The Ontario Curling Council (OCC) is pleased to administer the 2017-2018 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (QFG-OAAP) for curling athletes on behalf of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport (MTCS). Quest for Gold’s overarching goal is to increase the performance and number of Ontario athletes competing at the highest national and international levels, thereby contributing to the improved performance of Canada at international competitions. Athletes are to be trending towards National Team Program “calibre” within the next 1-3 years. The program supports Ontario’s amateur athletes through direct financial assistance, enhanced coaching and enhanced training and competitive opportunities.
2017-2018 Quest for Gold Athlete Assistance Program
Quest for Gold Criteria: Curling QFG 2017-18 Selection Criteria
Application Deadline: This program is now closed.
Applications:
All applications are being accepted online only. Application attachments are to be uploaded within the application. If you do not finish the application in one sitting, you cannot access the application again – you’ll need to start again and re-submit. Refer to the Curling QFG 2017-18 Selection Criteria to ensure you have all documentation and attachments required to complete the application.
Select the appropriate application below:
Residency and Canada Card Exceptions Deadline: February 7, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST
- If you are requesting Residency or Canada Card Exceptions – all supporting documentation must be filed with Jennifer Ferris by email (jennifer@ontcurl.com) before the February 7, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST deadline. It is the responsibility of the athlete to file the appropriate Exceptions, Ontario Curling Council is not responsible for determining if an athlete needs to file an Exception.
Attachment Forms and Sample Resources:
Coach Acknowledgment Form – 2017-2018
Tiebreakers – Ties will be broken using Skill based Testing conducted by an OCC assessor. Ties must be broken between February 7-11, 2018. If tiebreakers are required, affected athletes will be notified as soon as possible to determine a mutually agreeably date and location for skill based testing.
Sample Resources:
- Sample Annual Training Plan
- Sample Fitness Program: Strength Program – Weeks 1-2, USA Curling Strength Conditioning Program Summary 201112
- Sample Fitness Training Log: Workout Record Template with Comments
Nominations Announced – Update March 15, 2018
Quest for Gold 2017-2018 Announcement of Athletes – FINAL – March 15, 2018
This program is now complete for the 2017-2018 season.
Questions about the program? Please contact Jennifer Ferris, Manager – Programs and Operations at jennifer@ontcurl.com or 289-527-0352.
