For the Brier in Brandon in 1982, I was asked to be a lead volunteer in the media area. I had never done anything like this before and was quite uncertain on what to do. But, as I volunteered, I was most amazed at the people I had met. Everyday seemed like a new event. …

In January 2004, in Montague, Prince Edward Island, my son Matthew Smith and his teammates – Brett Gallant, Patrick Callbeck and Mitchell O’Shea and coach Kathie Gallant were competing in the Provincial Junior Playdowns for a possible trip to Victoria. B.C. for the National Karcher Juniors. Now Brett was only 13 years old and his …

My favourite curling moment by far was watching my son stand on the ice for the national anthem at the Roar of the Rings in Ottawa. He was selected as a Future Star and it was by far one of the best experiences of our lives. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly and helpful whether it …

Every time I see this trophy, I remember one of my most cherished curling related memories, which was mentioned when I received it. It’s not just the victories and accolades that are remembered but the touching moments that can last a lifetime. In 2005-6, I was the parent coach of the St Thomas Aquinas (London, …

My story is really by husbands story but I will tell it. In 1970 his father Jack won to go to the Alberta play downs. Coming from a small club out of the Village of Breton this was huge to Jack but also the local community. He made it to the final game and played …

As a 12 year old first-year curler during these COVID times, I can’t say that I have an inspiring underdog story or a golden story about how I won first place in nationals. Nor do I have the confidence to say that I am all that great at the sport. So instead, I’m typing one …

A few years ago I was skipping my ladies team during a league game. When I came down to throw my last rock I told the girls I just want a guard. The two curls kept say let’s get a biter on the rings. I threw my last rock and it ended up in the …

3 high school friends-now in our seventies use curling as an excuse to spend a week together at least once a year for many years. We bought tickets to the 2021 Roar in Saskatoon as soon as they went on sale. We over came glitches and still spent the week together-a very special week. The …

To coach a high school curling team in southern Ontario was not always very easy. Most of the students from my school had never experienced the game. Many were born in other countries. I grew up with the sport as my parents curled at our small town curling club in Lindsay Ontario. Teaching and coaching …