The U12 coaches will be following Curling Canada’s RockStars Under 9 – Under 12 Curling Skill Development Program.  We accept children ages 7 to 12.  This year we will only be accepting 32 curlers with priority being given to this age group.  If there is room, we will accept a few 6 year olds provided they turn 7 before the end of the 2026. 

We practice Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. We typically hold our first practice after Thanksgiving weekend and end at the TDSB March Break.  Format:  off-ice discussion, on-ice skills, game, hot chocolate with your teammates.

All curlers are required to wear clean indoor shoes (no slider or tape) or curling shoes with 2 grippers (while not throwing stones).  If shoes have ever been worn outside, please have a coach check them before you go out on the ice. In accordance with Curling Canada guidelines, all U12 curlers are required to wear protective head gear. Wear warm, loose-fitting clothing (no jeans!) and gloves are recommended.

Regardless of knowledge or curling experience, parents and guardians of curlers are encouraged to participate in program supervision and coaching too!  We need adults to assist with the on-ice instruction. In the lounge, we would love some parents to help in various off-ice areas.  The program cannot run without our volunteer coaches and parents helping.  Detailed lesson plans will be provided each week to help with both on and off ice activities. 

Rowan's Law, which came into effect July 1, 2019, requires that all athletes under the age of 26, as well as parents (on behalf of athletes under the age of 18) and coaches, must sign off on a Concussion Awareness Resource and Concussion protocol.

If you have any questions regarding the Little Rocks (U12) program, please e-mail the Little Rocks (U12) Representative (Patty Yeomans) at [email protected]

The program runs Sunday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30 am starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving (first date for 2025/26 season is Sunday October 19, 2025).

Format: off-ice discussion, on-ice skills, games

All curlers are required to wear clean indoor shoes (no slider or tape) or curling shoes with 2 grips while not throwing stones. If shoes have ever been worn outside, please have a coach check them before you go out on the ice.

Protective head gear is recommended for all participants.

Wear warm, loose fitting clothing (no jeans!) and gloves.

New requirements under Rowan's Law came into effect July 1, 2019.  All athletes under the age of 26, as well as parents (on behalf of athletes under the age of 18) and coaches, must sign off on a Concussion Awareness Resource and Concussion protocol

If you have any questions regarding our junior/bantam program, please e-mail [email protected]

Our individual entry leagues provide a relaxed and fun environment where curlers will play on a number of different teams during the season.

Our team entry league allows curlers to play together all season against other teams of similar skill level based on performance (win/loss record) as the season progresses.

We also offer new curler and refresher clinics, and internal bonspiel events to help you develop your skills and experience the fun, camaraderie and competitive nature of the sport.

A brief description of each league is provided below,

1. Individual Entry Leagues

Monday afternoon - Play begins at 12:55 pm and ends no later than 3:10 pm.

Tuesday morning - Play begins at 9:45 am and ends no later than noon.

Tuesday afternoon - Play begins at 12:55 pm and ends no later than 3:10 pm.

Curlers are placed on teams based on their desired position. You may be asked to play a different position as the number of entries requires. Every effort is made to balance teams.

There are 3 draws over the course of the season. You will be placed on a different team each draw. Prizes are awarded to the top teams each draw.

When you are not able to play, it is your responsibility to find a replacement to play in your absence. Most of the Women’s leagues have a Spare Coordinator, who will arrange a spare for you.  Requesting spares is done online.

2. Thursday Team Entry League

This is a league where you play with the same team all season. Games are played at two draw times and play will alternate from week to week:

Morning games begin at 9:45 am and end no later than noon.

Afternoon games begin at 12:55 pm and end no later than 3:10 pm.

Teams are divided into flights and placement is based on their performance in the previous draw. There are a number of round robin draws over the course of the season. Teams move between flights at the end of each draw based on their round robin performance. The number of flights and draws depends on the number of teams entered. New teams are placed in the bottom flight to start the season.

Curlers usually enter as a team. Teams require a minimum of four members (5 person teams are allowed).

New to the league, looking for new players or looking for a new team? If you have less than four members, the league conveners will help you find appropriate team members (teams require 3 members to start the season). If you are looking to join a team, the league conveners will attempt to place you on a team. Placement on a team is not guaranteed.

When not able to play, it is your responsibility to inform your skip and to find a spare to play in your absence.

The season for this league runs from September through April, with a break over Christmas and in the Spring. Games are played Wednesday evenings, with game start-times alternating between 6:45 and 9:00 PM.

This is a league where people play with the same team all season. Teams require a minimum of four members (five person teams are allowed). If teams have less than four members, the league conveners can help find appropriate team members (teams require three members to start the season). For those looking to join a team, the league conveners will attempt to place them on a team.

Teams are divided into flights and placement is based on their performance. There are a number of round robin draws over the course of the season. Teams move between flights at the end of each draw based on their round robin performance. New teams are placed in the bottom flight to start the season.

New curlers

New curlers are most welcome to join this league! For those with no previous curling experience it is strongly encouraged that you take part in one of the Beginner Clinics run by Leaside Curling Club during the first week of the season (mid-September). Those new to the game are welcome to use the Club’s equipment (brooms and step-on sliders) but would need to bring a pair of clean indoor shoes and wear warm, loose-fitting clothing (no jeans) and gloves.

Monday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - individual entry - tag draw

Wednesday afternoon, 12:45 pm - individual entry - tag draw

Friday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - individual entry - tag draw

Each section operates as a tag draw, and is open to individual entry for men. Please note that members are eligible to enroll in a maximum of 2 of the 3 daytime sections.

Most curlers generally play twice per week, to maximize their opportunity to accumulate points towards the play-offs in April. This is a very social league with an important aspect being the camaraderie our curlers share both on and off of the ice. Indeed, some members of this league continue that camaraderie into the summer on the golf course. It's a wonderful way to enjoy winter with a little exercise and companionship.

A small levy is charged to cover prizes for the Christmas and Year End luncheons; as well, there is an additional small levy to cover coffee/hot chocolate after each game.

No curling experience? That's OK -- you can sign up for classes that will show you the ropes. This is the best deal in town! 

After each of three, seven-game round robins, teams may move up or down a flight based upon won-lost records.  This enables teams to find their appropriate skill level so that games remain both competitive and fun. Inter-league playoffs lead to the club championship.

Section registration is by team entry.  Subject to available openings, new members are welcome to join, either by creating their own teams or finding a spot on an existing team (we have an online "Find a Team / Find a Player" bulletin board).  To access the bulletin board, you will need a member login that is supplied as part of the player registration process.

For new members:  both our Tuesday and Thursday Men's evening leagues have a high percentage of returning players who are given priority.  On an occasional basis, there is room for a new team entry.  More frequently, there are vacancies for individual new players to join existing teams.  If you are interested in playing, please register and you will be updated at the end of the registration period when accurate counts are known.

Generally the Mixed Section fills quickly, and often there is a waiting list to join the league. You can sign-up as an individual, pair or full team. Please register early if you are new to the Mixed Section or are a returning member.

The weekend Mixed Sections alternates games between Friday @ 6:45 pm; Friday at 9:00 pm; Sunday at 12:30 pm; and Sunday at 2:45 pm. A team is comprised of two men and two women, who must alternate positions.

Teams are allocated to one of 8 flights, based on the level of competition. At the completion of each draw (a draw consists of 7 games), teams change flights depending on performance. All teams advance to a playoff round and are guaranteed two games in the playoffs.

The Sunday Pizza league only accepts 8 teams per year (with returning teams having first priority for spots in the league), and as such tends to fill up quickly.

Games are played at 5:45 pm (4 sheets) / 8:00 pm each week (8 sheets).

Each week, teams play for the 15 skins which are up for grabs in the game. In order to win the skins in any end, the team with hammer has to score two or more points, or the team without hammer must steal. If an end is blanked or the team with hammer only scores a single point, the available skins are carried forward to the following end. Games are 6 ends in length, with 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, and 4 skins available in respective ends. In the event there are skins still to be won after the sixth end of play, one player per team will draw to the button, with the team closest to the button winning the remaining skins.

If you are interested in playing skins on Wednesday mornings, then read on to learn more about how our league works.

• Games start at 9:30 am and must finish no later than 11:45 am.
• Each game will consist of 7 ends, with scoring in the following way: 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 = 15.
• If there is a carry-over on the last end, one member of each team will draw to the button. If a second draw to the button is necessary, any member of the team can deliver it.
• Spares will be drawn from the list of spares and from the general membership of the club. A spare must play in the position for which he/she is sparing.
• Points will be assigned individually to determine the overall champion in each position. 
• Points are awarded to curlers whether they are actually playing, or off due to vacations, illness etc. Spares are not awarded points.
• New teams will be created for each draw. Each draw will be 4 games.
• Each player throws in the order of his/her position.
• With our games starting at 9:30 a.m., we have 2 hours and 15 minutes to play. If the sixth or seventh end cannot be finished within this time frame, do not start that end. One team member shall draw to the button for the remaining points.
• A small levy will be charged to each skins participant which will be used for prizes and a season-end luncheon. In addition, there will be a small charge for post-game coffee service.

The program will be offered on Saturday mornings. Each session will begin with a 15-minute off-ice educational session in the lounge at 9:40 am. Games will be played from 10 am - noon.

Here is all you need to know about our Super 7 Saturday Starter Series!

• The program is open to 64 adult curlers, either male or female with 5 or fewer years of curling experience. 
• You can sign up as an individual, or as a full or partial team
• Games are scheduled from 10 am till noon
• Season will conclude with luncheon after the final game
• You will be eligible to sign up as a spare for all regular Leaside Curling Club in conjunction with this program
• You will also be eligible to register and participate in club events and educational clinics

The focus of this series is developing skills and, more importantly, fun! Players are welcome to change their lineup each week to allow everyone the opportunity to play in different positions (note: this does not apply for any player with more than 5 years' experience).

 NOTE: Due to summer construction at club, the Super 7 Series May run longer in season or be reduced by one week.  More information to follow by September and if required fees for this section will be adjusted accordingly.

Last Updated July 8, 2026

The season will consist of 11 games played between mid-November 2026 and March 2027.

Games will be played from 8:00-9:30am (with two exceptions) on each of the following Saturdays:

• November 14
• November 21
• December 12: two games today – 1^st game at 8:00am; 2^nd game at 10:00am
• December 19
• January 16
• January 23: two games today – 1^st game at 8:00am; 2^nd game at 10:00am
• February 6
• February 27
• March 27

The league will follow the Curling Canada mixed doubles rules, except our league is open to teams with two members of any gender.

Games will be 8 ends.

Each team will be permitted one "power play" per game.

If you already have a doubles partner, please tell us who you are playing with.

Last updated: July 7, 2026