The ice is now IN at the Crapaud Community Curling Club! If you want to rent the ice in September or October, please contact Miranda at 902-940-9264 or e-mail her at [email protected] Thanks to Ron, Calvin and the Ice crew … Continue reading
The Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside is offering its 2013-2014 members a discount for bringing in new or past (did not hold a 2013-14 membership) members this season. The member and each new/past member who joins will … Continue reading
The Shelley Nichols team from Newfoundland and Labrador is unable to compete in the Curl Atlantic Championship event, which starts Thursday, and runs through Sunday at the MacLauchlan Arena at the CARI Complex of UPEI. Cornwall’s Veronica Smith rink, two-time … Continue reading
The Curl Atlantic Championship happens this weekend, September 11-14. This is the premiere annual curling event for the region. The highly competitive event is comprised of eight men’s teams, eight women’s teams and eight Canada Games teams with the men’s … Continue reading
The website for the Curl Atlantic Championship, Sept. 11-14 at MacLauchlan Arena in the CARI Complex at UPEI in Charlottetown, is now available at CurlAtlanticChampionship.ca Live Results will be available at LiveCurling.com Event tickets are available at the CARI Control … Continue reading
CCA head ice technician Jamie Bourassa is on the Island installing curling ice at the CARI Complex for the Curl Atlantic Championship, and has offered to do a Scraping and Pebbling workshop on Wednesday afternoon starting around 1pm and running … Continue reading
PEI’s Adam Casey rink finished play on Saturday at their season-opening event, the Stu Sells Tankard in Oakville Ont. with a 0-4 win-loss record. Click for team results. Casey admitted it was not the results they wanted on the ice, … Continue reading
The Lakeshore Curling Club in Lower Sackville NS is pleased to host their 11th Annual Junior Cashspiel, October 31 to November 2, 2014. Click for further details and entry form.(PDF) … Continue reading
(CCA) While the competitive bonspiel season officially began last week in Baden, Switzerland, most Canadian teams are chasing their first Canadian Team Ranking System points of the season at the World Curling Tour Stu Sells Tankard, which started Thursday in … Continue reading
The Charlottetown Curling Complex is introducing two new leagues to its regular weekly lineup: PEI Junior Competitive League Every Thursday evening at 5:30 from October 16 until December 19, PEI’s best junior curlers are invited to compete in a province-wide … Continue reading
New rink opened play today in Oakville Tankard (by Jason Simmonds) OAKVILLE, Ont. – Adam Casey of Seven Mile Bay is beginning a new chapter in his curling career. Adam Casey in action during the 2014 Players’ Championship at … Continue reading
Tickets are now on sale at the Control Desk of the CARI Complex in Charlottetown for Atlantic Canada’s season-opening curling event, the Curl Atlantic Championship, which runs September 11-14 at CARI’s MacLauchlan Arena. Tickets, at $30 per person for the … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron, CCA) A productive five days of learning, discussions and meetings wrapped up with the election of two new members of the Canadian Curling Association Board of Governors, a new chair and vice-chair, new formats for the Canadian … Continue reading
This Saturday, August 30, the Montague Curling Club will be collecting groceries to stock the foodbank shelves. Look for Annear Trucking in the parking lot of the Montague Superstore. Each donation will be entered into a draw for a “first … Continue reading
We are looking for people to volunteer with the Curl Atlantic Championship, taking place at the Cari Complex, UPEI from September 11- 14, 2014. If you can spare a few hours (or more) on any of those days please contact … Continue reading
Uploaded to YouTube by Adam Casey, here is a video from the 2014 Whitecap Curling Camp, presented by Travelers Insurance, which wrapped up on Friday at the APM Centre in Cornwall: … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) A four-day gathering of curling’s movers and shakers gets underway Monday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls, Ont. The inaugural Canadian Curling Summit will offer participants the opportunity to examine the sport of curling … Continue reading
Coaching PEI will be hosting the Competition Development Module – Managing Conflict on Wednesday, September 10 at the House of Sport in Room 125 from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Learning Facilitator Charity Sheehan. This module is free but registration is required … Continue reading
The Whitecap Curling Camp, presented by Travelers, wraps up on Friday at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI, with athletes age 12 to 18 learning the technical skills of curling. 118 athletes and coaches from Atlantic Canada, USA and Nunavut … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) Sochi Olympic gold medallist Jennifer Jones capped a dream season by claiming the Players’ Championship in Summerside PEI, and will now look to kickstart the 2014-15 campaign winning a major in her backyard. Photo: Jennifer Jones Jones’s … Continue reading
A number of eligibility rule changes have been made for the 2015 Travelers (formerly The Dominion) Curling Club Championship. The revisions take into consideration suggestions received, the level of play at the national championship, and the true spirit of the … Continue reading
Curling Ice will be ready today at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI for the Whitecap Junior Curling Camp, run by Curl Atlantic. Thanks to Travelers Insurance, Cornwall Curling Club, Crapaud Curling Club and Montague Curling Club for assistance and … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is pleased to announce that they will once again be running pre-season curling. Last year’s first pre-season was a great success and could not have been made possible without the support of Island curlers. This … Continue reading
(CCA) Six men’s and six women’s teams will be part of the Canadian Curling Association’s National Team Program (NTP), it was announced today. Photo Team Gushue (L-R) Mark Nichols, Brett Gallant, Brad Gushue, Geoff Walker The teams qualified for the … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is holding a fundraising Draw. GRAND PRIZE Dream Getaway All Inclusive Trip for 2 to the Caribbean April 2015 ( Resort of your choosing; up to $3000) or $2000 cash 2nd prize 1 yr … Continue reading
Coaching PEI will be hosting the NCCP – Competition Development module, Developing Athletic Abilities Wednesday August 20 & 27 at the House of Sport 5:30 to 9:30 pm each night. It is a two part session so both nights are required … Continue reading
Junior curler Kaleigh MacKay has started a Facebook page on the subject of bringing back high school curling. She has contacted Island curling facilities to find available ice times and equipment. She would like to see a competitive High School … Continue reading
Arena curling ice rental is available during the Whitecap Curling Camp that is held at the APM Centre in Cornwall, PEI. The dates of ice availability are August 16, 17 and 20. The cost is $50/hour. Please refer to the … Continue reading
(“In The House” blog by Brian Belfry @belfrycurling) After only two years of the relegation system with the Canadian mixed and senior curling champs we may have already seen the last of it. The Canadian Curling Association recently sent out … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is pleased to announce that they will once again be running pre-season curling. Last year’s first pre-season was a great success and could not have been made possible without the support of Island curlers. This … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) The first steps toward the 2018 Winter Olympics will be taken in early December at Encana Arena in Camrose, Alta., and a who’s-who of Canadian curling will be on hand. Olympic champs Brad Jacobs, left, and … Continue reading
Curl PEI would like to increase the number of qualified Master Learning Facilitators (MLFs) on PEI. MLFs are responsible for the delivery of National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) workshops to train Learning Facilitators (who then train the coaches). Curl PEI … Continue reading
Olympic silver-medalist Cheryl Bernard will retire from competitive curling, it was announced today. The Alberta-born curler has strong ties to Prince Edward Island. Her father, Thayne, was born in Freetown and several aunts, uncles and cousins live on the Island. Bernard … Continue reading
Kim Dolan and Eddie MacKenzie were recognized as the top female and male athlete, respectively, recently at the Curl P.E.I. annual awards presentation at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Both skipped their teams to provincial titles … Continue reading
OTTAWA – The Sandra Schmirler Foundation today announced the successful applicants for the 2014-2015 Spirit of Sandra $5,000 junior curling scholarships. “Once again, we were thrilled with the applicants and had a very difficult time selecting just 6 scholars”, said … Continue reading
To reflect the fact that The Dominion is now part of Travelers Canada, The Dominion Curling Club Championship has been rebranded the Travelers Curling Club Championship. The event’s vibrant new logo features Travelers’ signature red umbrella, surrounded by curling rings. … Continue reading
The eighth annual Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel is set for the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside Nov. 14-15-16 2014. The junior women’s event is already full, so new entries will be added to the waiting list. The … Continue reading
The annual Island Petroleum Cashspiel, open to all Senior, Junior, and Dominion teams, male and female, in the Maritime Provinces, takes place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Dec. 5-7, 2014 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside. … Continue reading
The annual Journal Pioneer Cashspiel, part of the Atlantic Curling Tour (ACT) takes place November 21, 22 and 23, 2014 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside PEI. First Draws are at 12:30 and 3:00 pm Friday … Continue reading
The Charlottetown Curling Complex is among the sports facilities and communities nominated for a Kraft Celebration Tour award.The Top 10 winning community finalists, chosen by a judging panel, will become a stop on The Kraft Celebration Tour — each receiving … Continue reading
(Grand Slam of Curling) The Grand Slam of Curling announced today that the Canadian Open has expanded and will include a women’s division for the first time in the event’s history. Along with the Masters and Players’ Championship, three of … Continue reading
Joyce Myers Trust Fund curling scholarships and grants announced The trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund, established under Curl Atlantic from profits from the 2003 Brier and the 2005 Roar of the Rings curling events in Atlantic Canada, has announced … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is pleased to announce that they will once again be running pre-season curling. Last year’s first pre-season was a great success and could not have been made possible without the support of Island curlers. This … Continue reading
Special Olympics PEI announced today that Canadian curler Brad Gushue will be attending the 25th Anniversary of the Special Olympics Festival, on June 24th. Gushue, who represents Newfoundland and Labrador on the national stage, won a gold medal for Canada … Continue reading
Here are this year’s winners at the Curl PEI/ADL/Sport PEI Awards, presented in advance of Curl PEI’s Annual General Meeting this evening at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Junior Female Athlete of the Year – Veronica … Continue reading
The Curl PEI/ADL/Sport PEI Sport Achievement Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside. A light dinner will be provided at 6 pm, with the awards being presented at … Continue reading
The schedule and team rosters have now been made available for the Curl Atlantic Championship, which returns to the CARI Complex MacLauchlan Arena ice at UPEI in Charlottetown, Sept. 11-14. Eight men’s and eight women’s teams are competing, plus five … Continue reading
Some of Canada’s future curling stars will be the beneficiaries of a new program of post-secondary scholarships, it was announced today by the Canadian Curling Association. The “For The Love of Curling” scholarships were funded through the support of Canadian … Continue reading
(By Norm Cowley, Edmonton Journal) EDMONTON — Val Sweeting reached across the country to fill the vacancy on her Alberta women’s curling championship rink, so she also got creative when she introduced her new lineup. Alberta skip Val Sweeting … Continue reading
Notice of AGM The 2014 Curl PEI Annual General Meeting will take place Wednesday May 28, 2014 at 7:15pm at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside. Any club wishing to have an item of business placed on … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) It’s a gold medal repeat for Canadian men at the 2014 World Senior Curling Championships as Wayne Tallon capped off a perfect week, finishing on the top of the podium at the Ice Bowl in Dumfries, Scotland, … Continue reading
The Val Sweeting team from Edmonton, who lost third Joanne Courtney to Ottawa’s Rachel Homan rink, has announced that New Brunswick’s Andrea Crawford will be their new third. Crawford, who curled out of the Gage club in Oromocto, is a … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Both Wayne Tallon and Colleen Pinkney have qualified for Wednesday’s semifinals at the 2014 World Senior Curling Championships in Dumfries, Scotland. Pinkney earned her spot by virtue of her first-place finish in pool play with an undefeated … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) ST. JOHN’S – Adam Casey is returning home to curl. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Adam Casey makes a shot for the Brad Gushue rink during the recent Players’ Championship at Eastlink Arena in Summerside. Lead Geoff Walker, … Continue reading
With the 2013/14 curling season coming to a close on PEI, Curl PEI is calling for award nominations. The annual awards recognize the accomplishments of curlers and volunteers within our sport during the most recent season. There are nine awards … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Still undefeated, Colleen Pinkney and Wayne Tallon have both secured playoff spots as the round robin winds down at the 2014 World Senior Curling Championships in Dumfries, Scotland. Colleen Pinkney (Photo WCF/Richard Gray) Pinkney, with her … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) It was another successful day for Canadian men’s and women’s senior teams, both of whom remain undefeated after four days of competition at the World Senior Curling Championships taking place at the Ice Bowl in Dumfries, Scotland. … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Wayne Tallon added two more wins on Saturday to remain undefeated in the round robin at the 2014 World Senior Curling Championships in Dumfries, Scotland. Tallon and his Fredericton, N.B., team of third Mike Kennedy, second Mike … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Wayne Tallon and Colleen Pinkney remain undefeated in their respective pools at the World Senior Curling Championships in Dumfries, Scotland, after both teams earned lopsided victories on the second day of the round robin. On Friday afternoon, … Continue reading
Sharon Anne Renner (Knox) passed away on Wednesday, following a brief battle with cancer. Here is her obituary and funeral announcement: Sharon Anne Renner (Knox) 1940-2014 Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief period … Continue reading
Here are pictures taken by Grand Slam of Curling event photographer Anil Mungal of the Future Rockstars and Junior Grand Slam of Curling events held Sunday in conjunction with the Players’ Championship at Credit Union Place in Summerside. Click to … Continue reading
Sportsnet is reporting that the men’s final of the Players’ Championship in Summerside, which was also the final game for Kevin Martin, drew an audience of 470,000, the largest viewership ever for a curling match on Sportsnet. … Continue reading
By Mike Dodd MIDLAND – With world championships in 1993, 1998 and 2012, plus three Brier titles and countless Grand Slam wins on his curling resumé, Victoria Harbour resident Wayne Middaugh has decided it’s time to focus more on family … Continue reading
The Ottawa Curling Club has just announced that, after considering 11 candidates, seasoned veteran Ian MacAulay has been selected as the new ice technician of the OCC. MacAulay, a native of Souris PEI, has been making ice in the National … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) A familiar face will take the reigns of the reigning Canadian men’s curling champions, it was announced today. John Morris will be the skip of Team Canada at the 2015 Tim Hortons Brier, presented by SecurTek, … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – Adam Casey will not be returning to the Brad Gushue rink for the 2014-15 curling season. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Adam Casey in action during the 2014 Players’ Championship at Eastlink Arena in Summerside. Gushue … Continue reading
The four PEI Canada Games Training Teams, skipped by Lauren Moerike, Kaleigh MacKay, Tyler Smith, and Alex MacFadyen, had the opportunity to play against each other, with help from some of the Players’ Championship participants, on Sunday afternoon on the … Continue reading
The men’s final of the season-ending Players’ Championship Grand Slam of Curling event wrapped up on Sunday at Credit Union Place in Summerside, with Kevin Martin beating Brad Jacobs. Here’s our photo gallery. Click on a thumbnail to enlarge picture. … Continue reading
Click to view at Sportsnet.ca Kevin Martin’s 30-year career on the curling sheets ended with a winning throw, capping a legendary career that included World Championships and an Olympic gold medal. … Continue reading
Here’s PEICurling.com’s photo gallery from the Players’ Championship women’s final on Sunday at Credit Union Place in Summerside, won by Jennifer Jones over Rachel Homan. Click on a thumbnail to view larger image. Use arrows to go ahead/back. … Continue reading
Over 60 young and Special Olympics curlers took to the world-class ice of the Eastlink Arena at Credit Union Place in Summerside on Sunday morning for the Future Rockstars event, held in conjunction with the Players’ Championship. The morning featured … Continue reading
Team Gushue announced today that Mark Nichols has now joined the team. “I am very pleased to announce the return of Mark Nichols to our team. It will be great to be teammates once again, as Mark brings experience and … Continue reading
Canadian teams set for World Mixed Doubles, Seniors in Scotland Three more medal opportunities will be on the line when Canadian teams open play on Thursday at the 2014 World Senior Men’s, Senior Women’s and Mixed Doubles Championships at the … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The season was barely 10 minutes over and Brad Jacobs was already making big plans for the fall. Jacobs fell 4-3 to Kevin Martin in the Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship final on … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE – The overall impact of the Players’ Championship of the Grand Slam of Curling will have to wait for final assessment, but the outlook is promising. © Journal Pioneer photo The Grand Slam of Curling event in Summerside received … Continue reading
Here are photo galleries from Sunday’s women’s and men’s finals of the Players’ Championship in Summerside, taken by Jason Simmonds of the Journal Pioneer. Click to view Men’s final photo gallery Click to view women’s final photo gallery … Continue reading
The 2014 Players Championship quarter-finals and semifinals were played at Eastlink Arena on Saturday, April 19. Journal Pioneer sports editor Jason Simmonds was there to capture the following images: Click to view … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Curling legend Kevin Martin finished his career on a high note Sunday, defeating Brad Jacobs 4-3 in the Players’ Championship men’s final to capture one final Grand Slam of Curling title. Martin led 4-1 … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) Final game of Players’ Championship comes down to final shot by veteran skip SUMMERSIDE – It was a storybook ending to a distinguished career! © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer The Kevin Martin rink poses with the championship … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones finished a “dream season” by winning her fifth career Players’ Championship title on Sunday. Jones stole a single in the final end to seal a 5-2 victory over Ottawa’s Rachel Homan … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Jennifer Jones rink from Winnipeg capped off a memorable year in style early Sunday afternoon. Jones, third stone Kaitlyn Lawes, second stone Jill Officer and lead Dawn McEwen defeated Canadian women’s champion Rachel Homan … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The finals at the 2014 Players’ Championship are now set after three of the four semifinals required extra ends on Saturday night. Kevin Martin put himself in position for a storybook ending to his distinguished … Continue reading
Besides the women’s and men’s finals today at 11 am and 5 pm respectively, a number of younger curlers who may someday go on to participate in the Players’ Championship will also be taking to the world-class curling ice at … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Kevin Martin will finish his career with a chance to win the Players’ Championship after defeating Mike McEwen 6-5 in the extra end of their semifinal match on Saturday. Martin held the hammer in … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) Martin pulled out a 6-4 win over John Epping in one of two quarter-final games in Saturday’s 5 p.m. draw, and Jacobs made a clutch shot with the game’s final rock to get by Kevin Koe 7-6 … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Hold off on that retirement, Kevin Martin. The Edmonton skip, who announced he will retire after the Players’ Championship, defeated Toronto’s John Epping 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the season-ending Grand Slam of Curling … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – Canadian women’s champion Rachel Homan and Olympic gold-medallist Jennifer Jones advanced to the women’s semifinals of the 2014 Players’ Championship. The Jennifer Jones rink chats during a television timeout during Saturday afternoon’s quarter-final game … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones is off to the semifinals of the Players’ Championship after stealing two in the extra end for a 7-5 victory over Scotland’s Eve Muirhead on Saturday. Muirhead missed on her first … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Get ready for more curling action next season. The Grand Slam of Curling announced on Friday night a fifth event, the Elite 8, has been added to the schedule for 2014-15. Fans can also expect up to … Continue reading
The fourth day of play at the 2014 Players’ Championship concluded at Eastlink Arena on Friday, April 18. Journal Pioneer sports editor Jason Simmonds was there throughout the day to capture the following images. Click to view at the Journal … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – Mike McEwen of Winnipeg capped a perfect round-robin showing at the 2014 Players’ Championship early Friday evening. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Second stone Adam Casey of Seven Mile Bay follows his shot while third stone … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) Curling legend Kevin Martin will retire following the season-ending Players’ Championship tournament. Martin, 47, made the announcement during Sportsnet’s broadcast of the Grand Slam of Curling event on Friday night. Kevin Martin will retire after the Players’ … Continue reading
David MacDonald of Antigonish NS is a high school teacher who combines his love of curling with his love of Lego. He debuted his “Lego Curling” display, a replica of a major curling bonspiel, complete with well-known curlers, to rave … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Edmonton’s Kevin Martin advanced to the playoffs at the Players’ Championship following a 5-2 win over Calgary’s Kevin Koe in Draw 12 on Friday. Martin (3-2) settled for one in the fifth to break … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Stefanie Lawton rink from Saskatoon, Sask., is headed to the playoffs at the 2014 Players’ Championship. Second stone Sherri Singler, left, and lead Mariliese Kasner sweep a stone for the Stefanie Lawton rink in … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Brad Gushue could have been on the ice all night signing autographs and taking pictures with fans at the Players’ Championship on Friday. Who could blame him as the St. John’s skip and his … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE P.E.I. — Glenn Howard’s season came to an end at the Players’ Championship on Friday afternoon. The Penetanguishene, Ont., rink fell 8-6 to Kevin Koe’s team after Howard missed on his final shot during Draw 11 … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen improved to a 4-0 record at the Players’ Championship with a 7-4 victory over Toronto’s John Epping on Friday morning. McEwen broke a 4-4 tie with a deuce in the sixth … Continue reading
While at the Players’ Championship, make sure you check out the official Grand Slam of Curling Social House located in the adjacent Veterans’ Convention Centre at Credit Union Place. Open Friday and Saturday night from 8PM-2AM. Free admission with your … Continue reading
The 2014 Players’ Championship is continuing at Eastlink Arena in Summerside. Journal Pioneer sports editor Jason Simmonds has captured the following images. Click for Day One (Tuesday) Photo Gallery Click for Day Two (Wednesday) Photo Gallery Click for Day Three … Continue reading