and less about the shots you make. The Tuesday Night Social is an opportunity to meet new people (maybe make a friend or two), all while enjoying the great sport of curling. These 5-week mini series are open to all; from one end of the rainbow to the other; brand new to Banff or a real lifer, and whether you can throw your rocks sliding, standing and using a stick*, or sitting in a wheelchair. Ideal for beginners (under 3 years experience) and intermediate players (3-5 years experience).
Format:
Register as an individual and we will mix & match teams that will be switched up every week. Want to register with a friend? Sure thing! You can note who you would like to play with, and we will pair you up on a team for the first two weeks before mixing & mingling!
This league runs every Tuesday night at 6:45pm**, and is open to ages 18+
Series Dates:
- S01: Oct. 19-Nov. 16
- S02: Nov. 23-Dec. 21
- S03: Jan. 4-Feb. 1
- S04: Feb. 8-Mar. 1
Players may sign-up for one, some or all series.
The final night of each includes a pizza Social to cap off the series!
No experience? No problem!
- Open House and Learn 2 Curl Nights. Details coming soon!
- 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:
Coming soon! Payment due at the time of registration. Banff Access Program users are eligible for a 50% discount. Please contact us prior to registering.
*Sturling rules would not be in effect.
** If we have enough teams to run two draws, the draw times will be adjusted to 6:15pm and 8:45pm.
Thursday: Women's Club - Mini League
Beginner-Friendly
Wear your comfiest clothes, grab your travel mug and head down to the Club on Thursdays for 1pm. This league will guarantee laughter, a little exercise to groovy tunes, and some quality time with friends old and new. This league is inclusive of all woman, womyn, womban-identified persons. No team? We'll do our best to match you up! For ages 18+
Season Dates:
- Fall: Nov 18-Dec 23
- Winter: Feb 3-Mar 3
Players may sign-up for one, some or all series.
The final night of each includes a pizza Social to cap off the series!
No experience? No problem!
- Open House and Learn 2 Curl Nights: Stay tuned for details!
- Consider joining our Learn 2 Play skills program, or our Learn 2 Play: Woman’s Club skills program. Bonus: You'll earn a 10% discount for completing the L2P program that can be applied towards your registration for a Thursday Women's Club series.
Membership & Leagues Fees:
Coming soon! Payment due at the time of registration. Banff Access Program users are eligible for a 50% discount. Please contact us prior to registering.
Thursday Night Open - Full Season League
Experience Encouraged
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.
Full Season: Coming soon!
A league champion will be awarded at the year-end banquet in the spring.
Membership and league fees: Coming soon!
Friday Night: Doubles - 5 Week Mini Series
Beginner-Friendly
Details coming soon!
Series Dates:
- S01: Oct. 22, Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3, 10
- S02: Jan. 7, 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 4
Wednesday Youth Club
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. All participants will work towards through the Little Rock and Skills Awards program - depending on age and previous experience. Open to ages 6-18. We have experienced curlers and coaches who bring their knowledge to the ice and offer weekly lessons in a safe, fun and social environment.
Curler’s choice of season (2021/22):
- Fall Season: October 20 - December 15
- Winter Season: January 5 - March 2
- Full Season: October 20 - March 2
Membership and Fees: Click here. To be updated for 2021/22
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.
What to bring:
Warm clothing, clean running shoes, mits and a toque are also a good idea. For curlers 12 years and under: must be accommpanied by an adult, and must provide and wear their own helmet.
