Curl Atlantic is pleased to announce that UPEI will be hosting the Atlantic University Curling Championship this year.  The competition will be held from February 13-15, 2015 at the Montague Curling Club.

At the request of student athletes who have previously participated, this year’s format will incorporate a round robin with possible playoffs so that teams will play more games.  A competition schedule will be finalized once all entries have been received.  As in past years,  two men’s teams and two women’s teams from the Atlantic region will advance to the CIS/CCA Canadian University Curling Championships.

Further details including the student-athlete eligibility form and hotel information will be distributed in the next few months.  The deadline for applications is January 13, one month prior to the start of the event.  Entry fee will remain at $200 per team and teams are requested to wear on-ice clothing that identifies their university.  All teams must have a certified coach present, who must have at least their Competition Coach certification (or old level 2) in order to attend the CIS event with their university.  The CIS/CCA University Curling Championships will be held from March 18-22, 2015 at a location still to be announced.

(by Al Cameron) The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) today announced that Everest will be the title sponsor of the Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships.

Everest will be the title sponsor for the Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships for the next three years. (Photo, James MacKenzie)

To celebrate the new partnership Everest, the first nationwide funeral planning and concierge service, today also unveiled plans for the Everest-Ferbey National Pro Am, a tournament designed to promote seniors curling across the country.

The three-year agreement begins with the 2015 edition of the Everest Canadian Seniors, scheduled for March 21 to 29 at the Thistle Curling Club in Edmonton, and continues with the 2016 Everest Canadian Seniors, March 19 to 27, in Digby, N.S.

“The Canadian Seniors has been a hugely popular event over the years, and we’re pleased to welcome Everest to the CCA family as the title sponsor,” said CCA Chief Executive Officer Greg Stremlaw.

“We are thrilled to be the new title sponsor of the Canadian Seniors, starting with Edmonton 2015,” said Everest CEO Mark Duffey. “It’s an exciting time for seniors curling and Everest wants to be more than a sponsor of the championships; we want to be a partner in growing seniors curling in Canada. So we are honoured to work together with Canadian Curling Hall-of-Famer Randy Ferbey to promote the sport through the Everest-Ferbey National Pro Am.”

The Everest-Ferbey National Pro Am will be launched in November. The first of its kind in Canada, this men’s and women’s senior tournament will be open to curlers of all skill levels, at all CCA curling centres. Participants will be eligible for weekly prizes and automatically entered into the national grand prize draw to win an all-expenses paid trip to the Everest Canadian Seniors in Edmonton and a chance to play against Ferbey, a Hall-of-Famer, six-time Tim Hortons Brier champion and four-time world champion.

“I’m proud to be a partner with Everest in the Pro Am and I’m grateful to Everest for this initiative.” Ferbey said. “By engaging senior curlers at all levels in this grassroots tournament we hope to help grow participation in curling centres all across the country.”

Ferbey will be touring the country visiting select curling centres to speak with local curlers and promote senior participation in the game.

The Canadian Senior Men’s Championship began in 1965 in Port Arthur, Ont. Since then, Manitoba has won a leading 11 titles. The Canadian Senior Women’s Championship began in 1973 in Ottawa. Ontario has won a leading 10 crowns. The championships were conducted separately until being combined in 1985 in Yorkton, Sask.

About the Canadian Curling Association

The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) is the national sport governing body responsible for the development, promotion and organization of curling in Canada. In cooperation with its Provincial and Territorial Member Associations from across Canada, the CCA provides programs and services to curlers ranging from the youngest ‘little rocker’ (age 7 and up), to those participating at ages 70 and over – and from aspiring Olympians to Canadians with special needs, coaches, curling facility operators, ice makers and officials. The CCA also oversees and provides the comprehensive management of the Season of Champions event portfolio; develops and administers the Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS) for Olympic qualification; and organizes and operates the championship system for Juniors (under 20), Seniors (over 50), Mixed, Women, Men, University and Wheelchair.

About Everest

Everest is the first nationwide funeral planning and concierge service. An independent consumer advocate, Everest was launched in Canada in 2001 with the goal of creating a continent wide service to help streamline and simplify the process for grieving families.
Its sole purpose is to provide information to consumers when they need to make informed choices about funeral-related issues. Serving as an impartial advocate, Everest is not a funeral home, nor does it sell funeral goods or services and does not receive commissions from funeral homes or other providers in the funeral industry. Today, Everest services are available to more than 25 million people in Canada and the United States. Visit www.Everestfuneral.com for more information.

Click to read at the CCA website

Reigning Olympic Gold Medallist Brad Jacobs drew for 5 in the 4th end this afternoon to lead PEI’s Adam Casey 7-1, and bring the final of the Shorty Jenkins Curling Classic in Brockville to an early conclusion. Casey edged Glenn Howard  7-6 in semi-final play, while Jacobs beat John Epping 7-5.

Spud Isle Junior Camp

Skills Development & High Performance

JUNIOR CURLING CAMP

25-26 October 2014

On 25 & 26 October 2014 a Junior Skills Development/High Performance Camp for competitive junior men and women teams/individuals as well as for novice to intermediate level Juniors will be held at the Crapaud Curling Club

Please Note: Group A will consist of advanced competitive teams/individuals and Group B will focus on the novice to intermediate Junior teams/individuals who have at least 1 year experience primarily 10-14 years of age with the main focus on Skill Development. Groups will alternate between on ice and classroom sessions.

CAMP LOCATION:  Crapaud Curling Club

CAMP TIMES:

Saturday, 25 October            8:45 a.m. – 9:00 am                 Check in

9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.              Camp – on ice & classroom sessions

Sunday,   26 October               10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.                        Camp – on ice & classroom sessions

COST:

The cost is $120.00 per team including coach or $30.00 per individual – Space is limited and selection will be on a first come first paid basis. Morning & afternoon nutrition breaks will be provided by the Camp each day.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

Cheque (payable to Spud Isle Junior Curling Camp) & registration must be received by no later than

Friday October 10, 2014.   This will allow the organizers time to fine tune the camp and make it relevant to the attendees. Thank you for your cooperation.

CAMP CONTENT:

• On-Ice topics may include:
• Technical drills (balance, timing, line of delivery, grip, release, rotation, team consistency)
• Sweeping and judging weight
• Skills Testing
• Weight control (draws and big weight), angles, situational play, rock placement
• Pre-shot routines
• Communications
• Shot selection (defensive vs. offensive), ice reading
• Video Analysis
• Off-Ice topics may include:
• Technical Review,
• Rules update & etiquette
• Season Planning and Goal Setting,
• Team Dynamics, Training and Practice,
• Fitness
• Strategy/Tactics/Game Plan/End Plan,
• Mental Toughness,
• Physical Prep/Nutrition,

Camp Instructors: Several well certified Provincial Instructors/Facilitators will be on staff for various sessions. A full camp agenda/schedule will be emailed to all interested persons by early October.

Mail camp registration/cheque to:   Gayle Johnston

46 Kirkdale Rd, Box 3 Site 10

Charlottetown, PEI   C1E 1N6

For further information please contact Gayle Johnston at 368-1071 or email: [email protected] 

Click for Registration Form (PDF)                                                                                                                          

CBC is reporting that Wellington Gay of Stratford, a long-time curler and former president of the Charlottetown Curling Club (1998-99 season), as well as former Commodore of the Charlottetown Yacht Club, and a volunteer in both curling and yachting, has passed away at the age of 65. Wellington was a longtime employee of Island Cable and then Eastlink. As a member of the Crossroads Fire Department, he was a six-time winner of the Provincial Firefighters Curling Championship, five times as skip, and once as second.

Photos from Sunday afternoon’s semi-final round have been added to our Curl Atlantic Championship photo gallery. Click on a thumbnail to view full-size, and use arrows to go ahead/back;

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