Five and Under Skills Development Clinic

Sharpen your skills ahead of the Five and Under season with National Team member and coach Connor Kauffman. Tailored to the 5U game, this clinic begins with a 2-hour on-ice session on improving delivery mechanics, sweeping form, and building a foundation for choreography to make shots at an elevated level. Transitioning to an off-ice session, it will also cover strategy, team systems, and day planning while at an event.

No matter what position you play on your league or 5U team, this clinic will strengthen your foundation and give you important tools to grow as you progress on your curling journey.

This clinic is a part of the mission of the Frogtown Five Spiel, which in addition to serving as a qualifying spiel for USA Curling 5U Nationals in the Twin Cities, aims to provide opportunities to learn and grow for 5U members of Frogtown.

Please Note: This is not a learn-to-curl class, participants should have a minimum of one year club curling or equivalent experience, and should be curlers eligible for USA Curling 5 and Under (meeting requirements such as being 21 years of age or older this season). If you have any questions about this, reach out to Rebecca at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please bring your normal curling gear to the clinic, and you may wish to bring note-taking materials.

Meet the Instructor:
Connor Kauffman grew up in Seattle and moved to Minneapolis five years ago to pursue his dream of representing the United States at the Olympic Games. Since then, he has earned silver medals at two Junior National Championships, another silver at the 2025 World University Games in Italy, and made a playoff appearance at the most recent Men’s National Championship. This season, Connor and Team Sinnett are competing for the final spot at the 2026 Olympic Trials, with their sights set on the Olympic Winter Games.

Connor credits much of his success to the coaches and club members who supported him along the way, and he is passionate about giving back to the curling community. At this clinic, he will share insights on delivery mechanics, sweeping form, team systems, and strategy to help players take their game to the next level.