British Curling is staging its latest events in ‘Its Time To Deliver – Push Yourself,’ Paralympic Recruitment Campaign to boost numbers on the Pathway programme. Two introductory events will be staged both north and south of the border, with these preliminary ‘wheelchair specific Try Curling events’ aimed at setting a standard.
Event details:
Thursday 7 November
National Curling Academy, Stirling FK8 1QZ
From 10.30am – 3.30pm
Thursday 28 November
Cambridge Ice Arena, Cambridge CB5 8AA
From 10am – 3pm
The campaign fits into a long term Paralympic Pathway strategy enabling newcomers to the game the opportunity to progress as far as their potential and ambition may take them, with the target of producing greater strength in depth in the Paralympic squad in the build up to Milan Cortina and beyond.
“These recruitment events are the perfect building block for any individual aged 16+ who is keen to try wheelchair curling in a relaxed, supportive and inclusive environment,” said Lappin.
“No experience is required, only a drive to be committed, passionate and to develop their talent within the sport of wheelchair curling. Follow up will include signposting opportunities onto Wheelchair Curling Clubs across the UK and for those who show talent, an opportunity to progress onto the next stage of the British Curling Paralympic Performance Pathway. I would urge anyone who is interested to get in touch.
“Feedback from a number of Paralympic Talent ID days hosted recently at the National Curling Academy in Stirling has been extremely positive, with both Talent Transfer athletes and newcomers to the game having enjoyed the welcoming and accessible team environment we champion here at British Curling. We are keen, through this campaign, to provide more opportunities for individuals with performance mindsets to experience what we can offer.”
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To register your interest in the British Curling Paralympic Recruitment Campaign and to sign up for our events please scan the QR code below and complete your details or follow the link here.
For more information on our Paralympic Programme and opportunities please email: Cheryl.lappin@britishcurling.org.uk
