Global Facilities Certification Programme
The World Curling Global Facilities Certification Programme is a strategic initiative designed to foster the development of world-class curling facilities around the globe. The programme aims to create a global network of certified venues that adhere to high standards of operational excellence, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Curling facilities are fundamental to our sport and it are vitally important to allow us to continually attract new participants and retain players by providing the best services possible.
With increasing energy costs around the world and societal factors continually changing leisure time activities, we have implemented the Global Facilities Certification Programme to establish a network of certified venues with the aim of providing consistent benefits to the curling community.
Through a structured certification process, the Global Facilities Certification Programme enables facilities to enhance their operational standards, attract investment, and support curling’s global growth with the support of experts. The certification programme ensures that curling venues meet clearly defined benchmarks across three levels of certification, beginning with the World Curling Recognised Facility.
Each level corresponds to a facility’s infrastructure, capacity, and strategic goals, providing a pathway for facilities to elevate their operations and contribute to the sport’s future.
For detailed information on each certification level and how to apply, click on the buttons below.
Benefits of Certification
Facilities that achieve certification under the World Curling Global Facilities Certification Programme gain access to a range of benefits that enhance their operational capabilities, visibility, and financial opportunities. The benefits vary according to the certification level, but all certified venues receive the following core advantages:
Core Benefits for All Certified Facilities
- Branding Package and Promotional Rights: Certified facilities will receive a tailored branding package, including the official World Curling certification logo and marketing guidelines, to promote their certified status. They will also have the right to advertise their certification across various platforms (e.g., websites, social media, event materials), enhancing their brand value and credibility.
- Access to discounted World Curling Online Courses: Facilities will gain access to World Curling’s online education and training programmes via the World Curling Academy, ensuring that staff are continually developing skills in facility management, safety, and sustainability along with priority access to workshop-based educator training. The following course discounts will apply to online courses:
- Recognised Facility: 10%
- Training Centre: 25%
- Excellence Centre: 50%
- Eligibility for Hosting World Curling Events: Certified facilities at the Training Centre and Excellence Centre levels will be eligible to host World Curling-sanctioned events, camps and courses.
- Pre-qualification for World Curling “green” funding Program: Certified facilities at the Training Centre and Excellence Centre levels will be eligible to World Curling funding or loans program to improve their sustainability or reach higher certification level.
- World Curling Facility Database Listing: All certified facilities will be listed in World Curling’s Global Facility Database, a comprehensive directory on the World Curling website. This increases visibility, making it easier for curlers, event organisers, and the general public to locate certified venues.
- Inclusion in World Curling Promotions: Certified venues will be featured in World Curling communications and promotions, driving further awareness and engagement.
Additional Benefits for Training Centres
- Access to Consulting and Support Services: Training Centres can receive tailored operational and technical consulting services to help them meet their certification requirements and enhance facility performance.
- Hosting Rights: Facilities will be eligible to host World Curling Academy Programmes, including athlete development camps, coaching seminars, and facility management workshops.
- Sponsorship Opportunities: Increased visibility through certification can attract local sponsorships and government partnerships, especially for facilities that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
Additional Benefits for ExcellencE Centres
- Exclusive Marketing and Partnership Opportunities: Excellence Centres could gain access to global marketing opportunities and partnerships through World Curling, leveraging their elite status to attract investment from sponsors and accredited suppliers.
- International Event Hosting opportunities: Excellence Centres will be given priority consideration for hosting World Curling Championships and other high-profile international events, enhancing their reputation and drawing global audiences.
- Flagship Recognition: As leaders in curling infrastructure, Excellence Centres will be featured as flagship facilities in World Curling’s international campaigns, reinforcing their role in promoting the sport’s growth and operational excellence.
Pricing
All pricing is provided in $USD
| Certification Process | RECOGNISED FACILITY | TRAINING CENTRE | EXCELLENCE CENTRE | Payment Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CERTIFIED | GOLD | CERTIFIED | GOLD | |||
| Expression of Interest | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application Status Awarded | $125 | $245 | $245 | $245 | $245 | Payable upon submission of the application |
| Certification Visit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2,495 | $2,495 | Payable upon completion of the site visit (if required), plus the cost of GFCP assessor’s transportation, accommodation, meals and other travel incidentals |
| Certification Awarded | N/A | $695 | $1,195 | $1,295 | $1,895 | Payable upon signing the GFCP Certification Agreement and issuance of certification awards |
| GFCP Annual Membership | N/A | $895 | $895 | $1,695 | $1,695 | Payable annually, with the first payment due on the certification award date and subsequent payments due on each anniversary of the certification date |
| Recertification Visit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1,995 | $1,995 | Payable upon completion of the site visit (if required), plus the cost of GFCP assessor’s transportation, accommodation, meals and other travel incidentals |
| Recertification Award | N/A | $695 | $1,195 | $1,295 | $1,895 | Payable upon issuance of the reaccreditation award |
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