Youth Curling at East St. Paul
East St. Paul Curling Club offers youth curling programs for school-age youth (ages 6–18), with opportunities for everyone from first-time curlers to experienced youth looking to continue developing their skills and enjoy regular game play. Our programs provide a fun, welcoming environment where youth can build skills, make friends and enjoy the sport of curling.
Our youth programs run on Sundays from mid-October to mid-March, with instruction, skill development and game play tailored to the age and experience of each group.
Youth Programs at a Glance
Junior Inter-Club | Ages 14–18* | Sundays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
A recreational and developmental league with games against teams from participating local curling clubs.
* Experienced younger curlers, including skilled 12- and 13-year-olds, may also participate in Inter-Club where appropriate.
Bantam | Ages 10–13 | Sundays 12:30–2:30 PM
Learn, practice and play, with weekly instruction and increasing game play as skills develop.
Little Rocks | Ages 6–9 | Sundays 3:00–4:00 PM
Learn the fundamentals, develop skills and build confidence on the ice.
Youth Program Details
Junior Inter-Club — Ages 14–18
The Junior Inter-Club program is a recreational and developmental league that gives youth the opportunity to build their curling skills while playing regular games against teams from other local curling clubs.
The league currently includes East St. Paul, Stonewall, Selkirk and West St. Paul Curling Clubs. Games are played at East St. Paul and participating Inter-Club curling clubs throughout the season, so some travel is required.
Season & Game Times
The season runs from late October to mid-March. Games are played on Sundays from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at one of the participating curling clubs.
Instruction and skill-development opportunities are also scheduled throughout the season.
Who Can Register?
The program is designed for youth ages 14–18. Experienced younger curlers, including skilled 12 and 13-year-olds, may also participate where appropriate.
Curlers can register:
- As a full team, or
- Individually - you do not need to have a team to join.
Individual registrants may identify friends or preferred teammates during registration. Team requests will be considered when teams are formed.
Coaches
Each Inter-Club team is required to have a coach. A parent may serve as the team's coach.
Equipment
Curlers require:
- Clean indoor shoes that have not been worn outside, or curling shoes
- Slider
- Broom
Bantam — Ages 10–13
Bantam is a learn, practice and play program for youth ages 10–13. Whether your child has never curled before or already has experience on the ice, the program provides weekly instruction and opportunities to develop their skills throughout the season.
Season & Program Times
Bantam runs on Sundays from 12:30–2:30 PM, from mid-October to mid-March.
Learn, Practice & Play
Instruction is provided each week, with participants developing their curling skills at their own pace. As curlers progress, they will gradually be organized into teams and introduced to game play. More regular game play is typically introduced during the second half of the season.
No team is required to register - Bantam participants register individually.
Equipment
Curlers require:
- Clean indoor shoes for use on the ice
- Slider
- Broom
Brooms are available at the club for participants who need one. The club has a limited number of sliders available, so participants should plan to bring their own each week.
Helmets
Helmets are recommended but not required for Bantam participants. Many of our youth curlers choose to wear one while on the ice.
Included in the Program
- Weekly instruction and skill development
- Weekly $5 attendance draw
- End-of-season banquet and prizes
Little Rocks — Ages 6–9
Little Rocks introduces young curlers ages 6–9 to the sport in a fun, supportive environment. No previous curling experience is needed - participants learn the fundamentals of curling while building their skills and confidence on the ice throughout the season.
Season & Program Times
Little Rocks runs on Sundays from 3:00–4:00 PM, from mid-October to mid-March.
Learn, Practice & Develop
Instruction is provided each week and focuses on developing fundamental curling skills through practice and on-ice activities.
As participants become more comfortable on the ice, they will have opportunities to put their new skills into practice through curling activities and game play. The focus at this level is on learning, skill development and having fun, rather than league play.
Little Rocks participants register individually - no team is required.
Equipment
Curlers require:
- Clean indoor shoes for use on the ice
- Slider
- Broom
Brooms are available at the club for participants who need one. The club has a limited number of sliders available, so participants should plan to bring their own.
Helmets
Helmets are highly recommended for all Little Rocks participants while on the ice.
Included in the Program
- Weekly instruction and skill development
- Weekly $5 attendance draw
- End-of-season banquet and prizes
Parent Participation
Parents and caregivers are always welcome to join us on the ice during Little Rocks and Bantam sessions. No curling experience or equipment is required - just bring a pair of clean indoor shoes that have not been worn outside.
Parent participation is completely optional, and no ongoing volunteer commitment is required.
Ready to Curl?
Registration for all East St. Paul Youth Curling programs is completed online. Choose the program that's right for your curler and register for the upcoming season.
REGISTER FOR YOUTH CURLING: Leagues - East St. Paul Curling Club
Questions?
Not sure which program is the right fit for your curler, or have questions about our Youth Curling programs?
Contact the Youth Curling Convenor at [email protected].
(Last updated: August 31, 2026)
