Black Rock Initiative
@BLR_Initiative
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A Canadian not-for-profit linking Curling Clubs together with the BIPOC community so that our sport can thrive. #ChangeTheFaceofCurling #UnitedWeCurl
Canada
Joined March 2021
We've got a fantastic update to share! 🌟 Support us to #ChangeTheFaceofCurling! Donate via our website and help us empower BIPOC Youth in Curling. Your generosity will help the sport grow! 🙌 Join us to ! Click 👉 to donate! 🥌💫
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Our incredible programs are set to begin soon & we're on the lookout for dedicated volunteers to join us both on and off the ice at @dartmouth_curl and @MayflowerCCHfx! Feel the excitement? Reach out via email or slide DM us if you're in! Let's team up to #ChangeTheFaceOfCurling!
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You didn’t think we were done with only announcing one program, did you? 🌟 Year 3 of our Youth #Curling Program for Newcomers is here! Join us with @MayflowerCCHfx and @isans_ca for FREE curling fun. Starts Nov 12. Just bring sneakers! Register at
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🙌🏾 Get ready for a fantastic year of the Black Youth #Curling Program! Join us at @dartmouth_curl, on Sundays starting November 12, from 4:30-6:00 PM. Ready to have a blast? Visit for more info and don't forget to share the news! 🤩#ChangeTheFaceOfCurling
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We’re pumped for the KIOTI National but we’re even more hyped to announce that we’ll be there! More details coming, but be sure to stop by our booth (next to our @GoldlineCurling friends) before and after watching some of the best curlers in the world! #curling
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We recently had the opportunity to be the Guest Speaker at @trurorotary’s recent Charter Day Luncheon to talk about makes spaces & places inclusive for all. After, they surprised us with a generous donation of $1,000! We can’t thank Rotary enough for their support!
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Thank you Premier @TimHoustonNS for your kind words and support!
Andrew Paris is the founder and president of the @BLR_Initiative, aimed at creating opportunities for diverse youth to learn about and play the sport of Curling.
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Our friends at the @grandslamcurl are coming back to Nova Scotia and we can’t wait!
Circle your calendars, curling fans! Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling has released three event dates for the 2023/24 season. More details đź”˝
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We can’t thank @dibuonom and @CTJumpstart enough for supporting the work we’re privileged to do. Together, we can #ChangeTheFaceofCurling.
President of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, @dibuonom, would like to thank you for stepping up and supporting Jumpstart this year. With your generosity, we’ve been able to continue to help a growing number of Canadian kids gain access to sport and play #PowerOfSport #ThankYou
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Since we’ve kicked off our programming, we’ve had even more young people take an interest in curling lwhich is great news! To meet demand, we need more volunteers to assist us with these sessions as we #ChangeTheFaceOfCurling. If you are interested, send us an email or a DM.
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Our programs at @MayflowerCCHfx and @dartmouth_curl underway this past Sunday! What a fantastic turnout! Missed the 1st weekend? There’s still time to take part. If you or someone you know is interested, send an email to blackrockinitiative@gmail.com. #ChangeTheFaceofCurling
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The Black Rock Initiative endorses and fully supports @UnitedWeCurl’s statement regarding the Yates Report, Gender-Based Violence and Oppression. #UnitedWeCurl
UnitedWeCurl’s Statement regarding the Yates Report, Gender-Based Violence and Oppression.
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Lots of fun today at our open house at @isans_ca. We had many families try curling today through using the @FloorCurl sets. We’re excited to welcome these families back next weekend at @MayflowerCCHfx as we kick off our youth program for new Canadians. #ChangeTheFaceofCurling
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We had a great afternoon at the North Preston Community Centre chatting about the Black Youth Curling Program. Lots of fun, snacks & prizes courtesy of @TimHortons. Thanks to our fantastic partners, we were able to donate a @FloorCurl set that will stay in the community!
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Come by the @isans_ca office this Saturday (October 8) from 12:30-2:00 PM. We’ll have the @FloorCurl sets with us for demonstrations and you can also register for our youth program beginning on Sunday, October 16. We looking forward to seeing you there! #ChangeTheFaceofCurling
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Similar to last season, we need volunteers for activities both on and off the ice. A big thank you to a couple of junior curling teams who’ve already offered to help. If interested, please email us at: blackrockinitiative@gmail.com. Come join our team & #ChangeTheFaceOfCurling!
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We are excited to announce our partnership with @isans_ca & @MayflowerCCHfx is back for a 2nd year! We’re inviting all youth new to Canada, ages 8 to 15, to come try Curling! This is a FREE program running Sundays from 8:45-9:45 AM beginning October 16. #ChangeTheFaceofCurling
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The Black Youth Curling Program IS BACK! This FREE program, in partnership with the @dartmouth_curl and @dccjrcurling will run for 5 Sundays, beginning October 16 from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Dartmouth Curling Club. To register or for more information…
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