About the Programme
Auckland Curling Club’s Youth Development Programme (YDP) aims to develop a high performing youth women's team and men's team that will be competitive at national-level championships and be strong candidates for national representation.
The YDP will provide successful applicants with mentoring and coaching by qualified and experienced coaches (Eleanor Heald, Benjamin Frew and Lucy Jefferies). The YDP will also provide some financial support by covering some accommodation, competition and equipment/apparel costs for all successful applicants.
| Eligibility: | Must be under 21 years old as of 30th of June 2025 |
Criteria for
Selection: | Availability: Successful applicants must be available to participate in off-ice and on-ice training camps and competitions. Commitment: Successful applicants must be committed to training and competition goals. Coachability: Successful applicants must be able to actively listen, reflect and take on feedback from coaches. Team player: Successful applicants must be able to work collaboratively in a team. Curling ability: Successful applicants should have a combination of balance, athleticism, observation and analytical skills, accuracy, and feel for weight. Whānau support: Whānau must be supportive of the applicant’s curling goals and endeavours. |
| Opening Date: | Thursday 29th August 2024 |
| Closing Date: | Sunday 6th October 2024 |
| How to Apply: | Apply Online
Click on the following link and complete the Online Application Form. The online application must be completed by the closing date (Sunday 6th October 2024). https://forms.gle/nQkB18BnH4dKMWf98 On-Ice Trials
This year, there will be no on-ice trials due to limited ice time. The applicant’s suitability for the programme will be based on the athlete’s conduct and performance throughout the 2024 season. Application Outcomes
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Sunday 24th November 2024. |
Time Commitment
Successful applicants must be available to compete for the whole duration of these events in 2025:
| Compulsory Events | Off-Ice Workshops: There will be 3-4 off-ice workshops around January - March, where YDP athletes learn and discuss various aspects of the game that do not require the ice. Such as technical theory / basics, strategy, communication, nutrition, mental strength, team dynamics. Interclub Competition & Training Camp: Over 5 days in the April school holidays, in Dunedin. This is a club competition between Auckland and Dunedin teams, and is a fantastic first competition and technical training camp for the Youth Development Teams. NZ Junior Curling Championship: Date TBC, but will be around Term 3 Week 6 in August, in Dunedin. This is the ultimate competition we are working towards. All YDP athletes will be nominating themselves for selection into the NZ Junior teams, and must attend this competition. |
OPTIONAL Events
(for those interested only)
| Auckland Curling Club league: Sunday nights from Terms 2 to 3, 2024. This is a regular league, where you will apply skills learned into game settings with your Youth Development Team. This is a big time commitment, therefore it is not compulsory. NZ Mixed Curling Championship: King’s Birthday weekend in Auckland. This is subject to having equal numbers of girls and boys in the YDP. Various other New Zealand Championships (dates TBC): NZ Junior Mixed Doubles, NZ Mixed Doubles Qualifier, NZ Opens, Wendorf Shield. |
Financial Commitment
The Auckland Curling Club will endeavour to subsidise competition costs and equipment when external funding applications are successful. In 2025, we estimate the following expenses based on spending in 2024, and successful athletes would need to be able to commit to the following payment plan so that bookings can be made in advance:
| Cost Estimate | Interclub Competition & Training Camp: $600 for flights, accommodation, competition fees, ice fees and the shuttle bus. Auckland Curling Club league: $210 club fees (this is with a 50% discount). NZ Junior Curling Championship: $750 for food, groceries, accommodation, ice fees, competition fees and the shuttle bus. |
| Payment Plant Plan | Sunday 1st December 2024: $800 in order to book accommodation and flights for the Interclub Competition & Training Camp and NZ Junior Curling Championships. Sunday 31st March 2025: $500 in order to book ice fees, pay competition fees and shuttle bus for all events. Sunday 24th August 2025: $ to cover the remaining costs - if any. All funds raised by the athlete (from the Kūmeu Show or Sausage Sizzles etc), will get credited back to the athlete’s account. |
For all queries regarding the Youth Development Programme, contact Eleanor Adviento youth@aucklandcurling.nz
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