The Tillsonburg Curling Club (TCC) is a safe and inclusive space in which guests and curlers alike can thrive.  We strive to be a community that welcomes and supports people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes, but is not limited to, members of any race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, color, immigration status, social and economic class, educational level, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.

We agree to behave in a friendly and patient manner both on and off the ice.  We understand that everyone has different levels of experience and skill on the ice.  We all have areas of our game with room for improvement.  We endeavour to be a club where people cannot only compete, but also feel comfortable asking questions and learning along the way. Reports of exclusionary language, behaviour, and harassment are taken seriously at TCC.  If you believe someone is violating this Code of Conduct, if you experience any of this behaviour, feel unwelcome or unsafe in our Centre, please contact your League Convenor, Board Member, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For all athletes (regardless of age) and for Parents and Guardians (for athletes under 18 year of age)

I will help prevent concussions by: 

• Wearing the proper equipment for my sport and wearing it correctly. 
• Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability. 
• Respecting the rules of my sport or activity. 
• My commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting other athletes, coaches, and officials). 

I will care for my health and safety by taking concussions seriously, and I understand that: 

• A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects. 
• A blow to my head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move around inside the skull may cause a concussion. 
• A person does not need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion. 
• I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of possible concussion and reporting to the Club Board of Director, League Convenor or Coach when I suspect that another individual may have sustained a concussion. (Meaning: If I think I might have a concussion I should stop participating in further training, practice, or competition immediately, or tell an adult if I think another athlete has a concussion). 
• Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases my risk of other injuries. 

I will not hide concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others. 

• I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell the Club Board of Director, League Convenor, a coach, parent or another adult I trust if I experience any symptoms of concussion. 
• If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a concussion, I will tell the Club Board of Director, League Convenor a coach, parent or another adult I trust so they can help. 
• I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training, practice, or competition until I undergo a medical assessment by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition. 
• I have a commitment to sharing any pertinent information regarding incidents of removal from sport with my school and any other sport organization with which I have registered (Meaning: If I am diagnosed with a concussion, I understand that letting all of my other coaches and teachers know about my injury will help them support me while I recover.) 

I will take the time I need to recover because it is important for my health. 

• I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process (I will have to follow Curling Canada’s Return-to-Play Protocol). 
• I understand I will have to be medically cleared by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner before returning to training, practice, or competition. 
• I will respect my coaches, parents, health-care professionals, and medical doctors and nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety. 

This is what is GREAT about Curling:

• Social Sport: Curling is a very social activity, both on the ice and in the clubhouse after the game. Weekly league play and countless special activities during the season give club members the opportunity to meet many people and make new friends.

• Manageable Exercise: Curling is as much exercise as you want it to be. It can be a way to develop and maintain your flexibility or it can be a great physical workout ... It's your choice! A number of our curlers use a stick for delivery rather than sliding out from the hack thus avoiding all that bending.

• No Age Limitations: Children can begin curling when they are as young as 10 years old. At the other end of the spectrum, TCC has active members beyond 80 years of age! Curling is an activity that you can enjoy for your entire life ... It's never too late to start curling!

• Easy to Learn: It takes about an hour of instruction and practice for most people to become comfortable "on the ice". 

Who? What? When? ...

Who can join the Tillsonburg Curling Club?

Membership includes a wide spectrum of individuals from beginners to experienced curlers and from once-a-week curlers to avid enthusiasts.

What are some of the benefits of joining the Tillsonburg Curling Club?

• A Learn-to-Curl program is available for beginners.
• A wide-variety of leagues are available, both competitive and social, for men, women, mixed and seniors. 
• Curling is a relatively inexpensive winter past-time where one can meet and enjoy people.

When does the season begin and end?

The curling season runs from the third week in October through to the end of March each year.

What equipment will I need to get started?

Brooms and sliders are available to loan for those just starting out. The club has an excellent pro shop where one can purchase shoes, brooms, gloves and apparel at very reasonable prices.

What does a yearly membership cost?

The cost is far less than most clubs and other sports.

How does one join a league or a team?

In September, the Club hosts an open-house evening where you can drop in to inquire about leagues and to register for league or team play.

Can I still join the club even though the season has already started?

New members are welcome at any time throughout the season. We will help to find a spot for you and fees will be prorated as necessary.