Playdowns.com - Curling news and playdown results http://www.playdowns.com Curling news and playdown results from British Columbia and Northern Ontario Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:53:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Optimist International U-18 Championships http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/6tPFA6RT8Gg/ http://www.playdowns.com/2013/03/22/optimist-u18-championships/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:49:40 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1870 Live Scoring Links:

Dozens of curlers from around the world will soon be arriving in Langley and Surrey for the annual Optimist International U- 18 Curling Championships from March 27 to 31 2013.

These young, highly competitive curlers representing clubs from Canada, the United States and Japan will compete over a five-day tournament in an event dedicated for athletes less than 18 years of age. It provides an opportunity for young athletes to mature and enhance their curling skills in an international junior competition.

“In curling, a child does not need to be bigger, faster or stronger to grow from playground to podium,” said Al Kersey, event chair.

In addition to the tournament, competitors will also have the opportunity to participate in a high performance development camp to focus on honing their skills. With the guidance of four international curling coaches, the curlers will work on team building skills and mental and physical prep before games.

The U-18 championships attract some of the best young curlers in the world, and many go on to compete at professional levels.

Alumni Rachel Homan of Ontario won the 2013 Scotties Canadian Women’s Curling Championship in February and is now competing for Team Canada at the World Women’s Curling Championships in Riga, Latvia from March 16 to 24.

Another past competitor, Team Brown, from the Kamloops Curling Club just won the 2013 Tim Hortons Junior Women’s BC Championship and competed for Team Canada at the 2013 Junior World Championships in Sochi, Russia.

“With the increased television exposure this winter, curling has become the ‘hot’ sport due to the reduced hockey season,” said Mel Kositsky, host chair.

“This event has a history of producing a number of today’s champions and hopefully the communities of Surrey and Langley will come out and watch these future rock stars.”

Live Scoring Links:

The 2013 Optimist International U-18 Curling Championships will be held at the Langley Curling Club, 20699 42 Ave in Langley and at the Cloverdale Curling Club, 6150 176 St in Surrey.

For more information about the event, please visit our website www.U18curling.ca.

Follow us on Twitter @u18curling and check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/u18curling.

About the Championships

The Optimist International U-18 Curling Championships is celebrating its thirteenth year as an event designed to promote youth curling. Developed in 1999 by Bill Hans of the Calgary Youth Association, the event was first held in Calgary AB in 2001. The championships have also been held in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Previously known as the Optimist Western Canada Juvenile Curling Championships and the Optimist International Juvenile Curling Championships, the event has featured notable curlers such as Chelsea Carey, Kaitlyn Lawes, Breanne Meakin, Tyler Samagalski and Charley Thomas.

About Optimist International Canada

Optimist International Canada is an organization that serves the Canadian members of Optimist International, a non-profit organization. The organization’s official mission statement is to “Bring Out the Best in Kids”. More than 86,000 members in over 30 countries work towards this goal. In Canada there are 20,000 volunteer members who strive to improve, participate in, influence and contribute to the healthy development of young people.

About Langley Curling Club

The Langley Curling Club is one of the largest curling organizations in B.C. with more than 800 long-time and new curlers. The facility started out with only four sheets of ice in 1965 but later expanded to six sheets in 1990. Located in the George Preston Memorial Center, the facility has two viewing areas, one at ice level and one in the facility’s lounge, that offer excellent opportunities to watch their many leagues in action The club also has on ice cameras and 22” monitors for better viewing of the “away” end. They are proud to be home to Team Klymchuk, the B.C. Junior Men’s provincial champions from the 2010/11 season.

About Cloverdale Curling Club

The Cloverdale Curling Club (formerly known as Valley Curling Club) has been home to the sport of curling in the Surrey community since 1954. The centre offers programs seven days a week for all levels of curlers, from young kids to seniors. In 2006 the club, along with Cloverdale Branch 6 of the Royal Canadian Legion, hosted the Legion Dominion Curling Championships. The centre is currently run by president Merlin Wick and an executive board.

]]> http://www.playdowns.com/2013/03/22/optimist-u18-championships/feed/ 1 http://www.playdowns.com/2013/03/22/optimist-u18-championships/ Introducing Curling TV: a new way to watch curling on-line! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/4iYok8Cwgvc/ http://www.playdowns.com/2013/01/25/introducing-curling-tv-a-new-way-to-watch-curling-on-line/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:03:04 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1838 An exciting new initiative from the Canadian Curling Association (CCA) means curling fans are just a click away from watching their favourite sport from anywhere on the planet with an internet signal.

Curling TV, which is…

]]> An exciting new initiative from the Canadian Curling Association (CCA) means curling fans are just a click away from watching their favourite sport from anywhere on the planet with an internet signal.

Curling TV, which is now on-line and available at www.curlingtv.ca, offers curling fans a wide array of video options, ranging from archived TSN broadcasts from Season of Champions events (round-robin and playoffs), archival footage from older events (wait till you check out some of the highlights of past Briers dating back to 1955!), as well as instructional videos, equipment tips and post-game media scrum footage from our championship events.

“We’re always looking for new ways to offer opportunities to our fans to get involved with curling,” said Greg Stremlaw, the Chief Executive Officer of the CCA. “We’re very excited about what this new venture gives our fans, and where we can take it in the future.”

TSN broadcasts from Season of Champions events will be loaded onto the site within 48 hours of their appearing on television; currently, broadcasts are available from all of the 2011-12 events and the events that have taken place during the 2012-13 season.

“What we’re most excited about is that anybody interested in curling can find something to watch on Curling TV,” said Stremlaw. “Competitive curlers and coaches can use the archived broadcasts for game analysis and instruction, while beginning curlers will find benefits from such features as the equipment guides. There really is something for everyone to enjoy.”

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EDMONTON – The Grand Slam of Curling just raised the stakes a lot higher.

Sportsnet announced on Wednesday that a $1-million bonus will be awarded to a men’s team if it can win all four events in the series.

If a men’s team does not win all four Grand Slams, the top three men’s teams based on the points system will split a $100,000 purse — $50,000 for first place, $30,000 for second and $20,000 for third.

“Sportsnet is committed to growing the Grand Slam of Curling like never before, and the addition of the substantial bonus truly delivers on that promise,” Scott Moore, Rogers Media’s president of broadcasting, said in a news release.

Full story: Edmonton Journal – $1-million bonus offered up in Grand Slam of Curling

]]> http://www.playdowns.com/2012/11/16/1-million-grand-slam-bonus/feed/ 0 http://www.playdowns.com/2012/11/16/1-million-grand-slam-bonus/ Sportsnet and Curl BC sign major 10-year agreement http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/w6Ymt0Pxp3w/ http://www.playdowns.com/2012/11/16/sportsnet-and-curl-bc-sign-major-10-year-agreement/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:42:10 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1790 Courtesy of Curl BC

Curling in BC has been given a major boost thanks to a new agreement signed by Sportsnet and Curl BC.

The 10-year agreement gives Sportsnet the rights to air all Curl BC curling championships, including the Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship, the Scotties BC Women’s Curling Championship and the Tim Hortons BC Junior Curling Championships.

The deal is huge for curling in BC.

Curl BC CEO Scott Braley said: “This is fantastic news for BC curlers and all fans of curling. The 10-year agreement gives us the opportunity to promote the roaring game on network television and to put our provincial curlers on the national stage. It’s a great opportunity.

Full-story: Curl BC - Sportsnet and Curl BC sign major 10-year agreement

]]> http://www.playdowns.com/2012/11/16/sportsnet-and-curl-bc-sign-major-10-year-agreement/feed/ 0 http://www.playdowns.com/2012/11/16/sportsnet-and-curl-bc-sign-major-10-year-agreement/ Sandra Schmirler Golf Tournament Okanagan raises $20,600 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/5H6QgDL5HUA/ http://www.playdowns.com/2012/02/17/sandra-schmirler-golf-tournament-okanagan-raises-20600/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:50:41 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1781 Sandra Schmirler Golf Tournament Okanagan and the Sandra Schmirler Foundation donate $20,600 towards the purchase of a specialized incubator for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kelowna General Hospital.

The Sandra Schmirler Golf Tournament Okanagan was held August 19 to 21, 2011. The two-round golf tournament weekend took place at Shadow Ridge Golf Club, in Kelowna, BC.

The event organizing committee from the Kelowna Curling Club teamed up with the Sandra Schmirler Foundation along with presenting sponsor, Canadian Direct Insurance to raise funds for the NICU at Kelowna General Hospital.

“It was a fantastic weekend of golf and everyone had a great time while supporting the Kelowna General Hospital’s NICU,” says Norm Allen, coordinator for the tournament. “We are looking forward to the next tournament in the summer of 2012.”

To find out more about the next tournament and how you can get involved, contact Rick Folk rickfolk@hotmail.com

]]> http://www.playdowns.com/2012/02/17/sandra-schmirler-golf-tournament-okanagan-raises-20600/feed/ 1 http://www.playdowns.com/2012/02/17/sandra-schmirler-golf-tournament-okanagan-raises-20600/ Jacobs Crazy Eight-Ender http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/BIJBHP_hgHo/ http://www.playdowns.com/2012/02/12/jacobs-crazy-eight-ender/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:13:00 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1773 Brad Jacobs rink from Sault Ste. Marie captured their third-straight Northern Ontario Men’s Curling championship with a 9-2 victory over Sudbury’s Mike Jakubo. The victory comes with another trip to the Tim Horton’s Brier in Saskatoon and the goal to bring a Canadian Championship back to Northern Ontario for the first time since Al Hackner did it in 1985.

In The Dominion Men’s Northern Ontario Curling Association Championship semi-final on Saturday afternoon, Jacobs team of EJ Harnden, Ryan Harnden and Scott Seabrook scored an extremely rare eight-ender in the sixth end in their 14-3 victory over Sudbury’s Tim Phillips. Eight-enders are infrequent in club curling and completely unimaginable at the highest level of curling.

Full story – The Sault Star: Jacobs rink prepares for third straight Brier appearance

 

]]> http://www.playdowns.com/2012/02/12/jacobs-crazy-eight-ender/feed/ 1 http://www.playdowns.com/2012/02/12/jacobs-crazy-eight-ender/ 2012 Northern Ontario Men’s in the Soo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/e17f2F7JFoo/ http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/31/2012-nothern-ontario-mens/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:52:00 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1738 The Dominion Men’s 2012 Northern Ontario Provincial Championship takes place Sunnday, February 5 to Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Soo Curling Association in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Twelve of the best Men’s teams from across Northern Ontario will compete in the provincial championship to represent Northern Ontario at the Tim Horton’s Brier in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from March 3 to 11, 2012.

The Dominion Men’s Northern Ontario provincial championship is a round-robin event with two draws daily from Sunday, February 5 to Thursday, February 9th. The final draw of the round-robin takes place on Friday, February 10th. If tie-breakers are necessary, they will be played on Friday afternoon and evening. The championship will end with a four team Page Playoff beginning Saturday, February 11th.

Games start Sunday, February 5 at 2:30pm with round-robin games at 2:00pm and 7:30pm from Monday to Thursday. The final round-robin game is at 9:30am on Friday, February 10. The Page Playoffs begin on Saturday, February 11 at 2:00pm. The final is scheduled for 9:00am on Sunday, February 12.

Competing Teams

  • Stratton C.C. – Trevor Bonot, Scott McCallum, Tim Jewett, Andrew McCormick, Al Macsemchuk (5th)
  • Fort William C.C. – Colin Koivula, Eric Theriault, Justin Whitehurst, Jordan Potts
  • Fort William C.C. – Joe Scharf, Mike McCarville, Rob Champagne, Gary Champagne
  • Fort William C.C. – Mike Assad, Al Hackner, Kory Carr, Jamie Childs
  • Fort William C.C. – Jeff Currie, Dylan Johnston, Cody Johnston, Mike Badiuk
  • Soo Curler’s Assn. – Brad Jacobs, E.J. Harnden, Ryan Harnden, Scott Seabrook
  • Soo Curler’s Assn. – Tim Phillips, Charlie Robert, Dan Lemieux, Rob Thomas
  • Voyageur C. C. (Mattawa) – Pat Gelinas, Art Trudel, Luc Gelinas, Louis Gelinas
  • Sudbury C.C. – Robbie Gordon, Ron Henderson, Dion Dumontelle, Doug Hong, Mark Borgogelli (5th)
  • Sudbury C.C. – Jordan Chandler, Kyle Chandler, Gavan Jamieson, Tom Cull, Matt Dumontelle (5th)
  • Copper Cliff C.C. – Mike Jakubo, Matt Seabrook, Sandy MacEwen, Lee Toner
  • MacIntyre C.C. (Timmins) – Dave MacInnis, Claude Lapointe, Roddy Lapointe, Ryan Dinesen

Live scoring for The Dominion Men’s 2012 Northern Ontario Provincial Championship is available on Playdowns.com.

]]> http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/31/2012-nothern-ontario-mens/feed/ 3 http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/31/2012-nothern-ontario-mens/ New Brunswick Men’s Final 8 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/_YGTMm2cVrg/ http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/31/new-brunswick-mens-final-8/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:31:10 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1732 Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club in Saint John, New Brunswick plays host the Molson Canadian Men’s Final 8 from February 1 to 5. The top eight teams in New Brunswick will be playing to represent the province at the Tim Horton’s Brier in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan March 3 to 11, 2012.

Games are underway beginning Wednesday, February 1 at 2:00pm with round-robin draws going Wednesday to Friday at 2:00pm and 7:00pm each day. The final round-robin draw takes place Saturday at 9:00am. The semi-final is at 8:00pm on Saturday with the final at 2:00pm on Sunday.

Live scoring for the Molson Canadian Men’s Final 8 is available on Playdowns.com.

]]> http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/31/new-brunswick-mens-final-8/feed/ 2 http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/31/new-brunswick-mens-final-8/ 2012 BC Scotties in North Van http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/VEhOhn6E1SU/ http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/21/2012-bc-scotties-in-north-van/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:02:22 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1721 The 2011-12 Scotties British Columbia Women’s Curling Championship presented by Best Western takes place Monday, January 23 to Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the North Shore Winter Club in North Vancouver, BC. Ten of the best Women’s teams from across British Columbia will compete in the provincial championship to represent British Columbia at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Red Deer, Alberta from February 18, to 26, 2012.

The Scotties British Columbia Women’s Curling Championship presented by Best Western is a round-robin event with two draws daily, and will end with a Page Playoff beginning Friday, January 27 with the semi-final and final televised on Shaw. Ten teams from around British Columbia have qualified to earn their berth at the BC Scotties.

Games start Monday, January 23 at 10:30am with round-robin games at 10:30am and 6:30pm from Monday to Thursday. The final round-robin game takes place at 9:30am on Friday. The Page Playoffs begin on Friday, January 27 at 7:00pm if there no tie-breakers or only one tie-breaker necessary. The final is scheduled for 4:30pm on Sunday, January 29.

Competing Teams

  • Kelly Scott – Kelowna Curling Club
  • Kelley Law – Royal City Curling Club
  • Allison MacInnes – Kamloops Curling Club
  • Roselyn Craig – Victoria Curling Club
  • Kelly Thompson – Richmond Curling Club
  • Nicole Backe – Royal City Curling Club
  • Jen Rusnell – Prince George Golf & Curling Club
  • Marilou Richter – Richmond Curling Club
  • Brenda Garvey – Prince George Golf & Curling Club
  • Marla Mallett – Royal City Curling Club

Live scoring for the Scotties British Columbia Women’s Curling Championship presented by Best Western is available on Playdowns.com.

]]> http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/21/2012-bc-scotties-in-north-van/feed/ 4 http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/21/2012-bc-scotties-in-north-van/ 2012 Ontario Scotties in Kenora http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/playdownsdotcom-published/~3/4VFgnMMz4o4/ http://www.playdowns.com/2012/01/21/2012-ontario-scotties-in-kenora/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:37:20 +0000 Cary http://www.playdowns.com/?p=1711 The 2011-12 Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts takes place Monday, January 23 to Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Kenora Curling Club in Kenora, Ontario. Ten of the best Women’s teams from across Ontario will compete in the provincial championship to represent Ontario at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Red Deer, Alberta from February 18, to 26, 2012.

The Ontario Scotties is a round-robin event with two draws daily, and will end with a Page Playoff beginning Saturday, January 28 which will be televised on Shaw. Six teams from the Ontario Curling Association (OCA) and four teams from the Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA) have qualified to earn their berth at the Ontario Scotties.

Games start Monday, January 23 at 7:00pm with round-robin games at 2:00pm and 7:00pm from Tuesday to Friday. The Page Playoffs begin on Saturday, January 28 at 2:00pm or at 7:00pm if there are tie-breakers necessary. The final is scheduled for 2:00pm on Sunday, January 29.

Competing Teams

  • Sherry Middaugh – Coldwater & District Curling Club
  • Laura Pickering – North Bay Granite Curling Club
  • Allison Nimik – St. Thomas Curling Club
  • Kathy Brown – King Curling Club
  • Mario Dahl – Port Arthur Curling Club
  • Kathy Auld – Mississauga Golf & Curling Club
  • Jennifer Hanna – Ottawa Curling Club
  • Tracy Horgan – Idylwylde Golf & Country Club
  • Krista McCarville – Fort William Curling Club
  • Rachel Homan – Ottawa Curling Club

Live scoring for the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts is available on Playdowns.com.

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