The RMCC LEARN TO CURL Program
Focused on fun, safety, and fitness, Royal Montreal’s Learn to Curl (L2C) program is an integrated set of enjoyable lessons aimed at brand new curlers. Its primary goal is to teach beginners how to play The Roarin’ Game, and consequently give them the necessary skills and confidence to fully participate in club leagues.
Every lesson takes place at the Royal Montreal Curling Club (RMCC), 1850 de Maisonneuve West (Guy-Concordia Metro station, St-Mathieu exit) and synthesizes off-ice theory with on-ice training and game simulation under the helpful supervision of our coaches.
With this top-notch training, you’ll learn to curl the right way and become a life-long fan of the sport!
Introduction to Curling Program (IAP):
This is a course of 4 or 6 sessions. You will have fun while learning incredible curling skills.
Here are your classes for the 2024-25 season
Classes of 4 lessons
Session 1 (October) 8 Availability
Wednesday 02-Thursday 03-Friday 04 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Saturday 05 12:30 to 2:15 p.m.
4 Classes $135.00 + tax
Session 2 (November to December) 24 Availability
Saturday 30 to Dec 21 from 12:30pm to 2:15pm
4 Classes $135.00 + tax
Session 3 (November to December) 16 Availability
Tuesday November 26 to December 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
4 Classes $135.00 + tax
Session 4 (January to February) 24 Availability
Saturday January 18 to February 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
4 Classes $135.00 + tax
Classes of 6 lessons
Session 1A (October to November) 24 Availability
Tuesday October 8 to November 12 from 10:00am to 11:45am
6 Classes $199.00 + tax
Session 2A (October to November) 24 Availability
Saturday October 5 to November 9 from 10:00am to 11:45am
6 Classes $199.00 + tax
You like your class and you want to become a member for 2024-25.
Check with the administration for your discount.
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L2C Course Content.
Lesson 1: Let’s Get Started!
Part 1: The Basics of Curling.
Part 2: Walking on Ice; Beginner Drills; Introduction to the Balanced Delivery Technique.
Lesson 2: Balanced Delivery Technique II (Flat foot, no-lift delivery).
Part 1: Approach to Hack; Stance; Hack Foot Placement; Slider Foot Placement.
Part 2: Aim, Lowering to Delivery Position; Grip (Curling stone, Stabilizer).
Part 3: Introduction to Delivery Pull-back (Backward Motion), Delivery Slide-Forward (Forward Motion).
Lesson 3: Balanced Delivery Technique III.
Part 1: Follow-through and Release.
Part 2: How to grip the curling stone; Turns (rotation) and Handles.
Part 3: Sliding Drills & Full-sheet shooting.
Part 4 (time permitting): Introduction to Sweeping.
Lesson 4: Sliding Straight & Brushing.
Part 1: (Target) Line of Delivery.
Part 2: Brushing (Sweeping) Basics.
Part 3: Sweeping Communication and Judgment exercises.
Lesson 5: Shot-making & Playing the Game.
Part 1: Types of curling shots (guard, draw, hit).
Part 2: Weight control exercises.
Part 3: Introduction to situational curling.
Lesson 6: Enough Lessons, Let’s Play!
Part 1: On-ice player positioning; player roles.
Part 2: “Real” game-playing with situational play and strategy.
IMPORTANT: Scheduling is subject to change. Please confirm lesson dates and times on the Ice Calendar or with the RMCC Office.
The RMCC will provide you with curling sliders, stabilizers, brushes, and mandatory safety equipment (i.e. head protection, rubber grippers). However, we ask that you come to each lesson with the following:
- A clean pair of running shoes (N.B. No street worn shoes are permitted on the ice).
- Warm (layered) clothing (i.e. loose fitting/stretchable pants, sweater and/or jacket).
- NO JEANS!
Please arrive 20 minutes early to change into your gear. Do not arrive late!
Each class includes a theoretical (off-ice) segment of 20 to 25 minutes, followed by a warm-up/ stretching program of three to five minutes just prior to the on-ice practice period of approximately 75 to 85 minutes.
N.B. For the first lesson only, the warm-up will take place immediately after an off-ice session of 50 to 55 minutes. The practice period will also be 50 to 55 minutes.
Provided space is available and with the co-ordinator’s permission, RMCC full members can participate in L2C sessions without incurring any additional fees. The fee applies to all other member categories and will be automatically charged to their account, or in the case of non-members must be paid in advance.
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