Looking to expand your knowledge and develop as an Ice Technician? This course is for you!
Head Ice Technician (HIT) Course (2.5 Day) - Curl Kentville - October 9-11, 2026
The Head Curling Ice Technician course is a two and a half day workshop suitable for individuals who are looking for a career in ice making and need to learn the skills of installing, maintaining and removing ice in a dedicated curling facility for league and bonspiel play. These individuals may need to supervise Assistant Ice Technicians as well. At the completion of the workshop, students are given Head Ice Technician (HIT) - TRAINED status.
Location: Curl Kentville, Kentville NS
Date & Time: Friday October 9 (5:00pm - 8:30pm) Saturday October 10 & Sunday October 11 (9:00am to 5:00pm)
Maximum Participants in Course: 12
Deadline to register: Friday September 25, 2026
Bring: clean, grippy shoes, warm clothing, notebook, pencils, water bottle, snacks
Lunch: Lunch is on your own
Course materials will be sent via email prior to the course - bring a tablet/ipad/laptop to access your course materials - if you don't have access please reach out and we can provide a hard copy
PRE-REQUISITE (at least one of the following):
Assistant Ice Technician (AIT) course completion - Trained status
World Curling Federation – Introduction to Ice Maintenance (Online)
12 Months working at a Curling facility under the supervision of a Certified Head Ice Technician.
Former Curling Canada Level 1 Ice Technician Course
Former Facility Operator Assistant Course (Ontario)
Participants of the Head Ice Technician Program can expect to learn about:
What makes “good ice”
Curling Centre Safety
Refrigeration plant operation and safety
Water quality
Floors
Installation and removal
Pebbling & Scraping
Paint/logo techniques
Stone maintenance
Managing environmental conditions
Daily Maintenance
Please contact Jill Brothers for any questions: jbrothers@nscurl.com
WITHDRAWALS & REFUND POLICY: If Curling Alberta Cancels or Reschedules: In the event NS Curling cancels or reschedules a course for any reason, registered participants may choose to receive a full refund or apply their registration fee toward a future course.
If a Participant Cancels: 7 Days or More Prior to the Course Date: A refund will be issued and may be subject to an administrative fee of up to 20% of the total registration fee, at NS Curling's discretion. Less Than 7 Days Prior to the Course Date: No refund will be provided unless otherwise approved by NS Curling.
*** If you are not a member at a NS Curling affiliated club you will be contacted to pay an additional $300.