28 September 2026
World Curling to host classifier course in Lohja
Lohja, Finland, will host a World Curling Classifier Course in November 2026.
The course will bring together health professionals interested in becoming World Curling classifiers, with participants receiving training in classification theory, athlete evaluation and the World Curling classification rules.
The course will be delivered by World Curling senior classifiers and educators Dr. Young-Hee Lee (KOR), Dr. Emilie Newell (CAN) and Helen Pybus (GBR). The first day will focus on classroom sessions, while the second day will include practical workshops and classification in competition.
The course aims to train new classifiers for World Curling. Participants must be certified health professionals in a field relevant to the eligible impairment category, such as physicians, physiotherapists or occupational therapists for athletes with a physical impairment.
The course will take place at the Kisakallio Sports Institute, with participants arriving on 20 November and departing on 23 November.
Applications are open through the World Curling Academy registration website until 31 October. Further information, including the detailed schedule and confirmation arrangements, will be provided to registered participants.
VENUE
Kisakallio Sports Institute
Kaarina Karin tie 4, 08360 LOHJA, Finland
Tel. +358 19 315 11
Website: https://www.kolmekampusta.fi/en
ENTRY FEE
The workshop entry fee of USD 315 must be paid in advance via the World Curling Academy registration page. Payment details will be provided with the confirmation note.
TRAVEL
Helsinki Airport is the closest international airport. Kisakallio is located 40 minutes northwest of Helsinki. Transfers from Helsinki Airport to Kisakallio will be organized by the Kisakallio Sports Institute. The cost is included in the accommodation package price.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
All participants are responsible for arranging their own meals and accommodation. Accommodation is available at the Kisakallio Sports Institute in single or double rooms.
• Single room: the cost is EUR 170 per person per night in including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Double room: the cost is EUR 140 per person per night in including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
This cost must be paid by payment link which one will be send before the arrival.
To book accommodation, please contact: Jenni Korhonen ([email protected] and [email protected]).
APPLICATION
Applications are accepted via the World Curling Academy registration website only.
The application deadline is 31 October. All registered participants will receive a confirmation note after this date. Course registration link.
If you have any questions about the classifier course, contact Jiri Snitil ([email protected]).
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