Ontario Winter Games Qualifier - U18 Fours - Winner will advance to the Ontario Winter Games in Thunder Bay, ON - Feb 23-26, 2024
*U18 Fours * November 24-26, 2023 (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 Thunder Bay, ON on February 23-26, 2024. The qualifier site with the most entries will receive a second entry.
Age Eligibility:
U18 Fours - Under 18 as of June 30, 2023
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
Team Composition: Only athletes who are members of a CurlON 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.