(by Jason Simmonds) OTTAWA, Ont. — The Jill Brothers-skipped rink from Halifax, N.S., is still alive at the Canadian Curling Pre-Trials Direct-Entry Event. Erin Carmody calls a shot for skip Jill Brothers during play in the Canadian Curling Pre-Trials Direct-Entry … Continue reading
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A slate of teams determined their paths to represent Canada in four-player curling at the Olympic Winter Games on Saturday night at the RA Centre in Ottawa. Four teams have cemented their spots with wins Saturday night in either the … Continue reading
Team Scheidegger clinches Trials spot Team Scheidegger had looked at the Canadian Curling Trials Direct-Entry event and circled its Saturday night bye on the calendar. It would be the first team to complete the five-team round-robin, and it looked like … Continue reading
Team Jessie Hunkin (3-1; North Battleford, Sask.) advances to the A-B final for a rematch against Kerry Galusha (3-0; Yellowknife, N.W.T.) with a pre-trials spot on the line. Hunkin defeated Kaitlyn Jones (3-2; Assiniboine, Man.) 11-3 in the B-Event final. … Continue reading
Mike McEwen walked off the ice at the RA Centre in Ottawa feeling like a million bucks on Friday night after securing the top seed in the men’s Canadian Trials Direct-Entry round robin. McEwen (3-1) and his team from West … Continue reading
The Cornwall Curling Club team of Skip – Mitchell Schut • Fourth – Chase MacMillan • Second – Cruz Pineau and Lead – Liam Kelly is starting their season this weekend at the Halifax Curling Club playing in the IG … Continue reading
On the women’s side of the Pre-Trials Direct-Entry event, Jill Brothers of Halifax (1-2) kept her team’s chances alive at a berth following an 8-5 win against Laurie St-Georges (1-3; Laval-sur-le-Lac/Glenmore, Que.). Team Brothers awaits the winner of the game … Continue reading
The Canadian Curling Trials Direct-Entry Event and Canadian Curling Pre-Trials Direct-Entry Events run through Sunday at the RA Centre’s new-look Curling Centre of Excellence facility in Ottawa, offering teams berths into either the Tim Hortons Curling Trials, presented by AGI, … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) OTTAWA, Ont. — Erin Carmody says preparing for an elite-level curling event is more than throwing rocks. A product of the junior curling program at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside, Carmody plays third stone with … Continue reading
The 2021 Annual General Meeting of Curl PEI will be Thursday, October 14, 2021. The meeting will begin at 7 pm at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside. Each Member Club is entitled to identify one delegate to vote … Continue reading
Here is the schedule for Team Gunnlaugson with Islander Adam Casey’s opening round at 2021 Trials Direct-Entry – Men in Ottawa. The 1 pm game vs. Team Flasch today (Thursday) will be live-streamed on the Curling Canada YouTube page at … Continue reading
PEI’s Team Birt begins play at 5 pm Atlantic today (Thursday) vs. Team Brown at the Olympic Trials Direct Entry Qualifier in Ottawa. They play Team Schiedigger Friday at 9 pm, Team Rocque Sat. at 2 pm, and Team Walker … Continue reading
As every curling fan learned during the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Laurie St-Georges and her teammates have always found a way to smile on a sheet of curling ice. Team St-Georges, from left, lead Cynthia St-Georges, vice-skip Hailey Armstrong, … Continue reading
Here are the opening round schedules for teams with PEI players at the Olympic Pre-Trials and Trials Direct Entry events in Ottawa this week. Live scoring at https://www.curling.ca/scoreboard/#!/ Team Birt at 2021 Trials Direct-Entry – Women Draw Starts at Date … Continue reading
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 at 40 Enman Cres., Charlottetown Location December 18 is at a Curling Club (to be determined) … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) A Prince Edward Island rink and two curlers from Canada’s smallest province will pursue their Olympic dreams in Ottawa from Sept. 23 to 26. P.E.I. skip Suzanne Birt follows her shot during the 2021 Scotties Tournament of … Continue reading
You will have to act quickly if you want a chance to watch many of curling’s best teams under one roof in Fredericton at the 2022 Continental Cup, presented by Access Storage. Full-event ticket packages will go on sale Thursday at … Continue reading
It was a 5-3 win in the final for Altona Manitoba’s Team Zacharias with PEI’s Lauren Lenentine over Winnipeg’s Beth Peterson at the Mother Club Fall Curling Classic in Winnipeg this weekend. Zacharias finished with a perfect 6-0 record. Next … Continue reading
A handful of teams can take significant steps toward representing Canada at the Winter Olympics with strong performances at two major qualifying events, beginning Wednesday in Ottawa. (Curling Canada photo) The Canadian Curling Trials Direct-Entry Event and Canadian Curling Pre-Trials Direct-Entry … Continue reading
Sympathies are extended to the Smith family on the passing of Grant Smith, seen here in Dec. 2019 with his son Kevin, a curler, curling coach, and curling organizer, and grandson Tyler, a multiple provincial curling championship winner. (L-R): Kevin, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
The Montague Curling Club is holding its Annual General Meeting on Sunday. Sept. 26 at 7 pm at the curling club. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
For the first time, Sport PEI will be hosting a She’s Good event at the newly renovated Mill River Resort. From 10:00am to 3:00pm on Tuesday, June 29th, it will be a day full of activities for girls aged 12-16. … Continue reading
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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’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 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’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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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