The Robyn MacPhee and Eddie MacKenzie teams from the Charlottetown Curling Complex have earned berths in their respective championship rounds at the PEI Tankard provincial men’s and in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s championships at the Silver Fox … Continue reading
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Courtesy of Emily Gray, here is a gallery of photos from the PEI Tankard and Scotties opening draw on Wednesday evening, January 18. Visit her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/emgrayphotography/?fref=ts for the latest pictures. Click on a photo to enlarge, then use … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Rink presents its annual PINK LADIES FUNSPIEL, February 24th & February 25th Entry Fee $140/team Guaranteed three 6-end games * Finger foods Friday evening *continental breakfast Saturday morning *pot luck dinner Saturday evening provided BY the Montague … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE – The A section finals are set at the Tankard and Scotties provincial men’s and women’s curling championships. Both games will go at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex on Thursday at 3 p.m. Blair Jay of … Continue reading
VICTORIA — The 2017 Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, presented by Ambrosia Apples, get underway Saturday at the Archie Browning Sports Centre. The Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt, B.C. (Photo, Cody Hall) It’ll be a Canadian Juniors … Continue reading
The Adult Getting Started League continues tonight– at the Charlottetown Curling Complex from 8:30-10pm. If you were not able to join us last week please feel free to join us tonight. If you were there last week and you have some friends … Continue reading
There are two draws, at 10 am and 3 pm, today at the Tankard provincial men’s and Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championships at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex, with the men’s and women’s “A” … Continue reading
Curling fans on P.E.I. this week don’t have to travel very far this week to see the top men’s and women’s players compete. Pilot project For the first time, Curl Prince Edward Island is combining the Tankard and Scotties Tournament … Continue reading
(by Jason Malloy) SUMMERSIDE-, P.E.I. – Jamie Newson scored singles in the final four ends to start the Prince Edward Island Tankard men’s curling championship with a 7-3 victory over Calvin Smith Wednesday in Summerside. Skip Jamie Newson yells during … Continue reading
Register your team by February 1st, 2017 for your chance to win a curling team happy hour! Get your team team of 4 or 2 together and join us for a fun filled day at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. PRIZES – TRIVIA … Continue reading
Sunday Fun Night Jan 22- 7pm Open to all members and non-members Come and have a fun 6 end game with family or friends! It’s a great way to introduce the game to a new curler that might be interested … Continue reading
(by Jason Malloy) CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – The skip with the most Prince Edward Island women’s curling titles is not competing at this year’s event but is far from ready to use the “R” word. Suzanne Birt has won nine of … Continue reading
The Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home Provincial Stick Curling Championships, for two-person teams with Open (any combination male/female) and Women’s divisions, is set for February 7-9 (mornings and afternoons) at the Cornwall Curling Club. Entries have now closed, with 14 Open … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE – It’s a big week for curling on Prince Edward Island. Curl P.E.I.’s two showcase events – Scotties and Tankard provincial women’s and men’s championships – will take place at the same venue and time as part of a … Continue reading
Stick The PEI Stick Curling Championships, sponsored by Ferguson Logan Montague Funeral Home, for two-person teams with Open (any combination male/female) and Women’s divisions, is set for February 7-9 (mornings and afternoons) at the Cornwall Curling Club. Entry fee is … Continue reading
(by Shane Ross) Two curlers from P.E.I. will have family close by when they compete at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in Victoria, B.C., next week. Noah O’Connor is the second on the men’s team, while his younger sister Rachel … Continue reading
The first night of the ten-week Adult Getting Started in Curling program, which alternates between the Cornwall Curling Club and the Charlottetown Curling Complex, took place last evening at Cornwall, with 32 beginning curlers in attendance. Robyn Mattie from Curling … Continue reading
The annual George’s Deck and Recovery Under 13 Funspiel takes place on Saturday, January 14th at the Montague Curling Rink. There is NO entry fee, and lunch is included. Three games are guaranteed. It’s open to the first 16 PEI … Continue reading
It’ll be a busy five days from January 18 to 22, at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside, as the six-sheet facility will be hosting both the Tankard PEI men’s curling championship and the Scotties Tournament … Continue reading
If you want to get fit there’s no need for a gym, say Prince Edward Islanders, but hopefully there’s a curling rink nearby. ParticipAction has released the results of a vote in the fall on Canadians’ favourite fitness activities. ParticipAction announced the top … Continue reading
The 2017 Whitecap Summer Curling Camp for Juniors age 12-18, takes place at the Centre of Curling Excellence in Moncton New Brunswick from August 6-11. This camp uses a similar “all inclusive” format to previous Whitecaps, with meals and five nights … Continue reading
Here are the draw times and teams for this weekend’s January Warmup Spiel, sponsored by D. Alex MacDonald Ford, at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside, host club for next weekend’s Scotties and Tankard provincial women’s … Continue reading
Charlottetown, PE – February 8th, 2017 will be another special night in Island sport as Sport PEI prepares to host its 43rd annual awards night at Holland College’s Florence Simmons Performance Hall. The evening will showcase the Island’s finest amateur … Continue reading
The Provincial Under 18 Curling Championships, originally scheduled for the Crapaud Community Curling Club, will now be held at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Dates remain the same – February 24-28. Entry deadline is February 3, 2017, and entry fee is … Continue reading
(by Danel Austin) There was always one thing Geri-Lynn Ramsay could count on throughout her curling career. Every year, she’d compete at the provincial curling championships, whether that was in Prince Edward Island or Alberta. Geri-Lynn Ramsay, formerly of Crystal … Continue reading
The new Thursday evening Adult Getting Started instructional league for beginner curlers, which alternates between the Cornwall Curling Club and the Charlottetown Curling Complex through March 16, kicks off this Thursday, January 12 at Cornwall, from 8:30 to 10 pm. … Continue reading
The Town of Cornwall will host the 2017 Vogue Optical 55+ Winter Games from February 20-24, 2017. All seniors are encouraged to participate in this fun, friendly competition. Events will include: hockey, pickleball, bowling, auction 45s, cribbage, curling, stick curling, contract … Continue reading
The Canada Games Council (CGC) has announced the final sports and disciplines selected for the 2023 Canada Winter Games that will be hosted in Prince Edward Island (PEI), and male and female curling, along with mixed doubles curling, are on the … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — It’s safe to say Brad Gushue is back. The St. John’s, N.L., skip threw a perfect 100 percent in the Meridian Canadian Open men’s final Sunday to defeat Sweden’s Niklas Edin 8-3 and … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Club announced that they will be going ahead with the final games of the Cody Dixon Memorian Bonspiel today. Games will begin at 2:00pm and be shortened to 4 ends for whatever teams are able to make it. … Continue reading
Due to weather and road conditions, the start time for the final day of the Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel has been delayed until 2 pm. Check with the Montague Curling Club for any further postponements before heading to the rink. … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — No hammer? No problem for Brad Gushue. The St. John’s, N.L., native never held the hammer during his Meridian Canadian Open semifinal match against Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., but stole … Continue reading
Entries closed at midnight for the Curl PEI Provincial Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, and for the Future Tankard and Future Scotties developmental events for curlers under age 21. Masters The PEI Masters Curling Championships take … Continue reading
The Township Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Open Funspiel, open to everyone 19 years of age and older, originally scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday January 13 and 14 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside has been … Continue reading
Due to ice plant problems, the D. Alex MacDonald Ford Warmup Spiel at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex is postponed until next weekend. Schedule TBA. … Continue reading
For the past 4 years, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation has awarded $5,000 scholarships to 6 deserving junior curlers. Brooks Roche (2015) and Veronica Smith (2014) from PEI are among previous recipients of this scholarship. These $5,000 Canadian Junior Curling Scholarships are … Continue reading
An eight-week Learn to Curl program is starting Tuesday January 10th at 6:30 pm at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary and rotating each week between Maple Leaf and the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. Clean sneakers are … Continue reading
The Lauren Lenentine rink, PEI’s 2017 Junior Women’s Curling Champions, are heading to Victoria BC from Jan. 21-29 to represent PEI at the Canadian championships. A “Meet and Greet” Fundraiser in their honour is being held at the Cornwall Civic … Continue reading
The New Brunswick Curling Association and the Center for Curling Excellence present: East Coast U16 ½* Canada Winter Games Warm-Up Spiel This event is open to any teams from around the world. This is a great opportunity to play in … Continue reading
The Fair Isle Ford men’s funspiel goes February 17 and 18 at the Montague Curling Club, with $120/team entry fee guaranteeing three games. Entertainment Saturday afternoon, barbecue Sat. evening. To register, contact Larry at (902) 838-2513 or [email protected]. … Continue reading
An on-ice Performance Clinic for PEI Junior Curlers will be held on Wednesday, January 11, from 5-8 pm at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside. The clinic is being organized by Adam Casey, a former Canadian Junior … Continue reading
Five Curl PEI provincial championships — the Future Scotties (jr. women) and Future Tankard (jr. men), the Masters, for age 60+, (2 person) Stick Curling, and the Seniors (age 50+) all have entry deadlines in January. Enter all events online … Continue reading
The holiday season is over, and it’s time to curl! Junior curling programs, including those in the Charlottetown and Cornwall areas, are getting underway across the Island, and all are open to new curlers including those who have participated in … Continue reading
Adults interested in participating in the Olympic sport of curling are invited to take part in the new “Getting Started” league, on Thursdays from 8:30-10 pm, running from January 12 through March 16, 2017, and alternating between the Cornwall Curling Club … Continue reading
‘I will be back!’ vows former world junior champion. (by Sara Fraser) P.E.I. curler Suzanne Birt has decided to take a break from the sport for the first time since childhood. ‘I really needed the mental break from competing,’ says … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE – A total of 18 teams will compete in the D. Alex MacDonald Ford January warm-up spiel at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside this weekend. The event is a tune-up for the upcoming Scotties … Continue reading
Here are the Friday January 6 opening draws for the Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel at the Montague Curling Rink. This first annual bonspiel is in memory 23-year old Cody Dixon who passed away suddenly after a brief illness on September … Continue reading
Eighteen teams will participate in the D. Alex MacDonald Ford January Warm Up Spiel, which starts this Friday January 6 at 5:30 pm and wraps up Saturday at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside, host of … Continue reading
The Township Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Open Funspiel, open to everyone 19 years of age and older, takes place Friday and Saturday January 13 and 14 2017 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside. They are currently looking … Continue reading
The best deal in curling is on again at the Montague Curling Rink. The annual George’s Deck and Recovery Under 13 Funspiel takes place on Saturday, January 14th. There is NO entry fee, and lunch is included. Three games are … Continue reading
Besides PEI’s 7 dedicated curling facilities, there is also curling, on arena ice, one night a week at the Eastern Kings Sportsplex in Souris, and at the Belfast Recreation Centre. Curling in Souris goes Tuesdays at 5:30 and 7:15 pm. … Continue reading
The Wendy’s Under 16 Development League, which takes place on selected Saturday mornings at the Cornwall Curling Club, picks up again with Week 5, this Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 and 10:30am. Remaining draw dates are: Jan 28, … Continue reading
Following today’s final games at the Pepsi Provincial Junior Curling Championships at the Montague Curling Club, it was time to present the trophies to the winners and runners-up, as well as the certificates to the winners of the Asham Coaching … Continue reading
Both the Tyler Smith junior men’s rink from the Charlottetown Curling Club, and the Lauren Lenentine junior women’s team from the Cornwall Curling Club continued their winning ways this afternoon, going undefeated and sweeping all three sections of the Modified … Continue reading
Entries closed at midnight for the Tankard Provincial Men’s and the Scotties Provincial Women’s curling championships, which are scheduled for January 18-24 at the six sheet Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside. Eight Tankard teams and four … Continue reading
On the weekend of January 6 to 8, the Montague Curling Club will be filled with the friends, family and fellow curlers of 23-year old Cody Dixon who passed away suddenly after a brief illness on September 11, 2016. Organized … Continue reading
MONTAGUE – The Tyler Smith rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex, and the Lauren Lenentine foursome from the Cornwall Curling Club are in control at the Pepsi provincial junior curling championships. Both rinks have won the first two of three … Continue reading
The Tyler Smith junior men’s rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex, and the Lauren Lenentine junior women’s foursome from the Cornwall Curling Club have both won the first two of three sections of the Modified Triple Knockout draw, and now … Continue reading
The annual Kenmac Energy Mixed Funspiel takes place the evening of Friday, January 13, and all day on Saturday the 14th at the Cornwall Curling Club, and is open to Club members, members of other clubs, and to non-members. Team … Continue reading
Here are team photos from the Pepsi Juniors. Team Burris Team Ching Team Devin Schut Team Ferguson Team Lenentine Team Lowery Team Mackay Team Mitchell Schut Team Noye Team Smith … Continue reading
Here is a gallery of photos from Draw Two of the Pepsi Juniors, which got underway today at the Montague Curling Club. Click on a photo to enlarge, and use arrows to go ahead and back. … Continue reading
Here is a gallery of photos from the opening ceremonies at the Pepsi Junior Curling Championships. Click on a photo to enlarge, and use arrows to go ahead and back. … Continue reading
Here is a gallery of photos from Draw One of the Pepsi Juniors, which got underway today at the Montague Curling Club. Click on a photo to enlarge, and use arrows to go ahead and back. … Continue reading
Two draws and the opening ceremonies took place today at the Pepsi Provincial Junior Curling Championships at the Montague Curling Club, and the junior men’s and women’s finalists for the first of three modified triple-knockout sections have been determined from … Continue reading
Here’s video of the teams marching in at this afternoon’s opening ceremonies at the Pepsi Juniors at the Montague Curling Club. … Continue reading
This morning’s 11 am opening draw of the Pepsi Provincial Juniors Curling Championships is going ahead as scheduled. Teams are asked to drive carefully and give themselves plenty of time to get to the Montague Curling Club. … Continue reading
The PEI Pepsi Provincial Juniors Curling Championships, with male and female divisions for curlers under age 21, take place at the Montague Curling Rink from Dec. 27-30 2016, with 5 junior men’s and 5 junior women’s teams, with members from … Continue reading
Curlers are reminded that Wednesday, December 28, 2016 is the entry deadline for the Scotties provincial women’s and the Tankard provincial men’s championships, while Friday, January 6 is the deadline to enter the Future Scotties and Future Tankard … Continue reading
Signup at the Warmup Spiel, Jan. 6-7 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex, host of the PEI Tankard and Scotties this season, has been red hot, and they’ve decided to expand the event to take up to … Continue reading
This is a reminder that the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside is hosting the Christmas Classic kids bonspiel, with Little Rock and 16 and Under divisions. This one day only event goes Wednesday, Dec. 28, starting at 9 am. … Continue reading
The opening ceremonies for the Pepsi Provincial Junior (Under 21) Curling Championships will take place on Tuesday, December 27 at 2:45 pm. The Pepsi Juniors take place from December 27 to 30 at the Montague Curling Rink. Live results at: peicurling.com/scoreboard/#!/competitions/2185 Event … Continue reading
The 1st Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel takes place January 6-8, 2017 at the Montague Curling Club. The event has room for only six more teams. $125/team – guaranteed 3 games Curlers ages 16+ Register with Larry at the Montague Curling … Continue reading
Curling 101 in the Charlottetown area wrapped up with three sessions on Sunday afternoon at the Charlottetown Curling Complex, with 158 people — students and their parents or guardians, participating in the on-ice program. The final count (there were some … Continue reading
Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Montague Recreational Facilities Improvements to curling rink, pool facility and community rental room will benefit residents and visitors December 19, 2016 – Montague, PE – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Communities need a variety of public infrastructure … Continue reading
Here’s a flashback to 25 years ago, in today’s Journal Pioneer “Down Memory Lane” section. … Continue reading
The Township Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Open Funspiel, open to everyone 19 years of age and older, takes place Friday and Saturday January 13 and 14 2017 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside. Entry is limited to … Continue reading
The PEI Pepsi Provincial Juniors Curling Championships, with male and female divisions for curlers under age 21, takes place at the Montague Curling Rink from Dec. 27-30 2016, with 5 junior men’s and 5 junior women’s teams, with members from … Continue reading
Around 100 students, most of whom attended off-ice Rocks and Rings sessions at their schools, along with parents and guardians, signed up for one of three FREE Curling 101 on-ice sessions at the Cornwall Curling Club this afternoon. As well … Continue reading
Adults interested in participating in the Olympic sport of curling are invited to take part in the new “Getting Started” league, on Thursdays from 8:30-10 pm, running from January 12 through March 16, 2017, and alternating between the Cornwall Curling Club … Continue reading
Curlers are reminded that Wednesday, December 28, 2016 is the entry deadline for the Scotties provincial women’s and the Tankard provincial men’s championships, while Friday, January 6 is the deadline to enter the Future Scotties and Future Tankard developmental events … Continue reading
The Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside is hosting the Christmas Classic kids bonspiel, with Little Rock and 16 and Under divisions. This one day only event goes Wednesday, Dec. 28, starting at 9 am. The Little Rock division includes … Continue reading
Here is the draw for the O’Connor Glass Quick Cashspiel, Saturday evening and Sunday morning at the Cornwall Curling Club. Four men’s teams and 4 women’s rinks have signed up, so there will be separate men’s and women’s sections. All … Continue reading
Curl PEI is conducting Curling Canada Rocks and Rings in-school curling programs at many Island schools. As a follow-up, local curling clubs are offering FREE on-ice “Introduction to Curling” sessions for both students and their parents/guardians. These on-ice sessions are … Continue reading
The ten team Under 16 Developmental League, sponsored by Wendy’s, resumes this Saturday morning at the Cornwall Curling Club, with teams from several Island clubs taking part. Six of the teams have just returned from Curl Moncton, where they participated … Continue reading
The CWC U16 Junior Bonspiel, for curlers born on or after July 1, 2000, is scheduled for January 20-22, 2017 at the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton NB. Entry fee is $160 per team. There are two divisions: 1) U16 Competitive … Continue reading
Special Olympics PEI is in search of 1-2 awesome volunteers to help enrich lives through the sport of curling in both Summerside and Charlottetown. Our volunteers help provide sporting opportunities for athletes with an intellectual disability through sport. Program Volunteering … Continue reading
The Cornwall Curling Club’s next Curling Drop-in session is coming up on Friday, Dec 9th at 7:00 pm. Be there by 6:45 for team setup. It’s PIZZA night so stop in for a night of fun! All are welcome – drop … Continue reading
Entries closed at midnight for the Pepsi Provincial Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, with five Junior Women’s and an equal number of Junior Men’s teams, from five PEI curling clubs, signed up. The PEI Pepsi Juniors Curling Championships, with … Continue reading
The New Brunswick Curling Association Centre of Curling Excellence (CCE), located at Curl Moncton, has launched its new website, at www.ccetraining.ca. The CCE is “a year-round training facility for the sport of curling, providing programs, clinics, and curling camps for all levels of … Continue reading
The Island Petroleum Cashspiel wrapped up on Sunday afternoon at the Silver Fox Community Complex in Summerside, with the rink of Phil Gorveatt, Kevin Champion, Mike Dillon, and Mark Butler defeating the host club team of Tim Hockin, Darren Higgins, … Continue reading
HOGWILD SPIEL DEC. 9TH AND 10TH CURLING BONSPIEL 6 End games. Guaranteed 3 games, great prizes to be won. Open to either men’s, women’s or mixed teams. This is a 19 and over event. Hogged rock – pay a dollar … Continue reading
Curl PEI is conducting Curling Canada Rocks and Rings in-school curling programs at many Island schools. As a follow-up, local curling clubs are offering FREE on-ice “Introduction to Curling” sessions for both students and their parents/guardians. These on-ice sessions are … Continue reading
This is a reminder that the 33rd Annual Curl for Cancer will be held at the Charlottetown Curling Complex on Saturday December 10th, 2016. $20/person to curl in it. Contact Lisa at (902) 316-0449 if you’d like to play or … Continue reading
BRANDON, Man. – The two ex-roommates battled it out for a lot more than just bragging rights Sunday night, and this time it was Reid Carruthers that has a lot to talk about. The 31-year-old Winnipeg skip made a delicate … Continue reading
The Jim Sullivan Curling Classic wrapped up this afternoon at the Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club in Saint John, with the Sylvie Robichaud rink from Moncton, and the Jean-Michel Menard foursome from Quebec winning the cashspiel. Menard beat Moncton’s James Grattan … Continue reading
Six teams from PEI are among the 30 rinks, divided into five divisions, participating in the second annual Youth Spiel and Canada Games Mini Development Camp at Curl Moncton, starting on Friday, and wrapping up Sunday afternoon. This event was … Continue reading
PEI’s Veronica Smith rink was up one coming home with last rock advantage in their quarter-final game against the Christie Gamble team from Halifax in the Jim Sullivan Curling Classic cashspiel, presented by WFG, at the Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club … Continue reading
BRANDON, Man. – Reid Carruthers has been to one of the highest peaks in the curling world before as one of the climbers. On Sunday, he hopes to take a step toward reaching the summit as the team leader. Carruthers, … Continue reading
PEI’s Veronica Smith rink finished round robin play with a 3-1 win-loss record and has advanced to the 8:30 am quarter-final round of the WFG Jim Sullivan Curling Classic, which wraps up this afternoon at the Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club in … Continue reading
The Wendy’s Junior Development League, which runs on selected Saturday mornings at the Cornwall Curling Club, is on this Saturday, December 3rd. Here is this week’s schedule: Week/ Time Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 ( … Continue reading