Online Courses (Fall/Winter)
Club Finance
This course covers the essential financial management skills that all Club Professionals need to know. Candidates will learn about budgeting, revenue generation, expense control, financial reporting, and long-term financial planning. Instructor: Bobby Ray.
Club Operations
This course provides a thorough overview of various club operations that all Club Pros need to understand. Candidates will learn how to oversee the ice and rocks, food and beverage, and pro-shop operations within their clubs. Instructor: Bobby Ray.
Club Marketing
This course focuses on a variety of proven marketing principles that contribute to a thriving curling club. Registrants will learn how to attract new curlers, upgrade their involvement, and retain established club members. Instructor: Bobby Ray
Leadership and Governance
This course focuses on the Club Pro’s role in staff management and club governance. Registrants will learn how to lead an effective team of staff members, and how to interact successfully with the board of directors. Instructor: Bobby Ray.
Curling Coordination
This course covers the key organizational aspects associated with running successful leagues and events. Candidates will learn how to coordinate this programming in manner that reflects positively on their clubs and their profession. Instructors: Bobby Ray and Rob Krepps.
Other Training
In-Person Weekend (April)
This in-person training weekend gives Club Pro candidates the opportunity to learn from ACP Master Pros with extensive club management experience. Candidates will benefit from learning opportunities both in the classroom and around the host club.
Career Planning
This activity begins with candidates developing and submitting a Club Pro resume and an initial career plan to a panel of three ACP Master Pros. Candidates will then receive feedback on their submissions as during an online meeting.
Online Evaluation
Portfolio Project 2
This is the key evaluation component leading to Club Pro Accreditation. It requires candidates to document the key lessons from their Club Pro training in an online Learning Portfolio and to then discuss those lessons with a panel of three ACP Master Pros.
ACP Rules Test
Because ACP Pros are positioned as the resident curling experts within their clubs, they must have a thorough understanding of the riles of our sport. The ACP Rules Test is based on the most recent edition of Curling Canada’s Rules of Curling for General Play.
