U18 Fours Qualifier December 12 - 14, 2025 (Friday start dependent upon number of teams entered) – Five open qualifiers (2 north, 3 south). One winner from each qualifier location guaranteed will advance to the Ontario Winter Games in Orillia - February 19 - 22, 2026. The qualifier site with the most entries will receive a second entry.
Age Eligibility:
U18 Fours - Under 18 as of June 30, 2025
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 + provincials). 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 - "Competition Coach" Trained Please note: Teams who advance to OWG will require a "Competition Coach" Certified Coach
Team Composition: Only athletes who are members of a Curling Ontario or NOCA Affiliated curling club 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 five open qualifiers. Age and gender rules for the disciplines apply as per discipline rules.
All teams must declare their players (regardless of discipline) who will play in the Qualifier and the same players will advance to the OWGs should they be successful.
Due to capacity limits at the Ontario Winter Games (athlete quota) – fifth players will not be permitted in the OWGs. For more information on athlete substitution for extenuating circumstances - please see the competition guide or contact erin@ontcurl.com.