By MONTY MOSHER, Chronicle Herald Sports Reporter Sat, Nov 13 – 4:53 AM Leave it to a Scot to be alone on top at the Sobeys Slam women’s curling event in New Glasgow. Scotland’s Eve Muirhead, the reigning world silver medallist, … Continue reading
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Approximately one-hundred volunteers crowded into the Charlottetown Curling Club on Wednesday evening, for training night for the second annual The Dominion Curling Club Championship, Canada’s first-ever national curling club championship, being co-hosted by the Charlottetown and Cornwall curling clubs from … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Association Operations Manual and Constitution, and Provincial Championship Rules of Play documents have been updated to reflect all changes approved to-date. These documents are now available in the Documents section under the “PEI Curling Assoc.” menu item at … Continue reading
To PEI Curling Clubs: Hello! First I would like to introduce the 2010/11 PEICA Event Coordinator, Lucie Lamoureux-Newson. Here is a short note from her: Good day to all, My name is Lucie Newson, your event coordinator … Continue reading
(PEICanada.com) There will be a social night at the Belfast Recreational Centre November 12 at 7 pm for any people interested in joining the community’s new social curling league. Besides registration, the social night will have many food and activities … Continue reading
PEI’s 2010 M&M Meat Shops Provincial Mixed curling champions, the Robert Campbell rink, begin play on Saturday at the Canadian Mixed in Morris Manitoba. On Campbell’s team this time are third Rebecca Jean MacPhee, a six-time PEI women’s champion, along with second Robbie Doherty, … Continue reading
(TheChronicleHerald.ca) Jennifer Jones, Colleen Jones head women’s field By MONTY MOSHER Sports Reporter Twenty-six of the best women’s curling teams in the world will descend on New Glasgow this week for the $55,000 Sobeys Slam, one of the elite cashspiels … Continue reading
(Al MacLeod) There was no shortage of drama during both the men’s and women’s final draws of the ninth annual Rodd Curling Classic Sunday at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The men’s final featured a pair of Charlottetown teams going head-to-head … Continue reading
The Kathy O’Rourke rink fought back from a 4-0 deficit to edge the Suzanne Birt foursome 6-5 in the women’s final of the 9th annual Rodd Curling Classic cashspiel, which wrapped up this afternoon at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The men’s final also featured … Continue reading
The semi-finals go at 11 this morning, with the finals at 2 pm, as the 9th annual Rodd Curling Classic, sponsored by Rodd Hotels and Resorts, wraps up at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The men’s semis see defending champion Shawn Adams of Halifax take … Continue reading
The Dominion Curling Club Championship, taking place at the Charlottetown and Cornwall curling clubs from November 23-28, will be holding volunteer training on Wednesday, November 10th from 6:45 pm to 9 pm at the Charlottetown Curling Club. All volunteers are asked to … Continue reading
(CCA) Red Deer, Alberta – It was announced today that the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be held in Alberta, for the fifth time in the event’s history. “The Canadian Curling Association looks forward to returning to Red Deer … Continue reading
The Host Committee for the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, which is set to hit the ice February 19 – 27 at the Charlottetown Civic Centre, is pleased to announce the launch of new Mini Pack ticket options. “After the inspiring … Continue reading
The Rodd Curling Classic is underway at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Live results are available at http://curlingresults.com/rodd. … Continue reading
The Mama Mia Ladies Funspiel at the Charlottetown Curling Club on November 13 will take on a Western theme this year. The event features a hot meal at noon, games and prizes, and two six end curling games, at 10 … Continue reading
The City of Cranbrook will stage the 2011 Canada Cup of Curling, it was announced today by the Canadian Curling Association (CCA). The Canada Cup, which brings together 10 of the best men’s and 10 of the best women’s teams … Continue reading
The 2010 Rodd Curling Classic, sponsored by Rodd Hotels and Resorts, returns to the Charlottetown Curling Club from November 4-7. Defending champions Shawn Adams of Halifax, and Andrea Kelly of Fredericton NB are both back to defend their titles. A … Continue reading
The Brent MacDougall foursome from Nova Scotia beat PEI’s Kevin Champion rink by an 8-3 score in the Sunday afternoon final of the 1st Annual Gahan Brewery Cashspiel at the Montague Curling Club. MacDougall beat out PEI’s Eddie MacKenzie rink in semi-final … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Club is open for the season, hosting the Gahan Brewery Cashspiel this past weekend. Everyone is invited to their free curling lessons Monday through Thursday evenings this week, starting at 6:30. The Fair Isle Ford “Sweep into … Continue reading
PEI’s Kevin Champion rink will face the Brent MacDougall foursome from Nova Scotia in this afternoon’s final at the 1st Annual Gahan Brewery Cashspiel at the Montague Curling Club. Champion beat out Charlottetown clubmate Rod MacDonald in semi-final play, while … Continue reading
Jason Simmonds, The Journal-Pioneer SUMMERSIDE – Sheila Compton of Summerside is about to experience the highlight of her curling career in Scotland. Compton, who has curled for approximately 30 years, is the lone Prince Edward Islander participating in the Scottish … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Association is offering the following Canadian Curling Association (CCA) Technical training sessions: A Club Coach (formerly Level I Technical) Workshop is offered November 20 and 21 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Cost is $90 … Continue reading
Photo: Sonja Gaudet A free wheelchair curling demonstration and instruction session will be held on Sunday November 21 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Everyone is welcome, including potential participants and … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Association will hold its first General Meeting of the 2010-2011 season at the Cornwall Curling Club on Tuesday November 2nd, beginning at 7 pm. All curling club representatives are asked to be in attendance. … Continue reading
Here are the opening draws for the 1st Annual Gahan Cashspiel, which begins Friday at the Montague Curling Club. The event is a modified Double Knockout with a Consolation Division. Friday 2:30pm Ice1- Kevin Champion vs. Donald Clarey Ice2- Peter … Continue reading
For those who missed the Scotties Volunteer Rally on Saturday, a second rally takes place today between 4:30 and 7:00 pm at the Charlottetown Curling Club. … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Rink is hosting the First Annual Gahan Brewery Cashspiel, an Atlantic Curling Tour event, this weekend, with the first draw Friday afternoon at 2:30, and the finals on Sunday afternoon. Sixteen teams, including the PEI Tankard Champion Rod MacDonald rink, … Continue reading
Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones foursome leads the list of twenty-six world class women’s teams competing November 11-14 in the Sobeys Slam, just 25 minutes from the PEI ferry in New Glasgow NS. Jones and her team will compete against such formidable talent as Team Scotland’s Eve Muirhead, the … Continue reading
(CCA) A 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts volunteer rally was held Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Our valued volunteers were sized for uniforms, received information on their positions, had their photos taken and were treated to some … Continue reading
TORONTO, October 26, 2010 – The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company today announced further details of its second annual The Dominion Curling Club Championship, to be hosted from November 23 to 28 at Prince Edward Island’s Charlottetown and … Continue reading
Fredericton foursome defeats last year’s Scotties finalist (Moncton Times & Transcript) The Ashley Howard team from Fredericton and Moncton beat P.E.I.’s Kathy O’Rourke, the finalist in last year’s Scott Tournament of Hearts, by an 8-5 score yesterday in the final … Continue reading
The Ashley Howard team from Fredericton and Moncton beat PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke rink by an 8-5 score this afternoon in the final of the sixth annual Lady Monctonian women’s cashspiel at Curling Beauséjour in the Hub City. Playing on the … Continue reading
In a battle between two PEI rinks, the Scotties silver medallist Kathy O’Rourke foursome edged out the Suzanne Birt team by a 7-6 score in semi-final play this afternoon to advance to the 2:30 pm finals of the sixth annual Lady Monctonian women’s … Continue reading
The semi-finals get underway at 11:30 this morning at the sixth annual Lady Monctonian women’s cashspiel at Curling Beauséjour, and three of the four teams competing are from PEI. In quarter-final action this morning, PEI’s Rebecca Jean MacPhee rink doubled … Continue reading
Three out of the four PEI teams at this weekend’s sixth annual Lady Monctonian women’s cashspiel at Curling Beauséjour have made it to the quarter-final round. Advancing in this $11,000 20 team event are 2008 event winner Suzanne Birt and her team of … Continue reading
Click to view pictures from today’s Scotties Volunteer Rally at the Charlottetown Curling Club, courtesy of Craig Mackie. … Continue reading
Gary Gaudet of New Perth has his photo taken Saturday for his accreditation so he can be a volunteer at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown Feb 19-27. Click for story and photo in The Guardian … Continue reading
The PEICA/CCA Level I Officials Course, scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Charlottetown Curling Club, has been cancelled. … Continue reading
By JIM BENDER, Winnipeg Sun She’s back. The most dominant Canadian women’s curler at the turn of the century may be a senior curler now but Colleen Jones is trying to rediscover the magic she enjoyed when leading her Nova … Continue reading
Four PEI women’s rinks, skipped by Kathy O’Rourke, Suzanne Birt, Rebecca Jean MacPhee, and Donna Butler, are taking part in the Lady Monctonian Cashspiel this weekend at Curling Beauséjour in Moncton. After some technical difficulties, live results are now available. Click here … Continue reading
The 27th annual Curl for Cancer fundraiser takes place November 19 and 20 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. This is your invitation to join other Islanders for some fun curling, fellowship, and the opportunity to raise some money to support … Continue reading
(thecurlingnews.com) Photo: Tricia Affleck Vancouver Olympic silver medallist and curling heroine Cheryl Bernard is one of 13 female athlete models unveiled today in the new 2011 Women of Curling Calendar, an all-Canadian product now on sale for charity. The glossy … Continue reading
2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts volunteers are reminded of the volunteer rally on Saturday October 23, upstairs at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Full details are available in the first edition of the Volunteer Newsletter. Click to view (PDF) The rally will provide an opportunity … Continue reading
(Times & Transcript, Moncton) The sixth annual Lady Monctonian, presented by Goldline Curling Supplies, is scheduled tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday at Curling Beausejour Inc. The field features 20 teams split into four divisions battling for a prize purse of $11,000. … Continue reading
The 2010/2011 Senior Men’s Curling Tour gets underway on October 29, and takes place on three weekends, at two Island clubs. The first event is Oct 29 and 30 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Entry fee … Continue reading
(CCA) The Full Event Flex is Closing Fast! November 1 is your last chance to take advantage of the most innovative full event package in Season of Champions history. With the full event Flex package, you can pick your days … Continue reading
P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum welcomes five new members The P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum made room for five new members Monday during an induction ceremony at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The Hall of Fame, which … Continue reading
The Fourth Annual PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum Induction Ceremony took place this evening at the Charlottetown Curling Club, with five new members inducted, four posthumously. Co-hosts for the evening were Paul H. Schurman and Joanne Holden. On … Continue reading
The Shelley Nichols rink from St. John’s NL edged out the Rachel Homan foursome from Ottawa, who won the event in 2007 and 2008, by a 7-6 score this afternoon in London Ontario to win the 14th annual Southwestern Ontario … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Association is looking for an Event Coordinator for the 2010-2011 season. There are up to 14 events being held across the Island on from January through until March which the successful candidate will be coordinating. Preparation time … Continue reading
PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke rink lost their quarter-final match on Sunday evening against another Atlantic Canada team, skipped by Shelley Nichols of St. John’s, by a 6-4 score, but will be going home with $2500 for making it to the championship round … Continue reading
Comes with 2 sharp blades. Batteries new in 2009. In very good condition. $2900. Contact the Dartmouth Curling Club at 902-466-2770 and ask for Steve. … Continue reading
The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame and Museum, formed under the auspices of the PEI Curling Association, is set to host its fourth annual induction ceremony on October 18, 2010 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Click for event … Continue reading
PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke rink were trailing 4-2 after six ends in this morning’s game against defending champion Cathy Auld of Missisauga at the Southwestern Ontario Women’s Charity Spiel in London, but picked up four points in the seventh, and went on … Continue reading
PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke rink, who defeated three time event winner and last year’s runner-up Sherry Middaugh on Saturday, now faces the defending champions, the Cathy Auld team from Missisauga, at 9 Eastern this morning at the 14th annual Southwestern Ontario Women’s Charity Spiel … Continue reading
Ice preparation is wrapping up at the Montague Curling Rink, with the ice now painted white. The circles will be painted on Tuesday or Wednesday, with the ice ready for curling by the end of the week. The Montague club … Continue reading
PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke rink edged three time event winner and last year’s runner-up Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater Ontario by a 4-3 extra-end score this morning to remain undefeated with a 3-0 record at the Southwestern Ontario Women’s Charity Spiel in … Continue reading
(St. John’s Telegram) So far, so good, by Kenn Oliver Curling skips Brad Gushue and Randy?Ferbey made national headlines last April when the pair announced they would team up for the upcoming World Curling Tour (WCT) season. At the time, … Continue reading
PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke rink are undefeated after opening day play at the 14th annual Southwestern Ontario Women’s Charity Spiel in London Ontario. Proceeds from the event go to the London Regional Cancer Centre. Event winners earn a berth in the … Continue reading
2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts volunteers are reminded of the volunteer rally on Saturday October 23 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Full details are available in the first edition of the Volunteer Newsletter. Click to view (PDF) … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Association is offering the following Canadian Curling Association (CCA) Technical training sessions: A Club Coach (formerly Level I Technical) Workshop is offered November 20 and 21 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Cost is $90 … Continue reading
Courtesy of Craig Mackie, here are some photos from the PEI Curling Association’s High Performance Camp, which took place Friday and Saturday at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Click for photos … Continue reading
Have you always wanted to try curling? Maybe you have a group of coworkers who need to bond over some rocks and ice. Or perhaps you are a veteran curler who wants to dust off the curling shoes at the … Continue reading
The Ian Fitzner-LeBlanc rink from Halifax blanked Windsor Nova Scotia’s Mark Kehoe team by a 7-0 score after only three ends this afternoon to win the men’s side of the 6th annual Propeller Brewing Company Cashspiel at the CFB Halifax Curling … Continue reading
The 14th annual Southwestern Ontario Women´s Charity Cashspiel takes place October 15 – 18 at four clubs in the London Ont. area, with proceeds going to the London Regional Cancer Program, and the event winner receiving an invitation to the Canada Cup in Medicine … Continue reading
Timers and other volunteers are still required for the national The Dominion Curling Club Championship, which takes place at the Charlottetown and Cornwall Curling Clubs from November 23-28. Volunteer forms are available at both clubs, or at www.thedominioncurls.ca. … Continue reading
Amy Duncan is the PEI Curling Association’s new Executive Director. She will be in the office at Sport PEI from 9 am to 1 pm Monday through Thursday, beginning October 12. Here is her contact information: Amy Duncan Executive … Continue reading
The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame and Museum, formed under the auspices of the PEI Curling Association, is set to host its fourth annual induction ceremony on October 18, 2010 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Five inductees … Continue reading
Icemaking is wrapping up at three of PEI’s seven curling clubs, as another curling season gets underway. The five-sheet Charlottetown Curling Club, complete with new energy-efficient ice surface lighting and an expanded pro shop, is ready to go this weekend, with … Continue reading
Twenty men’s teams, and 10 women’s rinks are taking part in the 6th annual Propeller Brewing Company Cashspiel, Oct. 8-11 at the CFB Halifax Curling Club. PEI is represented at the event by the Eddie MacKenzie and Robert Campbell rinks. … Continue reading
Rebecca Jean MacPhee, who has played either skip or third on six provincial women’s curling championship teams, will be getting married on Friday to Roger MacDonald, originally from Souris. MacPhee is the daughter of Bill and Norma MacPhee of Stratford, … Continue reading
No need to hurry hard on TV Scott Stinson, National Post · Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 Men with Brooms, the 2002 Paul Gross film about a small-town curling legend who returns home and ends up taking a shot at (relative) … Continue reading
Please join us for a presentation by Cyndie Flett the VP of Research and Development of the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). The National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP) has gone through some major changes in the last few years and … Continue reading
The Junior curling event schedule for the 2010-2011 season is now available at peicurling.com/junior. … Continue reading
The Amber Holland rink from Kronau Saskatchewan beat the Sherry Middaugh team from Coldwater Ont. by an 11-6 score this afternoon to repeat as winners of the Sandra Schmirler Charity Curling Classic at the Caledonia Curling Club in Regina. A four point third end … Continue reading
(The Star Phoenix) By Craig Slater, Postmedia News September 26, 2010 REGINA — Kathy O’Rourke was ready to settle into retirement before the kids got to her and convinced her otherwise. They were so convincing in their push that … Continue reading
The Coaches Association of Canada has developed the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) as a coach training and certification program for all coaches. Curling has streams for both club/community and competiton coaches. For more information on the NCCP as it … Continue reading
At the 30 team Sandra Schmirler Charity Curling Classic at the Caledonia Curling Club in Regina, PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke team lost their final round robin game on Sunday morning against Crystal Webster of Calgary by a 10-1 score in only four ends to finish out … Continue reading
The O’Connor Glass Triple Crown Junior Cashspiel will take place on Oct. 29-30 at the Cornwall Curling Club, November 19-20 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, and Dec. 17-18 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Entry … Continue reading
With one round robin game remaining, PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke team have an even 2-2 win-loss record at the 30 team Sandra Schmirler Charity Curling Classic at the Caledonia Curling Club in Regina. They lost their opener 8-2 to the Jill Thurston rink of Winnipeg, but stole … Continue reading
NEW GLASGOW – The Sobeys Slam is no longer female exclusive. Eight men’s teams, including PEI’s Rod MacDonald and Peter Gallant rinks, will join 26 of the top women’s teams in the world at the John Brother MacDonald Stadium in New Glasgow … Continue reading
The 2010-11 schedule for Multi-Sport National Coaching Certification Program courses in Charlottetown and Summerside is attached. Note: Courses will be offered only if adequate numbers are registered. Please register by calling Victoria MacDonald at 902-368-4110 or [email protected]. For further information … Continue reading
The September 2010 to September 2012 Rules of Curling for General Play, along with a summary of the changes made to both the General and Officiated play rules, is now available for viewing and printing (in PDF form) at the Canadian Curling … Continue reading
(CBC) MEN WITH BROOMS is a fresh, new Monday night half-hour comedy inspired by the popular Canadian movie. A group of friends in small town Canada find lots to laugh about on and off the ice at the curling rink … Continue reading
Do you want to Win a Custom Product (Red) Special Edition Apple iPod Nano? Here’s the first of many Social Media Contests from the Canadian Curling Association this year. Win a Custom Product (Red) Special Edition Apple iPod Nano With … Continue reading
(CCA) For the first time, the Canada Cup will be the first event in the Season of Champions. And once again, the line-ups mirror a Trials field. That’s how good the competition will be, as the eighth edition of the … Continue reading
The 14th annual Southwestern Ontario Women´s Charity Cashspiel, one of the qualifiers for the 2010 Canada Cup, takes place October 15 – 18 at four clubs in the London Ont. area, with proceeds going to the London Regional Cancer Program. PEI’s Kathy … Continue reading
Reserve October 18 for this year’s PEI Curling Hall of Fame induction ceremony, to be held at the Charlottetown Curling Club, beginning at 7 pm. More information will be made available as the event approaches. The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall … Continue reading
Icemaking starts on Sept. 20, with practice ice available by Oct. 4 as the 2010-11 season gets underway at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Click to view the attached newsletter for more information on the upcoming season at the CCC. Additional … Continue reading
Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones foursome leads the list of world class teams competing this November in the Sobeys Slam, just 25 minutes from the PEI ferry in New Glasgow NS. She will compete against such formidable talent as Team Scotland’s Eve Muirhead, the 2010 World … Continue reading
Junior Athlete of the Week: Sarah Fullerton (Canadian Curling Association) This week’s Junior Athlete of the Week is Sarah Fullerton of Cornwall, Prince Edward Island. Sarah Fullerton Birthdate: March 8, 1991 Birthplace: Charlottetown, P.E.I. Hometown: Cornwall, P.E.I. Curling Club: … Continue reading
The Leader-Post The Schmirler Charity Curling Classic — showcasing several of the world’s best women’s teams — is to be held Sept. 24-27 at the Callie curling club in Regina. This year’s field includes Bingyu Wang (skip of Team China, … Continue reading
On Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon, October 8 and 9, 2010 at the Charlottetown Curling Club, the PEI Curling Association will be holding a weekend Adult Skills Development/High Performance Camp, open to all male and female curling teams, individuals and coaches from … Continue reading
The future of Maritime curling will be on display in Moncton next week and long-time instructor Leo Majeau couldn’t be happier. Thirty-team junior curlers and 12 adults have registered to participate in the sixth annual Centre of Curling Excellence camp, … Continue reading
Three members of the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts silver medal team were the marshals for today’s 49th Gold Cup parade in Charlottetown. Skip Kathy O’Rourke, last rock thrower Erin Carmody, and lead stone Tricia Affleck, led the parade atop a light … Continue reading
The 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts float won the Best First Time Entry award at today’s 49th Gold Cup Parade in Charlottetown. The float featured a number of former Scotties winners, including Robyn MacPhee, Shelly Bradley, and Nancy Cameron, along with the … Continue reading
(CCA) Scotties volunteers, along side the official mascot “Little Softie”, were on hand Sunday August 15th to participate in the festivities at Old Home Week in Charlottetown. From musical performances to animal acts to some of Canada’s most popular buskers … Continue reading
The 2011 Scotties Committee can still use a few more volunteers to decorate and make the Scotties float the best in the Gold Cup Parade. If you can help out, meet at the Crossroads Firehall in Stratford, Thursday at 6:00 PM. More info? … Continue reading
The 49th Gold Cup Parade takes place on Friday in Charlottetown, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper scheduled to be in attendance, and perfect weather expected. The 2010 Scotties silver-medallist Kathy O’Rourke rink, which includes Erin Carmody, Geri-Lynn Ramsay, and Tricia … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Association is pleased to announce that it is now accepting online entries for the 2010-2011 provincial curling championships, which get underway with the Pepsi Juniors in early January. The schedule of events, entry deadlines, and a link to the online entry … Continue reading