Curl PEI Seeking Board Members

Are you passionate about curling and interested in contributing to its growth and success on Prince Edward Island? Curl PEI is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors.

Curl PEI

The Association

Curl PEI is the governing body for curling in Prince Edward Island, committed to fostering the development, promotion, and expansion of the sport across the province. As a not-for-profit organization, Curl PEI operates under the leadership of a volunteer Board of Directors, overseeing a championship system that selects provincial representatives for national competitions. Working closely with six member clubs across the Island, Curl PEI offers programs and support for curlers of all ages and skill levels, from recreational players to competitive athletes.

Our Executive Director manages the daily operations of Curl PEI, guided by the Board’s strategic direction.

Activities and Program Highlights

Curl PEI oversees and coordinates a wide range of activities and programs, including:

  • Hosting Championship Events: Managing the provincial curling championship season, which awards 18 titles.
  • Securing Program Grants and Managing Development Programs: Obtaining funding for and running programs like the U18 Learn to Curl and the Junior Development Program.
  • Collaborating with Curling Canada to Implement National Programs: Introducing initiatives such as Hit, Draw, Tap and U15 RockFest to Prince Edward Island.
  • Offering Professional Development and Operational Courses: Organizing valuable training opportunities such as the Business of Curling Symposium, Ice Technician Courses, Coaching Courses, and Umpire Training.

Financial Overview 

Curl PEI is a not-for-profit organization based at the Royalty Centre in Charlottetown, operating with a lean budget to maximize resources. The association’s funding comes from various sources, including provincial government support, sport grants, sponsorships, membership dues, and competition fees. Curl PEI manages its finances efficiently, with both an annual operating budget and additional investment reserves. The association also maintains Directors and Officers insurance for its leadership.

Board Profile

Board Composition and Duties

Curl PEI’s Board of Directors comprises elected volunteer positions, ideally representing a range of age groups, genders, and regions across Prince Edward Island. Consistent re-election of members helps to foster continuity and build strong, experienced leadership.

The Board positions and their primary responsibilities include:

  • President: Leads all Association and Board meetings, sets the direction for the Board, and serves as the main spokesperson for Curl PEI.
  • First Vice-President: Attends all meetings and assumes the President’s duties in their absence, acting as Chair when necessary.
  • Second Vice-President: Steps in as Chair in the absence of both the President and First Vice-President, taking on their duties and powers as needed.
  • Secretary: Attends all meetings, prepares and maintains records and minutes, and handles meeting notices.
  • Treasurer: Oversees financial statements and spending, signs cheques, works with auditors, and presents financial reports to the Board and AGM. The Treasurer also presides in the absence of the President and Vice Presidents.
  • Past President: Participates in all meetings and may take on additional duties or projects as assigned by the Board.

Each position plays a vital role in guiding the Association’s strategic direction and supporting the growth of curling in Prince Edward Island.

Powers of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors holds the authority to conduct and oversee all business on behalf of Curl PEI. This includes setting policies, procedures, and rules for managing the Association’s affairs, addressing disciplinary issues, resolving disputes, and interpreting any governing By-laws.

The Board also has the power to establish committees, appoint committee members, and delegate specific powers, duties, and functions to these committees as needed to support the Association’s goals.

Nomination and Election Process

Candidates for the Curl PEI Board of Directors are nominated at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled this year for 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 4th, at the Royalty Centre in Charlottetown (40 Enman Crescent).

The Nomination Committee will present a slate of candidates for election, but additional nominations may also be made from the floor during the meeting. Voting takes place at the AGM, with elected members assuming their roles immediately.

Board Meeting Schedule

The Curl PEI Board meets regularly throughout the year, including approximately quarterly meetings with representatives from member clubs (1 Annual General Meeting and 3 additional meetings). Special initiatives or committees established by the Board may require extra meetings or participation. Meetings are held in person or virtually, allowing flexibility for members.

Next Steps

If you are interested in becoming a Board candidate and supporting the growth of curling in PEI, please reach out to Curl PEI to discuss this opportunity further.  Please respond as soon as possible.

Direct Contact 
Curl PEI:  40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6
Email: [email protected]
Call: 902 368 4208

Search Committee Members
Sandy Matheson
Dawn MacFadyen

Reminder: Application deadline is Nov. 15 for annual PEI Curling Hall of Fame Student Bursaries

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame, with the assistance of a number of generous donors, is proud to offer bursaries annually to junior curlers pursuing their post-secondary education.

Bursaries

Bursaries for the 2024/2025 academic year will be offered as follows:

  • Two $1,000 bursaries, awarded to one female and one male junior curler
  • Two $750 bursaries, awarded to one female and one male junior curler

 Eligibility

To apply for a bursary, an applicant must:

  • Be a resident of Prince Edward Island (but can be attending school and/or curling elsewhere).
  • Be an active curling member in good standing of a curling facility
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary educational institution in the 2024/2025 academic year
  • Be eligible to participate in 2024/25 provincial-level events open to junior curlers, and leading to national events such as Canadian U-18, U-20, U-21 championships, U Sports/Curling Canada University Curling Championships, and CCAA/Curling Canada College Championships
  • Demonstrate a genuine financial need

Note that recipients and applicants from previous years are eligible to reapply

Criteria and Conditions

  • Applicants will be selected based on their:
    • curling achievements and development
    • passion for the game
    • community involvement
    • financial need
    • Only one bursary can be awarded to any individual applicant
  • All information provided will be kept private and confidential

How to Apply

Please complete and submit the attached application form and supporting documents via email to [email protected]

Application deadline: midnight Atlantic time on November 15, 2024. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. Successful applicants will be notified no later than December 15, 2024.

Application form in PDF Format: https://peicurling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Student-Bursary-Application-Form-for-2024-2025-academic-year.pdf”

Application form in MS Word format: https://peicurling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Student-Bursary-Application-Form-for-2024-2025-academic-year.docx

 

Passing of PEI Curling Hall of Fame member Angela Dawn (Roberts) Smith

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Dawn (Roberts) Smith, age 56 years at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.

Angela Dawn (Roberts) Smith
1968-2024

Angela leaves to mourn her dear mother, Mickey (Alice) (Hughes) Roberts; most beloved husband, Jamie Smith and cherished son, Clay Smith.

Angela will be profoundly missed by siblings; Wayne, Shane, Robbie, Kathy (Roy) Mutch, Lana (Jimmy) Trainor, Susie (Stephen) Faye and Billie (Kathie). She will also be fondly remembered as a loving daughter-in-law of Ernest and Rita Smith, sister-in-law of Les (Karen), Janice (Travis Wakelin) and Darren (Kara) as well as a wonderful aunt to her numerous nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Left to mourn her long time friendship are Anne Dillon and Karen Judson.

Predeceased by father, Francis Roberts, brother; Michael , and niece: Kaitlin.

Angela was a devoted mother and wife.  Her bright smile and infectious laugh could light up any room she was in.  She was an avid curler and was recently inducted into the PEI Curling Hall of Fame.  Her love of horses was lifelong; from being a Gold Cup and Saucer Ambassador to racing horses, breeding horses, and boarding horses with Jamie.  She loved nothing more than watching and photographing the mares and foals in the front pasture of home in Rocky Point.  Angela was a dedicated Educational Assistant with the Public Schools Branch, spending the last part of her thirty year career at East Wiltshire School. She was an active volunteer with Dreams Take Flight and Hospice PEI.

Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends, colleagues and students.  We ask that you remember her not for the way her life ended, but for the way it was lived and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Resting at Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Reception and fellowship to follow. No visiting hours by request. The service will be livestreamed.

In memory of Angela, memorial donations to  Hospice PEI would be appreciated.

Online condolences can be made through www.islandowned.ca

Audio recording of Tuesday’s Hall of Fame ceremony

Click the play button below to listen to an audio recording of Tuesday evening’s PEI Curling Hall of Fame ceremony at the Stratford Town Hall, with Master of Ceremonies Al Ledgerwood.

Photo album from 2024 PEI Curling Hall of Fame ceremony

Here’s a photo album from the Hall of Fame ceremony on Tuesday evening, Click a photo to enlarge, and click the arrows to go ahead and back.

P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum inducts four new members (SaltWire)

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum added four members earlier this week during its 16th induction ceremony, held at Stratford Town Hall.

The P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum recently inducted four members in the curler category. The induction ceremony took place at the Stratford Town Hall. From left, displaying portraits of the inductees prepared by artist Wayne Wright, are Ron MacNeill, representing his father and inductee, Norman MacNeill; former teammate Anne Dillon and Rob Roberts, representing his sister and inductee, Angela (Roberts) Smith; inductee Tricia MacGregor, and inductee Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald. – Contributed

This year’s inductees – Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald, Tricia MacGregor, Norman MacNeill and Angela (Roberts) Smith – were inducted in the curler category.

“It’s an honour because you are joining an elite group of curlers, some I have played with and some who have been mentors over the years,” MacDonald told The Guardian in a phone interview.

“To be put in that class with them is pretty special.”

The P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum recognizes inductees in the curler and builder categories.


“Recognizing the accomplishments of curlers and builders who have dedicated their time and energy to the sport of curling is an important component of our curling history.” – Jerry Muzika


“Recognizing the accomplishments of curlers and builders who have dedicated their time and energy to the sport of curling is an important component of our curling history,” said Jerry Muzika, co-chair of the P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum, in a media release.

Click the link to read this story, by Jason Simmonds. at SaltWire News: https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/news/pei-curling-hall-of-fame-and-museum-inducts-four-new-members-101002582/

PEI Curling Hall of Fame inducts four curlers in Stratford

The PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum held its 16th induction ceremony this evening at the Stratford Town Hall, with four curlers inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Photo: Inductees or their representatives, displaying portraits of the inductees prepared by artist Wayne Wright.

Left to right:
Ron MacNeill, representing his father, inductee Norman MacNeill,
Anne Dillon and Rob Roberts, representing Rob’s sister, inductee Angela (Roberts) Smith,
inductee Tricia MacGregor,
inductee Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald

Reminder: PEI Curling Hall of Fame to induct four curlers on Tues. Oct. 22nd in Stratford

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame and Museum is set to host its sixteenth induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 22nd 2024 in the Southport Room at the Stratford Town Hall, 234 Shakespeare Drive.

This year’s inductees, all in the “Curler” category, will be:
 
Stratford’s Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald, former Canadian Mixed, PEI Mixed, PEI Women’s and PEI Junior Women’s champion,

Tricia MacGregor, who won PEI championships at the Junior Women’s, Mixed, Women’s and Senior Women’s categories,

Charlottetown  curler Norm MacNeill, who won a number of PEI Men’s and Senior Men’s titles,

and

PEI Mixed, Women’s and Junior Women’s champ Angela (Roberts) Smith.
 
“Recognizing the accomplishments of curlers and builders who have dedicated their time and energy to the sport of curling is an important component of our curling history”, says Jerry Muzika, Co-chair of the PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum.  He invites everyone to come out and honour the inductees.
The main objectives of the Curling Hall of Fame and Museum are to recognize, honour and pay tribute to individuals or teams on the basis of playing ability, as an amateur or a professional (“Curler” category), and to individuals who have given distinguished service and have made major contributions to the development of curling on Prince Edward Island (“Builder” category).
The event, at the Stratford Town Hall, with Master of Ceremonies Al Ledgerwood, gets underway at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 per person and will be available at the door. This year’s ceremony is sponsored by Peter and Karen MacDonald, along with Peake & McInnis Ltd. Insurance Brokers, Beaton’s Wholesale Dry Goods Ltd., Phillips Agri Services, the Town of Stratford, and Consolidated Credit Union Ltd., Summerside.

 

Inductees:

Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald

Stratford’s Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald started curling in the 1987/88 season at the Charlottetown Curling Club. She won the PEI Pepsi Juniors in 1991, on the team of  Lynn Callaghan, Rebecca Jean MacPhee, Susie Roberts, and LouAnn Henry.  At the Canadian Juniors, they finished round robin play with a 4-7 win-loss record. The same team was also the PEI Canada Games team representatives the same year.

She would skip win the provincial junior championship team, with members Susie Roberts, Pam Sweetapple, and LouAnn Henry in 1992, with a 7–4 round robin record at the nationals, securing a tiebreaker, but losing it to Ontario.

Rebecca Jean moved up to skip in the provincial women’s championships, advancing to her first national women’s in 1995. The team included veteran skip Kim Dolan at third stone, along with Marion MacAulay at second and LouAnn Henry at lead, finishing round robin play at the nationals in fourth place with an 8-3 record, but losing the Page 3-4 playoff game to Alberta. Rebecca Jean won the provincials again in 1997 and 1999, finishing the nationals with 5-6 and 6-5 records, respectively. In ’99. Kathy O’Rourke replaced MacAulay at second.

In 2003, Rebecca Jean would join up with 2001 world junior champion Suzanne Gaudet as her third, as well as with her sister Robyn MacPhee at second stone, along with lead Susan McInnis. The team defeated the Kathy O’Rourke rink in the provincials, and finished first in the round robin with a 10–1 record at the nationals. They lost the 1-2 Page playoff game to Team Canada’s Colleen Jones, and then lost to Newfoundland’s Cathy Cunningham, to finish third.

In 2004 the team split into two, with Rebecca Jean and Robyn, along with Shelley Muzika and Karen Hardy on one team, and Gaudet and her new team, who defeated Rebecca Jean’s in the semi-final, going on to win the provincial event.

In 2005, Rebecca Jean, along with Shelly Bradley, Robyn, and Stefanie Richard went undefeated in the provincials to advance to the nationals, finishing with a 4-7 record.

The next year, Robyn took a year off, and Shelly left to form her own team. Kathy O’Rourke joined the team at third, but the squad were unsuccessful in winning the provincials in 2006 through 2008. Robyn rejoined the team in 2009, throwing fourth stones, while Rebecca Jean called the game, throwing third stones. The team, rounded out by Shelley Muzika, Tammi Lowther, and Alternate Nancy Cameron won the provincials, and finished the round robin in a 4th place tie at the nationals, losing the tiebreaker in a stolen extra end to Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones.

Playing third for Kim Dolan, Rebecca Jean was again successful in the Provincial Women’s in 2012, beating the Meaghan Hughes team in the final, and again, in 2014, defeating Kathy O’Rourke and her team in the PEI final.

Rebecca Jean moved on to success in the Mixed and Mixed Doubles events, At the 2011 provincial mixed, her team, skipped by Robert Campbell, beat their clubmates, the Bill Hope foursome by an 8-3 score. Campbell, and his team of Rebecca Jean, along with Robbie Doherty and Jackie Reid, grabbed an early 5-1 lead with a triple in the second end, and a deuce in the fourth, and held on for the win. The team went on to became Canadian Mixed curling champions by winning the 2011 Canadian Mixed curling championship held in Morris Manitoba, by beating Manitoba 4-3 in the final.

The same Campbell team won the PEI Mixed again in 2012, and had a 5-6 record at the nationals.

Robert Campbell and Rebecca Jean also teamed up to represent Canada at the World Mixed Doubles in Saint Paul Minnesota in 2011, finishing out of the playoffs with a 4-3 win-loss record

Rebecca Jean volunteered at many curling events, including the 1996 Canadian Mixed championships and the 1999 and 2011 Canadian women’s championships, all hosted on PEI ,as well as the 2004 National Special Olympics curling. She also coached a 17 and Under Junior Women’s curling team, participated in the 2005 and 2007 charity curling tournament for children, and became a certified Level 2 coach.

Tricia MacGregor

Tricia started her curling career in junior high, through the school program held in conjunction with  the Cornwall Curling Club.

She won the PEI Junior Women’s’ Curling Championship in 1989, playing second stone with skip Shelly Danks (now Bradley), third Gail MacNeil, and lead Sheri Currie.

She was a repeat winner at second the next year, with Shelly as skip, third Pamela MacCallum, and lead Vanessa MacCallum.

(L-R): Kyle Stevenson, Tammi Lowther, Doug MacGregor, Tricia MacGregor

Tricia won her first of two PEI Mixed Curling Championships in 2008, playing lead with skip Kyle Stevenson, third Tammi Lowther, and second Doug MacGregor.

Her second Mixed win was in 2010, with Donna Butler replacing Tammi Lowther at third.

In 1996, Tricia won the PEI Women’s Curling Championship at second stone, with skip Susan McInnis, third Kathy O’Rourke, and lead Leslie Allan.  She was also named to the All-Star team at the nationals.

In 2000, she won the provincial title again, playing lead for Shelly Bradley, with third Janice MacCallum, and second Leslie Allan.  She was named to the All-Star team for the lead position.

The same team won again in 2001.

In 2004 and again in 2006 Tricia won playing lead for skip Suzanne Gaudet, with third Susan McInnis, and second stone Nancy Cameron.

Tricia won the PEI Women’s Curling Championship again in 2010, playing lead for Kathy ORourke, with third Erin Carmody, and second stone Geri-Lynn Ramsay.  At the Nationals, they made it all the way to the final, losing in an extra end to Jennifer Jones to take home the silver medal.

That year her team was also named as Sport PEI’s Team of the Year.

In 2011 Tricia  was named as Alternate for Suzanne Gaudet’s team who represented PEI at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts here in Charlottetown.

She then stepped away for curling for a few years, as her daughters Chelsey and Sophie were active in sports.  During this time, she helped coach her daughter Chelsey’s curling team.

Tricia came back to competitive play in 2022 and won the Provincial Senior’s title, playing lead with skip Shelly Bradley, third Susan McInnis, and second Julie Scales. She won the Senior’s title again in 2023, also playing lead.

In December 2024, she will be going to the National Seniors in December in Moncton, NB.  She is with the same four players but is now playing second stone.

Norman MacNeill 

Norman MacNeill

Norman was an active member of the Charlottetown Curling Club for over thirty years. During his long career, he was a keenly competitive curler, participating in many club, provincial, and regional bonspiels.

In 1971, he won his first PEI Men’s Curling Championship. His skip was Kip Ready, third was Bill MacGregor, second was Dave Kassner, with Norman playing in the lead position. They went on to curl in the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship held in Quebec City.

The next year, 1972, curling with the same team, they again won the PEI Men’s Curling Championship. They played in the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship in St. John’s Newfoundland. In 1974, the team was runner up in the provincial event.

Norman won four PEI Senior Men’s Curling titles. His first was in 1977, with the Art Ballem team. Art skipped, Norman played third, Aurel Morais was second, and Augustus Gallant played lead. They won again with the same team in 1978. Norman won his next senior provincial championship in 1981, with Phil Perry replacing Gallant at lead.

Norman’s last provincial Seniors championship was in 1986,. Norman’s team included Lorn Burke at skip, Walter Lund at third, John Stewart at second, with Norman in the lead position. The team finished as runners-up at the Canadian championship, with Norman voted to the first all star team. Norman never aspired to skip his own team, but took great pride in being the best at his position.

Angela (Roberts) Smith

Angela (Roberts) Smith

In 1986, curling out of Charlottetown Curling Club, Angela, playing third stone for Lori Robinson’s team, won her first PEI Junior Women’s Championship, with Anne Dillon at second and Cathy Campbell playing lead.  They went to Rouyn-Noranda Quebec to represent PEI. They also represented PEI at the 1987 Canada Winter games in Sydney Nova Scotia, with coach Cathy Dillon. Also in 1987, the team repeated as PEI Junior Women’s Champions with Angela again at third, Anne Dillon at second, and lead Susan Dowling.  This time they went to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

In 1988 – Angela skipped her own team at the PEI Junior Women’s Championship, winning with Cathy Campbell at third, Anne Dillon playing second, and Gail MacNeil at lead.  The foursome went to the North Shore Winter Club in North Vancouver, British Columbia as PEI representatives.

1989 saw Angela win the PEI Mixed Championship, with Robert Campbell as Skip, Angela at third, Mark O’Rourke at second, and Kathy O’Rourke as lead.

This team went on to win the Canadian Mixed Championship that year in Brandon Manitoba.  Robert Campbell was named to the All Star team as Skip.

In 1991 out of the Charlottetown Curling Club, Angela Skipped her team of third Kathy O’Rourke, second Susan McCurdy, and lead Beatrice (Bea) Graham-MacDonald to victory at the PEI Women’s Championship.  With Anne Dillon as Alternate, they represented PEI at the Canadian Women’s Curling Championship nationals at Saskatchewan Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, finishing with a record of 2 wins, 9 losses.

In 1993, curling out of the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside, Angela Roberts skipped her team of Sara Gatchell at third, Janice MacCallum at second, and Nancy Reid as lead. They represented PEI at the Canadian Women’s Curling Championship held at Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, with Leslie Allen as Alternate, completing play with a record of 5 wins, 6 losses.

 

PEI Curling Hall of Fame to induct four curlers on Tues. Oct. 22nd in Stratford

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame and Museum is set to host its sixteenth induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 22nd 2024 in the Southport Room at the Stratford Town Hall, 234 Shakespeare Drive.

This year’s inductees, all in the “Curler” category, will be:
 
Stratford’s Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald, former Canadian Mixed, PEI Mixed, PEI Women’s and PEI Junior Women’s champion,

Tricia MacGregor, who won PEI championships at the Junior Women’s, Mixed, Women’s and Senior Women’s categories,

Charlottetown  curler Norm MacNeill, who won a number of PEI Men’s and Senior Men’s titles,

and

PEI Mixed, Women’s and Junior Women’s champ Angela (Roberts) Smith.
 
“Recognizing the accomplishments of curlers and builders who have dedicated their time and energy to the sport of curling is an important component of our curling history”, says Jerry Muzika, Co-chair of the PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum.  He invites everyone to come out and honour the inductees.
The main objectives of the Curling Hall of Fame and Museum are to recognize, honour and pay tribute to individuals or teams on the basis of playing ability, as an amateur or a professional (“Curler” category), and to individuals who have given distinguished service and have made major contributions to the development of curling on Prince Edward Island (“Builder” category).
The event, at the Stratford Town Hall, with Master of Ceremonies Al Ledgerwood, gets underway at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 per person and will be available at the door. This year’s ceremony is sponsored by Peter and Karen MacDonald, along with Peake & McInnis Ltd. Insurance Brokers, Beaton’s Wholesale Dry Goods Ltd., Phillips Agri Services, the Town of Stratford, and Consolidated Credit Union Ltd., Summerside.

 

Inductees:

Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald

Stratford’s Rebecca Jean (MacPhee) MacDonald started curling in the 1987/88 season at the Charlottetown Curling Club. She won the PEI Pepsi Juniors in 1991, on the team of  Lynn Callaghan, Rebecca Jean MacPhee, Susie Roberts, and LouAnn Henry.  At the Canadian Juniors, they finished round robin play with a 4-7 win-loss record. The same team was also the PEI Canada Games team representatives the same year.

She would skip win the provincial junior championship team, with members Susie Roberts, Pam Sweetapple, and LouAnn Henry in 1992, with a 7–4 round robin record at the nationals, securing a tiebreaker, but losing it to Ontario.

Rebecca Jean moved up to skip in the provincial women’s championships, advancing to her first national women’s in 1995. The team included veteran skip Kim Dolan at third stone, along with Marion MacAulay at second and LouAnn Henry at lead, finishing round robin play at the nationals in fourth place with an 8-3 record, but losing the Page 3-4 playoff game to Alberta. Rebecca Jean won the provincials again in 1997 and 1999, finishing the nationals with 5-6 and 6-5 records, respectively. In ’99. Kathy O’Rourke replaced MacAulay at second.

In 2003, Rebecca Jean would join up with 2001 world junior champion Suzanne Gaudet as her third, as well as with her sister Robyn MacPhee at second stone, along with lead Susan McInnis. The team defeated the Kathy O’Rourke rink in the provincials, and finished first in the round robin with a 10–1 record at the nationals. They lost the 1-2 Page playoff game to Team Canada’s Colleen Jones, and then lost to Newfoundland’s Cathy Cunningham, to finish third.

In 2004 the team split into two, with Rebecca Jean and Robyn, along with Shelley Muzika and Karen Hardy on one team, and Gaudet and her new team, who defeated Rebecca Jean’s in the semi-final, going on to win the provincial event.

In 2005, Rebecca Jean, along with Shelly Bradley, Robyn, and Stefanie Richard went undefeated in the provincials to advance to the nationals, finishing with a 4-7 record.

The next year, Robyn took a year off, and Shelly left to form her own team. Kathy O’Rourke joined the team at third, but the squad were unsuccessful in winning the provincials in 2006 through 2008. Robyn rejoined the team in 2009, throwing fourth stones, while Rebecca Jean called the game, throwing third stones. The team, rounded out by Shelley Muzika, Tammi Lowther, and Alternate Nancy Cameron won the provincials, and finished the round robin in a 4th place tie at the nationals, losing the tiebreaker in a stolen extra end to Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones.

Playing third for Kim Dolan, Rebecca Jean was again successful in the Provincial Women’s in 2012, beating the Meaghan Hughes team in the final, and again, in 2014, defeating Kathy O’Rourke and her team in the PEI final.

Rebecca Jean moved on to success in the Mixed and Mixed Doubles events, At the 2011 provincial mixed, her team, skipped by Robert Campbell, beat their clubmates, the Bill Hope foursome by an 8-3 score. Campbell, and his team of Rebecca Jean, along with Robbie Doherty and Jackie Reid, grabbed an early 5-1 lead with a triple in the second end, and a deuce in the fourth, and held on for the win. The team went on to became Canadian Mixed curling champions by winning the 2011 Canadian Mixed curling championship held in Morris Manitoba, by beating Manitoba 4-3 in the final.

The same Campbell team won the PEI Mixed again in 2012, and had a 5-6 record at the nationals.

Robert Campbell and Rebecca Jean also teamed up to represent Canada at the World Mixed Doubles in Saint Paul Minnesota in 2011, finishing out of the playoffs with a 4-3 win-loss record

Rebecca Jean volunteered at many curling events, including the 1996 Canadian Mixed championships and the 1999 and 2011 Canadian women’s championships, all hosted on PEI ,as well as the 2004 National Special Olympics curling. She also coached a 17 and Under Junior Women’s curling team, participated in the 2005 and 2007 charity curling tournament for children, and became a certified Level 2 coach.

Tricia MacGregor

Tricia started her curling career in junior high, through the school program held in conjunction with  the Cornwall Curling Club.

She won the PEI Junior Women’s’ Curling Championship in 1989, playing second stone with skip Shelly Danks (now Bradley), third Gail MacNeil, and lead Sheri Currie.

She was a repeat winner at second the next year, with Shelly as skip, third Pamela MacCallum, and lead Vanessa MacCallum.

(L-R): Kyle Stevenson, Tammi Lowther, Doug MacGregor, Tricia MacGregor

Tricia won her first of two PEI Mixed Curling Championships in 2008, playing lead with skip Kyle Stevenson, third Tammi Lowther, and second Doug MacGregor.

Her second Mixed win was in 2010, with Donna Butler replacing Tammi Lowther at third.

In 1996, Tricia won the PEI Women’s Curling Championship at second stone, with skip Susan McInnis, third Kathy O’Rourke, and lead Leslie Allan.  She was also named to the All-Star team at the nationals.

In 2000, she won the provincial title again, playing lead for Shelly Bradley, with third Janice MacCallum, and second Leslie Allan.  She was named to the All-Star team for the lead position.

The same team won again in 2001.

In 2004 and again in 2006 Tricia won playing lead for skip Suzanne Gaudet, with third Susan McInnis, and second stone Nancy Cameron.

Tricia won the PEI Women’s Curling Championship again in 2010, playing lead for Kathy ORourke, with third Erin Carmody, and second stone Geri-Lynn Ramsay.  At the Nationals, they made it all the way to the final, losing in an extra end to Jennifer Jones to take home the silver medal.

That year her team was also named as Sport PEI’s Team of the Year.

In 2011 Tricia  was named as Alternate for Suzanne Gaudet’s team who represented PEI at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts here in Charlottetown.

She then stepped away for curling for a few years, as her daughters Chelsey and Sophie were active in sports.  During this time, she helped coach her daughter Chelsey’s curling team.

Tricia came back to competitive play in 2022 and won the Provincial Senior’s title, playing lead with skip Shelly Bradley, third Susan McInnis, and second Julie Scales. She won the Senior’s title again in 2023, also playing lead.

In December 2024, she will be going to the National Seniors in December in Moncton, NB.  She is with the same four players but is now playing second stone.

Norman MacNeill 

Norman MacNeill

Norman was an active member of the Charlottetown Curling Club for over thirty years. During his long career, he was a keenly competitive curler, participating in many club, provincial, and regional bonspiels.

In 1971, he won his first PEI Men’s Curling Championship. His skip was Kip Ready, third was Bill MacGregor, second was Dave Kassner, with Norman playing in the lead position. They went on to curl in the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship held in Quebec City.

The next year, 1972, curling with the same team, they again won the PEI Men’s Curling Championship. They played in the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship in St. John’s Newfoundland. In 1974, the team was runner up in the provincial event.

Norman won four PEI Senior Men’s Curling titles. His first was in 1977, with the Art Ballem team. Art skipped, Norman played third, Aurel Morais was second, and Augustus Gallant played lead. They won again with the same team in 1978. Norman won his next senior provincial championship in 1981, with Phil Perry replacing Gallant at lead.

Norman’s last provincial Seniors championship was in 1986,. Norman’s team included Lorn Burke at skip, Walter Lund at third, John Stewart at second, with Norman in the lead position. The team finished as runners-up at the Canadian championship, with Norman voted to the first all star team. Norman never aspired to skip his own team, but took great pride in being the best at his position.

Angela (Roberts) Smith

Angela (Roberts) Smith

In 1986, curling out of Charlottetown Curling Club, Angela, playing third stone for Lori Robinson’s team, won her first PEI Junior Women’s Championship, with Anne Dillon at second and Cathy Campbell playing lead.  They went to Rouyn-Noranda Quebec to represent PEI. They also represented PEI at the 1987 Canada Winter games in Sydney Nova Scotia, with coach Cathy Dillon. Also in 1987, the team repeated as PEI Junior Women’s Champions with Angela again at third, Anne Dillon at second, and lead Susan Dowling.  This time they went to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

In 1988 – Angela skipped her own team at the PEI Junior Women’s Championship, winning with Cathy Campbell at third, Anne Dillon playing second, and Gail MacNeil at lead.  The foursome went to the North Shore Winter Club in North Vancouver, British Columbia as PEI representatives.

1989 saw Angela win the PEI Mixed Championship, with Robert Campbell as Skip, Angela at third, Mark O’Rourke at second, and Kathy O’Rourke as lead.

This team went on to win the Canadian Mixed Championship that year in Brandon Manitoba.  Robert Campbell was named to the All Star team as Skip.

In 1991 out of the Charlottetown Curling Club, Angela Skipped her team of third Kathy O’Rourke, second Susan McCurdy, and lead Beatrice (Bea) Graham-MacDonald to victory at the PEI Women’s Championship.  With Anne Dillon as Alternate, they represented PEI at the Canadian Women’s Curling Championship nationals at Saskatchewan Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, finishing with a record of 2 wins, 9 losses.

In 1993, curling out of the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside, Angela Roberts skipped her team of Sara Gatchell at third, Janice MacCallum at second, and Nancy Reid as lead. They represented PEI at the Canadian Women’s Curling Championship held at Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, with Leslie Allen as Alternate, completing play with a record of 5 wins, 6 losses.

 

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Join the Conversation Towards an Inclusive Future of Curling

Next CurlTopia Session will be September 24 (6:30-7:15pm)
In this session we will be Adding Value to the Future of Curling with Kim Dennis
Find more information and register here

The future of curling starts at the club level and so we want provide an opportunity for us all to sharpen our skills, expand our knowledge, and learn from each other so we can deliver rewarding curling experiences to existing and emerging users in ways that appeal to them.

Curl PEI will be hosting a series of online discussions, we are calling CurlTopia Sessions, for any and all who are interested in helping to shape the future of curling on PEI.  These sessions will have a Club focus and will include topics such as Trends, Volunteerism, Fundraising, Marketing, Inclusivity and more.  They will be free, online and open to all.  Participants will be expected to watch or listen to one of The Future of Curling Masterclass presented by Curling Canada before joining an online discussion.  We are planning to have most, if not all, masterclass presenters join us online to be a part of the discussion.

For more information please reach out to Amy Duncan at [email protected]

 

Application deadline is Nov. 15 for annual PEI Curling Hall of Fame Student Bursaries

The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame, with the assistance of a number of generous donors, is proud to offer bursaries annually to junior curlers pursuing their post-secondary education.

Bursaries

Bursaries for the 2024/2025 academic year will be offered as follows:

  • Two $1,000 bursaries, awarded to one female and one male junior curler
  • Two $750 bursaries, awarded to one female and one male junior curler

 Eligibility

To apply for a bursary, an applicant must:

  • Be a resident of Prince Edward Island (but can be attending school and/or curling elsewhere).
  • Be an active curling member in good standing of a curling facility
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary educational institution in the 2024/2025 academic year
  • Be eligible to participate in 2024/25 provincial-level events open to junior curlers, and leading to national events such as Canadian U-18, U-20, U-21 championships, U Sports/Curling Canada University Curling Championships, and CCAA/Curling Canada College Championships
  • Demonstrate a genuine financial need

Note that recipients and applicants from previous years are eligible to reapply

Criteria and Conditions

  • Applicants will be selected based on their:
    • curling achievements and development
    • passion for the game
    • community involvement
    • financial need
    • Only one bursary can be awarded to any individual applicant
  • All information provided will be kept private and confidential

How to Apply

Please complete and submit the attached application form and supporting documents via email to [email protected]

Application deadline: midnight Atlantic time on November 15, 2024. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. Successful applicants will be notified no later than December 15, 2024.

Application form in PDF Format: https://peicurling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Student-Bursary-Application-Form-for-2024-2025-academic-year.pdf”

Application form in MS Word format: https://peicurling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Student-Bursary-Application-Form-for-2024-2025-academic-year.docx

 

Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel set for Summerside Nov. 8-10

The Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside PEI will take place November 8, 9 & 10, 2024. Spots are filling up fast! Secure one of the 12 spots in either the male or the female division by emailing a completed entry for to [email protected].

Entry form and details:

fall fling registration 2024

 

Exciting Opportunities for Junior Curlers this season!

Photo Credit Eliza Blacquiere

Curl PEI is excited to announce the following opportunities are open for registration:

Junior Pre-Season Prep Program – This program will have curlers and coaches on the ice starting September 16 and get them prepared for the season.
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Junior Development Program – This program is building on the success of last season.  The 2024/25 Curl PEI Junior Development Program (JDP) aims to assist PEI curlers with their daily training and preparation demands as they strive to reach their goals at the provincial, national and international levels.
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Junior Curling Tour – n the 2024-25 curling season Curl PEI is trying to offer more opportunities for junior curlers to curl against other junior curlers and so we are creating a Junior Curling Tour with hopes of hosting a game day in each of our six member clubs over the season. 
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Curl PEI to Host Assistant Ice Technician Course & Scraping and Pebbling Clinic

Curl PEI is hosting an Assistant Ice Technician Course & a Scraping and Pebbling Clinic on September 14 & 15, 2024.

This weekend of learning is designed for individuals who will work under the guidance of a Certified Ice Technician. The Assistant Curling Ice Technician program is ideal for volunteers or young people who will help with daily maintenance and draw change procedures.  The Scraping and Pebbling clinic will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about scraping and pebbling as well as practice doing both. 

Cost: $175/participant
Registration Deadline: September 7, 2024
Location: Crapaud Community Curling Club
Schedule: 9 AM – 4PM both days

Register: https://pe.curling.io/en/products 

 

Off-Season Training at Synergy Fitness & Nutrition Open to All PEI Curlers

Synergy Fitness & Nutrition in Charlottetown is once again offering an off-season Sport Performance Training Program to Island curlers.  All ages are welcome.  They will work with your level of fitness to ensure your training is fitting your needs. TRIAL … Continue reading

Join the Conversation on Fundraising for the Future of Curling

Next CurlTopia Session will be June 18 (6:30-7:15pm) In this session we will Fundraising for the Future of Curling with Kerrie de Gooijer Find more information and register here The future of curling starts at the club level and so … Continue reading

Curl PEI ADL Awards Celebration will be June 10

Curl PEI will be holding its 2024 ADL Awards Celebration on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Lone Oak Brewery and Taproom (103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton) starting with a social at 6:30 pm, presentation s will begin at 7:00 pm. … Continue reading

Join the Conversation on Volunteerism for the Future of Curling

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Save the Dates, Join the Conversation

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Curl PEI ADL Awards Nominations Now Open

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Smith on verge of claiming three straight Tankard titles

Newson needs three consecutive wins over defending champion to claim crown SUMMERSIDE – Defending champion Tyler Smith of Crapaud Curling Club can clinch his third consecutive P.E.I.Tankard men’s curling championship with a win tonight over clubmate Jamie Newson.   The … Continue reading

Curl PEI Rules of Play have been Updated

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Charlottetown Curling Club Annual General Meeting this Saturday

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2001 World Jr. Women’s champs among inductees at 2023 PEI Curling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held in Cornwall

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Curl PEI Performance Director Peter Gallant is Back

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PEI Curling Hall of Fame to induct 2001 World Jr. Women’s Champs plus three other inductees on Fri. Nov. 3rd

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Competition Coach Workshop

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Jack MacFadyen receives $1000 PEI Curling Hall of Fame Student Bursary

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Thunder Bay named to host 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, and try again — and Thunder Bay, Ont., will have that opportunity in 2025, it was announced today by Curling Canada. After two previous pandemic-affected attempts to hold a full-scale championship, Thunder … Continue reading

2024 Everest Canadian Senior Curling Championships coming to Moncton, NB

Moncton, N.B., will host Canada’s best men’s and women’s 50-and-over curling teams for the first time next year, it was announced today by Curling Canada.   Curl Moncton will be home to the 2024 Everest Funeral Concierge Canadian Curling Senior … Continue reading

Membership Fees for the 2023-2024 Season

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Montana’s BBQ & Bar named new title sponsor of the Brier

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Curling Canada kicks off nationwide U15 RockFest in 2023-24

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Reminder: Application deadline extended to Sept. 15 for 2023-24 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. As there was a low number of entrants the … Continue reading

Application deadline extended to Sept. 15 for 2023-24 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. As there was a low number of entrants the … Continue reading

Reminder: Application deadline is June 30 for 2023-24 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. There are two $1000 bursaries, one for a female … Continue reading

2023 Curl PEI ADL Awards Celebration

The 2023 Curl PEI ADL Awards Celebration truly was a celebration.  After nearly ten years without an awards night the Lone Oak Brewery & Taproom was filled with people ready to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Island curlers and … Continue reading

Reminder: Application deadline is June 30 for 2023-24 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. There are two $1000 bursaries, one for a female … Continue reading

Curl PEI ADL Awards Celebration will be June 19

Curl PEI will be holding its 2023 ADL Awards Celebration on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Lone Oak Brewery and Taproom (103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton) starting with a social at 6:30 pm, presentation s will begin at 7:00 pm. … Continue reading

Application deadline is June 30 for 2023-24 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. There are two $1000 bursaries, one for a female … Continue reading

Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel set for Summerside Nov. 3-5

The Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside PEI will take place November 3, 4 & 5, 2023. Spots are filling up fast! Secure one of the 12 spots in either the male or the … Continue reading

Nominations open for Curl PEI ADL Awards

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Charlottetown Curling Club hosts the second annual Stratford-Capital Area Funspiel

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Repeat winners at the PEI Seniors Curling Championships

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2023 PEI Scotties & Tankard Photo Gallery

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Two Teams undefeated at the PEI U18 Curling Club Championships

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PEI U18 Curling Championships are set for December 27-29 in Cornwall, with 3 Girls and 3 Boys teams entered

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The world’s best curlers are returning to Pictou County

We are very excited to announce that The Pictou County Wellness Centre will play host to the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling BOOST National from November 7-12, 2023. The Boost National features the top 16 men’s teams and 16 elite … Continue reading

Curl PEI is Looking for Volunteers

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Former teammates Peter Gallant, Robert Campbell share induction into P.E.I. Sports Hall of Fame (SaltWire Network)

(by Grant Harrison, Special to SaltWire Network) CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Peter Gallant started his curling career at Birchwood Intermediate School over 50 years ago. Gallant enjoyed the curling section in physical education class so much he joined the after-school curling program. … Continue reading

P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum inductees reflect on distinguished careers (SaltWire)

(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — When the P.E.I. Curling Hall of Fame and Museum’s Class of 2022 reflect on their careers, camaraderie, teamwork, and friendship immediately come to mind. Mel Bernard (curler) of Summerside, Roger Gavin (builder) of Alberton, … Continue reading

Family ties make for a special event at the 2022 Everest Curling Club Ch’ship (Curling Canada)

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Mark Your Calendars – Curling Day in Canada will be February 25, 2023

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Canada and PEI support investments to Montague Curling Club ahead of the 2023 Canada Winter Games (CNW/Infrastructure Canada)

THREE RIVERS, PE, Nov. 19, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Thomas Annear, President of the Montague Curling … Continue reading

PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum inducts four in Summerside

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Photo Gallery from Nov. 14, 2022 PEI Curling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Reminder: PEI Curling Hall of Fame to induct four members at 14th induction ceremony on Monday Nov. 14

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PEI Canada Games Curling Trials Update

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Curlers Robert Campbell and Peter Gallant among those to be honoured at Nov. 25 PEI Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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PEI Curling Hall of Fame to induct four members at 14th induction ceremony on Monday Nov. 14

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Crapaud Curling Club is Looking for New Board Members

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Passing of PEI Curling Hall of Fame member The Honourable Chief Justice Kenneth Ross MacDonald

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PEI Curling Hall of Fame announces student bursary recipients for 2022-2023 Curling and Academic year

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Increased KidSport support boosts interest in sports among young Islanders (PEI Gov’t news release)

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New West Prince Curling Club inching closer to becoming a reality (West Prince Graphic)

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Cornwall Curling Club seeking manager – applications still open.

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July 31 is application deadline for $2500 All Heart junior curler awards (Curling Canada)

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Cornwall Curling Club seeking manager – apply by July 29. (Updated)

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Attention Female Athletes age 12-16!

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Final Reminder: Application deadline is June 30 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. There are two $1000 bursaries, one for a female … Continue reading

Funding announced to construct a new curling facility in West Prince PEI (Infrastructure Canada)

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Curling Canada’s inaugural PointsBet Invitational ch’ship to be played Sept. 21-25 at Willie O’Ree Place in Fredericton, N.B. (Curling Canada)

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Reminder: Application deadline is June 30 for PEI Curling Hall of Fame student bursaries

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Passing of long-time Ch’town curler and drawmaster Don Wonnacott at age 97

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New Curling Canada awards program to invest $20K in future builders of sport (Curling Canada)

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Curling Canada announces new U-25 event aimed at keeping young players in the game (Curling Canada)

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Application deadline is June 30, 2022 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. There are two $1000 bursaries, one for a female … Continue reading

Nova Scotia’s Team Purcell wins World Junior bronze (Curling Canada)

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Nova Scotia’s Team Purcell to play for bronze at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships (Curling Canada)

After a semifinal loss on Saturday, Canada’s Team Owen Purcell will play for bronze at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships. Canada’s Team Owen Purcell will play for bronze at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships. (Photo, World Curling Federation/Cheyenne Boone) … Continue reading

Nova Scotia’s Team Purcell advances to World Junior semis, Canadian women’s team with PEI’s Shaw finishes with 3-6 record (Curling Canada)

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Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel set for Summerside Oct. 7-9

The Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside PEI will take place October 7th, 8th & 9th 2022. Spots are filling up fast! Secure one of the 12 spots in either the male or the … Continue reading

Application deadline is June 30, 2022 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. There are two $1000 bursaries, one for a female … Continue reading

Canadian men’s curling team won its third-straight game, while the women’s team. with PEI’s Katie Shaw, is focused on having a solid finish at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships (Curling Canada)

The Canadian men’s curling team won its third-straight game, while the women’s team is focused on having a solid finish at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships in Jönköping, Sweden.  A two-win day for Team Owen Purcell (5-3) elevated the junior men’s … Continue reading

Canadian Junior Men defeat medal contenders, women (including PEI’s Katie Shaw) split games at 2022 World Juniors (Curling Canada)

The Canadian junior men’s curling team found a big win against a medal contender, while the Canadian women’s team split a pair of games on Wednesday at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships. Team Owen Purcell (Halifax Curling Club) improved … Continue reading

Canadian Teams battling for playoff spots at 2022 World Junior Curling Ch’ships (Curling Canada)

The Canadian junior men’s and women’s teams are now at the halfway mark of the round robin at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships in Jönköping, Sweden and both teams are battling for contention in the playoffs this upcoming weekend. As of … Continue reading

Synergy Fitness and Nutrition once again offering off-season Sport Performance Training to PEI curlers of all ages

Synergy Fitness & Nutrition in Charlottetown is once again offering an off-season Sport Performance Training Program to Island curlers.  All ages are welcome.  They will work with your level of fitness to ensure your training is fitting your needs. Participating … Continue reading

Canadians, including PEI’s Katie Shaw, pick up 1st wins at 2022 World Junior Curling Ch’ships (Curling Canada)

The Canadian teams at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships bounced back with some wins on Monday. After a winless debut yesterday, the teams combined for two victories during three games played in Jönköping, Sweden. PEI’s Katie Shaw, left, and Lauren Rajala … Continue reading

Canadian teams still looking for 1st win after World Juniors opening day (Curling Canada)

Canadian junior men’s and women’s teams began their round-robin schedules at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships in Jönköping, Sweden on Sunday. The teams played three games combined on opening day and were short of earning a win at the … Continue reading

Passing of PEI Curling Hall of Fame member “D Alex” MacDonald

Suddenly at the Prince County Hospital, on Thursday, May 12, 2022, of Daniel Alexander “D Alex” MacDonald, aged 95 years. Born in Travellers Rest on March 3rd, 1927, son of the late Daniel and Clara MacDonald. Husband of 62 years … Continue reading

Team Canada, including PEI’s Katie Shaw, aims to defend World Junior titles, starting Sunday in Sweden (Curling Canada)

A pair of Canadian teams will aim to end the 2021-22 curling season on the podium as the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships get underway Sunday in Jönköping, Sweden. It will be the first edition of the World Juniors since … Continue reading

Grand Slam win concludes successful run with Team Gushue for PEI’s Gallant (GSOC)

OLDS, Alta.  BY: JONATHAN BRAZEAU — Brad Gushue finished the latest chapter of his storied curling career winning his 13th career Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling men’s championship. Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols, Brett Gallant and Geoff Walker celebrate with the Champions Cup … Continue reading

ICYMI: Curling Canada now accepting 2022 For the Love of Curling Scholarship applications (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. The program will award 11 scholarships of $2,500 each to … Continue reading

Student Athletes: Apply by May 12 for Sport PEI scholarships and credits

SPORT PEI SCHOLARSHIPS 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 12, 2022. The Sport PEI scholarships are made possible with support from … Continue reading

Team PEI completes play at Canadian U18s with 3 wins, Fairplay honour

Team Dalton reports that they had a great week at the 2022 Under-18 Canadian Curling Championships in Oakville Ontario, with a lot of close games, although they finished without a win and had to forfeit their final game due to … Continue reading

PEI’s Lenentine rink picks up win at Canadian U18 Ch’ships in Oakville ON

The 2022 Canadian Under-18 Boys and Girls Curling Championships are continuing at the Oakville Curling Club in Oakville Ontario. PEI’s Ella Lenentine Girls’ rink are 1-5 following round robin play, while the Boy’s rink skipped by Isaiah Dalton are 0-6. … Continue reading