Ice scheduled to be available by Oct.16 at Cornwall

The Cornwall (PEI) Curling Club has released the following season startup schedule, with ice planned to be available by October 16. For more info, contact the Club at [email protected]     Monday, September 27th, 2021: Online (only) registration for “returning members” … Continue reading

Weekend curling events

Follow Team Zacharias with PEI’s Lauren Lenentine at the Mother Club Fall Curling Classic in Winnipeg this weekend. They’ll be livestreaming their games on their Facebook page. Team Kim from Korea, and Team Skrlik from Calgary with PEI’s Geri-Lynn Ramsay … Continue reading

Goal-Setting Workshop for coaches, with Peter Gallant (Space limited)

On September 23 at 7 pm Peter Gallant will be holding a Goal Setting workshop for coaches, in Room 234 at 40 Enman Cres., Charlottetown.  Cost: $10. Please go online to register (https://pe.curling.io/en/products). If you have any questions please contact … Continue reading

Reminder – Sept. 30 funding application deadline: Curling Canada looking to support the startup of new on-ice School, BIPOC, and Inter-City / Inter-Club Youth Programs / Leagues

Do you have an idea for a youth league and could use some funding to get your program off the ground? Curling Canada is looking to support the startup of new on-ice youth curling programs, under three thematic areas of … Continue reading

Gallant, Peterman among high-performance athletes to be involved in engagement/ consultation initiative with Curling Canada (Curling Canada)

A cross-section of high-performance athletes, all of whom have represented Canada on the world stage, will be part of a Curling Canada initiative aimed at engagement and consultation, it was announced today. The immediate goal is for these high-performance athletes … Continue reading

Final reminder: Application deadline is Sept. 15 for PEI Curling Hall of Fame student bursaries

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame is once again offering bursaries to junior curlers from PEI who will be attending college or university in the upcoming season. This academic year there are two $1000 bursaries, one for a … Continue reading

Korea’s Kim rink, coached by PEI’s Peter Gallant, sweeps Saville Shoot-Out, Scotland’s Mouat takes Stu Sells Oakville men’s event

It was a 7-0 weekend for Gangneung Korea’s Eunjung Kim team, coached by Islander Peter Gallant, at the Alberta Curling Series: Saville Shoot-Out in Edmonton, which they capped off Monday evening with a 6-1 six-end victory over Edmonton’s Laura Walker … Continue reading

Peter Gallant-coached Team Kim advances to Saville Shoot-Out semis, Adam Casey and Team Gunnlaugson are in Stu Sells Oakville quarter-finals

Two of the three teams featuring Islanders that are participating in weekend cashspiels have advanced to Monday championship round play. Adam Casey Team Jason Gunnlaugson from Manitoba, which includes PEI’s Adam Casey at third stone, take on Scotland’s Bruce Mouat … Continue reading

Zacharias with Lenentine, Kim with coach Gallant both 3-0 in Saville Shoot-Out, face off at 1 pm, Gunnlaugson with Casey 2-2 in Oakville

Team Mackenzie Zacharias (Altona, MB), which includes PEI’s Lauren Lenentine, is currently 3-0 in the 16 team Alberta Curling Series: Saville Shoot-Out qualifying round at the Saville Sports Centre in Edmonton, AB. In their opening game, Zacharias defeated Elysa Crough … Continue reading

October Junior Cashspiel at Lakeshore in NS

Lakeshore Curling Club is pleased to host our Annual Junior Cashspiel. This year’s event will be held from Friday October 22nd thru Sunday October 24th, 2021. – The Junior Cashspiel will have Canada Games and U21 Divisions. – Entry fee … Continue reading

Entries due today for The Curling Store Cashspiel at Lakeshore club in Lower Sackville NS

The Curling Store Cash Spiel at Lakeshore Curling Club in Lower Sackville NS is scheduled for  September 24 to 26, 2021. Entry Fee $800.00 All entries and payment must be received by September 10, 2021. Payment can be made by … Continue reading

Peter Gallant coaching Korea’s Team Kim as they kick off their curling season this weekend in Edmonton

Along with Lauren Lenentine on Team Zacharias, another Islander will be at the Saville Sports Centre in Edmonton AB this weekend, as Peter Gallant again picks up coaching duties for Korea’s Team Kim, as they open their season at the … Continue reading

Team Zacharias with PEI’s Lauren Lenentine start their season today at the Saville Shoot-Out

Team Zacharias is excited to start off their season with the 16-team triple-knockout Saville Shoot-Out in Edmonton this weekend. First game is 10 am Mountain /1 pm Atlantic on Friday against Team Crough. Check out their Facebook page to tune … Continue reading

Reminder: Application deadline is Sept. 15 for PEI Curling Hall of Fame student bursaries

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame is once again offering bursaries to junior curlers from PEI who will be attending college or university in the upcoming season. This academic year there are two $1000 bursaries, one for a … Continue reading

Curling Canada looking to support the startup of new on-ice School, BIPOC, and Inter-City / Inter-Club Youth Programs / Leagues

Do you have an idea for a youth league and could use some funding to get your program off the ground? Curling Canada is looking to support the startup of new on-ice youth curling programs, under three thematic areas of … Continue reading

Curl PEI hosting 2-part Curling Competition Coach Workshop. Register by Sept. 22

Curling Competition Coach Workshop September 25 & December 18 9:00 am-4:00 pm You must attend both days to get credit Location September 25 is 40 Enman Cres., Charlottetown Location December 18 is at a Curling Club (to be determined) Cost … Continue reading

Manitoba’s Team Gunnlaugson, which includes PEI’s Adam Casey, begins their competitive season this weekend

Manitoba’s team Jason Gunnlaugson, which includes PEI’s Adam Casey at third stone, along with second Matt Wozniak and lead Connor Njegovan, begin their competitive season this weekend at the Stu Sells Oakville cashspiel in Ontario. They will be curling in … Continue reading

Tracy Fleury rink steals final end to win Oakville Labour Day Classic final vs PEI’s Team Birt

East St. Paul Manitoba’s Tracy Fleury squad stole a single in the final end to win the championship game of the 15-team Oakville Labour Day Classic at the Oakville Curling Club in Ontario 8-7 over PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink. Team … Continue reading

Team Birt beats Jennifer Jones rink to advance to 1:30 pm Oakville Labour Day Classic final vs Fleury foursome

PEI’s Suzanne Birt team remains undefeated following a 6-5 semi-final win over the defending champion Jennifer Jones team from Winnipeg, and will be taking on Manitoba’s Tracy Fleury squad in the 1:30 pm final of the 15-team Oakville Labour Day … Continue reading

Team Birt wins close quarter-final match, plays Jennifer Jones rink at 10 am Monday at Oakville Labour Day Classic

PEI’s Suzanne Birt team remains undefeated and has advanced to the 10 am Monday semi-finals, where they will be taking on the defending champion Jennifer Jones team from Winnipeg at the 15-team Oakville Labour Day Classic at the Oakville Curling … Continue reading

Team Birt playing in 9 pm quarter-finals at Oakville Labour Day Classic

PEI’s Suzanne Birt team is sitting at 4-0 win-loss after qualifying round play at the $20,000 purse 15-team Oakville Labour Day Classic at the Oakville Curling Club in Ontario, winning their opening game 8-1 in a rematch of the previous … Continue reading

Reminder: Apply now for PEI Curling Hall of Fame student bursaries. Application deadline is Sept. 15

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame is once again offering bursaries to junior curlers from PEI who will be attending college or university in the upcoming season. This academic year there are two $1000 bursaries, one for a … Continue reading

Team Birt remains undefeated at Oakville Labour Day Classic

PEI’s Suzanne Birt team is sitting at 3-0 win-loss after Saturday play at the $20,000 purse 15-team Oakville Labour Day Classic at the Oakville Curling Club in Ontario, winning their opening game 8-1 in a rematch of the previous weekend’s … Continue reading

Team Birt wins opener in rematch vs. Team Sinclair at Oakville Labour Day Classic

The second event of the season for PEI’s Team Suzanne Birt, the Oakville Labour Day Classic, got underway Friday evening at the Oakville Curling Club. Their opening game was a rematch of the final of last weekend’s Oakville Fall Classic, … Continue reading

Curler Lauren Lenentine receives Lieut. Gov. and DP Murphy Hotels Jr Female athlete of the year Sport PEI awards

  Not all of the 2020 Sport PEI award winners were able to accept their awards in person at the awards night in February, but were very happy to receive their awards this summer!   The final 2020 #SportPEIAwards presentation … Continue reading

Olympic hopefuls, including PEI’s Adam Casey, Team Birt in Sept. Ottawa Qualifying Events, which include live-streaming (Curling Canada)

Canadian curling fans will be able to watch many of this country’s best curling teams pursue their dreams of Olympic gold later this month in two significant qualifying events. Photo, Curling Canada/Michael Burns The Canadian Curling Trials Direct-Entry Event and … Continue reading

Curler Brett Gallant presented with 2020 Sport PEI Cox & Palmer Senior Male Athlete of the Year award

  Congratulations to Brett Gallant, the recipient of the 2020 Cox & Palmer Senior Male Athlete of the Year award, who was unable to be in attendance at the annual Sport PEI awards in February, but received his award over … Continue reading

Curl PEI releases 2021-22 Provincial Events Calendar, adds residency rule exception

Here is the 2021/2022 Curl PEI Events Calendar with deadlines and entry fees.  An announcement will be made when online registration opens for the upcoming season. Changes this season: 1)      Weekend events are now scheduled to end on … Continue reading

Capital Winter Club in Fredericton NB requiring full vaccination for curlers/patrons

Those who may be travelling to the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton NB this coming season are advised that curlers and patrons entering the facility are required to be fully-vaccinated. Here is their “Continue to Play Plan”: Source: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalWinterClub/photos/a.1496847050360059/4646249775419755/ … Continue reading

Vaccinations to be mandatory for Curling Canada-affiliated events (Curling Canada)

All athletes, fans, volunteers, media and event staff and contractors above the age of 12 will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in, and attend, Curling Canada-affiliated events, it was announced today by Curling Canada. … Continue reading

Team Birt loses close final at the Oakville Fall Classic

PEI’s Team Birt made it to the Sunday final at the 7-team $3800 purse Oakville Fall Classic at the Oakville Curling Club in Ontario, losing 8-6 to the Jamie Sinclair rink from Charlotte NC. The PEI team had a 4-3 … Continue reading

Team Birt advances to 1:30 pm Sunday semis at the Oakville Fall Classic

PEI’s Team Birt finished qualifying-round play with a 3-1 win-loss record at the 7-team $3800 purse Oakville Fall Classic at the Oakville Curling Club in Ontario, and take on the Jacqueline Harrison rink, also 3-1, from Dundas Ont. in the … Continue reading

Team Birt opens season Friday evening at the Oakville Fall Classic

PEI’s Team Birt opens their season this (Friday) evening as they begin play at the Oakville Fall Classic at the Oakville Curling Club. They’ll be streaming their games live on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Team-Birt-766752610109503/)  or you can get the linescores … Continue reading

Reminder: Apply now for PEI Curling Hall of Fame student bursaries. Application deadline is Sept. 15

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame is once again offering bursaries to junior curlers from PEI who will be attending college or university in the upcoming season. This academic year there are two $1000 bursaries, one for a … Continue reading

Peterman/Gallant among 6 teams already qualified for 16 team Canad Inns Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials in Manitoba (Curling Canada)

The road to the 2022 Canad Inns Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials is set and was announced today by Curling Canada.  In addition to the six mixed doubles team already qualified, 10 more curling teams will earn a shot at representing … Continue reading

Apply now for PEI Curling Hall of Fame student bursaries. Application deadline is Sept. 15

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame is once again offering bursaries to junior curlers from PEI who will be attending college or university in the upcoming season. This academic year there are two $1000 bursaries, one for a … Continue reading

PEI’s Team Birt, plus Casey, Carmody, among competitors at Sept. Trials, Pre-Trials Direct-Entry events (Curling Canada)

A pair of events that will have significant ramifications in the qualifying process for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will be staged at a new-look curling facility in Ottawa, it was announced today by Curling Canada. Five men’s and … Continue reading

Michael D’Agostino new Silver Fox General Manager

The Management Board & the General Manager Hiring/Search Committee of the  Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside has announced that Michael D’Agostino is joining the Silver Fox team as the facility’s next General Manager. Michael D’Agostino (Source: LinkedIn profile)   … Continue reading

Get to know PEI’s Lauren Ferguson, one of this year’s six $5000 Spirit of Sandra scholarship recipients

Lauren Ferguson Prince Edward Island Lauren is an engineering student at Dalhousie University and an eight-time Prince Edward Island Curling Champion. She began curling in 2011 and fell in love with the game. In her competitive career, Lauren hopes to … Continue reading

Curling Canada dedicating $200,000 to grassroots youth programming (Curling Canada)

A new Curling Canada funding initiative will see $200,000 injected into the grassroots youth curling system over the next two years, introducing new kids to the sport across the country. This investment in inter-city/inter-club leagues, recruitment of BIPOC youth, and … Continue reading

City of Moncton bails out Curl Moncton so it can pay bills, continue operating (CBC NB)

The City of Moncton is giving Curl Moncton a $66,000 bailout so the club can pay its creditors and continue operating. Curl Moncton will receive $66,000 from the City of Moncton to pay creditors and ensure the club remains operational. … Continue reading

From sidelines to cycling: PEI curler to make tip-to-tip Island trip to raise money for diabetes (Saltwire)

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four, Brooks Roche, now 24, is used to having his life dictated by the disease he lives with. Brooks Roche, who lives with type 1 diabetes, will cycle … Continue reading

Two western PEI curling clubs hope to team up for new facility (Saltwire)

Two western P.E.I. curling clubs are coming together to build one brand-new facility. The Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary and the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton will become “Western Curling Club at the Mill River Resort”, if all … Continue reading

Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel scheduled for November 19-21 (new dates) at the Silver Fox

The annual Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel is scheduled to be held FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 20 & 21, 2021 (revised dates) at the Silver Fox Curling Club in Summerside, and is open to the first 12 Junior Women’s … Continue reading

Additional Photo Archives from Women’s Ch’ships

  PEI Curling Hall of Fame Chair and Canadian Curling Hall of Fame member Jerry Muzika has made his collection of PEI curling-related clippings from newspapers and other publications available for scanning and publishing on PEICurling.com. Here are clippings related … Continue reading

Willie O’Ree Place in Fredericton NB to host 2022 Continental Cup Jan. 20-23, 2022 (Curling Canada)

Many of the teams heading to Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics will be in Fredericton New Brunswick for the 2022 Continental Cup, it was announced today by Curling Canada. Willie O’Ree Place in Fredericton will play host to the … Continue reading

Reminder of Wed. June 30 deadline to apply for Curling Canada For the Love of Curling scholarships (Curling Canada)

Young curlers with aspirations both on and off the ice can now apply for Curling Canada’s For the Love of Curling scholarship program to help make those dreams come true. PEI’s Lauren Ferguson was one of last year’s recipients. 2020 … Continue reading

RSVP deadline is today (June 18) for Curl PEI Special General Meeting June 23 at Silver Fox.

Notice of Special General Meeting June 23, 2021 at 6 pm Location: Silver Fox Entertainment Complex Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be a limited number of people allowed to attend the meeting, please RSVP to Amy Duncan at [email protected] by June … Continue reading

PEI’s Lauren Ferguson one of six $5000 Spirit of Sandra scholarship recipients

Congratulations to our six student-curlers and thank you to all who submitted applications this year! These six will also host fundraisers in their communities to help babies born too soon, too small or too sick. The Spirit of Sandra Junior … Continue reading

Charlottetown Curling Club, Belvedere Golf Course in talks on major merger (Saltwire)

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Charlottetown Curling Club is in talks to move its operation to the facilities at the Belvedere Golf Course. At city council’s annual monthly meeting on Monday, June 14, Coun. Terry Bernard, chairman of council’s standing committee … Continue reading

Reminder of Curl PEI Special General Meeting June 23 at Silver Fox. RSVP by June 18

Notice of Special General Meeting June 23, 2021 at 6 pm Location: Silver Fox Entertainment Complex Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be a limited number of people allowed to attend the meeting, please RSVP to Amy Duncan at [email protected] by June … Continue reading

Former Charlottetown Curling Club provides relaxing new home to Community Outreach Centre (Saltwire)

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — People were relaxed and milling about on Friday, June 11 not long after the Community Outreach Centre officially opened the doors at its new location in Charlottetown, P.E.I. A Salvation Army van sits outside the former Charlottetown Curling Club … Continue reading

Former Ch’town Curling Club building begins new role Friday as Community Outreach Centre (PEI Gov’t News Release)

The Community Outreach Centre will move to its new home at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown tomorrow.  Brad Trivers, Minister of Social Development and Housing with Donna Keenan, Reaching Home Coordinator for the John Howard Society The centre will continue … Continue reading

Reminder of June 30 deadline for Curling Canada For the Love of Curling scholarships (Curling Canada)

Young curlers with aspirations both on and off the ice can now apply for Curling Canada’s For the Love of Curling scholarship program to help make those dreams come true. PEI’s Lauren Ferguson was one of last year’s recipients. 2020 … Continue reading

Former Silver Fox curler to be part of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s 2021 Emerging Leader Dev’t program (Curling Canada)

If you’re familiar with curling in Canada’s Maritime Provinces, you’ve probably heard the name Andrew Paris before. Andrew Paris – photo courtesy of Andrew Paris And if you haven’t? You certainly will soon. Paris is a rising leader in the … Continue reading

Notice of Curl PEI Special General Meeting June 23 at Silver Fox. RSVP by June 18 (Attachments added)

Notice of Special General Meeting June 23, 2021 at 6 pm Location: Silver Fox Entertainment Complex Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be a limited number of people allowed to attend the meeting, please RSVP to Amy Duncan at [email protected] by June … Continue reading

Reminder of June 3 deadline for Sport PEI’s Women in Sport Grant

The She Leads – Women in Sport Grant deadline is coming up! The purpose of this grant is to support women in sport by providing a grant they can use for personal development opportunities. This grant was made possible by … Continue reading

Summerside native Geri-Lynn Ramsay returning to competitive curling in Alberta (Saltwire)

CALGARY, Alta. (story by Jason Simmonds)— Geri-Lynn Ramsay is excited to be back on the competitive curling scene in Alberta. The 32-year-old Summerside native is joining the Calgary-based Kayla Skrlik rink for the 2021-22 season. Geri-Lynn Ramsay is excited to … Continue reading

Canada finishes 4th overall in 20-team field after losing bronze-medal game at the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Ch’ship (Curling Canada)

Canada has finished fourth overall in the 20-team field after losing the bronze-medal game at the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland  Canada’s Kerri Einarson (Camp Morton, Man.), Brad Gushue (St. John’s, N.L.) and coaches Scott Pfeifer … Continue reading

Canada to compete for World Mixed Doubles bronze following loss to Scotland (Curling Canada)

Canada lost its semifinal bout against Scotland at the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship on Saturday and will play in the bronze-medal game tomorrow in Aberdeen, Scotland. Kerri Einarson (Camp Morton, Man.), Brad Gushue (St. John’s, N.L.) and coaches … Continue reading

Sport PEI offering Women in Sport Grant – Apply by June 3rd.

The She Leads – Women in Sport Grant deadline is coming up! The purpose of this grant is to support women in sport by providing a grant they can use for personal development opportunities. This grant was made possible by … Continue reading

Win by an inch – Canada advances to semi-final after extra-end World Mixed Doubles steal (Curling Canada)

An inch was the difference for Canada during the playoff qualification game at the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland. Canada stole a point in an extra end to defeat Switzerland 7-6 and advance to the semifinals … Continue reading

Canada earns playoff and Olympic berth at World Mixed Doubles Ch’ship with win over Czech Republic (Curling Canada)

Canada has cemented their spot in the playoffs at the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship with a tightly contested victory over the Czech Republic on Friday in Aberdeen, Scotland. Canada’s Brad Gushue and Kerri Einarson earn a victory over the Czech … Continue reading

Scotland tops Canada at World Mixed Doubles (Curling Canada)

Canada attempted a comeback rally but fell short in its effort against Scotland at the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship on Thursday in Aberdeen, Scotland.  Canada’s Kerri Einarson (Camp Morton, Man.), Brad Gushue (St. John’s, N.L.) and coaches Scott Pfeifer and … Continue reading

Canada finishes day with big win over South Korea at 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship (Curling Canada)

Canada’s mixed doubles team capped its two-game day on Wednesday with an 8-3 win against South Korea at the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland.  Canada’s Kerri Einarson (Camp Morton, Man.), Brad Gushue (St. John’s N.L.) and … Continue reading

Montague club to host national Firefighters Curling championship (Eastern Graphic)

Montague has sent a number of teams to the Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship over past decades, and now the local curling club will host the 61st edition in spring 2022. The major tournament has been cancelled two years running due … Continue reading

Canada has a two-win Tuesday at 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship (Curling Canada)

Canada’s Kerri Einarson and Brad Gushue continue to sit at the top of the standings following a two-win day at the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship on Tuesday in Aberdeen, Scotland. Einarson (Camp Morton, Man.), Gushue (St. John’s, N.L.) and coaches … Continue reading

Einarson and Gushue on the hunt for Canada’s 1st Gold at World Mixed Doubles (Curling Canada)

The 2021 calendar has flipped into May, but one major curling championship is still on the upcoming schedule. Curl Aberdeen in Scotland will host the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. Canada’s Kerri Einarson and Brad Gushue aim to do something … Continue reading

Reminder: Sport PEI offering 2 $1000 scholarships in memory of Paul Trainor. Deadline: May 20

Sport PEI is offering two $1000 scholarships, in memory of Paul Trainor, available to PEI high school students attending UPEI or Holland College. Paul Trainor was a graduate of Colonel Gray High School, the University of Prince Edward Island, Saint … Continue reading

Reminder: Sport PEI Scholarships application deadline is May 13

Sport PEI offers 4 $1000 Sport Scholarship awards which recognize excellence and achievement in sport, academics and community involvement. Deadline to apply is Thursday May 13, 2021. The Sport PEI scholarships are made possible with support from Sport Centre Physiotherapy, AVIS … Continue reading

Team Canada eliminated by Sweden in World Women’s playoffs (Curling Canada)

Canada’s Kerri Einarson team couldn’t keep up with a red-hot Swedish team skipped by Anna Hasselborg on Saturday morning at the 2021 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by BKT Tires. Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson, left, directs sweepers Briane Meilleur, … Continue reading

Registration now open for 108th Quebec International Bonspiel

Registration is now open for the 108th edition of the Quebec International Bonspiel, January 22-26, 2022 in Quebec City. After 107 years as a men’s bonspiel, the Quebec International Bonspiel will be open to all curlers for the 108th edition, This 5-day bonspiel … Continue reading

Team Canada clinchs Olympic berth, faces Sweden in World Women’s playoff qualification round (Curling Canada)

Team Canada will continue its quest to win gold at the 2021 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by BKT Tires, it was confirmed on Friday afternoon at WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park. Kerri Einarson and Team Canada have … Continue reading

Reminder: Sport PEI offering 2 $1000 scholarships in memory of Paul Trainor. Deadline: May 20

Sport PEI is offering two $1000 scholarships, in memory of Paul Trainor, available to PEI high school students attending UPEI or Holland College. Paul Trainor was a graduate of Colonel Gray High School, the University of Prince Edward Island, Saint … Continue reading

Reminder: Sport PEI Scholarships application deadline is May 13

Sport PEI offers 4 $1000 Sport Scholarship awards which recognize excellence and achievement in sport, academics and community involvement. Deadline to apply is Thursday May 13, 2021. The Sport PEI scholarships are made possible with support from Sport Centre Physiotherapy, AVIS … Continue reading

Reminder: Signup by Friday May 7 for Synergy off-season training program for curlers of all ages, starting May 10

Synergy Fitness & Nutrition, 141 Mount Edward Road Charlottetown, is once again offering an off-season Sport Performance Training Program to Island curlers. All ages are welcome. The folks at Synergy Fitness & Nutrition will work with your level of fitness … Continue reading

Curling Canada now accepting applications for 2021 For the Love of Curling scholarships (Curling Canada)

Young curlers with aspirations both on and off the ice can now apply for Curling Canada’s For the Love of Curling scholarship program to help make those dreams come true. PEI’s Lauren Ferguson was one of last year’s recipients. 2020 … Continue reading

Kathy O’Rourke to coach Team Birt next season

Team Birt, reigning PEI Scotties women’s champs,  announced today that Kathy O’Rourke, who was their alternate this past season, is coming on board as their coach for next season. Current coach Mitch O’Shea is stepping back due to other commitments, … Continue reading

P.E.I. government secures lease for and could purchase Charlottetown Curling Club site (Saltwire PEI)

The provincial government has secured a lease for the site of the Charlottetown Curling Club, with plans to potentially purchase the building in the future. The Charlottetown Curling Club has been leased by the Provincial government. The Province has a … Continue reading

P.E.I. government taking over former Charlottetown Curling Club Building (CBC PEI)

The former Charlottetown Curling Club is being taken over by the province, Social Development and Housing Minister Brad Trivers confirmed Friday.  (Nicola MacLeod/CBC) He says staff are exploring several options for the site, including as a new location for the … Continue reading

PEI’s Coach Peter Gallant rejoins Korea’s Olympic heroines for 2021 World Women’s Ch’ships (SI|The Curling News)

What Peter Gallant really wanted was a hug. Well, five hugs. Sure, the respected curling coach and father to Team Brad Gushue’s Brett Gallant wants many things, including another shot at the Olympics. But hugs from a team that once … Continue reading

Reminder: Apr. 30 application deadline for Curling Canada-organized Atlantic Canada Senior Women’s Friendship Tour to the USA

A Senior Women’s curling tour to the Eastern US is being organized by Curling Canada and is planned for November 2021. The decision to hold or postpone will be made in June 2021. Anyone who applies and is chosen for … Continue reading

Sport PEI offering 2 $1000 scholarships in memory of Paul Trainor. Deadline: May 20

Sport PEI is offering two $1000 scholarships, in memory of Paul Trainor, available to PEI high school students attending UPEI or Holland College. Paul Trainor was a graduate of Colonel Gray High School, the University of Prince Edward Island, Saint … Continue reading

2021 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship starts Friday in Calgary (Curling Canada

More than a year after a crushing disappointment, Kerri Einarson and her team from Gimli, Man., will get its long-awaited chance to represent Canada as the 2021 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by BKT Tires, gets underway Friday at WinSport … Continue reading

Synergy once again offering off-season training program for curlers of all ages, starting May 10

Synergy Fitness & Nutrition, 141 Mount Edward Road Charlottetown, is once again offering an off-season Sport Performance Training Program to Island curlers. All ages are welcome. The folks at Synergy Fitness & Nutrition will work with your level of fitness … Continue reading

Rocks & Rings Ignites a Passion for Curling (Egg Farmers Rocks & Rings)

Most athletes can pinpoint a time when they fell in love with their craft. When something about a sport connected with them on a level that started growing their love for it. The day they committed to pursuing their passion … Continue reading

P.E.I’.s Marilyn Sutherland worked hard to advance all aspects of curling, especially coaching (Saltwire)

(by Jason Simmonds) Marilyn Sutherland’s focus and goals never changed. Sutherland constantly worked towards increasing knowledge and improving different areas of curling on Prince Edward Island.“She was very interested in getting kids into curling and growing the sport,” said former … Continue reading

Ch’town Curling Club holding Yard Sale on Saturday April 24

The Charlottetown Curling Club is holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, April 24th from 2- 6 pm. There are a variety of items for sale, from Christmas decorations, furniture, home decorations, kitchen supplies, chairs, stools, artwork, etc. The bar will … Continue reading

Former Silver Fox curler designs broom to honour civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond (CBC)

Curler Andrew Paris, who is originally from Summerside PEI, says the broom tells a story of Black history in Canada. He tells the CBC’s Colleen Jones about it from the ice. Andrew Paris is a Nova Scotia curler, coach and … Continue reading

Marie Toole remembered for contributions to all aspects of curling in P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame inductee dies at 94 (Saltwire Media)

Marie Toole’s influence on curling in Canada’s smallest province extended to all aspects of the sport. Toole, who died in Charlottetown recently at the age of 94, is remembered for her success on the ice and a willingness to help grow … Continue reading

Reminder: Apr. 30 application deadline for Curling Canada-organized Atlantic Canada Senior Women’s Friendship Tour to the USA

A Senior Women’s curling tour to the Eastern US is being organized by Curling Canada and is planned for November 2021. The decision to hold or postpone will be made in June 2021. Anyone who applies and is chosen for … Continue reading

Reminder: Sport PEI Scholarships application deadline is May 13

Sport PEI offers 4 $1000 Sport Scholarship awards which recognize excellence and achievement in sport, academics and community involvement. Deadline to apply is Thursday May 13, 2021. The Sport PEI scholarships are made possible with support from Sport Centre Physiotherapy, AVIS … Continue reading

PEI Curling Hall of Fame Member Marilyn Sutherland passes away at age 78

At the Prince Edward Home on Sunday, April 18, 2021 of Marilyn Ann Sutherland, age 78 years. Family and friends share consolations in Marilyn’s peaceful passing from this life. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Mary and Donald Sutherland, … Continue reading

2020-2021 curling season wraps up on PEI

Despite two suspensions of curling due to COVID-19 Circuit Breakers, many PEI curling facilities are reporting a successful season. Montague and Cornwall both added additional weeks and wrapped up activities Sunday with a skate on the ice.  Cornwall Little Rock … Continue reading

Sweden captures World Men’s Gold (Curling Canada)

Whenever Niklas Edin plays a world curling championship in Canada, chances are extremely good he’ll be taking a gold medal with him back to Sweden. Sweden’s Niklas Edin captured his record fifth World Men’s Curling Championship on Sunday in Calgary. … Continue reading

World Jr. Champ Lauren Lenentine, and Team Birt’s Michelle McQuaid – inspiring young PEI curlers!

During the Little Rock and Novice sessions on Sunday at the Cornwall Curling Club, World Junior Champion Lauren Lenentine joined the groups virtually from Manitoba, while Team Birt’s Michelle McQuaid joined in person to talk with the young curlers about … Continue reading

Playoff games set to resume at World Men’s Championship (Curling Canada)

After a complete event shutdown and extensive COVID testing regimen, the 2021 World Men’s Curling Championship has been given permission by Alberta Health to continue the competition. The championship was paused on Friday night after three positive (and asymptomatic) tests … Continue reading