Youth Development Program
Contact nbcayouthdirector@gmail.com with any questions.
The Youth Development Program provides programs for the U15 age group. It is divided into 3 age categories U9, U12 and U15. The program is delivered by the Youth Development Committee under the direction of the Youth Director. These programs are developmental based with emphasis on development and fun and not on competition.
U18 and U20 programs are under the direction of the Competition Committee, although the Youth Committee will be responsible for U18 and U20 events that do not lead to a National.
Canada Winter Games is under the direction of the Canada Winter Games Coordinator.
Below are programs, services and information provided by the Youth Development Committee.
Support to Club Programs
Clubs deliver Youth programs usually weekly some bi-weekly under the director of a club coordinator. The Youth Development Program can provide support for starting and operating these programs in conjunction with the NB Curing Technical Director. These programs are typically structured as follows:
- Little Rocks (U9/U12): U9 play half sheets and use lighter rocks. U12 play full sheet and use lighter rocks. Some events have a granite division (full sized rocks) for U12 that is optional based on experience and ability of the athletes.
- Juniors (U15): Use full sized rocks.
The Youth Development Committee provides support to Clubs and Club Coordinators to deliver instructional programs in accordance with Curl Canada development programs.
Programs are developed in accordance with the Long Term Athletic Development Program for Curling.
Hit Draw Tap
Hit Draw Tap is an individual based skills development program for U12 and U9. Clubs perform a local competition in their own club and submit scores to the HTD coordinator. The top qualifiers are advised and advance to a final’s competition at the year end Little Rock Jamboree. The following resources provide information on registration and details on the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Parents or Guardians of all participants MUST print, complete and present Participant Registration & Waiver document to Club Hit Draw Tap Coordinator.
Refer to the following resources:
- Youth Development Directives Updated October 2025 (PDF)
- Curling Canada Youth Curling Website
- Hit Draw Tap Registration and Waiver (PDF)
- Hit Draw Tap Club Hosting Guide Updated November 2025 (PDF)
- Hit Draw Tap Manual Scoresheet Age 6-7 (PDF)
- Hit Draw Tap Manual Scoresheet Age 8-9 (PDF)
- Hit Draw Tap Manual Scoresheet Age 10-12 (PDF)
Rockfest
Rockfest is an individual skills-based program for Athletes aged 11 to U15. This program is designed by Curl Canada. The Youth Committee will schedule an Open Qualifier each season to qualify athletes to attend an Atlantic Regional event. Scoring is maintained in the Curl Canada Skills App (download to your mobile or tablet device. See NEW Skills App from Curling Canada – New Brunswick Curling Association for more on the Skills App). The App has ability to score numerous practice sessions so Athletes can practice the shots before going to the Qualifier.
Refer to the following resources:
Girls Rock
Girls Rock is an introductory learning program intended to draw female curlers with no curling experience to the game which hopefully leads them to joining a club program.
This program is designed by Curl Canada. Clubs can receive hosting grants for hosting a girl’s rock. In 2026 there is one Provincial Sponsored Event in addition to the local club events. The Youth Development Committee is responsible for site selection for the provincial event.
Refer to the following resources:
Annual Competition Events
The Youth Committee is responsible for the scheduling the following events. These events are developmental and focused on fun and development. With the exception of the Moncton Jamboree and TSA U15 Kenny Coates, Clubs may request to host these events. The Youth Committee will make the final site selection. Hosting grants are available for hosting these events.
| Event | Divisions |
| Moncton Little Rock Jamboree #1 | U9 – Half Sheet Little Rocks U12 – Full Sheet Little Rocks U12 – Full Sheet Granite Rocks Each of the above divisions are mixed gender (Open format). |
| Little Rock Jamboree #2 | U9 – Half Sheet Little Rocks U12 – Full Sheet Little rocks U12 – Full Sheet Granite Rocks Hit Draw Tap Finals Each of the above divisions are mixed gender (Open format). |
| TSA U15 Kenny Coates Provincial | U15 – Men’s Division U15 – Women’s Division |
| Junior Mixed Doubles | U20 Mixed Division (1 Female, 1 Male) |
| Junior Mixed | U20 – Mixed Division (2 Females, 2 Males) U15 – Mixed Division (2 Females, 2 Males) |
| NB Rockfest Qualifier | *Men’s Division *Women’s Division Singles. |
| Provincial Girls Rock | Females 8-U18 typically but age limit subject to change |
Refer to the following resources:
- 2025-26 Curling NB Provincial Events Schedule (PDF)
- Youth Development Directives Updated October 2025 (PDF)
- Curling NB Inclement weather policy applies to all events (PDF)
Coaching Requirements
For Coaching any Youth Development Committee event the Coaches shall have completed the Safe Sport Requirements for Coaches.
For more information on Coaching and Certifications please refer to Coaching – New Brunswick Curling Association
Refer to the following additional resources:
- U12 Coach Interaction Rules Resources – Youth Curling on Curling Canada website
- U15 Coach Interaction Rules Resources – Youth Curling on Curling Canada website
- U18/U20 Coach Interaction Rules Resources – Youth Curling on Curling Canada website
- Safe Sport Requirements for Coaches (PDF)
Youth Development Committee
If you would like to serve on the committee please email nbcayouthdirector @ gmail.com