Please note the curling arena is closed until August 12th. We anxiously await the season's reopening. In the meantime the Club Office is open but with limited hours.

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 10:00am-3:00pm
• Wednesday and Friday - 9:00am-12:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday - Closed

If you would like to coordinate a meeting outside these hours, please contact the Club office by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 905.844.6982.

See you on the ice soon!

Seize the opportunity at Oakville Curling Club! Engrave your name or corporate brand on our curling handles for a promotion that lasts a lifetime (More like 10 years). Leave a legacy on the ice, showcasing your support for the sport. Join us in making every slide a statement. Inquire about our exclusive engraving opportunities now!

We have 24 stones available for engraving. Mark this chance to grab them before they are taken.

Click the form below to download a copy

The following are Oakville Curling Club’s current Committee and Volunteer organizations. To find out more about the organization or its members, please click the appropriate link.

If you are interested in volunteering for any available positions or want to find out more about the organizations, please contact the Chair for more information.

Committees

• Accessibility Committee
• Finance Committee
• Governance Committee
• HR & Compensation Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Sustainability Committee

Volunteer Organizations

• Day Women's Executive
• League Conveners (Coming Soon)

Summer League returns to the Oakville Curling club with expanded league selection, competitive and recreational as well as learn to curl, and a novice league!

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1954, the Oakville Curling Club is a vibrant, active community of more than 800 members and families. We are committed to the development of curling, good sportsmanship and fun, friendly competition. Recognized nationally and internationally for our world class curling ice, the OCC is host to a variety of international curling, charity and community events, and athletes participating weekly in friendly league competition. Our commitment to host curling and social gatherings has helped raise more than $1.25 million for charity and philanthropic causes over the past decade.

Advertising Opportunities

* Prices do not include applicable taxes (HST) nor any design or printing fees for banners & in-ice logos if you would like the Club’s assistance

In-Ice House Logos

The Club offers in-ice logos to be placed in the rings/house of each sheet. Each sheet has two (2) available logos, one (1) at each of the home and away ends. These logos are priced as follows and are bundled into advertising packages.

Silver & Gold 

If you are interested in purchasing a full sheet (both the Home & Away ends), please refer to Platinum pricing.

$500	$750	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$750	$500
Away End
Sheet 1	Sheet 2	Sheet 3	Sheet 4	Sheet 5	Sheet 6	Sheet 7	Sheet 8
Home End
$1,000	$1,500	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	$1,500	$1,000

* Prices do not include applicable taxes (HST) nor any design or printing fees.

Platinum

With the Platinum Package, you are advertising in the rings at both ends of the sheet. The Away End is charged at half the published rate resulting in savings ranging from $250 to 500.

Sheet 1	Sheet 2	Sheet 3	Sheet 4	Sheet 5	Sheet 6	Sheet 7	Sheet 8
$1,250	$2,000	$2,500	$2,500	$2,500	$2,500	$2,000	$1,250

* Prices do not include applicable taxes (HST) nor any design or printing fees.

In-Ice Free-Guard Zone Logos

The Club offers in-ice logos (up to 48” x 36” depending on design) located in the free-guard zone (the area between the house and the hog line). Each sheet has eight (8) available logos, four (4) at each of the home and away ends. These logos are priced individually and can be purchased separately or bundled into existing advertising packages

$100	$100	$150	$150	$150	$150	$100	$100
Away End
Sheet 1	Sheet 2	Sheet 3	Sheet 4	Sheet 5	Sheet 6	Sheet 7	Sheet 8
Home End
$150	$150	$250	$250	$250	$250	$150	$150

* Prices do not include applicable taxes (HST) nor any design or printing fees.

Download our Flyer

Please note that this page has not been updated for the 2021-22 season as the status of events are not yet clear due to Covid

A handy reference for all of the important dates throughout the 2021-22 Curling season.

The Oakville Curling Club is home to many local, provincial, national and international events.

Public Bonspiels

Public Bonspiels are open to the general public.  You do not need to be member of the Oakville Curling Club to participate

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Tour Events

These are competitive tour events held at the Oakville Curling Club

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Club Bonspiels

Club events are held for the enjoyment of Oakville Curling Club Members and are not generally open to the public.

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The Oakville Curling Club

Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement

(For Participants and Parents/Guardians of Participants under the age of majority)

1. This is a binding legal agreement; therefore, clarify any questions or concerns before accepting. As a Participant in any activities, programs, or events at The Oakville Curling Club collectively or independently and the sport of curling (collectively the “Activities”), the Participant and the Parent/Guardian of any Participant under the age of majority (collectively the “Participants”), acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Disclaimer

2. The Oakville Curling Club and its respective, directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facility, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, property damage, death, expense, loss of income, damage or loss of any kind suffered by the Participants during, or as a result of, the Activities and the risks relating to the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.

Description, Acknowledgement of Risks and Helmet Recommendation

3. The Participants understand and acknowledge that the Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life. The sport of curling is played on a sheet of ice, which is slippery, hard, and dangerous.
   
   
4. The Participants understand and acknowledge that a pertinent risk within the sport of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should a Participant fall, trip, or stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that the Participant wear a helmet at all times when participating in the sport of curling.
   
   
5. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of the Participant’s participation, the Participants hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:
   
   
   1. Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques in curling;
   2. Dryland training including weights, running and massage;
   3. Strenuous cardiovascular workouts;
   4. Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
   5. Being struck by a broom, brush or curling stone;
   6. The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
   7. Physical contact with other participants, spectators, equipment and vehicles;
   8. Running or sliding on the ice surface;
   9. Falling while delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping;
   10. Falling because of slippery ice, or uneven or irregular surfaces;
   11. Spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed;
   12. Stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto the walkway from the ice surface;
   13. Stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next;
   14. Weather conditions which may result in hypothermia;
   15. Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events, which are an integral part of the Organization’s activities.

Terms

6. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Participants agree:
   
   
   1. That the Participant’s physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities;
   2. To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
   3. That if the Participant observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove themselves from participation and bring such to the attention of an Organization representative immediately;
   4. That the Organization does not undertake to provide health, accident, disability, hospitalization, personal property or other insurance for the Participant in the Activities and the Participants affirm they have ascertained appropriate insurance to protect the Participant.

Release of Liability

7. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Participants (which, for clarity, is defined above to be the Participant and the Parent/Guardian of any Participant under the age of majority), agree:
   
   
   1. The sole responsibility for the Participants safety remains with the Participants;
   2. To ASSUME ALL RISKS arising out of, associated with or related to the Participants’ participation;
   3. To WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that the Participants may have now or in the future against the Organization;
   4. To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS, and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from the Participant’s participation in the Activities and travel to and from the Activities;
   5. To FOREVER RELEASE the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which the Participants may have now or in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to the Participant’s participation in the Activities, regardless of how such Claims may have been caused, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization.

General

8. The Participants consent to having photos or videos taken of them while participating in the Activities and to the publication of the photos or videos by the Organization for advertising, marketing or promotional purposes.
   
   
9. The Participants expressly agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law and that if any of its provisions are held to be invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Acknowledgement

10. The Participants acknowledge that they have read this Agreement and understand it, that they have accepted the terms of this Agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, next of kin, assigns, executors, administrators, and representatives.

Are you looking to improve your game? Consider a lesson from one of our qualified instructors. Or check out the Skill Development area for training material.

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Cool stuff happening at the club

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Exciting news from around the club

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Team Membership, Participation & Qualifications

The instructor team are life long learners. They are a self-managed group of individuals that works closely with the Club’s General Manager and curling administrative staff to provide instruction. The selection and recruitment of instructors is the responsibility of the Instructor Team and its leadership. Should instructors also wish to Coach a team, they will do so on their own terms as Coaching is not the responsibility of the Instructor Team.

A. Members

Depending on demand, the Instructor team will comprise up to 20 qualified, members in good standing of the Oakville Curling Club. The team is responsible for the identification, selection and recruitment of instructors that meet the qualifications set forth in Item B. Participating instructors are expected to uphold the standards and principles of the group, to maintain their qualifications and to fulfill their commitments. Failure to do will be taken as an indication that the member is no longer interested in being an instructor and will be excused from team.

B. Qualifications

Given the variety of individual needs that might exist from beginner to advanced, the instructor team will be comprised of a mix of skill and qualification levels to ensure we provide the appropriate mix in terms of both quality and quantity.

I. Technical skills – as a minimum, each instructor must have successfully completed Club Coach or Club Coach Youth training as provided by Ontario Curling Association; have an active NCCP registration and fulfilled the requirements necessary to maintain active status. In lieu of these minimum requirements, participation as a member of the Instructor team may also be earned on the basis of a minimum of 10 years of progressive curling experience and competitive accomplishment.

II. Strategic Skills

• Basic – having met the minimum Technical Skill requirements as set out in Section BI, all instructors are expected to have the competency to provide basic strategic skill training / advice as provided in the Curling Council’s Club Coach curriculum.
• Advanced – in order to provide advanced strategy training and advice, an instructor must meet the following minimum requirements: 
  • a. certification as a Competition Coach or higher and/or
  • b. a minimum of 5 years as a Skip at what is deemed to be a “competitive / advanced” level of curling in Club leagues or Curling Council (formerly OCA) competitions

III. Other - each instructor must have a current Police Clearance Certificate on file with the club and a current certificate of First Aid training (EAD) or equivalent First Aid qualifications (e.g. – occupation as nurse, doctor, EMS, etc.)

IV. Interpersonal Skills – in additional to the certification requirements referenced in the foregoing, OCC instructors must possess good verbal and listening skills, be energetic and enthusiastic, have a positive, patient disposition and generally be good ambassadors for the Club, the sport of Curling and other instructors.

The Oakville Curling Club raises additional funds through three club sponsored programs: Mega Draw, Weekly 50/50 Draw, and Bingo.

Mega Draw

In 2013 the club consolidated a number of independent fundraising activities into a single initiative call the Mega Draw. This eliminated going back to the membership on multiple occasion for different fund raising drives. Mega Draw ticket sales occur during the month of October and tickets are eligible for monthly prizes throughout the curling season.

This year marks the fourth year of the Mega Draw and we have moved to cash prizes this year.

Weekly 50/50 Draw

Our 50/50 Draw is very popular with members. Sign up weekly for a chance to win the jackpot. Entry is $2. At the end of each week a name is drawn at random from the entire adult membership roster. If your name is drawn and you are registered for that week, you WIN! If there is no winner the jackpot carries over to the following week.

The sign up sheet and money jar sit on the bar. Drop in a twoonie and sign up!

Bingo

As a registered Not-for-Profit organization, the Oakville Curling Club is allowed to participate in Ontario Lottery and Gaming Bingo events. Approximately once per month the OCC is asked to provide two volunteers to work at the Delta Bingo and Gaming centre. Shifts are 2 1/2 hours long and in return the Oakville Curling Club shares in a percentage of the proceeds. Funds are dedicated primarily to youth curling.

We need to increase our pool of available volunteers so we don't miss out on any opportunities.  If you would like to help out please contact the office.

The 2015-2016 marked a controversial season regarding sweeping, equipment, defining fair play and the impact on the spirit of the game.  

The governing bodies of our beloved sport have been working with equipment manufacturers and the National Research Council of Canada to address the issues in an empirical manner. Following the recommendations by the governing bodies of our sport, the Board of Directors of the Oakville Curling Club has adopted the following stance on equipment and sweeping for the 2016-2017 season

Corn brooms and hair brooms:

• Due to their abrasive nature and scoring of the ice, Corn brooms and hair brooms are not permitted for sweeping but can still be used during delivery
• Skips may use hair brooms for calling the game
• Skips may also use hair brooms for sweeping, however BEHIND THE T-LINE only

Plastic inserts:

• Plastic inserts are to be removed from Hardline brooms

Broom heads:

• WCF certified pads are NOT mandatory for league play at the Oakville Curling Club

Looking for some tips and tricks of our beloved game?  Check out the articles below.

Top 10 Time Thieves

Strategy for all Curlers: Game and End Time Managment

A Pane in the Glass | A Coach's Companion

List of articles written by world renown Coach - Bill Tschirhart's, from his book: A Pane in the Glass: A Coach’s Companion

Who Has the Time ? | Coach Curling

A great read about how stop watches are used to assist players in reading the weight of a stone.

OCA Pamphlet - Touch the rock

OCA Pamphlet - Curling 101