Teamwork makes the dream work. When curlers work together on the ice, they achieve their dreams. When we work together off the ice, we make the world a better place. And this year’s 2022 Curling Cares Calendar brings those two sentiments together with a new calendar that is literally bigger and better than ever.

“We are honoured to have TheCommunityFundraiser.com as a generous supporter once again. Their organizational efforts to invest in the sport of curling, to increase the profile of our sport and athletes, especially the next generation of curlers, and how it sets the future of our sport up for success, are unparalleled,” said Brodie Bazinet, Curling Canada Foundation manager. “It’s always a treat to open up this calendar, see all of the accomplished athletes and think about how they inspire young curlers across the country. In this year’s calendar, we once again get to see some of those young athletes who were inspired from past editions be featured for the first time and get the chance to inspire a new generation.”

The 2022 Curling Cares Calendar features Olympic and world champions, along with future stars who aspire to reach the pinnacle of our sport. The calendar size is increasing to 10″ x 13″ in portrait orientation to accommodate the grand ambitions and accolades of the curlers inside. The calendar also includes a special 18″ x 24″ centrefold poster for the first time.

Team Einarson graces the cover of the 2022 Curling Cares Calendar, which will raise funds for numerous charities around the world. (Photo supplied, TheCommunityFundraiser.com)

A collection of curlers and teams, four-player and mixed doubles, will be featured in the 2022 calendar. Each will support a charitable initiative close to their heart and essential in their communities. Additionally, proceeds from each calendar sold also support Curling Canada’s youth development programs. Calendar sales and athlete model efforts supporting Curling Canada’s youth philanthropic programs have raised more than $115,000 since 2015.

All four members of Team Zacharias – skip Mackenzie Zacharias, vice-skip Karlee Burgess, second Emily Zacharias, and lead Lauren Lenentine – have at one point received a For the Love of Curling Scholarship in their young careers to help balance the pursuit of success both on and off the curling ice. The team from Altona, Man., had an incredible run in 2020, winning the Canadian and world junior women’s titles. In 2021, the team made its Scotties Tournament of Hearts debut as a wild card team in the Calgary hub city bubble. 

“Our team is incredibly honoured to be the faces of Curling Canada’s For the Love of Curling Scholarship program as part of the Curling Cares Calendar this year! We are so excited to have the opportunity to raise money for the Curling Canada Foundation and play a role in helping young curlers across Canada,” said Mackenzie Zacharias, who received her For the Love of Curling scholarship in 2017 and was part of the 2020 and 2021 scholarship selection panels.  “All of my teammates have received this scholarship in the past and are so thankful for this aid made possible by the support of the curling community. Being a student-athlete is not easy balancing school and sport. It takes a lot of time and effort. This scholarship has provided me with the resources to continue to curl as well as pursue an education, and for that, I am thankful. Encouraging the continuation of sport in a young person’s life is incredibly important, that is why my team and I are proud to be raising funds that will support future scholarship recipients.”

Other Canadian curlers included in the 2022 Curling Cares Calendar include: two-time Canadian mixed doubles silver-medallists Kadriana Sahaidak and Colton Lott; Olympic gold-medallist, two-time world champion and three-time Tim Hortons Brier champion Marc Kennedy; 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts skip Laurie St-Georges of Quebec; Two-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champions Team Einarson; two-time Tim Hortons Brier skip Greg Smith of Newfoundland and Labrador; and Olympic bronze-medallist/world women’s champion, Julie Skinner.

There’s also plenty of international curling stars in the upcoming calendar, including 2021 world men’s silver-medallists Team Mouat of Scotland; Japan’s Tetsuro Shimizu; 2021 world women’s bronze-medallist skip Tabitha Peterson of the U.S.A.; Chris Plys, who has represented the U.SA. twice as vice-skip at the world men’s curling championship; and Norway’s Olympic mixed doubles bronze-medallists Kristin Skaslien and Magnus Nedregotten.

“It’s our pleasure to continue working with the Curling Canada Foundation heading into 2022,” said Rick Warner of TheCommunityFundraiser.com. “The scholarship program continues to foster Canadian curling dreams, and these young athletes are now paying it forward to the next generation of curling talent.”

Calendars are now available for purchase by visiting curlingcares.com for $34.95 (tax and shipping inclusive) CAD and must be ordered by Dec. 12 (in Canada) for guaranteed delivery by Christmas. Calendar orders will begin shipping on Oct. 25.

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The PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that five curlers, attending UPEI, Holland College, and Laurentian University this academic year, will be receiving bursaries, courtesy of several anonymous donors who are affiliated with the sport of curling. All five curled out of the Cornwall Curling Club in the 2020-21 season. Bursaries are awarded annually to PEI residents enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution. Other criteria include curling achievements, passion for the sport, and community involvement.

Receiving $1000 bursaries are the reigning provincial junior champion skips Katie Shaw and Mitchell Schut, while $500 bursaries were awarded to Liam Kelly, lead on Team Schut, along with Rachel MacLean and Sydney Howatt, skip and third, respectively, on last season’s provincial junior women’s finalist team.

Katie Shaw

Katie Shaw, from Stratford, is attending university at Laurentian in Sudbury Ont. this year, where she is studying English Literature, Media, and Writing, and is curling with Sudbury’s Team Ladouceur. As well as skip for the 2020-21 provincial junior women’s team, she played third on the 2019 team and won three U18 titles, one as skip and two at third stone. She played third at the 2019 Canada Winter Games and on the 2021 Cornwall women’s club championship team and was PEI U16 champion in 2018 as third and 2017 as skip.

Mitchell Schut

Cornwall resident Mitchell Schut is attending Holland College’s Sport and Recreation Management program this academic year. His 14-year curling career includes many accomplishments as skip, including curling at the 2019 Canada Winter Games, and at the 2019 U18 nationals where he won gold in the Mixed Doubles competition. As well as winning the 2021 PEI Junior and the 2019 and 2021 PEI U18 titles, he was a finalist in both events in 2020.

On the Atlantic junior curling circuit, he won the 2019 and 2020 Harvest Spiels at the Mayflower in Halifax, the 2020 Oak Island Spiel in Chester NS, and was finalist at the 2021 TSA Junior Cashspiel in Saint John.

In the off-season, he is an umpire in the sport of baseball.

Liam Kelly

Stratford’s Liam Kelly, who plays lead on the team skipped by Mitchell Schut, and has been curling for 12 years is attending UPEI this year, majoring in Chemistry. His curling accomplishments echo those of his skip, and he has been involved in helping with the Rocks and Rings program that introduces students to the sport of curling.

Sydney Howatt

Sydney Howatt, from Crapaud, is continuing her BSc.studies at UPEI this academic year.

She was on the 2021 PEI Junior Women’s finalist rink and the 2020 PEI Provincial Junior Women’s championship team, as well as the finalist rink at the 2019 PEI Canada Games, the 2018 PEI Mixed Doubles, the 2017 Provincial U16, and the 2015 Provincial Under 13 Championships. She has been selected for the provincial team attending the 2022 World Junior Qualifiers in Saskatoon.

Rachel MacLean

New Haven’s Rachel MacLean is majoring in Psychology in the Bachelor of Arts program at UPEI this year. Her many curling accomplishments over 12 years include:

PEI U13, U16 and U18 championship skip in 2016, 2019, and 2021, respectively, going undefeated each time.
Winning sportsmanship awards in 2018 through 2020.
Representing PEI at Nationals in Saskatoon in 2021.

Cornwall Curling Club Junior Coordinator Position

The Cornwall Curling Club in Cornwall Prince Edward Island is seeking a self-motivated individual to fulfill the role of Junior Coordinator.  The Junior Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing the junior instructional program.  This role will commence on October 23, 2021, and will end in April 2022 or until this agreement is terminated. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide curling instruction to curlers ages 6 – 7 (Little Rockers) and ages 8-12 (Novice).
  • Little Rockers Sessions take place Sundays 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
  • The Novice Instructional Program consists of TWO sessions per week — Sunday 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM and Tuesday 4:45 pm to 6 pm

Minimum Qualifications:

• Club Coach certification
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and have the ability to plan and implement curling lessons to young curlers
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with others

Assets:

• Experience working with children

Compensation: – $22.50 per hour for approximately 3 hours weekly. 

If this sounds like it would be a fit for you, please send an email describing how you meet the above qualifications and an outline of your coaching experience to the Cornwall Curling Club Board of Directors at admin@cornwallcurling.com.  The deadline for applications is Tuesday, October 19 at 5:00 PM. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Junior Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities

The Junior Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementation of the junior instructional program for the Cornwall Curling Club. This includes striving for member satisfaction, both within the junior membership and for all Cornwall Curling club members.

Job Responsibilities

1. Suggest plans for promotion and publicity, prior to the start of the season
   1. work with Board and manager to provide suggestions regarding times, dates and other program details
   2. provide suggestions for junior membership rates
2. Review and update registration sheets and handouts regarding junior programs
3. Establish an appropriate curriculum for Little Rockers and Novice curlers based on curriculum provided by Curling Canada.
4. Attend registration for junior members and evaluate placement within the program based on age, skill and experience.
5. Keep weekly attendance records of all junior instructional curlers, sharing information with Manager to ensure all curlers are registered.
6. Plan and implement on-ice sessions for any learn to curl initiatives (Currently “Rocks to Rings” program)within the Cornwall Curling Club, relating to junior curlers
7. Monitor junior program supplies (e.g. sliders, delivery devices)
8. Be familiar with Curling Club calendar regarding necessary junior program cancellation due to scheduled events. Notify junior instructional curlers of same.
9. Respond to written or verbal inquiries regarding the junior program, effectively addressing the expectations of parents or guardians
10. Recruit volunteers, on-ice or off-ice, as needed, to assist with programs
11. Work with the Board of Directors to secure sponsors for junior events which provide advertising opportunities for sponsors and benefits for the junior program (e.g. title sponsors, equipment, prizes).
12. Work with Curl PEI and Junior Coordinators from other curling facilities to create or take advantage of opportunities for junior curlers.
    1. Plan a Junior curling funspiel ( usually U13) for Cornwall
    2. Assist junior instructional curlers with registration and/or formation of teams for events organized by other clubs or Curl PEI.
    3. Promote and assist with plans for and implementation of existing or new junior leagues
13. Other duties as assigned by the manager in conjunction with the Board of Directors

Accountability

This position is accountable to the Cornwall Curling Club Manager for the interpretation, application and fulfillment of their duties and responsibilities.

Relationship Responsibilities

They will keep informed on changing curriculum and methods relating to the fulfillment of the job description.

They will establish and maintain an excellent climate of working relations both inside and outside the club

They will keep the manager informed of any matters that may affect member retention.

The Stu Sells Toronto Tankard, with both a men’s and a women’s event, wrapped up Thanksgiving Monday at Toronto’s High Park Club.

Team Gushue, with PEI’s Brett Gallant, went undefeated at 6-0 to sweep the men’s event, beating Team Glenn Howard  6-1 in the final.

We did it! So happy to come out on top in our first spiel of the season! We’re thrilled to be back on the ice competing!
Thanks to all who had a part in putting off a great tournament!
See you in two weeks in Oakville for the @grandslamcurl Masters on @Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/GYH7NoiAsr

— Team Gushue (@TeamGushue) October 12, 2021

Team Jason Gunnlaugson with PEI’s Adam Casey went 3-1 in the preliminary round, losing only to Gushue, by a 7-4 score, but lost 6-5 to 2020 event winner John Epping in the quarter-finals.

Team MacKenzie Zacharias (4-3), which includes PEI’s Lauren Lenentine, beat Team Kerry Galusha 4-3 in the women’s quarters but lost 7-1 to event winner  Hollie Duncan of Woodstock Ont. in the semis. Team Duncan went on to beat Shannon Jay of St. Thomas Ont. 8-2 in the final.

Earlier, Zacharias lost to Team Isabelle Ladouceur (2-3), which includes PEI’s Katie Shaw, but picked up a 7-6 extra end win over Team Kim from Korea (2-3), which is frequently coached by Islander Peter Gallant.

Men’s scores at https://www.curlingzone.com/event.php?eventid=7023&eventtypeid=81&view=Scores#1

Women’s scores at https://www.curlingzone.com/event.php?eventid=7024&eventtypeid=82&view=Scores#1