Instructor Certification

CurlTech offers three types of certifications.

1. CurlTech Instructor

2. CurlTech Analyst (Level 2)

3. CurlTech Associate

Instructor

Has successfully completed the Instructor training course and will be able to conduct a Learn to Curl (Open House) and New Member clinic.  The Instructor understands the basic principles of the delivery, sweeping and strategy.

Conducting an Open House.

An Open House is only an introduction to curling.  Follow the outline below for a concise session.  Adjust asneeded.  Learning the sport starts with New Curler Training so keep your discussions short.  The on-ice portion is to introduce the students to the rocks, ice and the basic mechanics.  DO NOT OVER-INSTRUCT.

0:00 - 10:00 minutes Start by introducing the students to the sport, the delivery and sweeping

10:00 - 20:00 minutes Discuss club/league opportunities

15:00 - 25:00 minutes Demonstrate the 1-2-3 delivery on-ice

Student trial

25:00 - 35 minutes Demonstrate the sweeping technique

Student trial

35:00 - 45:00 minutes Have the students sign up for New Curler Training.

Direct them to curltech.com to prepare for training.

Conducting New Curler Training - Two Hours

New curler training happens after the Open House students sign up.  As you instruct remember, the new curlers will do what they see.  Demonstrate properly.

Warm Room Review

• Basics of curling - teams, objective, purpose of sweeping.

• Review the 1-2-3 delivery.

• Demonstrate types of shots and turns.

• Review the open sweeping mechanics.

On-Ice Training

• Demonstrate the 1-2-3 delivery and sweeping before moving to the ice.

• Begin with the 1-2-3 delivery drill.  Hack movements and slide only.

• Demonstrate shots and turns.

• Delivery drill with release and rotation.

• Sweeping drill.  First with no rock, then with rock.

• At the far end, review the scoring and the scoreboard.

New curlers should expect a follow-up session in a few weeks.

Analyst

Has successfully completed the Analyst training course and understand the delivery troubleshooting and can assist newer curlers with improving mechanics.

Associate - (by invitation only)

Has demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of the delivery, sweeping and strategy principles.  The Associate advocates for CurlTech and speaks on behalf of the company.