2009 Casino Rama Curling Skins Game
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The 2009 Casino Rama Curling Skins Game
on TSN
was held on January 10th and 11th at the Casino Rama
Entertainment Centre in Rama, Ontario
. The total purse for the event was CAD$
100,000.
Four teams were invited to participate. They played one semi-final each on January 10th, and the winners played in the final on January 11th.
For the first time ever, a women's team participated in this event. World Women's Champion Jennifer Jones
and her team were invited. They joined defending men's world champion, Kevin Martin
, four time world champion Randy Ferbey
and 2007 World Champion Glenn Howard
.
, Edmonton, Alberta
Final game dollar amounts
+ $15000 bonus for the winner
TSN Skins Game
The TSN Curling Skins Game is an annual curling bonspiel hosted by The Sports Network. "Skins" curling had been developed as a way to make curling more interesting on TV during the time before the free guard zone rule was implemented...
on TSN
TSN
The Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
was held on January 10th and 11th at the Casino Rama
Casino Rama
Casino Rama is a large casino, hotel and entertainment complex located on the reserve land of Chippewas of Rama First Nation, in the town of Rama, Ontario, Canada...
Entertainment Centre in Rama, Ontario
Rama, Ontario
Rama is the Ontario, Canada home of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Casino Rama. The community sports complex is called the Mnjikaning Arena Sports Ki, which was the home arena of the Couchiching Terriers ice hockey team, once affiliated with the Barrie Colts. The Ramakings lacrosse team...
. The total purse for the event was CAD$
Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
100,000.
Four teams were invited to participate. They played one semi-final each on January 10th, and the winners played in the final on January 11th.
For the first time ever, a women's team participated in this event. World Women's Champion Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones (curler)
Jennifer Jones is a Canadian curler from East St. Paul, Manitoba. Jones, a lawyer, is corporate counsel for Wellington West Capital and a Windsor Park Collegiate graduate.-Early success:...
and her team were invited. They joined defending men's world champion, Kevin Martin
Kevin Martin (curler)
Kevin Martin , nicknamed "The Old Bear" and "K-Mart", is a Canadian curler from Edmonton. He is a four-time Brier champion, has been to three Winter Olympics and is the gold medal winner in the 2010 Winter Olympics...
, four time world champion Randy Ferbey
Randy Ferbey
Randy Ferbey is a Canadian curler from Sherwood Park, Alberta.Ferbey is a six-time Canadian champion and a four-time World Champion....
and 2007 World Champion Glenn Howard
Glenn Howard
Glenn Howard is a Canadian curler from Penetanguishene, Ontario. He has won three Briers and three world championships in his career. He has also won six straight Ontario provincials.-1980s-2006:...
.
Team Ferbey
Granite Curling Club, Edmonton, Alberta- Fourth: David NedohinDavid NedohinDavid Nedohin is a Canadian curler from Sherwood Park, Alberta. He throws fourth rocks for the Randy Ferbey rink.-Curling career:...
- Skip: Randy FerbeyRandy FerbeyRandy Ferbey is a Canadian curler from Sherwood Park, Alberta.Ferbey is a six-time Canadian champion and a four-time World Champion....
- Second: Scott PfeiferScott PfeiferScott Pfeifer is a Canadian curler from Sherwood Park who plays out of the Saville Sports Centre in Edmonton....
- Lead: Marcel RocqueMarcel RocqueMarcel Rocque is a Canadian curler home to the city of Edmonton, Alberta. He is a four-time winner of The Brier, the annual Canadian men's curling championship and a three-time World Champion as the lead for the Randy Ferbey team...
Team Howard
Coldwater and District Curling Club, Coldwater, Ontario- Skip: Glenn HowardGlenn HowardGlenn Howard is a Canadian curler from Penetanguishene, Ontario. He has won three Briers and three world championships in his career. He has also won six straight Ontario provincials.-1980s-2006:...
- Third: Richard HartRichard Hart (curler)Richard Hart is a retired Canadian curler from Pickering, Ontario. With skip Glenn Howard, Hart has played in 8 straight Ontario Finals....
- Second: Brent LaingBrent LaingBrent Laing is a Canadian curler from Stayner, Ontario. He currently plays second for Glenn Howard....
- Lead: Craig SavillCraig SavillCraig Edward Savill is a Canadian curler from Ottawa. He currently plays lead for former World Champion Glenn Howard rink....
Team Jones
St. Vital Curling Club, Winnipeg, Manitoba- Skip: Jennifer JonesJennifer Jones (curler)Jennifer Jones is a Canadian curler from East St. Paul, Manitoba. Jones, a lawyer, is corporate counsel for Wellington West Capital and a Windsor Park Collegiate graduate.-Early success:...
- Third: Cathy Overton-ClaphamCathy Overton-ClaphamCathy Overton-Clapham is a Canadian curler...
- Second: Jill OfficerJill OfficerJill Officer is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Officer plays second for the 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion teams skipped by Jennifer Jones. She currently resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba with her husband Devlin Hinchey.Officer has played with Jones since...
- Lead: Dawn AskinDawn AskinDawn Askin is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She currently plays lead for Jennifer Jones....
Team Martin
Saville Sports CentreSaville Sports Centre
The Saville Sports Centre is a sports facility run by the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education and Recreation, where it is located in Edmonton, Alberta. It features a curling rink, tennis courts and a gymnasium....
, Edmonton, Alberta
- Skip: Kevin MartinKevin Martin (curler)Kevin Martin , nicknamed "The Old Bear" and "K-Mart", is a Canadian curler from Edmonton. He is a four-time Brier champion, has been to three Winter Olympics and is the gold medal winner in the 2010 Winter Olympics...
- Third: John MorrisJohn 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...
- Second: Marc KennedyMarc KennedyMarc Kennedy is a Canadian curler, and Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic gold medalist from Edmonton, Alberta. Kennedy currently plays second for Kevin Martin....
- Lead: Ben HebertBen HebertBen Hebert is a Canadian curler, a Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic gold medalist, 2008 World Champion and two time Brier Champion from Calgary, Alberta...
Draw to the button
Team Howard won the draw to the button contest to determine seeding. This awarded them an extra $1000.Games
Semi-final dollar amounts- 1st & 2nd end: $1000
- 3rd & 4th end: $1500
- 5th end: $2000
- 6th end: $3000
- 7th end: $4500
- 8th end: $6500
Ferbey vs. Martin
January 10, 1:00pm EST| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Final |
| Martin | - | $ | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1000 |
| Ferbey | $ | - | - | - | $ | $ | - | $ | $20000 |
Jones vs. Howard
January 10, 7:00pm EST| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Final |
| Jones | - | - | $ | - | - | - | - | - | $1500 |
| Howard | $ | $ | - | - | $ | $ | $ | $ | $19500 |
Final
January 11, 1:00pm ESTFinal game dollar amounts
- 1st & 2nd end: $2000
- 3rd & 4th end: $3000
- 5th end: $4000
- 6th end: $6000
- 7th end: $9000
- 8th end: $13000
+ $15000 bonus for the winner
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Final |
| Howard | - | $ | - | $ | - | - | - | - | $7000 |
| Ferbey | - | - | $ | - | $ | - | - | $ | $50000 |