Team Robins
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Reese Wainman, Skip
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. 6 years - My mom asked me to try it and see if I would like it.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Qualifying for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
Winning the 2021 Lacombe U15 Competitive Junior Curling Spiel
Winning the 2022 Sherwood Park U15 Competitive Junior Curling Spiel
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Qualifying for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Commit and enjoy it.
Alex Testart-Campbell, Third
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. 5 years - My sister enrolled me in curling
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Qualifying for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
Winning the 2021 Lacombe U15 Competitive Junior Curling Spiel
Winning the 2022 Sherwood Park U15 Competitive Junior Curling Spiel
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Qualifying for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A.Work towards your goals and have fun.
Brooke Smith, Second
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. 5 years - I began curling because my mom and stepdad were curling
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Qualifying for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
Winning the 2021 Lacombe U15 Competitive Junior Curling Spiel
Winning the 2022 Sherwood Park U15 Competitive Junior Curling Spiel
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Qualifying for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Work towards your goals and don't overthink it, just have fun
Tamara Bain, Lead
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. 8 years - I got involved in curling because my older sister curled and I wanted to copy her.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Qualifying for the 2022 Canadian U18 Curling Championships
Winning the 2022 Sherwood Park U15 Competitive Junior Curling Spiel
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Attending the 2022 Canadian U18 Curling Championships
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. To keep practicing and have fun
TEAM DUNCAN
Team goals
Our coach’s goal for us is always to have fun, be a good teammate, and leave it all on the ice.
This year, as we move up to U-18 although three of us are still eligible for U15, we will probably be the youngest team so each game will have goals, and will learn from every end played.
Over the season, we are going to continue to work on physical development, communication, and strategy. At this level, we are also going to need to work on consistency and the mental aspect of the game.
Nolan Duncan
Skip
How long have you curled and how did you get started?
I have curled for 10 years. I started because my brother and my parents curled competitively.
What are your curling achievements?
I have won Alberta Winter Games, U15 Provincials, and
U15 Players’ Championship.
What is your most memorable curling moment?
My last shot is to win U15 provincials or go to U18 nationals as an alternate.
If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
Never give up even if it seems like you can’t do anything.
Spencer Else
Third
How long have you curled and how did you get started?
I have been curling for 4 years. I started at a multi-sport camp at the Calgary Winter Club.
What are your curling achievements?
I won U15 provincials and the U15 Players’ Championship in the same year with Team Duncan.
What is your most memorable curling moment?
The last two shots of the final (extra) end during the provincial finals.
If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
Always be kind and respectful to your opponents, because you will face or even play with them in the future.
Max Weber
Second
How long have you curled and how did you get started?
I have curled since I was about 6. My parents have always been curlers so they got me playing basically as soon as I could. That being said, I’ve only been competitive curling for the past couple of years.
What are your curling achievements?
Our team won the 2022 U15 Provincials and the 2022 U15 Players’ Championship.
What is your most memorable curling moment?
U15 provincials. But not just winning it, the entire tournament was a fantastic experience.
If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
Keep your head in the game! The moment you get distracted, your performance goes way down.
Kesler Bachek
Lead
How long have you curled and how did you get started?
I have curled for about 9 years and I got into it when I saw my mom curling and decided I wanted to give it a try.
What are your curling achievements?
I placed 4th in my age group for the Alberta Hit Draw Tap contest in 2019 and qualified first in the contest in 2022. I have also won the 2022 Curler’s
Corner U15 provincials and the AJCT player’s tournament with Team Duncan.
What is your most memorable curling moment?
My most memorable curling moments came in the 2022 Curler’s Corner U15 provincial finals. My team not only stole a point in the extra to take the game. The whole game was exciting. Even the last stone draw before the game was a total team effort to get our draw to the button closer to the pin by just half a centimeter. (I did a lot of sweeping on that!)
If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
I would tell young curlers that nothing is impossible if you try your best in practice and work hard to improve yourself. I would also tell them that age does not matter at all. I won U15 at age 12. Nothing is impossible if you practise and try your best.
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Team Kostna
Q. What is your team mantra or a quote the team looks to for inspiration?
A. A team mantra we use for the team is “Business”. We say it to each other or ourselves when we need to focus or reset our heads in a game.
Q. What are your team goals?
A. Make the playoffs at Provincials / have a deep run at Provincials.
Jon Kostna
Skip
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A.15 years, mom showed me the sport on TV and I instantly loved it.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Participated in various provincials & being the 2021 MJCT Don Baldwin winner.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Winning the Don Baldwin.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Find a team and stick with them, you will find lots of success.
Peter Albig
Third
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. 10 years. My elementary school offered a Learn To Curl program in grade 4 and has been curling ever since.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. I won the 2022 Selkirk MJCT and was able to represent Manitoba as Team Manitoba2 in the 2022 New Holland Canada U21 Nationals last season.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Playing at the 2022 New Holland Canada U21 Nationals.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Don’t be discouraged by missing shots or having off-games. Instead, learn from it and see what you can do differently and success will follow.
Joshua Evans
Second
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I have curled for 6 years, and this will be my fourth year of competitive curling. I got into curling because a friend who curled asked me to come and try it out and I fell in love with the sport instantly.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. I have won three separate leagues and been to provincials four times so far.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Winning a spot to provincials for the first time.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Learn from your losses and build off of them with your team.
Colin Desaulniers
Lead
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. 11 years. Started by going to the curling club with my parents on Friday nights.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2022 Junior Manitoba2 Champion, 2022 Canadian Junior Nationals, 2022 MSHAA Finalist Mixed Doubles, 2022 Selkirk MJCT Winner.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Playing as Team Manitoba 2 at the 2022 Canadian Junior Nationals.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Practice anytime you can. It will improve your game.
Team Wiebe
Ranked 26th in the World, Team Wiebe is a young up-and-coming team looking to make their mark in the men’s circuit by competing in World curling Tour events across North America. While Ryan, Sean, and Adam have been playing together for 10 years we have just recently added Ty last fall and are excited to build on the continued success we have had. Highlights of this team include winners of the 2021 MCT Tour Championships, 2021 Viterra Men’s Semi-Finalists, 2022 Alberta Curling Tour Men’s Major Semi-Finalist, and 2022 Mother Club Fall Classic Champions.
What is your team mantra or a quote the team looks to for inspiration?
Trust the Process
What are your team goals?
Win the 2023 Viterra Men’s Provincial Championship
Qualify for a Grand Slam of Curling Event
Ryan Wiebe
Skip
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I have been curling for 16 years. I started out curling in the Saturday junior program at the St. Vital Curling Club.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
MCT Tour champion (2020 and 2021), 2022 Mother Club Fall Curling Classic Champion, 3rd place at the 2022 Viterra Manitoba Men’s Provincials
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. My most memorable curling moment was the 2022 Viterra Men’s Championship. It was our first time playing at a Men’s Provincial and we got to play in front of a packed crowd every draw. Being a junior team, it was a great accomplishment to finish 5th in the province.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Enjoy the journey. The time you spend with your team, on and off the ice, will be some of the most memorable of your life. Curling is a great sport with great people, and the friends you make along the way will last a lifetime.
Ty Dilello
Third
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I've been curling since I was 10 years old. I had my start in the St. Vital Junior League on Sunday afternoons and enjoyed the sport enough to pursue it competitively after finishing high school.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2018 U-Sport National Silver Medalist, 2015 CIS National Bronze Medalist, 2022 Viterra Championship semi-finalist.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Coming so close to winning the Viterra Championship last season and reaching our team's goal of making the Tim Horton's Brier. Despite losing in the semi-finals, it gave us extra motivation to come out stronger this season and hopefully achieve our goals.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Practice lots and practice with a purpose. Don't just throw rocks for the sake of throwing rocks.
Sean Flatt
Second
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I have been curling for 12 years. My curling journey started when my parents registered me in the junior program at the St. Vital curling club where I started throwing half sheets.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2019 Canada Winer Games bronze medalist, 2019 MCT Tour champion, 2021 MCT Tour Champion, 2022 Mother Club Fall Curling Classic Champion, Viterra Manitoba Men’s Provincials 3rd place
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. My most memorable curling moment was winning the Canada Winter Games trials in 2018. It was a very special moment knowing that I would be able to represent Manitoba for the first time alongside my team.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Enjoy the journey, through curling you will make lasting friendships, develop fierce rivalries, and experience agonizing defeats as well as triumphant victories. No journey is the same, but it is important to have fun along the way.
Adam Flatt
Lead
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I have been curling for 12 years and got started at the little rocks program by throwing half sheets at the St. Vital Curling Club on Saturday afternoons.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2019 Canada Winer Games bronze medalist, 2019 MCT Tour champion, 2021 MCT Tour Champion, 2022 Mother Club Fall Curling Classic Champion, Viterra Manitoba Men’s Provincials 3rd place.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Winning the Bronze medal at the 2019 Canada Winter Games and being able to play fans sitting in bleachers right beside your sheet.
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Work hard, trust the process and the benefits will come.
Team Wahl
What is your team mantra or a quote the team looks to for inspiration? Just Throw the Rock!
What are your team goals?
Representing Manitoba at the 2023 Canada Winter Games and the U18 Canadian Curling Championships
Dayna Wahl
Skip
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I have been curling for about 12 years. My dad and grandpa were curlers and I wanted to follow along.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Going to U21 and U18 provincials
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Winning a berth on the last shot in an extra end. We love to stress out our fans :)
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Never assume the outcome of a game, one end can change a lot.
Piper Stoesz
Third
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. Curled for 8 years. Parents signed me up in the Junior program at the Altona Curling Club
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Placing 3rd at 2022 Asham U18 Provincials
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Winning our spot into the U18 Provincial through the Berth Bonspiel.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Have confidence in yourself and you might be surprised with what you can do.
Anna Ginters
Second
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I started curling when I was six years old, I had skating practice and we ran on the train for warm-up. When I was up on the track I saw people curling in the rink, and it REALLY intrigued me. So I asked my mom if I could play, and she signed me up. I did skating and curling for a year, and I chose to do only curling the next year.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Overcoming back surgery and still being able to play and train for curling. Also being a very strong sweeper.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. In 2019 my first bonspiel after my surgery and my first shot Dayna wanted me to do a hit. Well, I ended up doing a triple take out and mine still sticking in the rings.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. That curling is a team sport, not an individual one. That you need to work together and take constructive criticism. And just have fun!
Gillian Hildebrand
Lead
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A.I started Curling when I was 10. I tried almost every other sport offered in Altona before I started curling and this was the one that stuck.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Placing 3rd in U18 Provincials
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Winning our berth into the U18 Provincials at the Berth Bonspiel
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Learn from your misses and losses and have fun.
TEAM DESCHENES
Team Deschenes is a competitive U21 Women’s Curling team competing on the Junior Curling Tour of Ontario and the Women’s World Curling Tour. We have had great success both as a team and individually. Among our four members, a highlight of our accomplishments includes one Youth Olympic appearance, six National silver medals, eight National appearances, 13 Provincial titles, and 52 Provincial appearances. As well as competing against world-class teams and winning against 2014 Olympic gold medalist Team Jennifer Jones. Our goal for the upcoming season is to qualify and win the 2023 U21 Canadian Junior Championships and compete as Team Canada at the U21 World Junior Championships.
EMILY DESCHENES
SKIP
Question: How long have you curled and how did you get started?
Answer: I have curled for 13 years. I started curling because I saw it on TV while watching the 2010 Olympics and immediately wanted to try it out.
Question: What are your curling achievements?
Answer: 2022 New Holland Canadian Juniors Silver Medallist
2022 Ontario U21 Provincial Champion
2021 Ontario U21 Provincial Finalist
2020 Youth Olympian
2020 Ontario Winter Games Gold Medalist
2020 Ontario U21 Provincial Finalist
2020 OJCT #1 Ranked U18 Team
2020 Ottawa Sports Award for the 2019 National Silver Medal
2019 U18 National Silver Medalist
2019 Ontario U18 Provincial Champion
2019 Canada Winter Games Trials Finalist
2018 Ontario U18 Provincial Finalist
2018 Ontario Winter Games Silver Medallist
2017 Ontario U18 Provincial Finalist
Question: What is your most memorable curling moment?
Answer: My most memorable curling moment is getting the opportunity to represent Canada at the Youth Olympic Games, in Switzerland.
Question: If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
Answer: Practice as much as you can. Always putting the effort in when you think your goal is out of reach because you will ultimately reach your goal if you keep pushing. As well, as always have a positive attitude even when things seem hard.
ADRIENNE BELLIVEAU
THIRD
Question: How long have you curled and how did you get started?
Answer: This is now my 14th year of curling. I started at the age of 6 at the Richmond Curling Club where my parents were currently playing in the mixed league. I got into curling because my Mom had curled competitively as a teenager as well and wanted to get me into it.
Question: What are your curling achievements?
Answer: 2022 New Holland Canadian Juniors Silver Medallist
2022 Ontario U21 Provincial Champion
2022 OUA Silver Medalist
2021 U21 World Junior Qualifier Competitor
2021 Ontario U21 Provincial Champion
2021 Ontario Mixed Bronze Medal
2020 New Holland Canadian Juniors Competitor
2020 Ontario U-21 Provincial Champion
2019 OFSAA Finalist
Question: What is your most memorable curling moment?
Answer: My most memorable curling moment was playing at my first New Holland Canadian Junior Championship in Langley, BC. It was so special wearing the trillium for the first time and an experience I will never forget.
Question: If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
Answer: One piece of advice I would give to a young curler is to get involved in as many ways as you can. Whether that is volunteering at an event or trying out something new like mixed doubles, getting involved will help you build connections and friendships as well as give back to the sport.
EMMA ARTICHUK
SECOND
Question: How long have you curled and how did you get started?
Answer: I have been curling for 12 years and the reason I got into curling was because of my dad.
Question: What are your curling achievements?
Answer: 2022 New Holland Canadian Juniors Silver Medallist
2022 Ontario U21 Provincial Champion
2022 OUA Champion
2021 Ontario U21 Provincial Finalist
2020 Ontario Winter Games Champion
2020 Ontario U21 Provincials Runner-Up
2020 OJCT #1 Ranked U18 Team
2020 Ottawa Sports Award for 2019 National Finish
2019 U18 National Silver Medalist
2019 Ontario U18 Provincial Champion
2019 Canada Winter Games Trials Finalist
2018 Ontario U18 Provincial Finalist
2018 Ontario Winter Games Silver Medallist
2017 Ontario U18 Provincial Runner-Up
Question: What is your most memorable curling moment?
Answer: Competing at the 2022 u21 Junior Nationals and winning a silver medal with my 4 best friends.
Question: If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
Answer: surround yourself with like-minded people who have the same goals as you and practice, practice, practice!!!
EVELYN ROBERT
LEAD
Question: How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
Answer: I have curled for 12 years, and I first got started because my older sister and dad had been curling for a few years. I was always at the club interested in watching what they were doing so I tried it and ended up loving it.
Question: What are your curling achievements?
Answer: 2022 New Holland Canadian Juniors Silver Medallist
2022 Ontario U21 Provincial Champion
2021 Ontario U21 Provincial Finalist
2020 Ontario Winter Games Finalist
2019 OFSAA Finalist
2019 U18 Mixed Provincial Finalist
2019 Ontario U18 Provincial 3rd Place
2018 OFSAA Finalist 2018 Gore-Mutual Provincial Champion
2018 Gore Mutual All-Star Third
Question: What is your most memorable curling moment?
Answer: My most memorable moment in curling is when our team was announced as team Ontario at the start of our first game at the 2022 Canadian Junior Championships.
Question: If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
Answer: My advice would be to try your best to prioritize the fundamentals and technical side of things in your first years of the sport because it will set you up for consistency and success in the long run.
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TEAM BLAIS
What is your team mantra or a quote the team looks to for inspiration?
Work hard and have fun, anything can happen when you put the effort in!
What are your team goals?
TEAM MAIN GOALS – 2022-2023 SEASON
● Play in 6 women’s events
● Qualify in 4 women’s events
● Qualify for the 2023 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts - Estevan
● Top 4 finish at the 2023 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts
● Be involved in our community
Amélie Blais
Skip
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I have been curling for 25 years (started at 10 years old) and my dad brought me to the club one day because he used to curl when he was younger. I stayed on the ice for 2 hours by myself so my parents decided to put me in the junior league the following season. I haven't stopped since and my dad started to play again and also got his coaching accreditation.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. HIGHLIGHTS – WOMEN
● 3 Participations at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in 2012, 2015 and 2016
● Silver Medalist at the Scotties Provincials, in 2014, 2016 and 2017
● Gold Medalist at the Scotties Provincials, 2012 and 2015
● 4th Place finish at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS – MIXED
● Gold medalist at the Mixed National Championship, 2020 and recipient of the
Sportsmanship Award
● Silver medalist at the Mixed National Championship, 2018 and recipient of the MVP and
Sportsmanship Awards
● 4 Participations at the Mixed National Championships, 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2022
● Gold medalist at the Mixed National Championship, 2020
HIGHLIGHTS – JUNIOR
● Bronze Medalist at the Junior National Championship, 2005
● Silver Medalist at the Junior National Championship, 2004
● Gold Medalist at the Canada Games, 2003
● Silver Medalist at the Quebec Games, 1999 and 2001
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. When we won the Mixed National Championship in 2020 in front of our families and fans in Saguenay. We were also undefeated during the National. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to play at the World’s because of Covid.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. To have fun while you learn about curling and to always work hard for your dreams.
Cathlia Ward
Third
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I started curling when I was 4! My parents met at the curling club and got me on the ice early. This is my 24th year.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. HIGHLIGHTS – WOMEN
● Usport Nationals participation, 2017
● Scotties Tournament of Hearts participant, 2017
HIGHLIGHTS – MIXED
● Mixed National Championship participation, 2015
HIGHLIGHTS – JUNIOR
● Joan Mead Legacy Scholarship Award by Curling Canada, 2014
● Junior National Championship participation, 2014
● For the Love of Curling Scholarship Award by Curling Canada, 2013
● Sandra Schmirler Scholarship Award by Sandra Schmirler Foundation, 2013
● World Junior Championship, alternate for team Canada, 2013
● Junior National Championship participation, 2013
● Canada Winter Games participation, 2011
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Coming a through Tie breaker to win my first provincial Scotties represent New Brunswick at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Enjoy the moment. Tomorrow is never guaranteed.
Paige Engel
Second
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I’ve been curling for around 12 years now. My parents used to curl in a Saturday night social league at our local rink and we would always go and watch. That led to my two sisters and I joining a learn-to-curl program and later joining a league with our dad. My entire junior career has been spent curling with both of my sisters, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. HIGHLIGHTS – JUNIOR
● Canadian Junior Championship, 7th place, 2020
● Saskatchewan Junior Provincial All-Star Second, 2020
● Gold, Saskatchewan Junior Provincial, 2020
● Silver, Saskatchewan Junior Provincial, 2017
● Gold, Saskatchewan High School Provincial , 2017
● Saskatchewan Winter Games Competitor, 2015
● Saskatchewan Junior Provincial Competitor, 2014 to 2020
● Saskatchewan Juvenile Provincial Competitor, 2013 to 2017
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. It’s tough to choose. Winning junior provincials was a really special moment for myself and my team, because, for the entire duration of the event, we were dialed in. We knew what we were there to accomplish and our hard work paid off. It was my final year of junior eligibility, so it was a bonus to end my junior career on a high note.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Trust the process. Progress is never linear, so trust the journey you’re on because guaranteed there will be ups and downs.
Alison Ingram
Lead
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I’ve been playing for 16 years. I come from a family of curlers so it was just natural to start playing once I was able to throw the rock down the ice and understand the game.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. HIGHLIGHTS – MIXED DOUBLES
● Mixed Doubles Provincials and qualified for playoffs, 2015, 2020, 2022
● Mixed Doubles Provincials, 2016, 2017
● Qualified for Mixed Doubles Nationals, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS – MIXED
● Mixed National Championship, participation and qualified for the championship pool,
2021
● 4th, Mixed Provincial Championship,2015
HIGHLIGHTS – JUNIOR
● Silver at Junior Provincials Championship, 2016
● 4th at Junior Provincials Championship, 2014, 2015
● Bronze, High School Provincials Championship, 2011, 2013
● 4th at High School Provincials Championship, 2012
● Own the podium Program, 2012
● Gold, Juvenile Provincials Championship, 2012
● Saskatchewan Junior Provincial Competitor, 2012 to 2016
● Saskatchewan Juvenile Provincial Competitor, 2009 to 2012
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. When I won my first bronze medal curling in high school provincials in 2011. I was in grade ten and I was the skip of that team.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Hit the broom and throw the right weight haha
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TEAM TOBER
What are your team goals?
To win the Manitoba Provincial Championship again!
Tansy Tober
Skip
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. 11 years. I got started at age 9 in the Little Rock Curling Program in Moosehorn.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2018 MHSAA Provincial Champion and 2022 Manitoba Junior Provincial Champion.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Representing Manitoba on the National stage at the 2022 New Holland Canadian Junior Championship.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Work hard and the rest will follow.
Stephanie Feeleus
Third
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. 9 years. I started curling as a fun thing my friends and I would do in a small town after school.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2022 Manitoba Junior Champion and represented Manitoba at the Best of the West in Saskatoon for doubles. 2019 Larry Jones Classic winner.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Winning first Provincial title.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Have confidence in yourself as a player and, and practice like you play.
Bryn Zamzow
Second
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. Since age 8 (grade 3); my hometown junior curling program was advertised at school and my friends and I decided to join.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Qualifying for provincials at high school, U18, and U21 levels and winning Manitoba Games at U15 level in 2018.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Curling in front of friends and family at Credit Union Place on arena ice during the U21 Provincials in Dauphin.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Don't give up when things aren't going well. Keep practicing and eventually, everything will click.
Erika Campbell
Lead
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I have curled for 7 years and started in the St. Vital juniors program.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Participating in the curl Manitoba high-performance program, MJCT participant.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Playing on the high school curling team with my younger sister.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Don't skip the drills just because you think they're boring. They give you the skills to make the shots you want to throw.
Jennifer Crouse
Skip
Lives in Timberlea NSQ
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. 29 Years, I asked if my best friend wanted to watch a hockey game and she said to meet her at the curling club first. When I got there, it looked like so much fun I asked if I could play.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A.5-time Nova Scotia Provincial Champion, 3 Scotties, 2 mixed, and a Canadian Scotties Bronze Medalist (2018)
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. My first Scotties provincial championship with Sheena. We were ranked 4th, set a goal of making playoffs, and found ourselves in the final. We were 3 up coming home without hammer and I remember getting in the hack to throw my last shots and doing whatever I could to stop shaking and not throw up.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Chasing your dreams can be long and hard, but ultimately, it’s a team sport. At the darkest of times do whatever you can to be kind to your teammates. There is always light that can be found.
Julie McEvoy
Third
Dartmouth NS
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. Since I was in grade 5; My friend's parents were curlers and invited me to come to try with their daughter. It stuck and I’ve been playing ever since.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Winning some cash spiels, playing in the 2017 St. Catherine’s Scotties.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Stepping on the ice to play in the Scotties at St. Catherine’s
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Be coachable, take in all the information that coaches, curlers, and champions are giving you. Practice, practice, practice
Sheena Moore
Second
Boutiliers Point
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I have been curling since Grade 7; my Dad and his Dad both curled so I was aware of the sport more so than my classmates at the time. So when the school was looking to create a team, I signed up!
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. I have 2 Nova Scotia Women's championships (2009, 2010) and one Mixed Doubles Provincial Championship (2015) with my husband, Tony Moore.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Jen (Crouse) dressed up as the Scotties Softie at the 2009 Scotties in Victoria.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. You can only control the process, not the outcome. So make sure you enjoy the process!
Kaitlin Fralic
Lead
Brooklyn NS
Q. How long have you curled and how did you get started?
A. I started curling in 2001 after joining my junior high's team. I took an interest because both of my older sisters were curling and we spent a lot of time at the rink watching
them play. I decided to give it a try and the rest is
history!
Q What are your curling achievements?
A. After losing a few finals, I represented Nova Scotia at the 2009 Juniors. Since then,
I've competed in the Nova Scotia Scotties from 2010 - 2021.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Playing at a national level. It was something I have never experienced before the atmosphere, playing in an arena.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Enjoy everything curling has to offer, teamwork, work ethic, the competition. But more importantly, to have fun. I've met some of my best friends through this sport.
What are your team goals?
Since it’s our first year together, our goal is to win at least one spiel and have a winning record overall for the season.
Kevin Cornell
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
Brady Tubb
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I’ve been curling for 8 years and I started because my mom plays.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. We placed 3rd in the U12 Little Rocks Provincials and had a 4-1 record at our first Kenny Coates U15 Provincials.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. My most memorable moment was at he U12 provincials when we were down by 3 in the last end of all 3 games that day and we won all of them – 2 of them by a draw to the button to break the tie.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. My advice is to practice and put in the time and effort to get better.
Ross Bell
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I have curled for 4 years. My friend Brady was curling so I wanted to try it.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. We came in 3rd place in the Little Rocks provincials and 1st place, second division at our first Kenny Coates U15 Provincials.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Our high finish in our first U15 Provincials – it was very exciting!
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. My advice would be to stay focused.
Dax Godin
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I have been curling for 4 years. Kevin and I were friends before I curled, and when he told me about it I wanted to try it.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. I’ve won a hot shots/hit-draw-tap competition and placed fourth in a U16 event. I also remember our first win against a U15 team as 11-year-olds.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Beating a U15 team at 11 was a great memory!
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. There is always more practice to be done. No matter how good you get, you can always get better!
What is your team mantra or a quote the team looks to for inspiration?
“Trust the Process”
What are your team goals?
To represent Manitoba at the Brier.
What are your team goals?
Our big goal would be to represent Canada at the next Winter Olympics!
https://kubeskova.cz/home/
What is your team mantra or a quote the team looks to for inspiration?
“You play as well as you look – so take the effort and prepare for every game!”
"It’s not every four years. It’s every day.“ (USOC motto)
“And once again, we’got a good time!”
What are your team goals?
- Reach the maximum of our potential – train as hard as possible, to get a chance to play for the Olympics, so that at the end we can say we did everything we could
- Olympic Games 2022 Beijing
- Put on high standards for Czech juniors, so we can watch them becoming future curling stars!
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I have been curling for 23 years now and it was my father who introduced me to curling as he was already playing at that time. When I used to watch him play I always wanted to try it too.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. I see my two biggest achievements so far – one of them is reaching the semi final at the European Championship in Glasgow and the other is reaching the playoffs at the World Championship in North Bay.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. The WWCC in North Bay was genuinely the best I’ve experienced so far. Playing in front of such a big audience, meeting the fans, winning the games and reaching the playoffs was the biggest thing for a team from quite a small curling country.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Enjoy every moment, play with your friends, train hard but have fun and the results will come 😀
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I started to curl in 2010 after I watched Olympics in Vancouver.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. I'm lucky to be part of the Czech National Team for many years now. From many tournaments I played with my team I would pick up World Women Curling Championship 2018, where we finished 6th.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Singing Czech anthem while wearing national uniform.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Don't concentrate to much on your goals and results, enjoy the journey instead.
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I started in May 2010 after I traveled with my mum’s team to tournament in Scotland, and realized how cool curling can be!
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. The biggest one so far is certainly silver medal from WJCC 2012, but highly seconding is the 6th place on ECC2019, therefore securing a spot at the worlds! I’m also proud on my achievements in mixed and mixed doubles curling, thanks to which I grew as a curler.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. The very last game (and the last stone) of ECC 2019, which decided our advance to WWCC 2020 (well, WWCC 2021 actually!)
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Be patient, enjoy the game but train hard on and off the ice! It will pay off.
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I’ve been curling for 6 years. I started after seeing my sister play at Junior Worlds in Switzerland.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. I’ve been selected to represent Czech republic as a part of junior team 4 times, I won Czech mixed curling championship twice and I’ve been representing Czech Republic at Winter University Games. But my biggest achievement is making it into this team, ending up 6th at European Curling Championships, becoming 2019 Czech curling champion and winning the right to represent our country at the upcoming Worlds.
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Playing at Winter University Games 2019. It felt like a small Olympics.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Willing to work hard makes you a promising player. Show it. Teams will want you to join them, even though you are not on the same level as they are - but they know you will get there and maybe even further.
Throws: left/right
Resides: in Prague
Career: Barist
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I started in 2010. Curling was a new, cool, and unusual sport in my city (Chelyabinsk, Russia). I started mostly thanks to my father - it was his big dream to have a high-level athlete in a family. He found who to contact and had been on every practice with me during the first 3 years!
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. Gold medal Russian junior spartakiad 2011, 4-times Czech National Champion, 2nd place ECC-B 2016 (Esbjerg, Denmark), 4th place ECC 2016 (Glasgow, Scotland), 6th place WWCC 2018 (North Bay, Canada)
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. My favorite moment is the opening ceremony in North Bay (WWCC 2018). It was a huge thing, to be there in a full arena and to see your country flag. I was very proud of myself, and of my Team.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Do not panic, keep on doing and don’t forget about the right technique.
What is your team mantra or a quote the team looks to for inspiration?
“Good food and desserts“
What are your team goals?
Team goals are to make our mark in the women's field this year, secure our spot in the Olympic pre-trials where we will hopefully qualify for the trials, qualify for playoffs in Provincial Scotties and ultimately represent Manitoba at the National Scotties Tournament of Hearts this year. We are trying to reach these goals while taking precautions and staying safe amidst the uprising of this pandemic.
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. I've been curling for 14 years. I started in the junior program in my hometown Altona at the age of 6.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2020 World Junior Champion, 2020 Canadian Junior Champion, 2020 & 2019 Manitoba U21 Provincial Champion, 2016 U18 Optimist International Champion, and 2017, 2016, 2015 Manitoba U18 Provincial Champion
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Representing Canada and wearing the maple leaf in Russia at the 2020 World Juniors
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2020 World Junior Gold Medalists, 2020 Canadian Junior Gold Medalist, 2019 Canadian Junior Bronze Medalist, 2019 World Junior Silver Medalist (5th player), 2018 World Junior Gold Medalist, 2018 Canadian Junior Gold Medalist, 2017 World Junior Bronze Medalist (5th player), 2016 World Junior Gold Medalist, 2016 Canadian Junior Gold Medalist
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Most memorable curling moment would be the recent 2020 Curling Season, especially the at Canadian Juniors. This past year I decided to move to Manitoba with my fellow teammate from Nova Scotia in the hopes to represent Canada for our last junior year. Making the move out west to curl was a hard decision as we were moving to a province that had high caliber curlers. But only after a short time with this team things just went so smooth and we bonded almost immediately. The week we had at Canadian juniors was so special, and it is every curler’s dream to be able to walk down that sheet of ice after a final. Getting to walk the sheet of ice after a successful week one last time in my Junior career along side my best friends is a memory that I will remember forever.
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2020 Junior World Curling Champion, 2020 Junior Canadian Curling Champion, 2020 and 2019 Junior Provincial Curling Champion, 2017, 2016, and 2015 U18 Provincial Curling Champion, 2016 Optimist International Curling Champion
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. Walking down the ice after becoming Canadian Junior Curling Champions
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. One thing that the world semi-final and final taught me last year is that you can never give up. Curling is a game of inches and even when it seems like there is no way of winning, there is always a chance as long as you haven't already given up in your mind.
Lauren Lenentine, Lead
Throws: Right
Resides: in Winnipeg
Career: Student at U of M
Q. How long have you curled for and how did you get started?
A. 13 years. I started curling because my parents wanted to get me involved in sports. I didn’t like playing hockey, so they registered me in the junior program at my local club!
Q. What are your curling achievements?
A. 2020 Manitoba and Canadian Junior Champion, 2-time World Junior Champion
Q. What is your most memorable curling moment?
A. My most memorable curling moment was winning the 2020 Canadian Juniors. It was so rewarding to see our team’s hard work and dedication pay off!
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a young curler, what would it be?
A. Find teammates that you like and who have similar goals to you. You spend a lot of time with your teammates throughout the season, so make sure you enjoy spending time with them, both on and off the ice. The sport is so much fun when you play with your friends!