Little Rocks (U12) Mission at Leaside
We want to help kids discover and develop a love for curling. We will help them by making each practice fun and at a level challenge that engages them and wants them coming back for more. We want to show kids that they can be successful not only on the ice, but off as well. We will know we are successful when kids invite friends to participate because of how much they enjoy curling and parents are actively involve in creating a fun, supportive curling community.
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
