Press News & Events

Championship registration dates announced for upcoming season
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The championship event registration dates have been confirmed:

Wheelchair Tryouts: September 21, 2011

Youth Olympics: October 19, 2011

Seniors: November 2, 2011

Mixed Doubles: November 8, 2011

M/W Nationals: November 14, 2011

M/W Club Nationals: November 30, 2011

Junior Nationals: December 7, 2011

Mixed: January 25, 2012

First HP camp concludes in Green Bay
Monday, August 1, 2011
The first High Performance Camp wrapped up this weekend. Thanks to the Green Bay Curling Club for hosting the camp as well as the athletes, staff, instructors and other individuals who worked hard to make this camp a success. Thank you also to Lino Di Iorio for coming down from Canada with his BalancePlus Technical Systems. The next camp will take place Aug. 12-14.

Apply for athlete/coach grants
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The United States Olympic Committee offers tuition assistance and legacy scholarships to qualifying active athletes, retired athletes, and coaches enrolled in an accredited degree- or certificate-granting program at an academic institution of higher learning. Please read the application documents for details.

Because USA Curling must review and certify each application and then forward it to the USOC, please send your completed documents to USA Curling so that they’re received in time for us to meet the USOC’s deadline.

Applications can be sent to USA Curling via email (christy.hering@usacurl.org) or mail (Christy Hering, USA Curling, 5525 Clem’s Way, Stevens Point, WI 54482). Questions? Contact Christy Hering – 888-287-5377, Ext. 207, or Sandy Robinson, Ext. 205.

Application information: http://www.usacurl.org/curlingrocks//index.php?option=com_content&task=v...

Coach/team leader applications being accepted for 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The USA Curling Coach/Team Leader Selection Procedures for the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games are now available. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 31, 2011. Applicants will be expected to fill both the coaching and team leader roles as only one credential will be available.

Selection procedures: http://www.usacurl.org/curlingrocks/images/YOG/2012%20usoc%20yog%20team%...

Questions can be directed to Derek Brown at derek.brown@usacurl.org.

Town Hall meetings to discuss governance changes on tap
Friday, July 15, 2011
Town hall meetings to discuss governance changes are scheduled at the following locations (more sites to be added):

Green Bay, Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Best Western (near curling club)

Denver area, Saturday, July 23, 1-3 p.m., at Pam Finch’s house (22765 E. Long Drive, Aurora, CO 80016)

Bismarck, ND, July 22, 5 p.m. and location is tentatively set as the curling club

Kansas City, Aug. 6, time & location TBD

In addition, webinars will be scheduled to facilitate additional meetings.

More details to come. Please check back here.

Draft of 2014 Selection Procedures available for your information
Friday, July 8, 2011
To read the draft, click here follow this link: http://www.curlingrocks.net/sites/default/files/press_pdf/trials_update_...