1997 Scott Tournament of Hearts
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The 1997 Scott Tournament of Hearts Canadian women's national curling
championship, was played in Vancouver, British Columbia. It would be the final Scott Sandra Schmirler would win before her death in 2000.
Curling
Curling is a sport in which players slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area. It is related to bowls, boule and shuffleboard. Two teams, each of four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called "rocks", across the ice curling sheet towards the house, a...
championship, was played in Vancouver, British Columbia. It would be the final Scott Sandra Schmirler would win before her death in 2000.
Teams
| Team Canada | Alberta | British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| St. Catharines Curling Club, St. Catharines, Ontario St. Catharines, Ontario St. Catharines is the largest city in Canada's Niagara Region and the sixth largest urban area in Ontario, Canada, with 97.11 square kilometres of land... Skip: Marilyn Bodogh Marilyn Bodogh Marilyn C. Bodogh is a Canadian curler, colour commentator and political candidate.... Third: Kim Gellard Second: Corie Beveridge Lead: Jane Hooper Perroud Alternate: Lisa Savage |
Ottewell Curling Club, Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census... Skip: Cathy Borst Cathy King Cathy King , formerly Cathy Borst is a Canadian curler from St. Albert, Alberta... Third: Heather Godberson Second: Brenda Bohmer Lead: Kate Horne Alternate: Lauren Rouse |
Richmond Curling Club, Richmond, British Columbia Richmond, British Columbia Richmond is a coastal city, incorporated in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Part of Metro Vancouver, its neighbouring communities are Vancouver and Burnaby to the north, New Westminster to the east, and Delta to the south, while the Strait of Georgia forms its western border... Skip: Kelley Owen Kelley Law Kelley Law formerly known as Kelley Atkins and Kelley Owen is a Canadian curler from Coquitlam, British Columbia... Third: Marla Geiger Marla Mallett Marla Mallett is a Canadian curler from Langley, British Columbia.... Second: Sherry Fraser Lead: Christine Jurgenson Christine Jurgenson Christine "Chris" Jurgenson is a Canadian curler from British Columbia. She is a former World Champion, and is currently the Canadian senior champion.... Alternate: Lindsay Sparkes Lindsay Sparkes Lindsay Sparkes is a Canadian curler. She is a three-time Canadian champion, world champion and Olympic demonstration champion.... |
| Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland |
| Valour Road Curling Club, Winnipeg, Manitoba Skip: Janet Harvey Janet Harvey Janet Harvey is a Canadian curler.In 1984, Harvey played second for Darcy Kirkness at that year's Canadian Junior Curling Championships... Third: Debbie Jones-Walker Second: Carol Harvey Lead: Alison Harvey Alternate: Karen Porritt |
Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club, St. John, New Brunswick Skip: Heidi Hanlon Heidi Hanlon Heidi Hanlon is a Canadian curler from Saint John, New Brunswick.Hanlon is an 11-time provincial women's champion skip, provincial mixed champion and two-time provincial women's seniors championship. She became a Canadian champion for the first time by winning the 2011 Canadian Senior Curling... Third: Kathy Floyd Second: June Campbell Lead: Jane Arseneau Alternate: Sheri Stewart |
St. John’s Curling Club, St. John’s, Newfoundland Skip: Laura Phillips Third: Cathy Cunningham Second: Kathy Kerr Lead: Heather Martin Alternate: Susan Wright |
| Nova Scotia | Ontario | Prince Edward Island |
| Mayflower Curling Club Mayflower Curling Club The Mayflower Curling Club, which was founded in 1905, is located in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality in Halifax.The club is one of the premier curling rinks in Nova Scotia, being home to the teams headed by Colleen Jones, Mark Dacey, Shawn Adams, and Heather Smith-Dacey... , Halifax Skip: Colleen Jones Colleen Jones Colleen P. Jones is a Canadian curler and television personality. She is best known as the skip of two women's world championship teams and six Tournament of Hearts Canadian women's championships, including an unprecedented four titles in a row... Third: Helen Radford Second: Kim Kelly Kim Kelly (curler) Kim Kelly is a Canadian curler, throwing second stones for Mary-Anne Arsenault's Nova Scotia rink... Lead: Nancy Delahunt Nancy Delahunt Nancy Delahunt is a Canadian curler from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Delahunt currently plays third for Colleen Jones. Delahunt was a longtime member of the Colleen Jones team which won five Scott Tournament of Hearts and two World Curling Championships... Alternate: Mary Mattatall |
Bayview Golf & Curling Club, Toronto, Ontario Skip: Alison Goring Alison Goring Alison Goring is a Canadian curler.Goring is a former Canadian champion skip, having won the 1990 Scott Tournament of Hearts. She was also a successful junior curler, having won the 1983 Canadian Junior Curling Championships.Goring won her first provincial championship in 1990... Third: Lori Eddy Second: Kim Moore Kim Moore Kimberly Moore is a Canadian curler from St. Catharines, Ontario. Moore currently plays second for Sherry Middaugh.... Lead: Mary Bowman Alternate: Yvonne Smith |
Charlottetown Curling Club, Charlottetown Charlottetown Charlottetown is a Canadian city. It is both the largest city on and the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, Charlottetown was first incorporated as a town in 1855 and designated as a city in 1885... Skip: Rebecca Jean MacPhee Third: Kim Dolan Second: Marion MacAulay Lead: Lou Ann Henry Alternate: Sandy Matheson |
| Quebec | Saskatchewan | Northwest Territories/Yukon |
| Buckingham Curling Club Buckingham Curling Club The Buckingham Curling Club is an historic curling club located in Buckingham, Quebec. It is the only curling club located within the city limits of Gatineau.... , Buckingham, Quebec Buckingham, Quebec Buckingham was a city located in the Outaouais region of the province of Quebec. Since January 1, 2002, it has been part of the amalgamated city of Gatineau which merged five former municipalities, including Masson-Angers, Buckingham, Hull, Aylmer and Gatineau, into a single entity... Skip: Chantal Osborne Chantal Osborne Chantal Osborne born on June 17, 1966 in Ottawa, Ontario is a Canadian curler. She currently skips at team out of the Club de Curling Thurso in Thurso, Quebec. She is a five time Scotties Tournament of Hearts participant.-1992–2000:... Third: France Charette Second: Joelle Sabourin Joëlle Sabourin Joëlle Sabourin is a Canadian curler from Gatineau. She currently plays third for Chantal Osborne.Sabourin is a four-time provincial champion for her native Quebec, earning her the right to play at four national championships... Lead: Sylvie Daniel Alternate: Janique Berthelot |
Caledonian Curling Club Caledonian Curling Club The Caledonian Curling Club has been one of the most prominent curling rinks in Canada for many years. The club was established on October 14, 1915. Since its beginning so many years ago, the club has harboured many provincial, national, and even Olympic champions... , Regina Regina, Saskatchewan Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox... Skip: Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... Third: Jan Betker Jan Betker Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s... Second: Joan McCusker Joan McCusker Joan McCusker , grew up in Saltcoats. She is a Canadian curler who played second on the team of Sandra Schmirler at the provincial, national and international level. As part of the Schmirler rink, McCusker won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... Lead: Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit is a Canadian curler.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she was part of Team Schmirler, the women's curling team that won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. This team is the only 3-time winner of the World Curling Championship... Alternate: Anita Ford |
Yellowknife Curling Club, Yellowknife Skip: Kelly Kaylo Third: Sharon Cormier Sharon Cormier Sharon Cormier born on July 8, 1964 in Regina, Saskatchewan is a Canadian curler. She currently plays third for Kerry Galusha.-1980-2000:Cormier has had National curling experience at both the 1980 and 1981 Canadian Junior Curling Championship, as well as the 1986 Canadian Mixed Championship... Second: Wendy Ondrack Lead: Debbie Moss Alternate: Cheryl Burlington |
Standings
| Locale | Skip | W | L | Shot Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saskatchewan |
Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... |
9 | 2 | 83 |
 Ontario |
Alison Goring Alison Goring Alison Goring is a Canadian curler.Goring is a former Canadian champion skip, having won the 1990 Scott Tournament of Hearts. She was also a successful junior curler, having won the 1983 Canadian Junior Curling Championships.Goring won her first provincial championship in 1990... |
7 | 4 | 77 |
 Alberta |
Cathy Borst Cathy King Cathy King , formerly Cathy Borst is a Canadian curler from St. Albert, Alberta... |
7 | 4 | 79 |
| ' | Laura Phillips | 7 | 4 | 78 |
 Manitoba |
Janet Harvey Janet Harvey Janet Harvey is a Canadian curler.In 1984, Harvey played second for Darcy Kirkness at that year's Canadian Junior Curling Championships... |
6 | 5 | 75 |
 Quebec |
Chantal Osborne Chantal Osborne Chantal Osborne born on June 17, 1966 in Ottawa, Ontario is a Canadian curler. She currently skips at team out of the Club de Curling Thurso in Thurso, Quebec. She is a five time Scotties Tournament of Hearts participant.-1992–2000:... |
5 | 6 | 76 |
 Prince Edward Island |
Rebecca Jean MacPhee | 5 | 6 | 74 |
 Canada |
Marilyn Bodogh Marilyn Bodogh Marilyn C. Bodogh is a Canadian curler, colour commentator and political candidate.... |
5 | 6 | 78 |
 Northwest Territories  Yukon |
Kelly Kaylo | 4 | 7 | 75 |
 New Brunswick |
Heidi Hanlon Heidi Hanlon Heidi Hanlon is a Canadian curler from Saint John, New Brunswick.Hanlon is an 11-time provincial women's champion skip, provincial mixed champion and two-time provincial women's seniors championship. She became a Canadian champion for the first time by winning the 2011 Canadian Senior Curling... |
4 | 7 | 73 |
 Nova Scotia |
Colleen Jones Colleen Jones Colleen P. Jones is a Canadian curler and television personality. She is best known as the skip of two women's world championship teams and six Tournament of Hearts Canadian women's championships, including an unprecedented four titles in a row... |
4 | 7 | 76 |
 British Columbia |
Kelley Owen Kelley Law Kelley Law formerly known as Kelley Atkins and Kelley Owen is a Canadian curler from Coquitlam, British Columbia... |
3 | 8 | 76 |
Draw 1
Draw 2
Draw 3
Draw 4
Draw 5
Draw 6
Draw 7
Draw 8
Draw 9
Draw 10
Draw 11
Draw 12
Draw 13
Draw 14
Draw 15
Draw 16
Draw 17
Page playoffs
1 vs. 2
| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit is a Canadian curler.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she was part of Team Schmirler, the women's curling team that won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. This team is the only 3-time winner of the World Curling Championship... |
84% | Mary Bowman | 78% |
| Joan McCusker Joan McCusker Joan McCusker , grew up in Saltcoats. She is a Canadian curler who played second on the team of Sandra Schmirler at the provincial, national and international level. As part of the Schmirler rink, McCusker won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... |
86% | Kim Moore Kim Moore Kimberly Moore is a Canadian curler from St. Catharines, Ontario. Moore currently plays second for Sherry Middaugh.... |
83% |
| Jan Betker Jan Betker Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s... |
75% | Lori Eddy | 66% |
| Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... |
76% | Alison Goring Alison Goring Alison Goring is a Canadian curler.Goring is a former Canadian champion skip, having won the 1990 Scott Tournament of Hearts. She was also a successful junior curler, having won the 1983 Canadian Junior Curling Championships.Goring won her first provincial championship in 1990... |
76% |
| Total | 80% | Total | 76% |
3 vs. 4
| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Horne | 84% | Heather Martin Heather Martin Heather Martin born on November 10, 1963 in Halifax, Nova Scotia is a Canadian curler. She currently plays lead rocks for Stacie Devereaux out of the Bally Haly Golf & Curling Club in St. John’s, Newfoundland.-1991-2000:... |
85% |
| Brenda Bohmer | 77% | Kathy Kerr | 80% |
| Heather Godberson | 82% | Cathy Cunningham | 78% |
| Cathy Borst | 63% | Laura Phillips | 80% |
| Total | 76% | Total | 81% |
Semi-Final
| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bowman | 95% | Heather Martin Heather Martin Heather Martin born on November 10, 1963 in Halifax, Nova Scotia is a Canadian curler. She currently plays lead rocks for Stacie Devereaux out of the Bally Haly Golf & Curling Club in St. John’s, Newfoundland.-1991-2000:... |
84% |
| Kim Moore Kim Moore Kimberly Moore is a Canadian curler from St. Catharines, Ontario. Moore currently plays second for Sherry Middaugh.... |
72% | Kathy Kerr | 73% |
| Lori Eddy | 78% | Cathy Cunningham | 89% |
| Alison Goring Alison Goring Alison Goring is a Canadian curler.Goring is a former Canadian champion skip, having won the 1990 Scott Tournament of Hearts. She was also a successful junior curler, having won the 1983 Canadian Junior Curling Championships.Goring won her first provincial championship in 1990... |
83% | Laura Phillips | 47% |
| Total | 82% | Total | 73% |
Final
| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit is a Canadian curler.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she was part of Team Schmirler, the women's curling team that won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. This team is the only 3-time winner of the World Curling Championship... |
92% | Mary Bowman | 88% |
| Joan McCusker Joan McCusker Joan McCusker , grew up in Saltcoats. She is a Canadian curler who played second on the team of Sandra Schmirler at the provincial, national and international level. As part of the Schmirler rink, McCusker won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... |
84% | Kim Moore Kim Moore Kimberly Moore is a Canadian curler from St. Catharines, Ontario. Moore currently plays second for Sherry Middaugh.... |
83% |
| Jan Betker Jan Betker Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s... |
79% | Lori Eddy | 69% |
| Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... |
71% | Alison Goring Alison Goring Alison Goring is a Canadian curler.Goring is a former Canadian champion skip, having won the 1990 Scott Tournament of Hearts. She was also a successful junior curler, having won the 1983 Canadian Junior Curling Championships.Goring won her first provincial championship in 1990... |
67% |
| Total | 81% | Total | 77% |