Curling Development In Fife
The major part of this proposal is the future development of the sport in Fife leading to increased participation in curling and the many benefits this will bring, to not only the local curling community but the wider local community also.
Curling is now an Olympic sport and as a result its popularity is increasing rapidly, particularly with young people. It is generally played in the winter giving useful activity at this time of year for all ages.
It is the vision of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (RCCC), the national governing body of curling, that “Curling to be Scotland’s No 1 winter sport and play a major role in Scotland’s sporting culture”.
The RCCC have been approached to grant the proposed new rink Regional Status. Once this status has been granted this will support any application for Lottery and other Grant funding. The Fife Curling Trust will then work in partnership with the RCCC to promote and develop the game within Fife.
The Fife Curling Trust will employ (in partnership with the RCCC and Fife Council) a full-time coach / development officer to work with: Schools, Colleges, Universities, Curling Clubs and the Wider Community. An extensive sports development program will be created to expose the general public to the sport of curling and subsequently increase participation in the sport.
In addition to the numerous Primary Schools, there are over 25,000 young people in Secondary and Further education within the catchment of the proposed new rink.
Fife Curling Trust propose to implement the following schemes to develop the sport throughout the region: -
The introduction of the RCCC “Curling’s Cool” programme for primary age children. This programme currently coaches over 5000 children a year across Scotland.
The provision of free/subsidised ice for secondary schools and the introduction of a curriculum based programme for this age group.
The introduction of After-School clubs to meet the development needs of those children and young people who wish to progress further in the sport.
The establishment of a Junior Club providing the necessary training and support for those children and young people wishing to compete in the sport at a higher level.
The provision of suitable facilities and support to develop disabled curling in the region, including wheelchair and blind curling. The provision of a coaching and development program for new participants of all ages, including subsidised/free ice and proactive work in the local community to encourage uptake of the sport.
The provision of ice and allied support specifically for the development of curling for the elderly.
The introduction of various competitions aimed at the local curling community and would include beginners, schools, seniors, disabled, ladies, gents, and mixed competitions.
In conjunction with the RCCC, develop the facilities to meet the needs of elite curlers in terms of practice ice, technical support, fitness training and coaching.
The introduction of a limited number of competitions aimed at elite curlers including juniors.
The application for hosting domestic championship events such as the Scottish Junior Championships and high profile international events such as European Mixed Championships or the World Senior Championships.
Curling is now an Olympic sport and as a result its popularity is increasing rapidly, particularly with young people. It is generally played in the winter giving useful activity at this time of year for all ages.
It is the vision of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (RCCC), the national governing body of curling, that “Curling to be Scotland’s No 1 winter sport and play a major role in Scotland’s sporting culture”.
The RCCC have been approached to grant the proposed new rink Regional Status. Once this status has been granted this will support any application for Lottery and other Grant funding. The Fife Curling Trust will then work in partnership with the RCCC to promote and develop the game within Fife.
The Fife Curling Trust will employ (in partnership with the RCCC and Fife Council) a full-time coach / development officer to work with: Schools, Colleges, Universities, Curling Clubs and the Wider Community. An extensive sports development program will be created to expose the general public to the sport of curling and subsequently increase participation in the sport.
In addition to the numerous Primary Schools, there are over 25,000 young people in Secondary and Further education within the catchment of the proposed new rink.
Fife Curling Trust propose to implement the following schemes to develop the sport throughout the region: -
The introduction of the RCCC “Curling’s Cool” programme for primary age children. This programme currently coaches over 5000 children a year across Scotland.
The provision of free/subsidised ice for secondary schools and the introduction of a curriculum based programme for this age group.
The introduction of After-School clubs to meet the development needs of those children and young people who wish to progress further in the sport.
The establishment of a Junior Club providing the necessary training and support for those children and young people wishing to compete in the sport at a higher level.
The provision of suitable facilities and support to develop disabled curling in the region, including wheelchair and blind curling. The provision of a coaching and development program for new participants of all ages, including subsidised/free ice and proactive work in the local community to encourage uptake of the sport.
The provision of ice and allied support specifically for the development of curling for the elderly.
The introduction of various competitions aimed at the local curling community and would include beginners, schools, seniors, disabled, ladies, gents, and mixed competitions.
In conjunction with the RCCC, develop the facilities to meet the needs of elite curlers in terms of practice ice, technical support, fitness training and coaching.
The introduction of a limited number of competitions aimed at elite curlers including juniors.
The application for hosting domestic championship events such as the Scottish Junior Championships and high profile international events such as European Mixed Championships or the World Senior Championships.
