CURLING CANADA – Do you have a passion for curling and a desire to make a difference? Help lead the sport you love. Curling Canada is seeking qualified, passionate candidates to join its Board of Directors and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of curling in Canada.
At Curling Canada, our purpose is clear: to create meaningful experiences. Guided by our vision of a sport where everyone is unique but never belonged more, we are committed to setting the standard for belonging through sport. We bring this to life through authentic values, a strong and passionate community, and the courage to elevate a beloved and historically Canadian game through unique and impactful experiences.
Our work is rooted in four core values: leadership, community, courage, and passion. These values shape everything we do, from supporting grassroots participation to celebrating excellence at the highest levels of competition. Whether you are stepping onto the ice for the first time or competing on the national stage, our promise is to support your curling journey, every step of the way.
That is who we are, and that is what you can expect when you are part of the Curling Canada family. Our organization is committed to ensuring that people from equity-deserving communities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples, see themselves represented in leadership.
We believe that real, lasting change happens where decisions are made. That is why we are dedicated to building a board that truly mirrors Canada’s diversity, fostering a culture where inclusion isn’t just a value on paper, but something lived and led from the top.
We are stronger with your presence and perspective, and it is vital to our long-term vision.
We realize that not seeing oneself in an organization you wish to belong to may be a deterrent to applying or the task may seem daunting to those not familiar with being part of a board of directors. We encourage anyone wishing to apply to reach out directly to our governance advisor Oksana Ermolenko (oksana.ermolenko@curling.ca) and connect to discuss pathways to join the Curling Canada Board.
In support of building a skilled and effective Board, Curling Canada has developed a comprehensive Board skills matrix to guide its recruitment and selection process. (Schedule A).
The Board meets eight times a year, and more, if required. Most of the meetings are held electronically in the evenings (eastern time). Traditionally there have been two in-person meetings held in different Canadian cities across Canada, typically over a weekend. Governors also receive assignments to serve on one or more Board committee. Currently, there are five standing committees (Governance, Finance and Audit, Human Resources, International and Risk). The Board may also form ad-hoc committees from time to time to work on specific tasks. Each Board committee forms its own work plan and meeting schedule.
At Curling Canada’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on September 26, 2026, Curling Canada will usher in its Board of Governors for the next term by way of an election by the members of Curling Canada, namely the provincial and territorial curling associations across Canada.
Our 2025 – 2026 Board consists of 10 elected Governors. This year, three (3) candidates will be elected to the Board by our Member Associations. The three candidates will be elected for a four-year term.
