Barrier-Reduced Entry Model

Engages individuals in the New York metropolitan area by promoting awareness and involvement in the sport of curling, fostering community and accessibility to the game.

Hosts and organizes amateur cricket tournaments and league matches for community members throughout New York State.

Provides coaching programs for children and adults to promote cricket in communities across New York State.

Engages in the playing and promotion of cricket in all its forms, serving as a core operational activity of the organization.

Conducts an annual open house event every October to introduce the public to curling and recruit new members, promoting accessibility and community engagement with the sport.

Operates a dedicated curling facility with multiple sheets of ice in Schenectady, NY, maintaining the rink infrastructure and providing year-round access for members and the public. The club supports over 260 members and hosts weekly curling classes, leagues, and group events from October to April each season.

Hosts multiple bonspiels annually, including the Schenectady Open Bonspiel, the 10 & Under Bonspiel for less experienced curlers, the Achilles Bonspiel for men, and the Carosella Invitational Bonspiel for women. Events are scheduled throughout the curling season and include competitive formats with guaranteed games and documented participation.

Offers structured curling instruction for adults and youth through a curling school and weekly classes focused on different aspects of the sport. Programs are designed to improve members' skills and knowledge, including opportunities to play all positions on the rink.

Operates a pro shop to sell curling-related merchandise, using proceeds to support the financial sustainability of the club and its programming.

Offers structured Learn to Curl courses, Try Curling events for ages 14+, and off-ice/on-ice instruction to introduce beginners to the sport, with sessions scheduled throughout the season.

Organizes and hosts public curling events, tournaments (bonspiels), and clinics throughout the season, including the DoublesROC bonspiel with 24 teams, guaranteed games, and meals, as well as regional and historical events like the Rochester International Bonspiel.

Runs a college curling program in partnership with student-run curling clubs at local institutions, including RIT, to engage university students in the sport.

Operates a curling facility with four sheets of ice during a season running from September through April, providing infrastructure for curling programs, leagues, and events.

Hosts weeknight and daily adult curling leagues, social matches with nearby clubs, and provides refresher courses and open ice times to support ongoing member skill development.

Requires all members to contribute 10 hours of volunteer service annually to support the operation and maintenance of the club and its programs.

Provides youth curling programs for children aged 6 and up, including a junior program meeting on Sunday mornings during the season and initiatives to promote early engagement in curling.

Supports newer members (with five years or less experience) in attending regional and national curling competitions to promote advancement in the sport.

Provides ongoing education and promotes the amateur sport of curling through instructional programs, public outreach, and community engagement activities.