Getting to Know Team Blais
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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