Year 1

Associate Pro Training

 (All Candidates) 

Prerequisites: Criminal Records Check, Safe SportOnline Courses: Asynchronous (1/Month – October to March)

• The Curling Industry
• Club Programming 1
• Technical Development 1
• Tactical Development 1
• Teaching Pedagogy 1
• Curling Coordination

Other Training: ACP Weekend 1, Career Workshop

Evaluation: Portfolio Project 1, Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Test

Outcomes: Associate Pro Accreditation, Competition Coach (Certified)

Year 2

Teaching Pro Training

(Specialization A)

Prerequisites: Associate Pro Accreditation, Competitive Credentials**In order to have the necessary credibility with employers and clients, Teaching Pro candidates must have appropriate Competitive Credentials. This means a verified track record of playing and/or coaching in identified events (see Competitive Credentials Appendix).

Online Courses: Asynchronous (1/Month – October to March)

• Club Programming 2
• Technical Development 2
• Tactical Development 2
• Teaching Pedagogy 2
• Pro Shop Retailing
• Teaching Business Management

Other Training: Mentor Meetings, ACP Weekend 2A, Master Pro Seminar

Evaluation: Portfolio Project 2, Rules Test

Outcome: Teaching Pro Accreditation

Year 2Managing Pro Training

(Specialization B)

Prerequisites: Associate Pro Accreditation, Curling Experience**Although they do not need to have strong competitive resumes, Managing Pro candidates are still expected to be experienced club-level curlers. This means at least 10 years of league play, or at least 5 years of league play plus playdowns and/or tour experience.

Online Courses: Asynchronous (1/Month – October to March)

• Club Programming 2
• Club Marketing
• Club Operations
• Club Finances
• Pro Shop Retailing 
• Leadership & Governance

Other Training: Mentor Meetings, ACP Weekend 2B, Master Pro Seminar

Evaluation: Portfolio Project 2, Rules Test

Outcome: Managing Pro Accreditation