Ontario Curling Association
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The Ontario Curling Association is the governing body of curling
in Southern Ontario
. Northern Ontario
is governed by the Northern Ontario Curling Association
. The OCA sends a team to represent Team Ontario at all major Canadian Championships except the Scott Tournament of Hearts. The NOCF sends a separate team to all of these events except the Hearts. At the Hearts, a unified Ontario team is sent and it is governed by the Ontario Ladies' Curling Association.
. Listed below are the list of Ontario's representatives at the Brier that year. Brier champions indicated in bold. From 1927 to 1931, the Toronto
area also sent a team to the Brier.
Names:
The Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts is the provincial championship for women's teams. Unlike the TSC Stores Tankard, the Hearts includes teams from both southern and northern Ontario. Champions from Northern Ontario are in italics. The winner of the Ontario Hearts goes on to play in the national championship
. Because the national champion returns the previous years champion to the event, if that team is from Ontario, they cannot defend their provincial championship. The national championship has been running since 1962, but the provincial championship has existed since 1956.
Pepsi
The Pepsi Junior provincial curling championships are held annually in early January. The tournament is for curlers 20 years old and younger. A men's tournament has been held since 1950 and the women's since 1972. The winning team represents Ontario at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships
.
John Shea Insurance Mixed
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Champion skips:
Champion skips (since 1993):
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(winners since 1993)
Notable past champions
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Champions:
Notable winners:
Notable past winners:
Notable past winners:
Champion clubs since 2000:
The Dominion Curling Club Championships
Champions
Winners:
Winners:
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...
in Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario is a region of the province of Ontario, Canada that lies south of the French River and Algonquin Park. Depending on the inclusion of the Parry Sound and Muskoka districts, its surface area would cover between 14 to 15% of the province. It is the southernmost region of...
. Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario is a region of the Canadian province of Ontario which lies north of Lake Huron , the French River and Lake Nipissing. The region has a land area of 802,000 km2 and constitutes 87% of the land area of Ontario, although it contains only about 6% of the population...
is governed by the Northern Ontario Curling Association
Northern Ontario Curling Association
The Northern Ontario Curling Association is the regional governing body for the sport of curling in Northern Ontario.When it comes to curling in Canada, Northern Ontario is treated as if it were a province. It is the only sub-provincial region that sends teams to the various national championships....
. The OCA sends a team to represent Team Ontario at all major Canadian Championships except the Scott Tournament of Hearts. The NOCF sends a separate team to all of these events except the Hearts. At the Hearts, a unified Ontario team is sent and it is governed by the Ontario Ladies' Curling Association.
Ontario Men's Curling Championship
The Ontario Men's Curling Championship is the provincial championshiop for men's curling. The winner represents Team Ontario at the Tim Hortons BrierTim Hortons Brier
The Tim Hortons Brier, or simply the Brier, is the annual Canadian men's curling championship, sanctioned by the Canadian Curling Association . The current event name refers to its main sponsor, the Tim Hortons coffee and doughnut shop chain.The Brier has been held since 1927, traditionally during...
. Listed below are the list of Ontario's representatives at the Brier that year. Brier champions indicated in bold. From 1927 to 1931, the Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
area also sent a team to the Brier.
Names:
- British Consols: 1927?-1979
- Labatt Tankard: 1980-1985
- Blue Light Tankard: 1986-1996
- Nokia Cup: 1997-2003
- Ontario Men's Curling Championship: 2004
- Kia Cup: 2005-2006
- TSC Stores Tankard: 2007-2009
- Ontario Men's Curling Championship: 2010
Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts
- Main article: Ontario Scotties Tournament of HeartsOntario Scotties Tournament of HeartsThe Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts is the Ontario provincial curling championship for women's curling. The winning team represents the province at the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts....
The Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts is the provincial championship for women's teams. Unlike the TSC Stores Tankard, the Hearts includes teams from both southern and northern Ontario. Champions from Northern Ontario are in italics. The winner of the Ontario Hearts goes on to play in the national championship
Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is an annual Canadian women's curling championship, sanctioned by the Canadian Curling Association. The winner goes on to represent Canada at the women's world curling championships. Since 1985, the winner also gets to return to the following year's tournament as...
. Because the national champion returns the previous years champion to the event, if that team is from Ontario, they cannot defend their provincial championship. The national championship has been running since 1962, but the provincial championship has existed since 1956.
PepsiPepsiPepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
Juniors
- Main article: Pepsi Ontario Junior Curling ChampionshipsPepsi Ontario Junior Curling ChampionshipsThe Pepsi Ontario Junior Curling Championships is an annual curling tournament. It is the provincial curling championship for curling teams aged 20 and under in Southern Ontario. The winning team represents Ontario at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships....
The Pepsi Junior provincial curling championships are held annually in early January. The tournament is for curlers 20 years old and younger. A men's tournament has been held since 1950 and the women's since 1972. The winning team represents Ontario at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships
Canadian Junior Curling Championships
The Canadian Junior Curling Championships is an annual curling tournament held to determine the best junior-level curling team in Canada. Junior level curlers must be under the age of 20 as of December 31 in the year prior to the tournament....
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John Shea Insurance MixedMixed curlingMixed curling, also known as Coed curling, is the sport of curling, when played by men and women together. Some community and school level curling is mixed, while most top-level curling championships are divided into men's and women's divisions. A normal mixed team consists of 2 men and 2 women...
| Year | Skip | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Bayne Secord, Mrs. H. Croome, Don Campbell, Mrs. G. Fletcher | Tam O'Shanter |
| 1961 | Nick Raspa, Mrs. G. Dunfield, Mrs. J. Amos, James Amos | Weston |
| 1962 | Syd Smithers, Mrs. D. Babcock, G. Kersell, Mrs. M. Kersell | Galt |
| 1963 | Jack McAlpine, Mrs. D. McCowan, William Carson, Mrs. William Carson | Scarboro |
| 1964 | Mac White, Heather White, Ron Benn, Agnes Benn | Quinte |
| 1965 | Ray Grant, Helen Jewett, Keith Jewett, Mary Grant | Unionville Unionville Curling Club The Unionville Curling Club is a curling club located in Unionville, Ontario. The club was founded in 1919, and is an active member of the Canadian Curling Association, Ontario Curling Association, and Toronto Curling Association.... |
| 1966 | Harvey Acton, Winnie Acton, Murray Taylor, Doris Taylor | Uxbridge |
| 1967 | Earle Hushagen, Nini Mutch, Don McEwen, Wyn Hushagen | Humber Highland |
| 1968 | Peter Connell, Donna Connell, Gordon Wrightsell, Isobel Munro | Arnprior Granite |
| 1969 | Terry Patton, Kathryn McKinley, Herbert McKinley, Shirley Patton | Brant |
| 1970 | Earle Hushagen, Wyn Hushagen, Don McEwen, Nini Mutch | Humber Highland |
| 1971 | Vince Lebano, Claudia Lebano, Jack Tyrrell, Barbara Tyrrell | Orillia |
| 1972 | Tom Cushing, Susan Cushing, Dave Phillips, Dee Dee Moses | Terrace |
| 1973 | George Kilmer, Corrine Kilmer, Dan Munroe, Barb Munroe | St. Catharines |
| 1974 | George Morrisey, Betty Houle, Larry Fisher, Eleanor White | Welland |
| 1975 | Dave Reid, Pat Reid, Terry Lindsey, Martha Lindsey | High Park High Park Club The High Park Club is a tennis and curling club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The club is located on Indian Road, just east of High Park. Established in 1911, it is the oldest curling club in Toronto.-Provincial curling championships:... |
| 1976 | Ted Brown, Kay O'Neill, Mike Boyd, Brenda Kuluk | Cataraqui |
| 1977 | Bob Woods, Carol Thompson, Bill Schultz, Eileen Appleton | Royals Royal Canadian Curling Club The Royal Canadian Curling Club, also known as the Royals is a curling club located in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The clubhouse on Broadview Avenue was originally built in 1906 by the Royal Canadian Bicycle Club. In addition to cycling activities, the club has featured... |
| 1978 | Bob Widdis, Yvonne Smith, Paul Carriere, Sandy Widdis | Humber Highland |
| 1979 | Bob Widdis, Yvonne Smith, Paul Carriere, Sandy Widdis | Humber Highland |
| 1980 | Wayne Oates, Barbara Maxwell, Brad Mitchell, Lonnie Whipple | Brighton |
| 1981 | Ken Buchan, Deanna Buchan, Tom Brown, Penny Brown | London |
| 1982 | Dave Van Dine, Muriel Winford, Joe Potter, Deborah Grant | RCMP |
| 1983 | Rich Vesey, Linda Smith, Clayton MacKay, Mary Lynn MacKay | Oshawa |
| 1984 | Peter File, Dale Carruthers, David Carruthers, Kim File | Brampton |
| 1985 | Garry Lumbard, Betty Pindera, Rob Quick, Joan Harder | Kingsville |
| 1986 | Dave Van Dine, Dawn Ventura, Hugh Millikin Hugh Millikin Hugh Ronald Alexander Millikin is an Australian curler originally from Ottawa, Ontario.-Career:... , Cynthia Wiggins |
RCMP |
| 1987 | Scott McPherson, Cheryl McPherson, Stu Garner, Kristin Holman | Bayview |
| 1988 | Brian DeRooy, Bev Dekoning, Peter Dekoning, Eileen DeRooy | Chatham Granite Chatham Granite Club The Chatham Granite Club is an historic curling club in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. It's located in Downtown Chatham on William Street North.The Chatham Granite was founded in 1862 as the Chatham Curling Club. For the first 30 years, the club played on the Thames River. In 1892, they settled at the... |
| 1989 | Mike Harris Mike Harris (curler) Mike Harris is a Canadian curler. Mike Harris is the golf professional at The Donalda Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.... , Lynette Greenwood, Drew Macklin, Judy Macklin |
Tam Heather |
| 1990 | Bob Turcotte, Kristin Turcotte, Dick Howson, Andrea Lawes | Annandale |
| 1991 | Layne Noble, Grace Frey, Mike Johansen, Audrey Frey | Rideau Rideau Curling Club The Rideau Curling Club is a curling facility and organization located in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 1888, the Rideau Curling Club maintains a rivalry with the Ottawa Curling Club.-History:... |
| 1992 | Bob Turcotte, Kristin Turcotte, Dick Howson, Mary Bowman | Oshawa |
| 1993 | Dave Merklinger, Janet Merklinger, Bob Hanna, Valerie Hanna | Granite (Ottawa West) |
| 1994 | Bob Ingram, Paulina Rumfeldt, Rob Rumfeldt, Janice Ingram | Ridgetown |
| 1995 | Jim Marshall, Betty Kirouac, Paul MacDonald, Wendy Marshall | Trenton |
| 1996 | Rich Moffatt Rich Moffatt Rich Moffatt is a Canadian curler from Ottawa, Ontario. In 1999, he became only the third curler to skip an Ottawa-area team at the Brier. He currently plays third for Bryan Cochrane.... , Theresa Breen, Peter Woodcox, Denise Allan |
Rideau |
| 1997 | Jim Hunker, Cathy Piccinin, Morgan Currie, Janice Remai | Rideau |
| 1998 | Dean Wadland, Cheryl McPherson, Paul Wadland, Marian Arai | Bayview |
| 1999 | Bob Turcotte, Kristin Turcotte, Roy Weigand, Andrea Lawes | Scarboro |
| 2000 | Dale Kelly, Julie Kelly, Shawn Hartle, Becky Philpott | Forest |
| 2001 | Howard Rajala Howard Rajala Howard J. Rajala is a Canadian curler from Kanata, Ontario. He curls out of the Rideau Curling Club.Rajala was a member of the Rich Moffatt rink that won the provincial championship in 1999... , Darcie Simpson, Chris Fulton, Linda Fulton |
Rideau |
| 2002 | Wayne Tuck, Kim Veale, Jake Higgs Jake Higgs Jake Higgs is a Canadian curler from Harriston, Ontario.Higgs played second for Wayne Tuck's mixed team, that won a provincial championship in 2008-09, giving them the right to represent Ontario at the 2009 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship. The team lost in the final to Sean Grassie's Manitoba... , Sara Gatchell |
Ilderton |
| 2003 | Nick Rizzo Nick Rizzo (curler) Nick Rizzo is a Canadian curler from Brantford, Ontario.Rizzo has played in nine provincial men's championships. In 1979, his rink of Dan Aitchison, Brad Hager and Chris Hager won the provincial junior championship. In 1988, he won a provincial Colts championship and in 2003 he won a provincial... , Jo-Ann Rizzo, Gareth Parry, Vicki Advent |
Brant |
| 2004 | Heath McCormick, Denna Schell, Jason Young Jason Young (curler) Jason "Jay" Young is a Canadian curler from Wyoming, Ontario. Young is a former World Junior Curling champion.In 1999, Young joined the World Junior champion John Morris rink from the Ottawa Curling Club. He replaced Andy Ormsby in the second position... , Julie Colquhoun |
Cannington |
| 2005 | Phil Daniel, Kerry Lackie, Spencer Townley, Kim Ambrose | Sun Parlour |
| 2006 | John Epping John Epping John Epping is a Canadian curler from Toronto.Epping was a top junior curler, having won the Ontario Junior championship in 2004. At the 2004 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, his team finished with an 8-4 record, just out of the playoffs. He won the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in 2006... , Julie Reddick Julie Reddick Julie Reddick is a Canadian curler from Oakville, Ontario.Reddick is a three time provincial junior champion, and a Canadian mixed champion.... , Scott Foster, Leigh Armstrong |
Oakville |
| 2007 | John Epping John Epping John Epping is a Canadian curler from Toronto.Epping was a top junior curler, having won the Ontario Junior championship in 2004. At the 2004 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, his team finished with an 8-4 record, just out of the playoffs. He won the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in 2006... , Julie Reddick Julie Reddick Julie Reddick is a Canadian curler from Oakville, Ontario.Reddick is a three time provincial junior champion, and a Canadian mixed champion.... , Scott Foster, Leigh Armstrong |
Oakville |
| 2008 | Bob Turcotte, Kristin Turcotte, Roy Weigand, Andrea Lawes | Scarboro |
| 2009 | Wayne Tuck, Kim Tuck, Jake Higgs Jake Higgs Jake Higgs is a Canadian curler from Harriston, Ontario.Higgs played second for Wayne Tuck's mixed team, that won a provincial championship in 2008-09, giving them the right to represent Ontario at the 2009 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship. The team lost in the final to Sean Grassie's Manitoba... , Sara Gatchell |
Brantford |
| 2010 | Mark Bice Mark Bice Mark Bice is a Canadian curler.Bice had a fairly successful junior career. Bice is a two time provincial junior champion, winning in 2003 and 2005 and was a provincial schoolboy champion in 2002... , Leslie Bishop, Codey Maus, Courtney Davies |
Sarnia |
| 2011 | Chris Gardner Chris Gardner (curler) Chris Gardner is a Canadian curler.Gardner skipped his bantam mixed team to a provincial championship in 2002, and the following year he won the provincial junior mixed title.... , Erin Morrissey Erin Morrissey Erin Morrissey is a Canadian curler from Ottawa, Ontario. She currently plays third for Lisa Farnell. She is a former provincial junior, university and mixed champion.In 2005 Morrissey's Rideau Curling Club rink won the Provincial junior championships... , Brad Kidd, Kim Brown |
Arnprior |
| 2012 | Mark Homan, Rachel Homan Rachel Homan Rachel Catherine Homan is a Canadian curler from Orleans, Ontario. Homan is a former Canadian Junior Champion.-Career:... , Brian Fleischhaker, Alison Kreviazuk Alison Kreviazuk Alison Kreviazuk is a Canadian curler from Ottawa. She is the long time second for the Rachel Homan rink.... |
Rideau Rideau Curling Club The Rideau Curling Club is a curling facility and organization located in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 1888, the Rideau Curling Club maintains a rivalry with the Ottawa Curling Club.-History:... |
Seniors
The Ontario Senior Championship is for curlers over 50. The winner represents Ontario at the Canadian Senior Curling ChampionshipsCanadian Senior Curling Championships
The Canadian Senior Curling Championships is an annual bonspiel held to determine the national championships in senior curling for Canada. Seniors are defined as being people over the age of 50. The Championship team plays at the World Senior Curling Championships the following year.-Men's:-Women's:...
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| Year | Men's champion skip | Women's champion skip |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Alf Phillips, Sr. | |
| 1966 | Jim Johnston | |
| 1967 | Carl Asmussen | |
| 1968 | Andy Grant | |
| 1969 | Alf Phillips, Sr. | |
| 1970 | Alf Phillips, Sr. | |
| 1971 | Gord Wallace | |
| 1972 | Stewart Brown | |
| 1973 | Ed Rhodes | Fern Irwin |
| 1974 | Bill Riley | Joyce Black |
| 1975 | Bill Wagner | Shirley Pilson |
| 1976 | Jake Edwards | Lois Lawrie |
| 1977 | Jake Edwards | Shirley Keely |
| 1978 | Bill Wagner | Jo Wallace |
| 1979 | Bill Lewis | Jean Beardsley |
| 1980 | Mac White | Mary Ritchie |
| 1981 | Mac White | Barbara Baker |
| 1982 | Mac White | Shirley Pilson |
| 1983 | Jack Bryans | Betty Sim |
| 1984 | Earle Hushagen | Wyn Hushagen |
| 1985 | Steve Kot | June Shaw |
| 1986 | Earle Hushagen | Sirkka Tyynela |
| 1987 | Mac White | Jean Basset |
| 1988 | Howie Montone | Phyllis Nielson |
| 1989 | Jim Sharples | Ellie Kompch |
| 1990 | Bill Dickie | Jill Greenwood |
| 1991 | Bob Denney | Jean Beardsley |
| 1992 | Jim Sharples | Lorraine Coughlin |
| 1993 | Ken Buchan | Jill Greenwood |
| 1994 | Jim Sharples | Jill Greenwood |
| 1995 | Bill Dickie | Ellie Kompch |
| 1996 | Bob Turcotte | Jill Greenwood |
| 1997 | Bob Turcotte | Jill Greenwood |
| 1998 | Jim Sharples | Jill Greenwood |
| 1999 | Jim Sharples | Pat Reid |
| 2000 | Bob Turcotte | Diane Harris |
| 2001 | Axel Larsen | Anne Dunn |
| 2002 | Bob Fedosa | Anne Dunn |
| 2003 | Don Glinz | Joyce Potter |
| 2004 | Bob Turcotte | Anne Dunn |
| 2005 | Frank Gowan | Joyce Potter |
| 2006 | Bruce Delaney Bruce Delaney Bruce Delaney is a Canadian curler from Ottawa.Delaney is a 7 time Silver Tankard winner, representing various clubs in Eastern Ontario, but usually representing the Navy Curling Club in Ottawa. Outside of this, Delaney is known for his success as a senior curler.Delaney is a 3 time provincial... |
Anne Dunn |
| 2007 | Bob Turcotte | Jan Carwardine |
| 2008 | Bruce Delaney Bruce Delaney Bruce Delaney is a Canadian curler from Ottawa.Delaney is a 7 time Silver Tankard winner, representing various clubs in Eastern Ontario, but usually representing the Navy Curling Club in Ottawa. Outside of this, Delaney is known for his success as a senior curler.Delaney is a 3 time provincial... |
Ann Pearson |
| 2009 | Bruce Delaney Bruce Delaney Bruce Delaney is a Canadian curler from Ottawa.Delaney is a 7 time Silver Tankard winner, representing various clubs in Eastern Ontario, but usually representing the Navy Curling Club in Ottawa. Outside of this, Delaney is known for his success as a senior curler.Delaney is a 3 time provincial... |
Cheryl McBain |
| 2010 | Gareth Parry | Dale Curtis |
| 2011 | Guy Racette | Joyce Potter |
Bantams
The Ontario Bantam Championship is for curlers under 16.Champion skips:
| Year | Boy's | Girl's |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sebastian Robillard | Jordan Davies |
| 1999 | John Epping John Epping John Epping is a Canadian curler from Toronto.Epping was a top junior curler, having won the Ontario Junior championship in 2004. At the 2004 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, his team finished with an 8-4 record, just out of the playoffs. He won the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in 2006... |
Julie Reddick Julie Reddick Julie Reddick is a Canadian curler from Oakville, Ontario.Reddick is a three time provincial junior champion, and a Canadian mixed champion.... |
| 2000 | Jeff Thomas | Lee Merklinger |
| 2001 | Mark Bice Mark Bice Mark Bice is a Canadian curler.Bice had a fairly successful junior career. Bice is a two time provincial junior champion, winning in 2003 and 2005 and was a provincial schoolboy champion in 2002... |
Stephanie Gray |
| 2002 | Andrew Nixon | Hollie Nicol |
| 2003 | Rob Bushfield | Rachel Homan Rachel Homan Rachel Catherine Homan is a Canadian curler from Orleans, Ontario. Homan is a former Canadian Junior Champion.-Career:... |
| 2004 | Shane Latimer | Rachel Homan Rachel Homan Rachel Catherine Homan is a Canadian curler from Orleans, Ontario. Homan is a former Canadian Junior Champion.-Career:... |
| 2005 | Ben Willemse | Rachel Homan Rachel Homan Rachel Catherine Homan is a Canadian curler from Orleans, Ontario. Homan is a former Canadian Junior Champion.-Career:... |
| 2006 | Matt Mapletoft | Rachel Homan Rachel Homan Rachel Catherine Homan is a Canadian curler from Orleans, Ontario. Homan is a former Canadian Junior Champion.-Career:... |
| 2007 | Neil Sinclair | Stephanie Brown |
| 2008 | Mike Flemming | Sara Westman |
| 2009 | Pedro Malvar | Jamie Sinclair |
| 2010 | Jack Lindsay | Kendall Haymes |
| 2011 | Jason Camm | Lauren Horton |
Best Western Intermediates
The Ontario Intermediate Championship is for curlers over 40.Champion skips (since 1993):
| Year | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Bob Turcotte | Pat Reid |
| 1994 | Bob Gurd | Gloria Campbell |
| 1995 | Bob Hanna | Anne Dunn |
| 1996 | Don Glinz | Jill Greenwood |
| 1997 | Gary Smith | Gloria Campbell |
| 1998 | Layne Noble | Anne Dunn |
| 1999 | Bob Ingram | Joyce Potter |
| 2000 | Jim Lyle | Gloria Campbell |
| 2001 | John Collins | Joyce Potter |
| 2002 | Jim Lyle | Stacey Brandwood |
| 2003 | Jim Lyle | Suzanne Boudreault |
| 2004 | Jim Lyle | Stacey Brandwood |
| 2005 | Greg Timbers | Kerry Lackie |
| 2006 | Bill Duck | Stacey Brandwood |
| 2007 | J. P. Lachance | Carol Jackson |
| 2008 | Rick Thurston Rick Thurston Rick Thurston is a Canadian curler from Dundas, Ontario.He and his team won the 2008 Ontario men's provincial Intermediate Championship .... |
Stacey Brandwood |
| 2009 | Guy Racette | Carol Jackson |
| 2010 | Al Hutchinson | Carol Jackson |
| 2011 | Ian Robertson | Cheryl McBain |
Masters
The Ontario Masters Championship is for curlers over 60. The winner represents Ontario at the Canadian Masters Curling ChampionshipsCanadian Masters Curling Championships
The Canadian Masters Curling Championship is an annual curling tournament featuring Canadian provincial and territorial teams of curlers over the age of 60. The event began in 2000.-Winners:...
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(winners since 1993)
| Year | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Earle Hushagen | Elizabeth Love |
| 1994 | Earle Hushagen | Mae Midgley |
| 1995 | Ken Scovell | Betty MacMillan |
| 1996 | Joe Moroz | Dorrie Fiegehen |
| 1997 | Rod Matheson | Mary Lou Dickinson |
| 1998 | Barry Goring | Merle Williams |
| 1999 | Bill Bennett | Rae Donovan |
| 2000 | Jim Sharples | Ann De Ryk |
| 2001 | Bill Dickie | Nancy B. Clark |
| 2002 | Bill Dickie | Fran Allan |
| 2003 | Jim Sharples | Gloria Sorley |
| 2004 | Bob Edmondson | Wendy Simpson |
| 2005 | Rod Matheson | Gloria Sorley |
| 2006 | David Stewart | Betty Bush |
| 2007 | Bob Edmondson | Cathy Keys |
| 2008 | Bob Edmondson | Pam Bothwell |
| 2009 | Bob Edmondson | Betty Bush |
| 2010 | Mike Dorey | Jane Galloway |
| 2011 | Layne Noble | Joyce Potter |
Gore Mutual Schoolboy/girl
This event is the provincial school championship, and teams represent their secondary schools rather than clubs. The boys event has been held annually since 1948.- 2011 schoolboy champion: London Central Secondary SchoolLondon Central Secondary SchoolLondon Central Secondary School is located at the corner of Dufferin Avenue and Waterloo Street in downtown London, Ontario. It is a member of the Thames Valley District School Board. It has approximately 1000 students in full attendance, ranging from grades nine to twelve...
(Richard Krell) - 2011 schoolgirl champion: Patrick Fogarty Secondary School (Amy Heitzner)
Notable past champions
- Mark BiceMark BiceMark Bice is a Canadian curler.Bice had a fairly successful junior career. Bice is a two time provincial junior champion, winning in 2003 and 2005 and was a provincial schoolboy champion in 2002...
, Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School (2002) - Steve BiceSteve BiceStephen "Steve" Bice is a Canadian curler from Milton, Ontario.Bice currently plays second for his brother, Mark. However, he is most notable for also being the alternate on Glenn Howard's team....
, Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School (2000) - Jason YoungJason Young (curler)Jason "Jay" Young is a Canadian curler from Wyoming, Ontario. Young is a former World Junior Curling champion.In 1999, Young joined the World Junior champion John Morris rink from the Ottawa Curling Club. He replaced Andy Ormsby in the second position...
, Lambton C.V.I. (1998) - Greg BalsdonGreg BalsdonGreg Balsdon is a Canadian curler from the Toronto area.In 1995, Balsdon won the Ontario Schoolboy championship for his Don Mills Collegiate Institute team. In 1996, he won the provincial junior mixed title....
, Don Mills Collegiate InstituteDon Mills Collegiate InstituteDon Mills Collegiate Institute is a high school in the community of Don Mills in Toronto. It serves an ethnically diverse student population of approximately 1000. As of 2006, 66% of students speak a first language other than English...
(1995) - Dale MatchettDale MatchettDale Matchett is a Canadian curler from Alliston, Ontario. Matchett is a former provincial junior curling champion and a regular on the World Curling Tour....
, Bradford District High SchoolBradford District High SchoolBradford District High School is a public, English-language secondary school located in Bradford, Ontario. It is managed by the Simcoe County District School Board...
(1994) - Joe FransJoe FransJoseph "Joe" Frans is a Canadian curler from Acton, Ontario. Frans is most notable for being a two-time provincial champion and for being suspended from competitive curling for cocaine usage....
, Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (1991) - Scott Patterson, Fellowes High SchoolFellowes High SchoolFellowes High School is located at 420 Bell Street in Pembroke, Ontario. It is the city's only public, English language secondary school. It is managed by the Renfrew County District School Board...
(1987) - Paul SavagePaul Savage (curler)A. Paul Savage is a Canadian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He played on the Canadian winning team at the 1983 World championships. He lives in Markham, Ontario.-References:...
, Don Mills Collegiate Institute (1965)
The Dominion Wheelchair Championship
This is a mixed event, featuring wheelchair curlingWheelchair curling
Wheelchair curling is an adaptation of curling for athletes with a disability affecting their lower limbs or gait. Wheelchair curling is governed by the World Curling Federation, and is one of the sports in the Winter Paralympic Games....
.
Champions:
- 2011: Chris Rees, Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling ClubToronto Cricket, Skating and Curling ClubThe Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club is a sporting club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-History:The club's history dates back to 1827 when the Toronto Cricket Club was established in part by the efforts of George Anthony Barber. Cricket was joined by the Curling Club in 1836, and the Skating...
- 2010: Bruce Cameron, RA CentreRA CentreThe RA Centre is a recreation and activity centre in Ottawa, Canada.Having been in business for over 60 years, and with a membership that exceeds 25,000, the RA Centre is one of the largest such facilities in Canada....
- 2009: Ken Gregory, Bradford & District C.C.
- 2008: Chris Rees, Leaside C.C.Leaside Curling ClubLeaside Curling Club is a curling club located in the Leaside neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The club was founded in 1963 in response to community requests for a neighbourhood curling club. The city owns the building and the Parks and Recreation Department provides support with the...
- 2007: Chris Rees, Leaside C.C.
- 2006: Chris Rees, Leaside C.C.
- 2005: Ken Gregory, Toronto Cricket
Fairfield Marriott/Best Western Challenge
This event allows more amateur curlers to win a provincial championship. Only two members of the team are allowed to have won a zone crest in any other event except for youth events. In addition, only two members of the team can have won the provincial event before. All zone winners go straight to a 32 team provincial championship.- 2011 men's champion: Darrin Harkness (Chinguacousy Curling Club)
- 2011 women's champion: Meagan Trevail (Chinguacousy Curling Club)
Notable winners:
- 2005 women's: Cathy AuldCathy AuldCathy Auld is a Canadian curler from Toronto.Auld currently skips one of the top women's curling teams in Ontario.Auld was a long time member of the Alison Goring rink. Auld played third for the team until 2006 when she was promoted to last rock thrower when Goring moved to throwing lead rocks...
(St. George's Golf and Country ClubSt. George's Golf and Country ClubSt. George's Golf and Country Club is a golf course and country club located in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario in the west end neighbourhood of Islington...
)
Tim Hortons Colts/Trophy
Members of the team cannot have been to a provincial championship, or played skip or third in any of the seven previous provincial masters, seniors or intermediate championships, and cannot have previously won the Colts.- 2010 men's champion: Matt Paul
- 2011 women's champion: Kristy Russell
Notable past winners:
- Mark KeanMark KeanMark Kean is a Canadian curler from Chesterfield, Ontario.Kean's junior career involved winning the provincial junior mixed title in 2009. Kean made a quick transition to men's curling winning the provincial Colts trophy in 2010 and in 2011 playing in his first provincial tournament...
(2010) - Chad AllenChad Allen (curler)Chad Allen is a Canadian curler from Brantford, Ontario. He skips a team on the World Curling Tour.Allen has not won any events in his career. His team was a finalist at the 2011 AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Classic....
(2002) - Nick RizzoNick Rizzo (curler)Nick Rizzo is a Canadian curler from Brantford, Ontario.Rizzo has played in nine provincial men's championships. In 1979, his rink of Dan Aitchison, Brad Hager and Chris Hager won the provincial junior championship. In 1988, he won a provincial Colts championship and in 2003 he won a provincial...
(1988) - Paul SavagePaul Savage (curler)A. Paul Savage is a Canadian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He played on the Canadian winning team at the 1983 World championships. He lives in Markham, Ontario.-References:...
(1968)
Junior Mixed
| Year | Winning team |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Rob Brandwood |
| 1984 | Mike Attenhof |
| 1985 | Dave Simpson |
| 1986 | Wayne Middaugh Wayne Middaugh Wayne Middaugh is a Canadian curler from Victoria Harbour, Ontario.Middaugh is a two-time world champion, once as second for Russ Howard in 1993 and as a skip in 1998. He has participated and won in seven and participated in 11 Briers- in 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 as Russ Howard's second and in... |
| 1987 | Peter Corner Peter Corner Peter Corner is a Canadian curler.Corner was a member of the 1993 "dream team" of his cousin Wayne Middaugh and the brothers of Glenn and Russ Howard. Corner played lead for the team. All four players would skip teams to provincial championships in the future... , Susan Shepley, Drew Maclin, Karen Shepley |
| 1988 | Peter Corner Peter Corner Peter Corner is a Canadian curler.Corner was a member of the 1993 "dream team" of his cousin Wayne Middaugh and the brothers of Glenn and Russ Howard. Corner played lead for the team. All four players would skip teams to provincial championships in the future... , Susan Shepley, Drew Maclin, Karen Shepley |
| 1989 | Richard Hart Richard Hart (curler) Richard Hart is a retired Canadian curler from Pickering, Ontario. With skip Glenn Howard, Hart has played in 8 straight Ontario Finals.... , Janet McGhee, Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He lives in Pickering, Ontario.- References :... , Tracy Jackson |
| 1990 | Matt Hames, Jayne Flynn, Chris Harris, Leslie Allan |
| 1991 | Joe Frans Joe Frans Joseph "Joe" Frans is a Canadian curler from Acton, Ontario. Frans is most notable for being a two-time provincial champion and for being suspended from competitive curling for cocaine usage.... , Kerri McGrath, Daniel Frans, Stacey Rayner |
| 1992 | Brad Savage, Julie Anderson, Gord Chilton, Sandy Graham |
| 1993 | Warren Fisher, Katharine Pilon, Paul Winford, Jo-Anne McArthur |
| 1994 | Tony Rowlandson, Kate McKellar, Sean Follis, Kim Shortt |
| 1995 | Steve Allen, Tammy Wall, Rick Allen, Monique Robert |
| 1996 | Greg Balsdon Greg Balsdon Greg Balsdon is a Canadian curler from the Toronto area.In 1995, Balsdon won the Ontario Schoolboy championship for his Don Mills Collegiate Institute team. In 1996, he won the provincial junior mixed title.... , Danielle St. Amand, Chris Wall, Becky Philpot |
| 1997 | Raymond Busato, Susan Hughes, Mike Lilly, Lynn Ritchie |
| 1998 | Jason Young Jason Young (curler) Jason "Jay" Young is a Canadian curler from Wyoming, Ontario. Young is a former World Junior Curling champion.In 1999, Young joined the World Junior champion John Morris rink from the Ottawa Curling Club. He replaced Andy Ormsby in the second position... , Denna Schell, Spencer Cooper, Amy Cooper |
| 1999 | John Morris John Morris (curler) John Morris is a Canadian curler, and Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic gold medalist from Chestermere, Alberta. Morris plays third for the Kevin Martin team. Morris, author of the book Fit to Curl, is the son of Maureen and Earle Morris, inventor of the "Stabilizer" curling broom... , Jacqueline Smith, Brent Laing Brent Laing Brent Laing is a Canadian curler from Stayner, Ontario. He currently plays second for Glenn Howard.... , Chrissy Cadorin |
| 2000 | John Epping John Epping John Epping is a Canadian curler from Toronto.Epping was a top junior curler, having won the Ontario Junior championship in 2004. At the 2004 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, his team finished with an 8-4 record, just out of the playoffs. He won the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in 2006... , Julie Reddick Julie Reddick Julie Reddick is a Canadian curler from Oakville, Ontario.Reddick is a three time provincial junior champion, and a Canadian mixed champion.... , Jason Newland, Stephanie Leachman |
| 2001 | Sean St. Amand, Chrissy Cadorin, Dale Roach, Amy MacKay |
| 2002 | Sebastien Robillard, Julie Reddick Julie Reddick Julie Reddick is a Canadian curler from Oakville, Ontario.Reddick is a three time provincial junior champion, and a Canadian mixed champion.... , Kevin Flewwelling, Leigh Armstrong |
| 2003 | Chris Gardner Chris Gardner (curler) Chris Gardner is a Canadian curler.Gardner skipped his bantam mixed team to a provincial championship in 2002, and the following year he won the provincial junior mixed title.... , Lauren Mann, Gavan Jamieson, Jaimee Gardner |
| 2004 | Lee Merklinger, Peter Gillich, Breanne Merklinger, Brian Fleischhaker |
| 2005 | Marika Bakewell Marika Bakewell Marika Bakwell is a Canadian curler from London, Ontario.Bakewell grew up in Mississauga, Ontario. In 2005, she became only the second female to skip a team to win the Ontario Junior Mixed Curling Championship.... , Jodie Hodgson, Stephanie Carrodo, Bill Francis |
| 2006 | Mike Anderson, Laura Payne, Darren Anderson, Megan Aldridge |
| 2007 | Scott McDonald, Brit O'Neill, Andrew Clayton, Jenn Minchin |
| 2008 | Christian Tolusso Christian Tolusso Christian Tolusso is a Canadian curler, now playing out of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.Tolusso was one of the top junior curlers in southern Ontario, but was unable to win a provincial men's junior championship. In 2009, Tolusso made the move from his native Ottawa to Thunder Bay in an... , Emma Miskew Emma Miskew Emma Kathryn Miskew is a Canadian curler. She currently plays third for Rachel Homan.She is the long time third for Homan, joining the rink in 2001 at the age of 12. Miskew has been curling since she was six... , Ritchie Gillan, Stephanie Piper |
| 2009 | Mark Kean Mark Kean Mark Kean is a Canadian curler from Chesterfield, Ontario.Kean's junior career involved winning the provincial junior mixed title in 2009. Kean made a quick transition to men's curling winning the provincial Colts trophy in 2010 and in 2011 playing in his first provincial tournament... , Jaclyn Rivington, Andrew Inouye, Darrelle Johnson |
| 2011 | Robert Collins, Kaitlin Stubbs, Isaac Stubbs, Alanna Cornish |
| 2010 | Andrew McGaugh, Ginger Coyle, Michael McGaugh, Frances Pritchard |
Bantam Mixed
- 2011 champion: Jason Camm, Laura Daniel, Curtis Easter, Danielle Breedon
Notable past winners:
- 2008: Lynn KreviazukLynn KreviazukLynn Elizabeth Kreviazuk is a Canadian curler from Ottawa, Ontario.Kreviazuk has been the long time lead for the Rachel Homan rink. She first joined the team in 2005 as its second...
- 2003: Rob Bushfield, Rachel HomanRachel HomanRachel Catherine Homan is a Canadian curler from Orleans, Ontario. Homan is a former Canadian Junior Champion.-Career:...
, Alex Coon, Alison KreviazukAlison KreviazukAlison Kreviazuk is a Canadian curler from Ottawa. She is the long time second for the Rachel Homan rink.... - 2002: Chris GardnerChris Gardner (curler)Chris Gardner is a Canadian curler.Gardner skipped his bantam mixed team to a provincial championship in 2002, and the following year he won the provincial junior mixed title....
Senior Mixed
Mixed curling for curlers over 50.- 2011 champions: Ian MacLellan, Jan Carwardine, Dave Thomas, Judy MacLellan.
Dominion Regalia Silver Tankard/Women's Tankard
In this event, each club that enters has two teams, who compete against other clubs, and scores are totaled in aggregate form. Regional and zone playdowns are single-knock out rather than double. It is the oldest of the O.C.A. events, dating back to 1875. The women's event has been held since 1914.Champion clubs since 2000:
| Year | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Richmond Hill Curling Club Richmond Hill Curling Club The Richmond Hill Curling Club is a curling centre located in the town of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. The modern RHCC has been in operation since 1959; however, the original RHCC was established in 1889. The club has a 12-person Board of Directors which is elected by the membership at large... |
Boulevard Club |
| 2001 | Forest Curling Club | Ayr Curling Club |
| 2002 | Orangeville Curling Club | Ottawa Curling Club Ottawa Curling Club The Ottawa Curling Club is an historic curling club located in downtown Ottawa on O'Connor Street. It is the oldest curling club in Ottawa, established in 1851 by Allan Gilmour as the Bytown Curling Club. The Club first played on the Rideau Canal until 1858... |
| 2003 | Metcalfe Curling Club | Ilderton Curling Club |
| 2004 | Annandale Country Club | Ilderton Curling Club |
| 2005 | Annandale Country Club | Ilderton Curling Club |
| 2006 | Milton Curling Club | Orangeville Curling Club |
| 2007 | Metcalfe Curling Club | Bayview Golf and Country Club |
| 2008 | St. George's Golf and Country Club St. George's Golf and Country Club St. George's Golf and Country Club is a golf course and country club located in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario in the west end neighbourhood of Islington... |
Ilderton Curling Club |
| 2009 | Milton Curling Club | Orangeville Curling Club |
| 2010 | Renfrew Curling Club | Glendale Golf and Country Club |
| 2011 | Brockville Country Club | Uxbridge and District Curling Club |
The Dominion Curling Club ChampionshipsThe Dominion Curling Club ChampionshipsThe Dominion Curling Club Championship is an annual curling tournament held in Canada. The tournament features the top "club level" curlers from every province and territory in Canada, plus Northern Ontario....
Champions
| Year | Men's club (skip) | Women's club (skip) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Chatham Granite Chatham Granite Club The Chatham Granite Club is an historic curling club in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. It's located in Downtown Chatham on William Street North.The Chatham Granite was founded in 1862 as the Chatham Curling Club. For the first 30 years, the club played on the Thames River. In 1892, they settled at the... (Robert Stafford) |
High Park High Park Club The High Park Club is a tennis and curling club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The club is located on Indian Road, just east of High Park. Established in 1911, it is the oldest curling club in Toronto.-Provincial curling championships:... (Kelly Cochrane) |
| 2010 | Annandale CC (Chris Van Huyse) | Chinguacousy CC (Susan Burnside) |
Grand Masters
This event is for curlers over the age of 70. The event is an open event, that women and men may enter. It began in 2007.Winners:
- 2007: Peter Barker
- 2008: Al Boyle
- 2009: Garry Holmes
- 2010: Peter Barker
- 2011: Austin Palmer
Dominion Provincial Stick Bonspiel
In this event, curlers must use a "stick" to throw the rock. "Sticks" are usually used by disabled and elderly athletes unable to throw the rock by sliding along the ice. The event began in 2007.Winners:
- 2007: Del Hicke
- 2008: Harold Peltzer
- 2009: Harold Peltzer
- 2010: Ed Ferguson
- 2011: Bruce Jeffrey
Timbits Elementary School Championship
This event is open to elementary school students of any gender. Teams represent their elementary schools. The event began in 1993.- 2011 winner: Seaforth Public School, SeaforthSeaforth, OntarioSeaforth is a Southern Ontario community in the municipality of Huron East, in Huron County, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
(Ethan Doig)
Sources
- Soudog's Curling History Site
- Curlingzone.com
- Ontario Curling Association
- Canadian Curling Association
See also
- List of curling clubs in Ontario
- Northern Ontario Curling AssociationNorthern Ontario Curling AssociationThe Northern Ontario Curling Association is the regional governing body for the sport of curling in Northern Ontario.When it comes to curling in Canada, Northern Ontario is treated as if it were a province. It is the only sub-provincial region that sends teams to the various national championships....
- Ottawa Valley Curling AssociationOttawa Valley Curling AssociationThe Ottawa Valley Curling Association is the regional governing body for the sport of curling in the Ottawa valley region of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec....
- Toronto Curling Association
- Hamilton and Area Curling Association