Ontario Curling Council
Provincial Sport Organization
A partnership for the sport of curling in Ontario
The sport of curling in Ontario is delivered by three organizations: the Ontario Curling Council (OCC); the Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA); and the Ontario Curling Association (Curling Ontario). While each organization is a separate, not-for-profit corporation, they are all interconnected and work together to govern the sport in Ontario.

The Ontario Curling Council (formerly Curl Ontario), a non-profit organization incorporated in 1981, is the provincial sport organization for the sport of curling in Ontario. Its membership includes the Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA) and Curling Ontario. The Ontario Curling Council was formed to act in a coordinating role between its member associations when liaising with the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (MHSTCI).
Working together with Curling Ontario and NOCA, the OCC is committed to improving athlete performance, increasing opportunities for Ontarians to curl, supporting programs and services, and improving the strength of curling clubs through education, programming and expertise.

Ontario Curling Council
The OCC has two members: The Ontario Curling Association (Curling Ontario) and the Northern Ontario Curling Association.
The OCC is recognized by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, Curling Canada (National Sport Organization (NSO)), Curling Ontario, and the NOCA as the official Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for curling in Ontario.
Curling Ontario and NOCA are affiliate members of Curling Canada.
The OCC acts as a liaison between its members and the MTCS and provides province-wide programs and services.

Northern Ontario Curling Association
NOCA is a member association of the OCC and Curling Canada, and is recognized as a sport governing body for northern Ontario.
NOCA provides programs and services to curlers in northern Ontario on behalf of the Ontario Curling Council.

Ontario Curling Association (Curling Ontario)
Curling Ontario is a member of the OCC and Curling Canada, and is recognized as a sport governing body for Southern Ontario.
Curling Ontario provides programs and services to curlers in southern Ontario on behalf of the Ontario Curling Council.

Programs and Services
The OCC, NOCA, and Curling Ontario work closely to deliver programs and services, to execute their common mission of inspiring and energizing Ontarians to be involved in curling. Each organization has an important role to play and are accountable to the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries of the Government of Ontario for the delivery of safe, quality programming.
Together, the OCC, NOCA and Curling Ontario service approximately 240 clubs, 55,000 recreational and competitive curlers. They sanction and operate nearly 50 provincial curling championships servicing all ages, stages and abilities of the Long Term Curler Development Model.
Ontario Curling Council
Curling Ontario and Northern Ontario Curling Association
Athlete Programming
- NextGen
- Academy Program
- Youth Camps: Trillium/Amethyst
- Development camps for adults, youth, and para athletes
- Equipment rental
- Free Agents listing
Education
- Coach education: NCCP, Professional Development
- Instructor’s education: Learn to Curl Train the Trainer
- Ice Technician eduction
- Official’s education
- Coach Developer training
Competitions
- Games program: Canada Winter Games, Ontario Winter Games, Parasport Winter Games
- Wheelchair development bonspiel
- U15 Challenge Cup/Triples
Member Club Support
- National Sport Trust Fund
- Maintaining grant information
Member Curling Facility Support
- Business of Curling
- Sponsor discounts and programs
- Awards
- Youth Development Programs
- Hit, Draw, Tap
- Classifieds
- Street Curl/Floor Curl (Curling Ontario)
- Clinic Team Program (Curling Ontario)
- Ice Team consultation (Curling Ontario)
Competitions
- Regional and Provincial – for all stages of Long Term Curler Development Model, including para-programming
- Declare representatives for national championships
Safe Sport Program
- Implement provincial Safe Sport program for Curling Ontario and NOCA competitions, and for member curling facilities
Our partners
