Winter Games U18 Open Qualifier - winner will advance to the Winter Games Trials at the Guelph CC December 17-20, 2022.
U18 Fours November 25-27, 2022 (Friday start dependent on number of teams entered) - Six open qualifiers (2 north, 4 south + 2 sites with most entries receive an extra spot). One winner from each qualifier location (2 at locations with most entries) will advance to the Winter Games Trials at the Guelph Curling Club, December 17-20, 2022. The winner of the Trials advances directly to the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island February 20-26. Teams who place 2nd through 5th will advance to the Ontario Winter Games, February 2-5 in Renfrew County.
Age Eligibility:
U18 Men & Women Four Person - 17 years of age or under as of June 30, 2022.
Coach Certification Standards: All coaches will be required to complete Mandatory Training and have a valid Criminal Record Check on file with the Ontario Curling Council, valid for the entire duration of the competition (qualifiers + Trials + Games). Coaches needing to obtain a Criminal Record Check can do so online.
Only coaches with the standards outlined below will be granted on-ice access (practice/breaks/timeouts) during competitions.
U18 Fours: Certified Competition Coach
Team Composition: Only athletes who are members of a CurlON or NOCA affiliated curling clubs are eligible to enter the competition. Team members do not have to be members of the same curling club. Teams are welcome to play in any of the six open qualifiers. Age and gender rules for the disciplines apply as per discipline rules.
Substitutions of one player may occur between Qualifier and Trials/Games. Alternates are NOT permitted at any level of the event. This is due to athlete quota at the Games themselves.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to rules in place at the Canada Winter Games, ALL athletes (12+) and coaches are required to be FULLY VACCINATED in order to compete.
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