Reminder of Remaining January Entry Deadlines

PEI Curlers are reminded of the remaining entry deadlines this month for provincial championships. Stick: The PEI Ferguson Logan Montague Funeral Home 2 Person Stick Curling Championships take place Feb. 9-11 2016 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Entry deadline … Continue reading

Dolan gets by Birt to force 3 pm deciding game in PEI Scotties

The PEI Scotties winner will now be determined later  this afternoon, after 10 time PEI women’s champion Kim Dolan forced a deciding game, with an 8-6 win over defending champ Suzanne Birt in the 10 am draw. If Birt, who … Continue reading

PEI Masters (age 60+) Curling Ch’ships begin Friday

The 2015-2016 Curl PEI Masters Curling Championships, with Men’s and Women’s divisions for curlers age 60 and over, take place at the Crapaud Community Curling Club from January 22-25, 2016. Winners and runners-up from the provincial championships will advance to … Continue reading

Cornwall introducing Newcomers to Canada to the sport of curling

The Cornwall Curling Club is, as they did a year ago, inviting our newest Islanders, with the help of the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (PEIANC), and a grant from the Province of PEI and the Government of Canada … Continue reading

Dolan, Birt meet for 3rd time in 3 days this morning. Provincial title and berth at nationals on the line (Guardian)

(by Jason Malloy) Teams skipped by Kim Dolan and Suzanne Birt meet in today’s P.E.I. Scotties Tournament of Hearts final at 10 a.m. at the Montague Curling Rink. Skip Kim Dolan, right, releases a shot as second Sinead Dolan prepares … Continue reading

Competition Dev’t Course (replaces Level 3). needed to coach major competions, offered in Truro

Hello coaches, Curling Canada will be offering a Competition Development Course at the Truro Curling Club in Nova Scotia from February 27 – March 1, 2016.  This will provide all our coaches with the opportunity to get their Comp. Dev. certification in … Continue reading

Kim Dolan to play Suzanne Birt for PEI Scotties title

After losing to defending champion Suzanne Birt in the A and B section finals of the modified triple knockout PEI Scotties championship, ten time PEI women’s champ Kim Dolan won the C division, beating Lisa Jackson by a 7-5 score … Continue reading

2016 Whitecap Summer Junior Curling Camp info

The 2016 Whitecap Curling Camp, for  Junior Curlers age 12-18, will be held in Moncton, New Brunswick this summer from July 31 – August 5 at Curl Moncton on Lockhart Avenue. Campers will be staying at the Université de Moncton campus.  The camp … Continue reading

Centre of Curling Excellence: Little Rock, Jr., Adult Summer Camps

The Centre of Curling Excellence, located at Curl Moncton, is offering development summer camps for all ages. Visit http://www.curlingtrainingcentre.com/camps-and-clinics/ for the latest info. Summer Curling Camps 2016 (Little Rocks, Junior*  and Adult) Rick Perron *****  Ellery Robichaud ***** Russ Howard … Continue reading

Jackson hands Birt her 1st loss at PEI Scotties, and will meet Dolan in C final tonight

There will be a two team championship round on Monday at the PEI Scotties women’s championship in Montague. Lisa Jackson rink handed defending champion Suzanne Birt her first loss in the event this afternoon, and will advance to the “C” … Continue reading

Birt rink in control at the PEI Scotties, which could be decided tonight (Journal)

MONTAGUE – The Suzanne Birt rink has moved into the driver’s seat of the P.E.I. Scotties Tournament of Hearts. © Kevin Adshade/TC Media Photo Summerside native Suzanne Birt. Birt, a Summerside native, and new rink of third stone Robyn Green, … Continue reading

Birt wins both A and B sections at PEI Scotties

Suzanne Birt, playing with a new team this year, has greatly increased her chances to repeat as PEI Scotties champion, after winning the B section final of the modified triple knockout draw this evening at the Montague Curling Rink. If … Continue reading

Dolan and Birt to meet again, in Scotties B final at 7 pm

Ten time PEI women’s champion Kim Dolan will get another chance, at 7 this evening, to qualify for the championship round at the PEI Scotties in Montague, when she again takes on defending champ Suzanne Birt. PEICurling.com photo: Kim Dolan … Continue reading

Defending champ Birt wins first Scotties section final

Defending champion Suzanne Birt, playing with a new team this year, has won the first of three section finals in the modified triple knockout Scotties Tournament of Hearts PEI Women’s Curling Championship, beating the Kim Dolan rink 8-5 this morning … Continue reading

Scotties/Future Scotties Banquet Photos

Courtesy of the Montague Curling Club’s Facebook page, here are photos from last evening’s Scotties/Future Scotties banquet. Team Suzanne Birt and Team Rachel MacLean members Lisa Jackson rink and Alexis Burris teams Master of Ceremonies George Koke Montague Curling Club … Continue reading

Scotties Draw 2 photo gallery

Here are photos from Draw 2 of the 2016 PEI Scotties, featuring action between the Suzanne Birt and Lisa Jackson teams, and the Kim Dolan and Tammy Dewar rinks. Click on a thumbnail (below) to enlarge, use arrows,or touch the … Continue reading

Birt and Dolan advance to first Scotties section final

Defending champ Suzanne Birt, an eight time PEI women’s championship winner, and Kim Dolan, a ten time champ, have advanced to the first of three section finals in the modified triple knockout PEI Scotties, which got underway this morning at … Continue reading

Birt rallies late at Scotties in Montague (Journal)

MONTAGUE – Defending-champion Suzanne Birt needed a late rally on Friday afternoon. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Suzanne Birt. The Summerside native and her Charlottetown Curling Complex rink trailed clubmate Lisa Jackson 6-5 after eight ends, but counted four with the … Continue reading

Birt begins quest to repeat today at P.E.I. Scotties in Montague (Guardian)

(by Jason Malloy) Suzanne Birt is looking to repeat as P.E.I. Scotties women’s curling champion with a new team this year. The quest begins today at the Montague Curling Rink where the six-team tournament is being hosted. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer … Continue reading

Cornwall hosting Glen Afton U13 Funspiel

The second annual Glen Afton Golf Club Under 13 Junior Funspiel takes place on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Cornwall Curling Club. Entry fee is $20 per player, and guarantees three six-end games, with winners determined by a points system. … Continue reading

PEI Scotties starts Fri., Future Scotties begins Sat.

The Montague Curling Rink is the host for the 2016 PEI Scotties Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, and the Future Scotties developmental event for female curlers under age 21, who may one day compete in the Scotties. These events, sponsored by … Continue reading

Curler Brett Gallant finalist for Sport PEI Amateur Sport Awards Senior Male Athlete of the Year (Guardian)

The finalists and award winners have been announced for the Sport P.E.I.’s 2015 amateur sport awards. The awards will be presented Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel. Vying for the Bell Aliant senior male athlete of the year … Continue reading

Belfast Rec Centre hosting “Bragging Rights” Funspiel in Feb.

Here’s your chance to curl on arena ice! The Belfast and Area Curling Club at the Belfast Recreation Centre is holding their “Bragging Rights” Funspiel on Feb. 27. $100 per team. 3 games guaranteed. Require minimum of 8 teams. Max … Continue reading

Montague Curl for Cancer goes Jan. 31

Islanders are invited to join the annual Curl for Cancer event in Montague on January 31. It’s an opportunity for both beginners and those with lots of curling experience to enjoy a social event while raising funds for the Canadian … Continue reading

Flashback to Jan. 12 1916 – Curling getting underway for the season

The curling season was a bit shorter 100 years ago. This page 2 article from the January 12 1916 PEI Guardian indicates that curling at the Charlottetown Curling Club, which would have taken place on natural ice, was just getting … Continue reading

Oryniak rink, with PEI native Chris Gallant, are runners up in Man. Jr final

The Matt Dunstone rink defeated the Derek Oryniak team,  which includes PEI native Chris Gallant at second stone, by a 7-4 score this afternoon in the Canola Manitoba Junior Men’s Championship final in Rivers MB. Both rinks are from Winnipeg. Dunstone … Continue reading

Montague cashspiel section finals results

Here are the results of the three section finals in this weekend’s cashspiel at the Montague Curling Club. In the A final Blair Weeks didn’t have to throw his last rock and won by a score of 6-5 over Tyler … Continue reading

Montague Cashspiel – another update

In the A final Tyler Harris is playing Blair Weeks. In the B final Suzanne Birt’s team is playing the Tyler Smith rink and  in the C final Lisa Jackson is playing Tyler MacKenzie. After 5 ends Weeks picks up … Continue reading

Mitchell Schut rink goes undefeated to win Wendy’s U16 Developmental League

Cornwall’s Mitchell Schut rink went undefeated in six games to come first in the Wendy’s Under 16 developmental league, open to curlers from all clubs, which wrapped up this morning at the Cornwall Curling Club. The team came from behind … Continue reading

Crapaud holding U13 Fun Day on Islander Day Monday

The Crapaud Community Curling Club are holding an Under 13 Fun Day on Feb 15 (Islander Day Monday) from 9am to 2pm. This is for new curlers with at most 2 years experience (no competitive teams). The cost is $60 … Continue reading

Scotties, Future Scotties draw and schedule set

The  Montague Curling Rink is the host for the 2016 PEI Scotties Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, and the Future Scotties developmental event for female curlers under age 21, who may one day compete in the Scotties. These events, sponsored by … Continue reading

Cold hard cash on the line at Pinty’s Skins Game this weekend. Team Gushue is taking part (TSN)

(by Ryan Horne, TSN.ca Staff) The 2016 Pinty’s All-Star Curling Skins Game returns to beautiful Banff, Alta., from Jan 8-10 as Brad Jacobs and Rachel Homan look to defend their titles from last year. TSN photo: Rachel Homan TSN’s signature … Continue reading

Upcoming National Coaching Cert. Program training

Coaching PEI is offering NCCP modules January and February Core Training for Learning Facilitators – Coach Developer January 12 & 19, 2016 (must attend both nights) Tuesday night 5:30 to 9:30 pm Royalty Centre The deadline to register is January 8, 2016 and a … Continue reading

Curling Canada Volunteer of the Year deadline is Jan. 15

Curling Canada has extended its closing date for the 2016 Volunteer of the Year submissions from December 15, 2015 to January 15, 2016. REMEMBER:  The Volunteer of the Year Award is based on the nominee’s contributions from the previous curling season only. The winner … Continue reading

January deadlines and championships

PEI Curlers are reminded of a number of entry deadlines this month to provincial championships and developmental events.As well, the Scotties women’s championship, the Future Scotties developmental event, Masters men’s and women’s championships for those age 60 and over, and … Continue reading

Montague Cashspiel Opening Draw

The Montague Curling Club, site of the 2016 PEI Scotties and Future Scotties, is holding a cashspiel this weekend. Here is the opening draw: Montague Cashspiel Friday, Jan 9th, 2016 6:30 pm Tammy Dewar vs Kim Dolan Blair Weeks vs … Continue reading

Fox hosting Township Chev/Buick/GMC Open Funspiel

The Township Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Open Funspiel goes January 15 and 16 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Entry is limited to 24 teams, and guarantees three games – 1 Friday evening, and 2 on Saturday. Entry fee … Continue reading

Former curling club new home for 2 Moncton charities (CBC)

A former curling club on Lutz Street. in downtown Moncton, is the new home of two local charities. What Kids Need Moncton and The Humanity Project are setting up in the former Moncton Curlers’ Association building. The Moncton Curlers’ Association building is now home to What Kids … Continue reading

11th annual George’s Deck U13 spiel – no entry fee, free lunch!

The 11th annual George’s Deck and Recovery funspiel for curlers under the age of 13 takes place on January 30 at the Montague Curling Rink. There is no entry fee for this event, and a free lunch is provided as … Continue reading

Travelers Canada launches curling photo contest

Travelers Canada has launched the #TravelersCanadaLovesCurling photo contest to win a VIP trip to this year’s Brier (in Ottawa). The prize includes the following: 1)      Flights to and from Ottawa 2)      Three nights in the official Brier hotel, the Westin … Continue reading

US Open: Birt bows out in quarter-finals, Casey falls just short of quarters

PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink made it to the quarter-final round at the Asham US Open of Curling in Blaine Minnesota, losing 7-3 to Krista McCarville of Thunder Bay on Sunday evening. Team Birt, with a 3-2 win-loss record goes home … Continue reading

Pepsi Juniors – winning teams – photos

The winning Katie Fullerton and Matthew MacLean teams from the Pepsi Provincial Junior Curling Championships advance to the 2016 Canadian Juniors, January 23-31, 2016 in Stratford, Ontario (Website). Photo (l-r): Katie Fullerton (skip) Chloé McCloskey (third) Sabrina Smith (second) Aleya … Continue reading

MacLean rink beats defending champ in exciting Pepsi Jr. Men’s final (Journal)

(by Eric McCarthy) ALBERTON – After delivering the final stone of his P.E.I. junior competitive curling career, Matthew MacLean calmly slid down the ice. Skip Matthew MacLean watches as his sweepers, Jordan MacLean, left, and Noah O’Connor, take charge of … Continue reading

Birt, Casey rinks off to Blaine Minnesota for Asham US Open of Curling

The Suzanne Birt rink and Adam Casey rinks from PEI are participating in the Asham US Open of Curling, a World Curling Tour event, from January 1-4, 2016, in Blaine Minnesota. The women’s division has a $20,000 total purse, with … Continue reading

Fullerton team members win 4th consecutive prov. jr. women’s ch’ship (Journal)

ALBERTON (by Eric McCarthy)– Three members of the Katie Fullerton rink are heading to their fourth consecutive Canadian junior women’s curling championship. © Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer Chloe McCloskey, left, and Aleya Quilty sweep a Sabrina Smith rock for the Katie … Continue reading

MacLean, Fullerton in the lead at Pepsi Jrs. (Journal)

(by Eric McCarthy) Pepsi Junior Curling’s “B” finals Tuesday at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning’s women’s “B” final in the P.E.I. Provincial Pepsi modified triple knock-out Junior Curling Championships is a rematch of Monday’s “A” final. The men’s and women’s championships, … Continue reading

A finals set at modified triple knockout Pepsi PEI Juniors (Journal)

(by Eric McCarthy) ALBERTON – There was no shortage of drama at the P.E.I. provincial Pepsi junior curling championships on Sunday evening. Matthew MacLean was forced to throw a light-weight takeout with his final rock in the 10th end against … Continue reading

PEI Juniors start Sunday (Journal)

Tyler Smith ALBERTON – The Tyler Smith and Katie Fullerton rinks are back to defend their titles at the P.E.I. Pepsi junior curling championships. Click the link to read this story at the Journal Pioneer: http://m.journalpioneer.com/Sports/Curling/2015-12-24/article-4386617/Provincial-junior-curling-ch&rsquo%3bships-begin-Sunday/1 … Continue reading

Pepsi Junior Ch’ships start Sunday in Alberton

[subscribe2] The Pepsi Provincial Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, for curlers twenty years of age or under as of and including June 30 2015, take place at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton, December 27-30 2015. Five junior … Continue reading

Note to competitive curlers: Cornwall has “Compliant” icePAD covers in stock

The Cornwall Curling Club has just received a shipment of  brush head covers for the very popular Hardline icePAD brush, that are compliant with new Curling Canada specifications for “any provincial / territorial playdown leading to a Curling Canada event … Continue reading

Entry deadlines reminder: Masters, Scotties, Tankard, Future Scotties/ Tankard

The following are the Curl PEI Provincial Championships entry deadlines for the next month: PEI Masters Curling Championships Location: Crapaud Community Curling Club Date: January 22-26, 2016 Entry Deadline: December 18, 2015 Entry Fee: $180 Website: PEICurling.com/masters20152016 PEI Scotties Tournament … Continue reading

Charlottetown: Jingle Bell Rocks, Bar League, Open House night

December 18th join the fun at the Jingle Bell Rocks night! 6 ends, Karaoke, Dancing and prizes! Sign up your team today. NO CURLING EXPERIENCE OR MEMBERSHIP NECESSARY!! $40.00 per team ($10 each). Sign up today! For more information or … Continue reading

Holiday ice rentals at Cornwall, Battle of the Clans at Montague

The Cornwall Curling Club has curling ice available for your holiday get-together with friends or family. Evening ice is available to rent the week of December 27 – January 2. Call 566-4427 or email info@cornwallcurling. com to reserve. Renting one … Continue reading

Kyle Holland repeats as Mixed Doubles champ (new photo)

The Charlottetown Curling Complex rink of Kyle Holland and Sabrina Smith won the PEI Mixed Doubles Championship today at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside, defeating the other team in the event, the Steven Thompson and Lyndsey … Continue reading

Best of 5 series continues Sunday morning at the Mixed Doubles

After two 8-2 victories by the duo of Charlottetown defending champion Kyle Holland, and Sabrina Smith, it was looking like the third  Saturday game might be the last one in the Best of 5 Curl PEI Mixed Doubles championship at … Continue reading

Technical note for Android users having problems with viewing scores

It has come to our attention that some users of older Android  (e.g. Samsung) smartphones are finding that Curlcast scores are not displaying in their browser. We tested with one model, and found that it was using an older web … Continue reading

Curl for Cancer set for Saturday at Ch’town

32nd Annual Curl for Cancer Charlottetown Curling Complex  9 am Sherwood Ice Crystals vs Cathy Dillon Mike Forrest vs Walter Andrews 11 am Reghan McInnis vs Laura Robertson Carol Kennedy vs David Murphy Jackie Olafson vs Art O’Malley Peter McCready … Continue reading

Prov. Mixed Doubles goes Saturday and Sunday at Silver Fox

The Curl PEI Provincial Mixed Doubles Curling Championship is being held on December 12 and 13, 2015 at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside, with two teams entered. This 2 person per team version of curling is … Continue reading

Curling Canada updates Brush Head Moratorium, list of Compliant Brush Heads

Moratorium on Brush Head Technology (published December 10, 2015) List of Compliant Brush Heads is below. The purpose of the moratorium is to remove the uncertainty that hangs over the field of play by ensuring a level playing field while … Continue reading

Fox hosting Christmas Classic for curlers 16 and Under, 13 and Under on Dec. 29

The Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside is once again hosting the Christmas Classic, with age 16 and under, and 13 and under divisions. Entry fee is $100 per team, and is limited to 24 teams. Cash prizes, … Continue reading

Cornwall Curling Club Congratulates its Canadian Champions

A big crowd of curlers, family, and well-wishers was on hand Tuesday evening at the Cornwall Curling Club to honour Cornwall’s first ever Canadian Champs at a Curling Canada event, the Lisa Jackson team, winners of the Travelers Curling Club … Continue reading

Meridian Canadian Open kicks off tonight in Yorkton SK. Casey, Gushue are there

The Adam Casey rink from PEI, and the Brad Gushue foursome from St. John’s, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant at second stone, are among the teams competing at the Meridian Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling event, which gets … Continue reading

Crapaud cashspiel has room for eight more teams

The Crapaud Community Curling Club is having a Cash Spiel on December 18 & 19, beginning at 7 pm on the 18th. This is open to all Junior, Men, Women, Mixed, Senior, and Travelers teams. Cost is $100 per team. … Continue reading

Rod MacDonald rink wins Island Petroleum Cashspiel at Silver Fox

The Rod MacDonald team defeated the Tyler Smith rink in this afternoon’s final of the Island Petroleum Cashspiel at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Playing with MacDonald were Peter Gallant, Mark O’Rourke, and Mark Butler.  The … Continue reading

Reminder: Hog Wild Funspiel at Montague this coming weekend

  The Montague Curling Rink invites you to the “Hog Wild” spiel on Dec. 11 and 12. Team entry fee is $140, or $120 with one new curler. A 50X50 draw will be held, with proceeds going to the Food … Continue reading

PEI teams win divisions at Canada Games Dev’t Camp spiel

Four young teams from the Island with their sights set on competing in the 2019 Canada Games, took part in the Curl Moncton Youth Spiel and Canada Games Mini Development Camp over the weekend, with three of the four PEI … Continue reading

PEI Mixed Doubles Schedule released

The Provincial Mixed Doubles Curling Championship is being held on December 12 and 13, 2015 at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club, with two teams entered. This 2 person per team version of curling is now an Olympic sport, … Continue reading

Cornwall holding celebration for Jackson rink, new Cdn. Travelers Champs, on Tues. eve.

The Lisa Jackson rink, who recently won the national Travelers Curling Club Championship representing the Cornwall Curling Club, will be at the Club on Tuesday evening, Dec. 8 for a short celebration between the 6:30 and 8:30 draws (approximately 8:20).  … Continue reading

New Year’s Ladies Spiel – January 2 at Charlottetown

The Charlottetown Curling Complex are holding a New Year’s Ladies Spiel on January 2nd. Entry fee of $25 per person provides two, six end games, with winners determined by a points system.  Lunch and Prizes as well.  Register by Dec. … Continue reading

PEI Curling Ch’ships: entries due this month for Juniors, Masters, Scotties

The 2015-2016 Curl PEI provincial curling championship season is about to get underway here on PEI, and a number championships have December entry deadlines. Mixed Doubles (Website: PEICurling.com/mixeddoubles) Entries have already closed for the Mixed Doubles, with two teams, Kyle … Continue reading

Curl Canada Media Scrum with PEI women at the Travelers Curling Club Ch’ship

During the round robin draw at the Travelers Curling Club Championship in Ottawa, the PEI women’s team, skipped by Lisa Jackson, were interviewed by Curling Canada. Of course, they went on to win the event. … Continue reading

Home Hardware Canada Cup starts Wednesday in Grande Prairie (Curling Canada)

The Olympic dream will become a little more real for the two teams that prevail at the 2015 Home Hardware Canada Cup of Curling, presented by Meridian Manufacturing, beginning Wednesday at Revolution Place in Grande Prairie, Alta. The elite competition, … Continue reading

Hit the beach with the Foxy Lady women’s bonspiel! Limited space available!

Is this evening’s snow making you want to head to the beach? Book your spot on the beach at the 2016 Foxy Lady Bonspiel.   Limited Space available, and it’s.  filling fast! Contact Sheila Compton 268 All Weather Highway, Summerside PE … Continue reading

PEI Women, Newfoundland & Labrador men crowned Travelers champions (Curling Canada)

Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador have their first ever Travelers Canadian Curling Club Championship titles. Lisa Jackson’s rink out of the Cornwall Curling Club in P.E.I defeated Ontario 5-3 in the women’s final. Andrew Symonds of St. John’s … Continue reading

PEI Women win national Travelers Curling Club Championship

Ottawa: This year’s Canadian Travelers Curling Club Champions are the Prince Edward Island women and Newfoundland and Labrador men. The women’s champs, from the Cornwall Curling Club are the rink of Lisa Jackson, Carolyn Coulson, Melissa Morrow, and Jodi Murphy. … Continue reading

Travelers Finals set: A rematch for Women’s (PEI vs ON), and history for Men’s (Curling Canada)

Ottawa-For the first time in the event’s history, Newfoundland and Labrador or Manitoba will be crowned men’s champions at the Travelers Canadian Curling Club Championship. On the women’s side, it’s a rematch of last year’s final, as Ontario will seek … Continue reading

PEI’s Lisa Jackson rink to play for national Travelers Curling Club Ch’ship title

The Lisa Jackson rink from the Cornwall Curling Club have advanced to the national Travelers Curling Club championship final, following a 6-2 win over Northern Ontario’s Kathie Jackson team this evening. Northern Ontario had hammer in the first end, and … Continue reading

Curling Canada issues statement on brush-head technology

Curling Canada guidelines covering recent technological advances in brush-heads are now in place for the remainder of the curling season.   A moratorium has been issued on the use of various brush-heads, and will be in place for all regional … Continue reading

PEI teams begin journey to 2019 Canada Games, with Moncton spiel and Dev’t Camp

The 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer Alberta may seem to be a long time in the future, but teams are already preparing. A number of Island rinks will be participating in a Canada Games Mini Development Camp and … Continue reading

PEI, Alberta advance to women’s semifinals at the Travelers (Curling Canada)

For Prince Edward Island’s Lisa Jackson the plan was to make the playoffs. The bonus was achieved on Thursday evening when her team from the Cornwall Curling Club qualified directly to Friday’s semifinal thanks to a 4-3 win over Ontario. … Continue reading

PEI women hand Ont. their 1st loss to win their pool and advance directly to Travelers semis (Journal)

OTTAWA — The Cornwall women are advancing to the semi-finals of the Travelers Canadian Curling Club championships; the P.E.I. men’s team from the Western Community Curling Club did not make it past round-robin play. Lisa Jackson, whose P.E.I. rink made … Continue reading

Drop in to Ch’town tonight or Cornwall Friday for curling fun. No membership or experience needed!

No plans tonight? Come curling! Bring your friends to the Charlottetown Curling Complex. No membership, experience or equipment needed. Just $10 at the door. Drink special: 5 beer for $20. Come on down tonight at 8pm! Meanwhile, the Cornwall Curling … Continue reading

Curling Canada confirms that Team PEI’s eight ender is first-ever for a Canadian Ch’ship

Eight-enders are extremely rare in championship curling, and Curling Canada, in a Tweet sent out this afternoon, confirms that the one scored Wednesday afternoon against Nunavut by the Lisa Jackson rink from the Cornwall Curling Club at the Travelers Curling … Continue reading

PEI men drop critical game at the Travelers Curling Club Ch’ship (Journal)

Playoff hopes at Travelers fading OTTAWA — A major logjam in the men’s standings at the Travelers Canadian Curling Club championships in Ottawa Thursday morning, but not in Prince Edward Island’s favour. Curling Canada photo: Freddy Fraser rink The day … Continue reading

PEI women score eight-ender and improve to 4-1 at the Travelers Curling Club Ch’ship, men are 2-2

The PEI women’s team, skipped by Lisa Jackson from the Cornwall Curling Club, recovered from their first loss (5-3 to Sask.) on Wednesday afternoon at the Travelers Curling Club Championship in Ottawa, with a lopsided 21-0 win over Nunavut in … Continue reading

PEI women suffer 1st loss, men pick up their 2nd win, at the Travelers Curling Club Ch’ship

The afternoon draw just wrapped up at the Travelers Curling Club Championship in Ottawa, with the PEI women, skipped by Lisa Jackson from the Cornwall Curling Club losing their first game of the event, after three consecutive wins – a … Continue reading

Island icemaker Larry Richards helping out at the Travelers

The excellent ice for the Travelers Curling Club Championship at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club is being provided by two icemakers from the area – Bill Duck (duckcurling.com) and Dan Lougheed, and one from PEI – Larry Richards, Manager … Continue reading

Reminder: Junior Fitness and Nutrition Session

Junior curlers are reminded of the Junior Fitness & Nutrition Session, this Saturday, November 28, from 1-3pm: PEI Junior curlers (ages 10-20) are invited to attend a fitness and nutrition session at Synergy Fitness, 141 Mt. Edward Rd. (the old … Continue reading

PEI Women 3-0, Men 1-1 at the Travelers Curling Club Ch’ship

It was a great day for the PEI women’s team, skipped by Lisa Jackson of the Cornwall Curling Club, picking up two wins at the Travelers Curling Club Championship in Ottawa, to improve to a 3-0 win-loss record, tied with … Continue reading

Help Stefanie Clark battle Lyme Disease

Stefanie Clark, who has won numerous Prince Edward Island curling championships, and a world junior title with skip Suzanne Birt back in 2001, has been sidelined by Lyme Disease, and is facing a $50,000 five-week treatment plan that is not … Continue reading

Casey and Gushue rinks in Canadian Open, Dec. 8-13 in Sask. (GSoC)

The men’s and women’s lineups have been announced for the 2015 Meridian Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling event, Dec. 8-13 in Yorkton Sask. The Adam Casey rink from PEI, and the defending champion Brad Gushue foursome from St. John’s … Continue reading

PEI teams both open with wins at the Travelers Curling Club Ch’ship in Ottawa

It was a great opening day for the Island teams at the Travelers Curling Club Championship at the  Ottawa Hunt Golf and Curling Club. The event officially kicked off with celebrated local curlers Craig Savill, Rick Bachand, Emma Miskew and … Continue reading

Gushue and Brothers win Dave Jones Mayflower spiel in Halifax

The Brad Gushue rink from St. John’s, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant at second stone, went undefeated this weekend to win the men’s division of the Dave Jones Mayflower cashspiel in Halifax, edging the Swiss Sven Michel rink 4-3 … Continue reading

Birt loses close semi on last rock, Gushue advances to livestreamed 3 pm men’s final at Dave Jones Mayflower Classic

The 3 pm finals are set at the Dave Jones Mayflower Cashspiel in Halifax, with the Brad Gushue rink, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant, taking on the Swiss Sven Michel foursome in the men’s final, and Theresa Breen facing … Continue reading

Ch’town Curling Complex Lobster or Ham takeout Dinner

The Charlottetown Curling Complex is holding a take-out lobster or ham dinner on Nov. 28th. Dinner includes potato salad, coleslaw, roll and carrot cake. Ham dinner is $15, while lobster is $20. Order tickets at the CCC bar or by … Continue reading