We are committed to supporting the advancement of gender equity for women and girls in the sport of curling.
Our core programs are Girls Rock and the Women in Curling Summit, for more information on these programs contact Kim Dennis- kdennis@curlbc.ca
Register for the 2024 Women In Curling Summit!
Individuals can choose between attending 2 on ice sessions with coaches, or 2 off ice PD sessions for board members, staff, or volunteers.
All other sessions will be together as a group.
2024 Theme- Team Building
- Date: September 21st, 2024
- Time: 9:00am- 6:00pm
- Location: Port Moody Curling Club
2024 Speakers & Coaches
- Dr. Lara G. Farres, Sport and Performance Psychology (RCC, ChPC, CMPC)
- Shannon Joanisse, High Performance Athlete/Coach & Manager of GEWC
- Diane Dezura, Olympian & High Performance Coach
- Karen Watson, Level 4 Certified Coach
- Diane Gushulak, High Performance Athlete & UBC Curling Coach
- Melissa Soligo, Curl BC High Performance Director
- Kim Dennis, Curl BC Member Services Manager
- Sherry Taylor, Curl BC Event Manager
Schedule of Events
Speaker/Coach Spotlights
GIRLS ROCK 2024 Events
The Girls Rock Program is an introductory experience to curling for girls, and those who identify as female, aged 9-16 presented by the women Curling Leaders Circle, Curl BC, and Kruger.
- No experience necessary
- T-Shirts are provided for all participants
- Curling equipment is provided
- wear warm and stretchy clothing
- bring clean running shoes
- Lead by female coaches and instructors
Want to host an event in your community?
We encourage our members to host a Girls Rock event between February 5th – February 15th, 2025 to spotlight the importance of girls and women in sport.
- February 5th is National Women in Sport Day
- February 15th is the saturday of the opening weekend of the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Register at an event near you
Kamloops Curling Club: October 5th, 2024
Prince George Golf & Curling Club: November 23rd, 2024
Meet your coaches!
- Diane Dezura- Maple Ridge, BC
- Brenda Nordin- Kamloops, BC
- Allison MacInnes- Kamloops, BC
- Kristen Windsor- Kamloops, BC
- Diane Gushulak- Vancouver, BC
- Kim Dennis- Delta, BC
What you'll get to do
Ice breaker activites with other participants
Throw curling rocks, sweep rocks, and learn basic strategy
Get a photo with a provincial, national, or olympic medalist!