Richmond, BC (August 15, 2011) The Curl BC Rockslide Summer Curling Camp will be hitting the Okanagan in Vernon this weekend from August 18-21. 50 junior athletes between the ages of 11-19 will be visiting the city to work with some of BC’s top coaches (led by Curl BC Provincial Coach & Olympic Bronze Medalist, Melissa Soligo) to enhance their skills on and off the ice.

This is the first year for the summer camp, but with a keen interest from beginner to high performance junior curlers across the province its future looks promising.

In addition to the camp, a Championship Ice Making course is hosting 26 ice technicians from BC & Alberta from August 15-17, who will take back their newly acquired tricks of the trade to their local curling centres. Internationally renowned ice technician Dave Merklinger will be leading the course.

A Competition Coach course is also taking place where 8 coaches will become certified to coach competitive curling teams; and for those more interested in soaking up the sun while supporting a good cause, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation Charity Golf Tournament – Okanagan will be held in Kelowna from the 19th – 21st .

About Curl BC
Curl BC is the provincial sport governing body responsible for the development, promotion and organization of curling in British Columbia. Curl BC is also responsible for the championship system that declares provincial representation at National events. In cooperation with its Members, Curl BC provides service to both competitive and recreational curlers, including a variety of adaptive groups.