That's the big debate right now. Do we professionalize curling? Or continue with amateur provincial teams? Here's a show about it.
https://podcast.sportsnet.ca/inside-...na-rutherford/
You need to take a week off for provincials, then two weeks off for the Scotties/Brier. Another two weeks for the Worlds. plus 6 or 7 grand slams. But don't make enough money to live on. All monies are divided by 4 players plus staff.