CALGARY, Alberta, January 26, 2011 (CCA)…The M&M Meat Shops Canadian junior men’s and women’s curling championships get underway Saturday in Calgary. Thirteen men’s and 13 women’s teams (representing the 10 provinces plus Northern Ontario, Northwest Territories and Yukon) will … Continue reading
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A maximum of two games remain in both the men’s and women’s sections of the double-knockout Marco Polo Land Provincial Masters Curling Championships being played at the Charlottetown Curling Club, and those games have now been postponed to Friday, at … Continue reading
(CCA) The 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts comes to the Charlottetown Civic Centre, February 19 – 27 and speculation is growing over who will represent the Island in the women’s national curling championship. After the incredible performance of the … Continue reading
Due to the impending storm, the games originally scheduled for Thursday at the Marco Polo Land Provincial Masters Curling Championships have been moved to Friday, with draw times of 10 am and 1 pm. … Continue reading
The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) has announced the 2014 Olympic qualification process for the sport of curling in Canada. Cheryl Bernard (Photo: Michael Burns Photography) The 2013 Tim Hortons Canadian Curling Trials, which will be held December 1-8 at a … Continue reading
The A finals are set after Tuesday play at the double-knockout Marco Polo Land Provincial Masters Curling Championships at the Charlottetown Curling Club. It was opening day for the four team women’s section, with two draws played. Defending champion Carol Sweetapple won … Continue reading
There will be no timeouts at 2011 Scotties by Dave Stewart The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) clarified Monday the situation with the clocks at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown, Feb. 19 to 27. Warren Hansen, director of event … Continue reading
The Marco Polo Land Masters, for curlers age 60 and over, got underway Monday at the Charlottetown Curling Club, with three draws in the 16 team double-knockout men’s division. The defending champion Clair Sweet rink from O’Leary, along with PEI … Continue reading
(Postmedia News) A newcomer on the national senior scene and a seasoned veteran won the first two women’s provincial curling titles up for grabs this year. Newfoundland and Labrador’s Stacie Devereaux and British Columbia’s Kelly Scott each earned berths in … Continue reading
Kelly Scott’s Kelowna rink off to Scotties after nailbiter championship By Gary Kingston, Vancouver Sun You curl at an elite level in Canada long enough and you’re likely to wind up throwing rocks in a meaningful game in every province. … Continue reading
The PEI championship curling season goes into high gear for the next couple of weeks, with five provincial championships taking place. First up is the Marco Polo Land Masters, for curlers age 60 and over, at the Charlottetown Curling Club, beginning … Continue reading
The Cornwall Curling Club is the venue for this year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championship, which gets underway on Thursday, with the opening ceremonies at 5 pm, and the first draw at 6, and wraps up on Monday … Continue reading
All 2011 Scotties volunteers are requested to be at the Charlottetown Civic Centre (46 Kensington Road) on Saturday, January 29 between 10 am and 1 pm to pick up their Volunteer Rewards Package. Times for each volunteer group are specified in the volunteer … Continue reading
(CCA) The M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships will take place in Calgary, Alberta from January 29-February 6. It’s the sixth year of title sponsorship by M&M Meat Shops, Canada’s leading retail chain of specialty frozen … Continue reading
The 2011 Maritime Junior Competitive League is hosted by Curling Beauséjour in Moncton, and takes place on weekends between September 10 and October 2. Register early – only 10 teams are accepted per event day. There are two options: Option … Continue reading
The FrancoFun french language curling tournament, in partnership with the Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean, will take place on February 19 beginning at 9 am at the Cornwall Curling Club. Individual and team entries accepted. Teams must be mixed with at least one male … Continue reading
The CCA and the PEICA have instituted a number of revised rules, designed to speed up event play. These rules are in effect for the PEI Scotties, which begins on Thursday in Cornwall, and include: Game Time Operation (page 36) … Continue reading
New timeout rule will come into play at the 2011 Scotties by Dave Stewart The phrase ‘Hurry, hurry, hurry’ will take on new meaning at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown, Feb. 19 to 27. The Canadian Curling Association … Continue reading
Photo: Kwik Kopy decorated for the Scotties Scotties Window Decorating Contest The theme is curling/Scotties/hearts. We want downtown Charlottetown to be a welcoming place for all the curlers, their families and their fans when they come to PEI for the … Continue reading
Many of PEI’s women’s curling champions, past and present, were on hand at a Scotties reception today, in celebration of 30 years of Scott/Scotties provincial and national sponsorship of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian women’s curling championship. Photo: Past Scotties winners … Continue reading
(CCA) With just a month to go before the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts hits town February 19 – 27 at the Charlottetown Civic Centre, the host committee today held a news conference at the Red Shores Race Track and … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club will be holding a “Fun Day” for curlers age 12 and under, on Saturday Feb 19. This event is open to all PEI curling clubs. Groups: Red Group: beginners: 1st and 2nd year curlers Blue Group … Continue reading
The Mel Bernard rink from Legion Branch Number 5 won the championship game 9-4 in the Provincial Legion Bonspiel played at the Montague Curling Club this weekend. The Summerside team will advance to the National Legions to be played in … Continue reading
The Marco Polo Land Provincial Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, begin Monday at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Defending champions the Carol Sweetapple rink from the Cornwall Curling Club, and the Clair Sweet foursome from O’Leary’s … Continue reading
Single draw tickets, beginning at $16, for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, February 19-27 at the Charlottetown Civic Centre, go on sale at the Civic Centre box office starting Friday January 21 at 11 am. Phone 902.629-6625, or visit seasonofchampions.ca. Ticket … Continue reading
Don’t Miss The MARDI GRAS FUNSPIEL Friday, February 18th – Sunday, February 20th, 2011 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club. Sponsored by The Butcher Shop and Pepsi. Entry Fee: $100.00 per team ENTRY DEADLINE – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH. … Continue reading
By Cindy Chant ([email protected]) The West Prince members of the PEI women’s curling team are counting down the days for the long-awaited trip to compete in the Canada Games, to be held next month in Halifax. The team consists of … Continue reading
CHARLOTTETOWN – Defending champ Gord MacFadyen fought all the way to the final to retain the championship in the P.E.I. Firefighters Curling bonspiel held at the Charlottetown Curling Club last weekend. Eighteen teams started on Friday, and when the dust … Continue reading
Photo (L-R): Premier Robert Ghiz, Kim Dolan, chair of the Scotties host committee, and Carolyn Bertram, minister of health and wellness (Government of PEI) Hosting the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is a great opportunity for Prince Edward Island to … Continue reading
Note: this session is of special interest to curling club juniors coordinators. This 4.5 hour workshop is designed for coaches who work with children aged 6 to 12 . Aligned with the Fundamentals and Learn to Train stages of Long … Continue reading
The Western Community Curling Club in Alberton has a number of upcoming Funspiels that are open to other clubs. Please contact the Club at (902) 853-2732 or [email protected] for more info. JAN 28-30 GORDIE & FREIDA’S FUNSPIEL FEB 11-13 … Continue reading
The Labatt Tankard provincial men’s curling championship is set for the Silver Fox from February 3-8, with the winning team advancing to the Tim Hortons Brier, March 5-13 in London Ontario. A “warmup” spiel for the event was held over the … Continue reading
The Mel Bernard rink from Summerside’s George R. Pearkes V.C. branch of the Royal Canadian Legion beat the Grant Somers rink, also from Summerside by a 9-4 score in this afternoon’s final of the PEI Legion Curling Championship at the Montague … Continue reading
Tickets, at only $10 each (plus $1 surcharge online or by phone), are now on sale at the Charlottetown Civic Centre Box Office (www.civiccentre.pe.ca or 902-629-6625) for Scotties Fan Appreciation Night on Friday February 18, beginning at 9 pm at the HeartStop … Continue reading
(CCA) In the end, it was the cakewalk that appeared to be developing from the start. Team North America didn’t let down Saturday night at Servus Credit Union Place, erupting in the late going for a sweep of three 30-point … Continue reading
(CCA-by Larry Wood) The World Financial Group’s Continental Cup is threatening to become the event’s biggest blowout in its seven-year history. Team North America piled on the points again Friday at the Servus Credit Union Place, sweeping three men’s results … Continue reading
Here is the schedule for the upcoming provincial and territorial championships: British Columbia – Jan. 17-23, Cloverdale Curling Club, Surrey. http://www.2011bcscotties.ca/ Alberta – Jan. 26-30, Edgeworth Centre, Encana Arena, Camrose. http://www.2011albertascotties.com/ Saskatchewan – Jan. 26-30, Outlook Curling Club, Outlook. http://www.saskcurl.com Manitoba … Continue reading
The 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts comes to Charlottetown Feb. 19-27 By Dave Stewart Work has already begun on transforming P.E.I.’s largest arena into a curling club. Dave McGrath, general manager of the Charlottetown Civic Centre, gave The Guardian a … Continue reading
The annual Whitecap Curling Camp, for junior curlers age 12-18, will be held August 7-12, and again August 14-19 at the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax. Entry deadline is March 15. Click for more information and registration form. … Continue reading
The PEI Firefighters Curling Championship will be held this weekend at the Charlottetown Curling Club, hosted by the Charlottetown Fire Department. The winning team will advance to the 52nd Hydrant Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship in Calgary Alberta, from March 31 to April 10, … Continue reading
Crapaud-Teams from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI will play off at the Crapaud Community Curling Club this weekend to represent Atlantic Canada in a national event in Ottawa later this season. The PEI team includes Jamie Thompson, Eric Payne, … Continue reading
The 2011 PEI Legion Curling Championship takes place at the Montague Curling Club from January 14-16. Last year in Alberton, the Mel Bernard rink from the Summerside branch beat the defending champion Charlie Wilkinson foursome in both the A and … Continue reading
(CCA – by Jean Mills). Curling clubs offer so many opportunities for competition. We can join weekly leagues, enter bonspiels near and far, and take part in traditional special events (Turkey Draw, anyone?) For those of us who get into … Continue reading
Bob Weeks From Thursday’s Globe and Mail Technological advancements in curling are about as rare as an eight-ender. There haven’t been any high-tech stones developed of late and no artificial ice has been created on which to play. But thanks … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE — The Pre-Tankard warm-up will take place this weekend at the Silver Fox Curling Club in Summerside. Most of the top teams in the province will start this warm-up spiel Friday at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Draws … Continue reading
Mark’s Work Wearhouse Men’s and Ladies’ Warmup January 21-23 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The Marks Work Wearhouse Warmup will have both men’s and women’s teams playing to get ready for the Provincial Playdowns. Entry is $200 per team and … Continue reading
Inter-provincial competition in Crapaud will be a first for the Island Photo: Sonja Gaudet. Prominent members of the Canadian wheelchair curling community will be in the province this weekend, as teams from across the region compete in a series of … Continue reading
Being a coach takes passion and dedication. Being a great coach, however, often requires additional guidance and support. The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) was developed by the Coaching Association of Canada and its partners to give coaches that extra … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Club is holding a Curl For Cancer event, in support of the PEI Division of the Canadian Cancer Society, on February 5th 2011. Everyone, including the general public, is welcome to come out. Whether you are a beginner … Continue reading
(CCA) The 2011 World Financial Group Continental Cup, presented by Monsanto, gets underway Thursday at Servus Credit Union Place in St. Albert, Alberta. It’s the seventh edition of the exciting and unique international four-day curling competition, patterned somewhat after golf’s … Continue reading
(CCA) The Queen of Hearts is Heading for PEI! Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones is coming to the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts – February 19 – 27 at the Charlottetown Civic Centre – with her sights set on matching the … Continue reading
The 2011 Credit Unions of PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships will be taking place at two venues this year, with the women’s event at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, and the Men’s championship taking place at O’Leary’s Maple Leaf club. … Continue reading
The Kathy O’Rourke rink, the PEI Scotties defending champions and Canadian silver medallists, beat the Kim Dolan team 5-3 this afternoon in final for the “Pre-Scotties” cashspiel at the Cornwall Curling Club, a warmup event for the PEI Scotties Tournament Hearts, … Continue reading
The “Pre-Scotties” women’s cashspiel, in preparation for the PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts, which takes place at the Cornwall Curling Club from January 27-31, wraps up this afternoon at that club with the final, which begins at 1 pm. Advancing to … Continue reading
Team PEI will be sending 18 teams to compete in 15 sports, including curling, over the two weeks of the 2011 Canada Games in Halifax, NS, from Feb. 11 through 27. The Amanda MacLean curling team will be participating the first … Continue reading
It’s not too late to signup for Beginner and Intermediate level curling at the Community School in Crapaud. Curling is held on Tuesday nights at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, and, besides the regular $15 Community School fee, will have an … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Association’s next general board meeting will be held on Monday, January 10 at 7 pm in the boardroom of the Cornwall Curling Club. All clubs are requested to have representatives present. Please forward agenda items to Amy Duncan at [email protected]. … Continue reading
Following the completion of the Pepsi Junior Provincial Curling Championships earlier this week at the Montague Curling Club, the annual coaching and Fairplay awards were given out. Peter Pidgeon, coach of the winning men’s team, the Spencer Pitre rink from the … Continue reading
(Canadian Curling Association). With just weeks to go until the first rock is thrown at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, there is much speculation about the field that will be competing for the Canadian women’s curling crown. Jennifer Jones … Continue reading
By Nick Murray, Sport PEI Communications Officer, and Canada Games Mission Staff member for week one. A quick check of the official Canada Games website this week told me that the hottest ticket in town will be at the Mayflower, … Continue reading
The Belle’s Boutique Pink Ladies women’s funspiel is set for the Montague Curling Club on February 11 and 12. Entry fee of $120 guarantees three six-end games. 16 team maximum. Entry deadline is February 4. Also included are finger foods Friday evening, … Continue reading
By Jonathan Charlton. The Sarah Fullerton rink won the Pepsi Junior Curling Championship’s womens division Wednesday afternoon at the Montague Curling Club. Click for story and photos at the Eastern Graphic Photo: Pepsi Junior Curling Champions Angela Hodgson, coach, Whitney … Continue reading
Photo (L-R) Whitney Young, Sara MacRae, Angela Hodgson (coach, Michelle McQuaid, Sarah Fullerton Cornwall’s Sarah Fullerton rink had two chances to repeat as Pepsi Bottling Group junior women’s curling champion on Wednesday at the Montague Curling Club, and did it … Continue reading
By Jonathan Charlton. Souris will be hosting the area’s first annual 55 Plus Winter Games next week to help seniors stay active. A curling competition will be held at the Eastern Kings Sportsplex, well known for its good ice, on … Continue reading
Photo (L-R): Spencer Pitre, Matthew Nabuurs, Eric Pidgeon, Connor MacPhee, Peter Pidgeon (coach) Charlottetown’s Spencer Pitre rink, which includes Connor MacPhee, Matthew Nabuurs, and Eric Pidgeon, with coach Peter Pidgeon, won all three section finals in the triple-knockout Pepsi Bottling Group … Continue reading
Cornwall’s Sarah Fullerton rink will have two chances to repeat as Pepsi Bottling Group junior women’s curling champion on Wednesday at the Montague Curling Club, after winning the A section of the triple knockout championship on Monday, and the C on Tuesday … Continue reading
Nomination deadline is January 21 for the Marion Dockendorff Scotties Tournament of Hearts Appreciation award, presented annually at the PEI Scotties banquet to a female who has made contributions to the sport of curling. Send your nominations to Shirley Lank at [email protected]. Click to download … Continue reading
The Spencer Pitre rink is in the driver’s seat at the men’s division of the Pepsi Bottling Group Provincial Juniors Curling Championships in Montague, having captured both the “A” and “B” sections of this triple knockout event. He can take … Continue reading
This is a reminder that entries close tonight (Tuesday) for the Ferguson Funeral Homes Stick, and Thursday night (Jan. 6) for the Future Scotties, Labatt Tankard, and Sylvan Learning 17 and Under championships. The deadline for the Credit Unions of … Continue reading
The “B” and “C” finals go today at the Pepsi Bottling Group Provincial Junior Curling Championships in Montague. On Monday, defending champion Sarah Fullerton of Cornwall, along with Spencer Pitre of Charlottetown won the A Sections of this triple knockout … Continue reading
The Chad Stevens rink from Nova Scotia beat New Brunswick’s Rick Perron team 7-4 in this afternoon’s final at the Atlantic Curling Tour championship at Moncton’s Curling Beausejour. The last of four PEI rinks in the event, skipped by Rod MacDonald, and including Andrew Robinson, … Continue reading
The defending champion Sarah Fullerton rink from the Cornwall Curling Club and the Spencer Pitre rink from Charlottetown captured the A sections of the triple-knockout Pepsi Bottling Group Provincial Junior Curling Championships today at the Montague Curling Club. Fullerton, and … Continue reading
It’ll be a Nova Scotia vs New Brunswick final at 2 this afternoon at the Atlantic Curling Tour championships at Moncton’s Curling Beausejour. The last of four PEI rinks in the event, skipped by Rod MacDonald, and including Andrew Robinson, … Continue reading
One of the four PEI rinks entered in the Atlantic Curling Tour’s championships at Moncton’s Curling Beausejour has made it to the quarter-final round, which got underway at 8 this morning. That rink skipped by Rod MacDonald, and including Andrew … Continue reading
Enter for your chance to be one of 24 “PEI Ford Dealer Junior Stars” who will join a team at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts! As a Junior Star you will receive: A ticket for you and one guest … Continue reading
We experienced a slowdown in the online entries system Sunday evening. Apologies to those who had difficulty submitting their entries, or viewing them on the sites for the upcoming events. We have run optimization programs on the entries database, and … Continue reading
The A section finals are set after opening day play at the triple-knockout Pepsi Bottling Group PEI Junior Curling Championships, for curlers age 20 and under, being played at the Montague Curling Club, In the five team junior women’s section, the … Continue reading
The Pepsi Bottling Group PEI Provincial Junior Curling Championships are underway at the Montague Curling Club. Cornwall’s Veronica Smith rink beat Charlottetown’s Megan Davies team 13-1 in the 9 am one-game opening junior women’s draw. All eight junior men’s teams take … Continue reading
Two draws scheduled for tonight at Moncton’s Curling Beausejour (Moncton Times & Transcript) More than $10,000 in prize money is up for grabs and that’s caught the attention of 16 of the top men’s curling teams in the Maritimes. Action … Continue reading
Entries have now closed for the PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championship, which takes place January 27-31 at the Cornwall Curling Club, with the winners advancing to the national Scotties championship, February 19-27, 12 kilometres away at the Charlottetown Civic … Continue reading
The first provincial curling championship of the season, the Pepsi Bottling Group Juniors, for curlers age 20 and Under, gets underway on Sunday January 2, and wraps up on Wednesday the 5th at the Montague Curling Club. Eight junior men’s and five junior women’s … Continue reading
(Information from the Moncton Times & Transcript). PEI’s Robert Campbell rink, the top moneymakers on the Atlantic Curling Tour this season, with $8700 in earnings, will be joined by 3 other PEI teams, skipped by Eddie MacKenzie, Kevin Champion, … Continue reading
(CCA) Along with the action on the ice, join in the following events which are guaranteed to make your Scotties experience something to remember. All events listed below will take place at the Charlottetown Civic Centre between February 18th – … Continue reading
The first provincial curling championship of the season, the Pepsi Bottling Group Juniors, for curlers age 20 and Under, gets underway on Sunday January 2, and wraps up on Wednesday the 5th at the Montague Curling Club. Eight junior men’s and five junior women’s … Continue reading
Wild Year in the Roaring Game BOB WEEKS, From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail, Published Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 Any list of the past year’s great curling moments will, of course, be highlighted by the events in Vancouver at the Winter … Continue reading
by Amber Nicholson. CRAPAUD – It has been less than one year since the sport of wheelchair curling was introduced to Islanders and already it is attracting major attention. Crapaud Community Curling Club has been selected to host an Atlantic … Continue reading
The following are upcoming PEI curling championship events and entry deadlines: Juniors The Pepsi Juniors, for curlers age 20 and Under, take place January 2-5 at the Montague Curling Club. Eight junior men’s and five junior women’s teams are entered. This year’s champions … Continue reading
With 2010 coming to a close, the PEI Sports Hall of Fame is looking ahead to next year, and is asking the public for nominees for induction in 2011. Traditionally the Hall welcomes four new members each year, … Continue reading
The 4th Annual George’s Deck & Recovery Junior Bonspiel, for ages 12 and under, will take place on January 23rd 2011 at the Montague Curling Club. There is NO CHARGE for this event, which includes lunch, and three 4-end games, … Continue reading
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts will have “Rocks in Your Socks” tickets available again this weekend at the Charlottetown Marks Work Wearhouse for the curling fan on your Christmas list! This limited time offer will disappear on December 23, so … Continue reading
By Al MacLeod. The 2011 Women of Curling calendar has hit the shelves and among those featured is P.E.I.’s Tricia Affleck, lead for Kathy O’Rourke’s 2010 Scottie’s Tournament of Hearts silver medalist rink. The calendar also features Olympic silver medalist … Continue reading
The 24th annual Hemphill Open Funspiel takes place Jan. 7, 8, and 9, 2011 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Entry is limited to 48 teams, which will be divided into 6 divisions. Team entry fee … Continue reading
Come to the Cornwall Curling Club to play in a pre-Scotties cashspiel, January 7th-9th, 2011. Team Entry Fee: $175. This event is open to all women’s and senior women’s teams.Format and prize payout will depend upon number of teams entered. Send … Continue reading
Enter for your chance to be one of 24 “PEI Ford Dealer Junior Stars” who will join a team at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts! As a Junior Star you will receive: A ticket for you and one guest … Continue reading
By Al MacLeod. An event like the Scotties Tournament of Hearts doesn’t just come together. It takes a lot of committed individuals and volunteers to ensure every little aspect is taken care of from the promotion of the event to … Continue reading
(Sport PEI) With the 2010 sporting year coming to a close, Sport PEI is turning its attention to recognizing the Island’s best athletes, teams, coaches, officials and administrators at next year’s amateur sport awards banquet. Hardware will be presented … Continue reading
Employer: Rocks & Rings / Rock Solid Productions Inc. Job Title: Instructor (Contract Position) Cities: Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown, St. John’s Term: Elementary School Year (September to June) Job Location: Various; elementary schools throughout the assigned regions Agency/Organization Description: Rock Solid … Continue reading
Sport PEI calendars for 2011 are now available, at no cost. If you would like one of their calendars, which showcase many leading Island teams and athletes, including the Kathy O’Rourke rink, 2010 national Scotties runners-up, and the Robert Campbell team, … Continue reading
(Photo courtesy 2011 Scotties committee) Scotties Little Softie paid a visit to the Cornwall Curling Club on Sunday for their junior curling Christmas Fun Day, hosted jointly by the Club and the National Scotties Tournament of Hearts organizers. The afternoon consisted of … Continue reading
A National Coaching Certification Program Introduction to Competition Multisport – Part B course will be held at the following dates and times at the House of Sport (40 Enman Crescent) – Room 212. Thursday, Jan. 13th from 6:00 – 9:30 … Continue reading