EXCITING NEW FORMAT PROMOTES GROWTH OF SPORT AND CURLING CENTRES ALIKE Curling has seen a measurable spike in popularity in the past decade as interest in the roaring game climbs alongside accessibility to the sport. Getting Started programs, Rookie Leagues … Continue reading
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The Silver Fox Curling Club in Summerside is set to receive half a million dollars in upgrades in preparation for the 2023 Canada Winter Games following a major funding announcement this morning. Upgrades to the Silver Fox will include the … Continue reading
Representatives from PEI curling facilities met Wednesday evening via videoconference with Curling Canada’s Director, Club Development & Event Operations Danny Lamoureux and Curl PEI Executive Director Amy Duncan to review Curling Canada’s Return to Play Guidelines and discuss how they … Continue reading
The Steele Cup, a competitive adult bonspiel with men’s and women’s divisions, is set for the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton NB Oct. 16-18, and registration is now open. Women’s team entry is $500, while men’s is $650, and format … Continue reading
Curl PEI and Curling Canada will be hosting a virtual meeting, open to all member club board members, employees and volunteers, on Wednesday July 29 at 6:30 pm Atlantic. We will review Curling Canada’s Return to Play Guidelines and there … Continue reading
A dozen Island athletes and people working in the sports field will share their experiences with younger athletes Thursday during a panel discussion. The second annual Made in P.E.I. event, hosted by Sport P.E.I., will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. … Continue reading
Due to COVID-19 concerns and the fact that quite a few teams are from off-Island, organizer Sheila Compton has decided to cancel this season’s Fall Fling and Christmas Junior Cashspiel junior events, along with the Foxy Lady Women’s Spiel, all … Continue reading
Sport PEI is proud to announce its second-annual “Made in PEI” event. The event will take place Thursday, July 30th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at The Royalty Centre, 40 Enman Cres in Charlottetown. High-performance athletes and experts from across the … Continue reading
ADL/Sport PEI 25-year Recognition presentations continued today, with Stratford’s Bill MacPhee, involved with the PEI and Canadian Fire Fighters Curling Championships among the recipients who received a recognition pin, along with some great cheese and chocolate milk courtesy of ADL! … Continue reading
The system that ranks Canada’s top men’s and women’s four-player and mixed doubles teams will be suspended until Oct. 31, it was announced today by Curling Canada. The Canadian Team Ranking System and Canadian Mixed Doubles Rankings will not award … Continue reading
Curl PEI and Curling Canada will be hosting a virtual meeting, open to all member club board members, employees and volunteers, on Wednesday July 29 at 6:30 pm Atlantic. We will review Curling Canada’s Return to Play Guidelines and there … Continue reading
Congratulations to all the volunteers, including curling volunteers Roger Gavin, John Martin, and Cliff Poirier who received their ADL/Sport PEI 25-year Recognition Pins today, along with some great cheese and chocolate milk courtesy of ADL! Photo (L-R): Roger Gavin, John … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum Board of Directors met recently and decided that, due to the uncertainty around the COVID-19 situation, it will be putting a hold on Hall of Fame inductions, normally held in October, for … Continue reading
With competitive curling on hold pending a resolution of the global COVID-19 pandemic, a hold is also being put on the qualifying process for the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings, presented by AGI, and Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials — … Continue reading
Sport PEI is proud to announce its second-annual “Made in PEI” event. The event will take place Thursday, July 30th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at The Royalty Centre, 40 Enman Cres in Charlottetown. High-performance athletes and experts from across the … Continue reading
(by Robin Short) Brad Gushue nailed it a couple of months ago, telling TSN.ca he was concerned about the future of some of Canada’s curling events in the wake of COVID-19. He was, unfortunately, bang on with his unease, relaying … Continue reading
The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling has delayed the start of its season due to the ongoing risks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sportsnet, which has owned and operated the series since 2012, announced Wednesday the first four events of the … Continue reading
Online registration is available for the WCF World Team Rankings, used by the Grand Slams and CTRS and other National Ranking Systems. Commencing in the 2020-21 season, Seeding for the Curl PEI Provincial Women’s (Scotties Tournament of Hearts) and Men’s (Tankard) … Continue reading
The return to play guidelines that will shape the upcoming 2020-21 curling season are now available, it was announced Monday by Curling Canada. The documents, designed by Curling Canada and in consultation with Member Associations, curling centre managers and medical professionals, are … Continue reading
Kensington Mayor Rowan Caseley presents the town’s citizen of the year award to Marlene Turner and the youth of the year award to Lauren Ferguson. The presentations took place during Canada Day celebrations on Wednesday morning. – Jason Simmonds The … Continue reading
Team Smith, skipped by Veronica Smith will have a new little cheerleader next season. They would like to congratulate team member Whitney Jenkins and Dylan as they prepare to welcome the next generation of curling. Whitney will be stepping away … Continue reading
“WHOA! CANADA” with Silly Robbie & Friends Join Silly Robbie for a high energy celebration featuring: – The Music Man – Michael Pendergast; – a guided science experiment with Mad Science of the Maritimes; – craft time with local artist … Continue reading
At the 2020 Annual Meeting in September, Curling Canada will hold elections for 3 volunteer Governor positions on the Board of Governors. If you are interested in joining a team that is passionate about advancing the sport of curling, find details … Continue reading
As the curling world copes with the COVID-19 pandemic, messages of hope and resilience are being sent by young athletes around the world. And that will be one of the central themes of Curling Canada’s 2020 For the Love of … Continue reading
On behalf of the Curl PEI executive and staff, I would like to thank everyone who participated in our recent Curl PEI Member Survey. The response rate was quite strong with 155 people completing the survey. We are excited to share … Continue reading
Here are the approved dates and locations for Curl PEI Provincial Curling Championships and Events for the 2020-2021 season. Please note that start and end dates may vary slightly depending on signup numbers. Click to download a printable copy in … Continue reading
A couple of familiar faces are taking over Curling Canada’s @instagram stories today! Head on over to @CurlingCanada to follow Jocelyn and Brett’s day! #TakeoverThursday … Continue reading
Charlottetown 4-time Tim Hortons Brier competitor Robbie Doherty will be entertaining everyone tomorrow on Curling Canada’s @instagram stories! Follow @CurlingCanada on Instagram to watch Robbie’s day on the Island. … Continue reading
Alison Griffin, who has represented PEI at the 2017 national Mixed Curling Championship, and the 2016 national Travelers Curling Club Championship, and played for Team Nunavut at the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts Women’s Curling Championships in 2019 and 2020, … Continue reading
Sport PEI offers 4 $1000 Sport Scholarship awards which recognize excellence and achievement in sport, academics and community involvement. Thank you to our sponsors AVIS, Connolly Group, KKP, and Sports Centre Physiotherapy! To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria: … Continue reading
The death occurred peacefully at Andrews of Summerside, PE, on Monday, May 4, 2020, of Robert “Bob” Williams, of Summerside, PE, aged 87 years. Bob was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Navy, having enlisted February 20, 1951, and … Continue reading
Synergy Fitness & Nutrition in Charlottetown is offering PEI curling club members a “Virtual Training Program” starting May 11 and running until June 27. Live classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 pm, and no equipment is required. The … Continue reading
As the curling world copes with the COVID-19 pandemic, messages of hope and resilience are being sent by young athletes around the world. And that will be one of the central themes of Curling Canada’s 2020 For the Love of … Continue reading
SO, YOU NEED A BOARD MEMBER? W E B I N A R M A Y 7 @ 1 0 : 3 0 A M To register, email – jmcintosh@sportpei.pe.ca Join Maria Sanderson from MRSB for a discussion on how … Continue reading
With events over for this season, Curl PEI is working on plans for next season, and wants to hear from PEI curlers. If you are a member of a curling club on PEI, we would like to hear your views … Continue reading
Synergy Fitness & Nutrition in Charlottetown is offering PEI curling club members a “Virtual Training Program” starting May 11 and running until June 27. The Training Program will include: – 2 workouts per week (Live on Zoom) *will be recorded … Continue reading
Well-known Silver Fox Curling Club curler and icemaker Leo Stewart passed away early Tuesday morning at age 64. Leo is the 2017 and 2020 PEI Men’s Curling Club Championship skip, and represented PEI six times at the Canadian Fire Fighters … Continue reading
Two Island curlers were recently recognized as athletic award winners at their respective Maritime universities. Alex Gallant Alex Gallant, a third-year UNB student from Summerside won the Red and Black award for the Reds’ men’s curling team, while Cornwall’s Donald … Continue reading
Please click for updated story with obituary and tributes. The Silver Fox Curling Club in Summerside is reporting the passing of well-known curler and icemaker Leo Stewart early Tuesday morning. Leo Stewart in March at the PEI Curling Club Championships … Continue reading
With events over for this season, Curl PEI is working on plans for next season, and wants to hear from PEI curlers. If you are a member of a curling club on PEI, we would like to hear your views … Continue reading
“Financial Literacy & Managing a Budget” Webinar: Sean Bradley from MRSB Group will prepare and present a one-hour webinar on Thursday April 23rd at 10:30 am. If interested, please register by e-mailing John at jmcintosh@sportpei.pe.ca There is no cost to … Continue reading
Application Deadline is May 7, 2020. For the past 7 years, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation has awarded $5,000 Scholarships to 6 deserving junior curlers. We are proud to announce that the 2020 Spirit of Sandra Scholarship application information is now available on … Continue reading
Curling Canada’s remaining 2019-20 national curling championships have now been officially cancelled and will not be rescheduled, it was confirmed today. The 2020 Canad Inns Canadian Mixed Doubles (in Portage la Prairie, Man.), the 2020 Everest Canadian Seniors (in Portage … Continue reading
The World Curling Federation has taken the extremely difficult decision not to reschedule its World Women’s, LGT World Men’s, World Mixed Doubles and World Senior Curling Championships 2020, which were cancelled in March due to the global spread of novel … Continue reading
Sport PEI offers Sport Scholarship awards that recognize excellence and achievement in sport, academics and community involvement. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria: Graduating from a Prince Edward Island High School; Have excelled in high school and or … Continue reading
The Ella Lenentine rink from the Cornwall Curling Club, are the March Sport PEI / Sport Charlottetown SCORE! of the Month winners. The Lenentine rink went undefeated with a 6-0 record to win the P.E.I. Under 13 Open Curling … Continue reading
NOTE: This event has since been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Entries are now open for the inaugural Christmas Classic Junior Cashspiel which goes Monday through Wednesday December 28-30 2020 at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside. Entry deadline … Continue reading
Update: This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The annual Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel goes Friday through Sunday November 13-15 2020 at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside. Entry deadline is November 1, 2020, but the event … Continue reading
Stick curling is much more than wins and losses for a decorated duo from Cornwall. Ruth Stavert and Gloria Clarke have won eight of the 11 Maritime championships that have been played, but the sport’s impact on them goes much … Continue reading
New dates have been chosen for the postponed 2020 Canadian Fire Fighters Curling Championship, which will now take place November 6 – 15 2020 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The Rodd Charlottetown hotel remains the host hotel, and they are … Continue reading
Well-known PEI curler and children’s entertainer Robbie Doherty, aka “Silly Robbie”. has launched a new made-in-PEI YouTube children’s series called “Silly Robbie’s World”. In the premiere episode, Silly Robbie wants to find out what’s up in the sky, so he … Continue reading
Coaches: Here are webinar offerings coming up from other curling associations that you might be interested in. Curl BC Curl BC has partnered with CAAWS and are hosting 2 webinars on LTD Considerations for Girls and Young Women. These will … Continue reading
NEW DOMINION, P.E.I. (by Jason Malloy)— New Dominion’s Lauren Lenentine and her teammates are staying together. New Dominion’s Lauren Lenentine won her second world junior curling gold medal on Feb. 22 in Russia. Submitted The world junior championship-winning squad of … Continue reading
The Maritime Stick Curling Championships were held March 13-15 in Woodstock NB, with seven Island duos in attendance. Cornwall’s Ruth Stavert and Gloria Clarke won the Women’s Division, their eighth win in this event in the eleven times it has … Continue reading
In the local curling community, it’s called barbecue season. It supposedly relates to backyard discussions in advance of an upcoming season, talk that often leads to the formation of new rinks or the shuffling of current lineups. I’m not sure … Continue reading
The Brayden Snow and Katie Shaw rinks won the Syngenta 2020 P.E.I. under-18 curling championships at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton recently. Snow and his team from the Charlottetown Curling Club defeated two-time defending-champion Mitchell Schut and his … Continue reading
2020 Canadian Masters Curling Championships March 30 – April 5, 2020 Riverside Country Club, Rothesay, N.B. and TSA (Thistle St-Andrews) Curling Club, Saint John Website PEI Representatives were to be the Sandy Hope women’s team and Bill Hope men’s team, … Continue reading
Curling Canada’s final scheduled national curling championship, the 2020 Canadian Under-18 boys and girls championship, will be postponed indefinitely due to concerns of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it was announced by Curling Canada. The event was scheduled for April 20-25 in … Continue reading
As the situation regarding COVID-19 continues to evolve, Coaching PEI and Sport PEI are endeavoring to make the best decisions possible for staff and tenants. Effective March 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm, the Royalty Centre (and Sport PEI) will be … Continue reading
Team Zacharias, World Junior Women’s Curling Champions, have announced that their team will be sticking together for the next season. The team includes New Dominion PEI’s Lauren Lenentine. As our season has officially come to an end, we are super … Continue reading
To our valued members. The Crapaud Community Curling Club will be closed for the remainder of the season. There will be somebody at the club on the following dates for members to empty their lockers: Thursday March 19th 6:30 to … Continue reading
Dear members of the Canadian curling community. Our main concern is the safety and well-being of the entire curling community. As a result, we are having to make difficult decisions that are significantly affecting what we do and how we offer … Continue reading
In response to COVID-19 recommendations and concerns, the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton made the following announcement today: “With growing public health concerns, it has been decided to suspend all curling activities at the club until further notice.” The … Continue reading
The Curl PEI Youth Jamboree scheduled for March 28 has been cancelled. With the announcement yesterday of the closure of Early Learning Centres and the extension of March Break we feel it is important for us to officially cancel this … Continue reading
From Coaching PEI : The impact of COVID-19 is becoming increasingly disruptive to sport and continues to have an expanding impact world wide. The health and safety of our Coaches and Coach Developers is number one. At this time we … Continue reading
The Charlottetown Curling Club Board of Directors continued to monitor the situation surrounding COVID-19 Virus pandemic and has come to the conclusion that they must close for the remainder of the season, effective immediately. Comparisons to the Spanish Flu, … Continue reading
With the early closing of the Eastern Kings Sportsplex, the Souris Curling Club’s regular curling season, as well as the Lobster Trap Bonspiel, will be cancelled. The bonspiel organizing committee will be in touch for refunds … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club Board of Directors, in accordance with Health PEI’s recommendations, is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation, and the Club has stepped up the sanitizing of tables, chairs, bar, rock handles, etc. For those who still … Continue reading
The Board of Directors of the Maple Leaf Curling Club has made a decision to end the curling season effective immediately. The pandemic is impacting daily life throughout Prince Edward Island, and beyond. It is the belief of our Board … Continue reading
March 17 update from the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex: “As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking the necessary precautions to keep the community safe and we have decided to close the complex until further notice. Please stay … Continue reading
At a special meeting on Sunday evening, the Board of Directors of the Montague Curling Club, in accordance with the COVID-19 recommendations by the Chief Public Health Officer for P.E.I., unanimously voted to close the Curling Club for the Season. … Continue reading
As the situation regarding COVID-19 continues to evolve, the impact to our Island community grows. Many sport organizations have made the decision to cancel their programming to assist in protecting their members and the general public as a whole. With … Continue reading
The Cornwall Curling Club Executive has reviewed the current environment with respect to COVID-19 and is ending the curling season effectively immediately and closing the Club, except to allow members access to empty their lockers. The club will be open … Continue reading
The Curl Moncton Board of Directors has made the decision to end the curling season effective March 16 at 8:00 a.m. The ice in both sheds will be removed. This decision was not made lightly but with the health and … Continue reading
Given recent actions and announcements concerning the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Directors of the Montague Curling Club is holding a special meeting Sunday to review the Club’s plan of action in the face of this pandemic, and the best … Continue reading
Today (Saturday 14 March 2020), the organisers of the World Curling Federation’s LGT World Men’s Curling Championship 2020 in Glasgow (scheduled for March 28 – April 5, 2020) confirmed that the event has been cancelled, following the latest Scottish Government … Continue reading
Sportsnet and the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling are cancelling the remaining events of the 2019-20 season: Princess Auto Players’ Championship in Toronto, and Humpty’s Champions Cup in Olds, AB. Statement: The safety and well-being of the players, volunteers, fans … Continue reading
Given recent actions and announcements concerning the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Directors of the Cornwall Curling Club is holding an emergency meeting to review the Club’s plan of action in the face of the pandemic, and the best way … Continue reading
“Hello Juniors and Parents, After some strong consideration and discussions we have come to the decision that we will unfortunately have to cancel our junior closing. We feel it’s best for the children, their friends and family, and anyone that … Continue reading
After discussions with various groups in the community and among the Host Committee itself, a decision has been made to postpone this years’ Championship, due to the COVID-19 issue. The Host Committee does not feel comfortable having an event … Continue reading
In accordance with the following advice from the provincial government, this afternoon the Cornwall Curling Club made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the Maritime Masters Curling Championship, for curlers age 60 and over. They thank the participants … Continue reading
Three upcoming national curling championships will be postponed indefinitely due to concerns of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it was announced today by Curling Canada. The postponement affects the 2020 Canad Inns Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, Everest Canadian Senior Curling Championships … Continue reading
The Cornwall Curling Club, in partnership with the Town of Cornwall, is pleased to offer a FREE Learn to Curl session with 13-time PEI Brier representative and Cornwall Curling Club member Mark O’Rourke as special guest instructor. This session takes … Continue reading
The World Curling Federation has cancelled the World Women’s Curling Championship 2020, in Canada, due to the ongoing spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The event was set to take place between Saturday 14 and Sunday 22 March, in Prince George, … Continue reading
“HOME TEAM PEI PROGRAM” Program Guidelines BACKGROUND: The Government of Prince Edward Island recognizes that coaching is one of the key pillars to a successfully developed sport system. There is also a recognition that coaching at the Canada Games … Continue reading
Sport PEI offers Sport Scholarship awards that recognize excellence and achievement in sport, academics and community involvement. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria: Graduating from a Prince Edward Island High School; Have excelled in high school and or … Continue reading
Curl Moncton’s annual Surf n’ Curl bonspiel goes August 21-23, with entry deadline of August 7th. $280/team, three games guaranteed, open format. Friday night mussel bar, Saturday lunch and lobster dinner included. Mussel Bar (and other goodies) on Friday night … Continue reading
Through their curling camps and clinics, the Centre Curling Excellence at Curl Moncton offers training opportunities for all skill levels and ages. By giving access to their instructors, coaches, and trained professionals, the CCE teaches the skills to help take … Continue reading
Start: August 14 End: August 16 Event Category: Junior Spiel Organizer Felipe Marin Phone: (506) 654-6284 Email: felipe@mathroom.ca HAVE FUN! It’s summer time Format is round-robin The winner of the round-robin will be the winner of the spiel Tie-breaking procedure: … Continue reading
TRACEY JOAN HUBLEY Only her heart was bigger than her laugh … On March 5, 2020, Ottawa icon, business leader and friend to many, Tracey Joan Hubley, died at the age of 54. Tracey leaves her spouse, Widler Phanor “Woody”; … Continue reading
COMPETITION COACH COURSE Introduction Phase of the Competition Stream Date: Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29, 2020 Location: Curl Moncton/Centre for Curling Excellence Registration and Payment Deadline: March 13, 2020 Fees: Full Course: $200 payable by e-transfer to nbca@nb.sympatico.ca … Continue reading
When P.E.I.’s Brett Gallant steps on to the ice in Scotland later this month, it’ll be the fourth straight year he has represented Canada at a world curling championship. Three of those will be with the Brad Gushue rink of … Continue reading
Join the Charlottetown Curling Club Wednesday March 18th at 10 am for their Under 18 Glow in the Dark bonspiel. $60 for a team of 4 and includes lunch. Can be a mixed team, boys or girls. Contact the club … Continue reading
Here are Team Rosters, Draw, and Event Schedule for the Maritime Masters Curling Championships, with Men’s and Women’s divisions for teams age 60 and over, which begin on Thursday at the Cornwall Curling Club. Some of the out-of-province teams have … Continue reading
It’s a double championship win for the Silver Fox teams at the PEI Curling Club Championships at the Charlottetown Curling Club, with the Summerside club’s Men’s team, skipped by Leo Stewart, following up Monday afternoon’s Women’s Championship win with a … Continue reading
When it comes to national curling championships, Portage la Prairie, Man., will be the centre of attention when it hosts four prestigious curling events, beginning Wednesday and running through March 22 at Stride Place and the Portage Curling Club. As … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Club championships are down to one game, with the men’s title on the line, at 6 pm, following a pair of wins by Silver Fox teams on Monday afternoon at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The Silver Fox … Continue reading
KINGSTON, Ont., — The passing of the torch from the latest generation of old guard to the new breed was put on hold as Newfoundland/Labrador, skipped by Brad Gushue, won its third title in four years, defeating Alberta’s Brendan Bottcher … Continue reading
Round robin play wrapped up Sunday night as the 2020 PEI Curling Club Championships, featuring the winning men’s and women’s teams from individual club playdowns, conclude with the Championship Round on Monday at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Following round-robin play, … Continue reading
The Syngenta 2020 PEI Under 18 Curling Championships at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton, with three boy’s teams and an equal number of girl’s rinks taking part, concluded on Sunday afternoon with the Brayden Snow team from the … Continue reading