A big crowd of curlers, family, and well-wishers was on hand Tuesday evening at the Cornwall Curling Club to honour Cornwall’s first ever Canadian Champs at a Curling Canada event, the Lisa Jackson team, winners of the Travelers Curling Club Championship.
Bill Hope was Master of Ceremonies for the event, and welcomed the team to the reception area.
Bill welcomed team members Lisa Jackson (skip), Carolyn Coulson (3rd), Melissa Morrow (2nd) and Jodi Murphy (lead) and ran down a list of their accomplishments, including being the first ever team at any Curling Canada championship to score an eight-ender, Bill introduced Curl PEI President Angela Hodgson, who presented each of the team members with a bouquet of flowers. Next up with greetings was Cornwall Club President Paula Ling, who congratulated the curlers, and invited everyone to stay around for cake following the event.
Bill then handed the mic over to the Jackson rink. All four members spoke, thanking the Club, along with their significant others and their children for their support during the event. Three of the members had learned to curl at the Cornwall club, including Carolyn, who took up the sport later in life, and found it a great way to meet people in her new community. They talked about what a great event the Travelers is, saying that besides winning the title, they had a great time too.
Photo: Lisa Jackson
Photo: Carolyn Coulson
Photo: Melissa Morrow
Photo: Jodi Murphy
The team also took the time to point out some of the “goodies” they received at the event, including unique curling-related paintings from curling artist Dean Joanisse, gold medals, and photos of all the teams.
Following the celebration, the Canadian Champs stayed around to talk with family and friends, and for a few more photos.
