Several years ago, I introduced my son-in-law to curling - a sport that I've enjoyed for over fifty years. As I was introduced to the 'roaring game' at a young age, I fondly recall post-Christmas junior bonspiels, inter-club competitions, all-nighter cash spiels, and of course, the Manitoba Curling Association (MCA)...
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I started curling at 15 and spent the next 50 years enjoying a sport that has brought me so many good times. I embrace the positive changes in the game and cherish the memories of the past. It is truly a sport built on passion , dedication and hard work....
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I grew up watching curling with my Dad. It’s no wonder that I still love to watch it! Being from Newfoundland and Labrador, we never had a team go so far as what Team Gushue did. I still remember them winning gold at the Olympics back in 2006 and that...
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My daughter's high school team was entered in the junior provincials, so we were off to small town Saskatchewan for a bitterly cold weekend of curling. When we booked in to our small motel rooms, we noticed ice buildup at the bottom of the doors, so we were forced to...
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Myself and my two sisters grew up watching curling because of our mom; She loved the game; even though never had tried curling; was intriqued by the sport and could name any player on any team at any given time; that love of the sport was passed down to me...
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It is said that curling is a sport that is inclusive and can be played by people of all ages and abilities. So, what has kept me curling for over 70 years? Let’s be honest, at 93, it requires much more effort and determination to play than it did in...
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I started curling in Metcalfe, Ontario, at the age of 10, a mere 40 years ago, with my parents as my coaches. They led the Little Rocks program at our home club, and their passion for the sport quickly became mine. As I grew, so did my love for the...
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I was 48 years old when I met my husband Gary. I had never curled before and was two years in remission from leukaemia. It had been a tough few years of not only going through a divorce but cancer treatment as well. I loved volleyball and baseball but had...
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Billie passed away a few years ago at the age of 92 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. He loved to golf in the Summer and curl in the Winter. His favorite part of both was after the game to go have a few beers. He played lead for me for...
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2010.Halifax Brier. Myself and two friends arrived for the week. Met up with more friends from BC and Ontario. During one of the mid week games, we were sitting together and chatting with others around us. People behind us were from Newfoundland and we were all having fun together. The...
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In 2016 my friend was organizing a fundraiser for her renegades waterpolo team. She knows John Morris and Ben Hiebert really well and she asked them if they would be willing to give their time to it. They were being auctioned off to the highest bidding team, one silent auction...
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Curling Day 2025 Dear Canadian Curlers: As I sit in my classroom on Valentine’s Day I ponder the state of our game. I am a teacher in Ottawa and I feel that our game is in good hands. Ottawa Carleton High School Athletics are governed by NCSSA. This year we...
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In 2014 I was in London, England for a convention. Every spare moment was spent in the hotel bar watching the Olympic curling. Now, I’m a big fan of curling so that is no surprise. The amazing thing was how it also attracted my fellow convention goers, most of whom...
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I’ve always loved watching curling. I would know all of the players names and any of the news surrounding their teams. I finally got to see the top teams in action at the Masters in Oakville in 2022, followed by going to the Brier in London in 2023. It was...
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Everyone has a Bucket List right? One item on my Bucket List was to obtain the autograph of my favourite curler. But how was I going to get it? The Bucket List journey started in 2010. A family member, Braden Zawada wanted an item from his favourite NHL team..the Vancouver...
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In 2004, at the school where I was teaching, there happened to be five grade 6 students who curled at the same club where I curled. I was fortunate to be able to take them to the TimBits Elementary School Curling tournament which was happening about an hour from here....
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I grew up watching my Dad curl and the second I was old enough to join our local Club's Little Rock program I did. It may not have been a sport that the rest of my friends were interested in or was popular by any means but it was something...
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We really enjoyed every minute of the 2017 brier in St. John's, NL. I celebrated my 59th birthday there with family and friends. I would love to celebrate my 68th birthday at the Montana's Brier in 2026. Go Gushue Go!!!
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I grew up watching Curling on TV and participated in a few leagues once I became an adult but was never “really” good at it but “oh, so loved the game!” I remember watching Sandra Schmirler, Glen Howard, Kevin Martin, etc. Then came along Brad Gushue! My, he made NL...
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Brad Gushue’s curling team is widely considered one of the best to ever play the game, and Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans are incredibly proud of their accomplishments. Watching them compete, whether on TV or live, is a true thrill. For any curler, the opportunity to meet them or even step onto...
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Love on the ice It was 2009 and I had spared for friends of mine in the Sunday night mixed double league at the Remax Curling Rink in St John’s. I enjoyed it so I gave my name to the president in case a team might be looking for a...
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One day when I was 16, I heard that my school was going to start a curling club. I had never curled before, but I decided to sign up to try out. A few days later, I convinced one of my friends to come with me to try out curling...
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It all began on a late January day in 2022 with a simple question: “Road trip anyone?” The responses were quick and enthusiastically positive. Having just received news that the 2023 Brier would be held in London, Ontario, I threw out the question on the Elmvale Curling Club women’s Facebook...
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My curling story is about the aspect of the game that I cherish the most: the social aspect of the sport. I began curling at the age of 13. Throughout the years, I have formed many wonderful friendships and competed against individuals of all skill levels and ages, both men...
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Bought this beauty on the weekend at a fundraiser dinner here in North Bay in support of the U18 Northern Ontario boys heading to Provincials in Thunder Bay!! Go team Winters!! Such kind, grateful & friendly young men!!
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