CLINIC TEAM CLINIC LIST 1.
Two (2) Hour “Learn to Curl Clinic” This clinic is a brief session for curlers who have never been on the ice before and want to feel what curling is all about. It is an ideal format to teach school students or for company rental sessions on how to deliver rocks safely. Included is a brief 2-end game. The ratio of students to instructors is 8:1.
2.
Four (4) Hour Curling Basics Clinic. This clinic is the most popular of all “new curler” clinics. It teaches new curlers all the basics of the game, including the delivery techniques and brushing. This is also an ideal format to be used by clubs as an annual refresher for all interested members. The ratio of students to qualified instructors is 8:1.Because of the length of the clinic and the intensity of the work involved, it’s recommended that this clinic include a lunch break.
3.
Skill Analysis Clinic – 3 Hours. Ideal Class Size 12-24 Maximum Classroom review of the delivery basics. This is followed by an individual on-ice analysis, review and fault correction. There are only 8 curlers in a group with a qualified instructor and each segment of the delivery is analyzed, corrections made, and then the entire delivery is put together.
4.
V1 Home Video Analysis Clinic – 3 hours. Maximum # of students = 12 Brief classroom review of the delivery basics. Then after some practice time each curler is given one-onone time (20 minutes each) with the instructor using the V1Home video analysis. The curler sees his/her delivery on video right on the ice is given corrections and immediately tries to make those corrections and delivers again. Because of the time spent on the ice and the cost of the equipment involved, this clinic is limited to a class size of 12, using 2 instructors and two sets of equipment.
5.
Strategy Clinic – 2 - 2 ½ Hours A) Basic Strategy, B) Intermediate Strategy, C) Advanced Strategy Details of the Strategy Clinic will depend on the knowledge level of the group. Often times the skill level is varied with both competitive and novice curlers in the same group. For that reason the instructor will have to decide what to teach after meeting the group and determining where their interests lie and the extent of their knowledge. There are 12 strategy modules available to the instructor ranging from the very basics of strategy and tactics, to pre-competitive, game and end plans to the most recent terminology of probe, protect and pursue. The Drag Effect, the Dice Game and angles and doubles are also favorite modules.
6.
Stopwatch & Timing Clinic – 2 Hours Maximum # of students = 12 This clinic will demonstrate the adaptation of the new “Speed Trap” equipment used to assist with gaining more consistency in achieving draw weights, as well as the various hit weights. It is also useful in teaching the concepts of interval timing, sweeping judgment by the front end players, and the various zone systems. Drills will be used to demonstrate these techniques.
7.
Stick Clinic – 2 Hours or 4 Hours The stick was invented and refined by curlers who wanted to continue to play but were physically unable to use the traditional slide delivery. This clinic can be offered to new curlers and therefore would take 3-4 hours and involve orientation to the game, equipment, rules, etiquette, brushing and delivery technique. For seasoned curlers who are converting from the traditional slide delivery, a 2-hour clinic can be presented. A maximum instructor ratio of 1:8 students is recommended.
8.
Little Rock Clinic – 2 Hours This two-hour clinic is meant to assist the Little Rock Program Supervisors in teaching the Little Rockers how to safely throw a rock, by having them learn the rhyme, ”Hack from the Back, Face the Skip, I will not Slack, Heel to Toe, Down I Go, Fix Broom Hand, Fix Rock Hand, On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!” This is a fun and easy way for them to learn, and after the classroom session, they go to the ice and play two ends using their new delivery technique. Back inside they have a great time using the new Rocks and Rings equipment.
9.
Ethics – 2 Hours This workshop is aimed at presenting an Ethical approach to coaching for all age categories of curlers. Starting with a simplified ethical decision-making framework the participating students work in small groups through real-life scenarios. In addition the topics of “Fair Play”, “Discrimination in Sport” and “Harassment” are reviewed.
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Rules and Etiquette Clinic – 2 Hours This clinic is usually presented in conjunction with a “Learn to Curl” Clinic. The basic rules of play and game etiquette are presented using various scenarios. Rules of the game and rules of etiquette should be reviewed with our Little Rockers, Bantams and Juniors on an ongoing basis until they become second nature.
11.
Curling in the Gym and Introduction to “Getting Started in Curling”– 2 Hours This is a program for a group of 15-30 children and teens between the ages of 7-18 years of age and is designed to assist them in learning to participate in the sport of curling. By learning the basic skills of the sport in a two-hour session in a gymnasium, the transition to the ice surface at a curling club is very much enhanced. The first on-ice session for the beginner then becomes much safer and easier after a “Curling in the Gym” session.
OCA Clinics – Types and Costs
Facilities Required
Clinic Type
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11.
“Learn to Curl Clinic” 2-hours # of Instructors
Ice
Curling Basics Clinic 4-hours # of Instructors
Ice & Classroom
Skill Analysis Clinic 3 hours # of Instructors
Ice & Classroom
V1 Home Video Analysis Clinic 3 hours # of Instructors
Ice & Classroom
Strategy Clinic 2-2 ½ hours # of Instructors
Classroom some ice
Stopwatch & Timing Clinic – 2 hours # of Instructors
Ice & Classroom
Number Of Students
Number Of Students
Number Of Students
Number Of Students
Number Of Students
0-8
9-16
17-24
25-32
33-40
$140.
$180.
$220.
$260.
$300.
1
2
3
4
5
$180.
$260.
$340.
$420.
$500.
1
2
3
4
5
$160.
$220.
$280.
$340.
$400.
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
$225.
$225.
$350.
$350.
1
1
2
2
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
$260 (12 max) 2
N/A
$340. (12 max) 2
N/A
$180
Stick Clinic A - 2 hours
ice
$140.
$180.
$220.
N/A
N/A
Stick Clinic B - 4 hours # of Instructors
ice
$180. 1
$260. 2
$340. 3
N/A
N/A
Little Rock Clinic 2 hours # of instructors
Classroom and ice
$140.
$180.
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
2
Ethics 2 hours # of Instructors
$180.
$260.
Classroom
N/A
N/A
1
2
Rules and Etiquette 2 hours # of Instructors
$140.
$140.
$140.
$140.
Classroom
1
1
1
1
Curling in the Gym 2 hours # of Instructors
$180.
$180.
Classroom
2
2
N/A
N/A
N/A
(Above prices do not include HST)
N/A
N/A
August 2015
