The Association of Curling Professionals (ACP) offers a comprehensive curriculum that leads to Associate Pro accreditation.

Online Courses:

  • The ACP and LTCD
  • Technical Development 1
  • Tactical Development 1
  • NCCP Teaching and Learning
  • Business of Curling
  • Club Programming 1*

*Note: this course is initially taught in-person and then made available online.

Training Camps:

  • Option 1: August 8-10, 2025 - Oakville, ON
  • Option 2: August 15-17, 2025 - Edmonton, AB

Evaluation:

  • Learning Portfolio Review
  • Making Ethical Decisions Test

Outcomes:

  • ACP Associate Pro (Accredited)
  • NCCP Competition Coach (Trained)
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The ACP and LTCD

This course begins with an overview of the ACP, including its purpose, structure, and accreditation requirements. Candidates will then learn about Curling Canada's Long-Term Curler Development (LTCD) model and its stage-by-stage guidelines
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Tactical Development 1

This course covers the essential strategy and tactics information that all ACP Pros need to understand. Candidates will build the necessary tactical competencies to support their teaching work with novice to intermediate level curlers.
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Technical Development 1

This course covers the essential delivery and sweeping information that all ACP Pros need to understand. Candidates will build the necessary technical competencies to support their teaching work with novice to intermediate level curlers.
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NCCP Teaching and Learning

This course covers content that is essential to candidates' NCCP Competition Coach training. Candidates will learn how to implement an appropriately structured practice and how to make interventions that promote learning and development.
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Business of Curling

This course begins by making the case that curling clubs must take a business approach to succeed in today's ever-evolving marketplace. Candidates will then be introduced to key topics like marketing, operations, finance, and governance.
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Club Programming 1

This course begins by introducing the key programming principles that all ACP Pros need to understand. Candidates will then learn about best practices to support curlers at the Foundational Stages and on the Recreational Pathway of our LTCD model.