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 Daytime Open - Winter
Beginner-Friendly: Half-Season Open League
Join us for a fun, recreational open league open to all ages 18+. This league will feature weekly 6-end games that amount to 1.5 hours from 1pm-2:30pm on Mondays. This is a smaller commitment than a full 8-end game so that you still have time to enjoy the rest of your afternoon.
We welcome players with zero experience to seasoned experience, and if enough teams register, whether you deliver a rock sliding, standing using a stick or from a wheelchair position. Teams require no set gender combination; we welcome all! No team? We'll do our best to match you up!
Season Dates:
- Winter Season: Jan. 3 to Feb 28
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!
- Consider joining our Learn 2 Play skills program starting November 24th. Bonus: You'll earn a 10% discount that can be applied towards registration of any beginner league, like this one!
Membership & Leagues Fees:
Season Fees: click here. Payment due at time of registration. Banff Access Program users are eligible for a 50% discount. Please contact us prior to registering.
Black Diamond Monday - Full Season
Competitive: Full-Season 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:
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.
The Tuesday Night Social -S03: Jan-Feb
Beginner-Friendly: 5-Week Mini Series with a Twist
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. This 5-week mini series is open to anyone; from one end of the rainbow to the other; new to town or a Banff local, and whether you can throw your rock sliding, standing, using a stick*, or rocking up in a wheelchair. Ideal for beginners (under 3 years experience) and intermediate players (3-5 years experience). Open to ages 18+
Format:
Every player registers as an individual or with a friend, and here's the twist: teams are mixed and matched every week to switch things up! Registering with a friend? We will pair you up on a team for the first two weeks before the mixing & mingling begins!
This league runs every Tuesday night at 6:45pm**.
Series Dates:
- S03: Jan. 4-Feb. 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!
- 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.
*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.
The Tuesday Night Social -S04: Feb-Mar
Beginner-Friendly: 5-Week Mini Series with a Twist
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. This 5-week mini series is open to anyone; from one end of the rainbow to the other; new to town or a Banff local, and whether you can throw your rock sliding, standing, using a stick*, or rocking up in a wheelchair. Ideal for beginners (under 3 years experience) and intermediate players (3-5 years experience). Open to ages 18+
Format:
Every player registers as an individual or with a friend, and here's the twist: teams are mixed and matched every week to switch things up! Registering with a friend? We will pair you up on a team for the first two weeks before the mixing & mingling begins!
This league runs every Tuesday night at 6:45pm**.
Series Dates:
- 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!
- 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.
*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.
Wednesday Youth Club - Full Season
Weekly Program: 2021-22 FREE for Youth
** This program is now full. Contact us to be put on our waitlist **
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. 20 - Dec. 15. No session on Nov 10.
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Jan. 5 - Mar. 2
Membership and Fees:
Membership fee: $25 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.
Wednesday Youth Club - Fall Only
Weekly Program: 2021-22 FREE for Youth
** This program is now full. Contact us to be put on our waitlist **
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:
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Fall: Oct. 20 - Dec. 15. You can register for the winter season after taking place in the fall season. We hold those spaces in the winter session in case curlers want to extend their participation in the program.
Membership and Fees:
Membership fee: $25 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. The skills awards are applicable to all ages of youth, and the materials/equipment 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 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.
Blue Run Thursday - Fall
Beginner-Friendly: Half-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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Fall: Oct. 21-Dec. 16 or 23 (pending Club tournament on Dec 16)
Players can sign-up for fall or winter, or both.
Season Division Champion: The team who signs up for only one season and secure the top spot 1st place at end of fall or Winter season earns title of Season Champion.
League Division Champion: The team who signs up for both fall and winter seasons, and secures 1st place at the end of the winter season earns the title of League Champion.
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.
Blue Run Thursday - Winter
Beginner-Friendly: Half-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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Winter: Jan. 6-Mar. 3
Players can sign-up for fall or winter, or both.
Season Division Champion: The team who signs up for only one season and secure the top spot 1st place at end of fall or Winter season earns title of Season Champion.
League Division Champion: The team who signs up for both fall and winter seasons, and secures 1st place at the end of the winter season earns the title of League Champion.
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.
Friday Night: Doubles - S02: Jan-Mar
Beginner-Friendly: 5-Week Mini Series
Although the style of play and rules are the same as Mixed Doubles, this Doubles series is open to any gender combination, is ideal for curlers with 1+ years of experience, and open to whether you delivery your rock by slide, stick* or wheelchair. This 5-week mini series feature 1.5 hr draws starting at 6:45pm** on Fridays. No team? We'll do our best to match you up! Ages 14+ Parent/Guardian consent to participate.
Series Dates:
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S02: Jan. 7, 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 4
Players can sign up for fall or winter, or both.
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.
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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.
* 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 8:30pm.
Springtime Mix & Mingle
Beginner-Friendly: 3-Week / 6-Game Mini League
This league brings members together in a mix & mingle style mini-league. The Springtime Mix & Mingle is an opportunity to meet new people while enjoying the great sport of curling. This mini series is ideal for those with 1+ years experience, and is open to all; whether they curl using their slide, stick* or wheelchair. Springtime Mix & Mingle will feature draws starting at 6:45pm** on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open to ages 18+.
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 week before mixing & mingling!
Series Dates:
- S01: March/April, TBD
The final night includes a pizza Social to cap off the series!
No experience? No problem!
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Learn 2 Curl during Open Houses in October and December. Pre-register here.
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Consider joining our Learn 2 Play skills program. Bonus: You'll earn a 10% discount that can be applied towards your registration for the Springtime Mix & Mingle.
Membership & Leagues Fees:
Season fees: Click here. TBD!
*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.
