In preparation for the upcoming Canada Games to be held in Quebec City in 2027, it is time to officially announce the qualification process for all interested athletes. The registration period will begin on September 1, 2024. All athletes wishing to participate in the process for the 2027 Canada Games must submit their individual registration form no later than October 15, 2024. No registrations will be accepted after this date. For more information, please refer to our comprehensive document outlining all stages of the qualification process: Qualification Process for the 2027 Canada Games.

Athlete Eligibility:

  • 4-person Curling: Athletes must be 17 years old or younger on December 31, 2026. Therefore, athletes born on January 1, 2009, or later are eligible. Any athlete meeting this criteria will have the right to register for the qualification process for the 2027 Canada Games.
  • Mixed Doubles Curling: Athletes must be 20 years old or younger by June 30, 2026. Therefore, athletes born on July 1, 2005, or later are eligible. Any athlete meeting this criteria will have the right to register for the qualification process for the 2027 Canada Games.

Schedule for the 2024-2025 season

Event Description Date or Deadline
Announcement of the qualification process The document outlining the process, evaluation grids, and schedules is published on the Curling Québec website and announced to clubs. Week of July 8, 2024
Registration period begins Opening of the registration period for all athletes. September 1, 2024
Participation in competitions Participation in a minimum of 3 events recognized by CQ (U15-U18-U20 circuit, junior mixed doubles circuit, U18 provincial, U15 provincial, U21 mixed doubles provincial, U20 provincial, Inter-Jeux, Canadian championships of all categories). September 1, 2024 – April 15, 2025
Registration deadline Closing of the registration period, confirmation of registration for all athletes, and information on Development Camp #1. October 15, 2024
Development Camp #1 Participation in Development Camp #1 organized by Curling Québec exclusively for athletes in the Canada Games qualification process. November 16-17, 2024
Announcement of results and start of team registration period Announcement of results from Development Camp #1, start of team registrations exclusively using athletes from the registration list and a coach. January 15, 2025
Team registration deadline Closing of team registration period and announcement of registered teams for the continuation of the qualification process. June 30, 2025
Submission of team registration form Submission of official team registration form including the season plan. August 31, 2025

For any questions regarding the qualification process, please contact Aline Fellmann at the following email address: afellmann@curling-quebec.qc.ca.