Canadian Olympic Curling Trials
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The Canadian Olympic Curling Trials, also known since 2005 as the Tim Hortons
Roar of the Rings, occur every four years, in the year preceding the Winter Olympic games. They are held to determine the men's and women's representative at the following Olympics. The system of qualification for the Curling Trials varies for each event, and can be quite complicated. One main reason for a separate event over the National Championships (Brier and STOH) is that provincial residency rules do not apply to the Olympic team.
Tim Hortons
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Roar of the Rings, occur every four years, in the year preceding the Winter Olympic games. They are held to determine the men's and women's representative at the following Olympics. The system of qualification for the Curling Trials varies for each event, and can be quite complicated. One main reason for a separate event over the National Championships (Brier and STOH) is that provincial residency rules do not apply to the Olympic team.
Men's Champions
Trials | Winning team | Runners up | Location | Placing at Olympics |
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1997 1997 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 1997 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held Nov. 22-30, 1997 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. They were held to determine the Canadian National men's and women's Teams for the 1998 Winter Olympics.-Final Standings:-Playoffs:-Final Standings:... |
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.... , 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.... , 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 :... , George Karrys George Karrys George Karrys is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Karrys is also the owner of the The Curling News as well as the World Curling Federation's media relations officer. -External Links:*... , Paul Savage Paul 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:... |
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... , Don Walchuk Don Walchuk Donald J. Walchuk is a Canadian curler from Edmonton, Alberta. Until April 26, 2006, Walchuk played third for Kevin Martin's team.Walchuk joined up with Martin prior to the 1996 season... , Rudy Ramcharan Rudy Ramcharan Rudy Ramcharan is a Canadian curler from Edmonton, Alberta. He played second for three seasons for Kevin Martin from 1996-97 to 1998-99. He won a Brier as a member of the team in 1997.... , Don Bartlett Don Bartlett Donald "Don" Bartlett is a Canadian curler from Edmonton, Alberta.Until April 26, 2006, Barlett played lead for Kevin Martin.... |
Brandon, Manitoba Brandon, Manitoba Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance... |
Silver |
2001 2001 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 2001 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held December 1-9, 2001 at the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were held to determine the Canadian National men's and women's Teams for the 2002 Winter Olympics.-Final Standings:-Playoffs:-Final Standings:... |
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... , Don Walchuk Don Walchuk Donald J. Walchuk is a Canadian curler from Edmonton, Alberta. Until April 26, 2006, Walchuk played third for Kevin Martin's team.Walchuk joined up with Martin prior to the 1996 season... , Carter Rycroft Carter Rycroft Carter Rycroft is a Canadian curler from Sherwood Park, Alberta. He was a member of the Canadian Olympic team, skipped by Kevin Martin that won a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics... , Don Bartlett Don Bartlett Donald "Don" Bartlett is a Canadian curler from Edmonton, Alberta.Until April 26, 2006, Barlett played lead for Kevin Martin.... , Ken Tralnberg Ken Tralnberg Kenneth Tralnberg is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He lives in St. Albert, Alberta.... |
Kerry Burtnyk Kerry Burtnyk Kerry Burtnyk is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He grew up in Reston, Manitoba. He is a two time Canadian champion skip, and the 1995 World Champion skip.-Career:... , Jeff Ryan, Rob Meakin, Keith Fenton, Andy Hick |
Regina, Saskatchewan 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... |
Silver |
2005 2005 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 2005 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held December 3-11, 2005 at the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The winning teams represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.-Teams: = Skips, but does not throw last rocks... |
Brad Gushue Brad Gushue Bradley Raymond "Brad" Gushue, ONL is a Canadian curler from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador. Gushue, along with teammates Russ Howard, Mark Nichols, Jamie Korab and Mike Adam, represented Canada in curling at the 2006 Winter Olympics, where they won the gold medal by defeating Finland... , Mark Nichols Mark Nichols Mark Nichols, ONL is a Canadian curler from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.Nichols played third for the Brad Gushue rink from 1999 to 2011, and represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics. With Gushue, Nichols has been to three Canadian Junior Curling Championships and six Briers... , Russ Howard Russ Howard Russell W. "Russ" Howard, ONL is a Canadian curler and Olympic champion, based in Moncton, New Brunswick, but originally from Midland, Ontario. His home club in Moncton is Curling Beausejour... , Jamie Korab Jamie Korab Jamie A. Korab, ONL is a Canadian curler.Korab was the lead for the Canadian men's team at the 2006 Winter Olympics skipped by Brad Gushue.... , Mike Adam Mike Adam Michael B. Adam, ONL is a Canadian curler. He was born in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador), where he currently lives.Adam was the alternate for the Canadian 2006 Winter Olympics curling team skipped by Brad Gushue... |
Jeff Stoughton Jeff Stoughton Jeff Stoughton is a Canadian curler. Stoughton is a three-time Brier champion and two-time World champion as skip.-Career:... , Jon Mead Jon Mead Jonathan Mead is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mead played third for Wayne Middaugh's rink until the end of the 2009-10 curling season... , Garry Van Den Berghe Garry Van Den Berghe Garry Van Den Berghe is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He currently plays second for Jay Peachey out of New Westminster.... , Steve Gould Steve Gould (curler) Steve Gould is a Canadian curler from Headingley, Manitoba. He currently plays lead for Jeff Stoughton.... , Don Harvey |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | Gold |
2009 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held December 6-13, 2009 at Rexall Place in Edmonton. The event is also known and advertised as Roar of the Rings. The winner of the men's and women's events will represent Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics... |
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... , 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... , Marc Kennedy Marc Kennedy Marc Kennedy is a Canadian curler, and Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic gold medalist from Edmonton, Alberta. Kennedy currently plays second for Kevin Martin.... , Ben Hebert Ben Hebert Ben Hebert is a Canadian curler, a Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic gold medalist, 2008 World Champion and two time Brier Champion from Calgary, Alberta... , Adam Enright Adam Enright Adam Enright is a Canadian curler from Edmonton. He is a former alternate for Kevin Martin's rink with whom he won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics as well as wins at the 2008 Tim Hortons Brier and the 2008 World Men's Curling Championship.Currently, Enright plays third for Tom Appelman's... |
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:... , 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.... , Brent Laing Brent Laing Brent Laing is a Canadian curler from Stayner, Ontario. He currently plays second for Glenn Howard.... , Craig Savill Craig Savill Craig Edward Savill is a Canadian curler from Ottawa. He currently plays lead for former World Champion Glenn Howard rink.... , Steve Bice Steve Bice Stephen "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.... |
Edmonton, Alberta | Gold |
2013 2013 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 2013 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials will be held from December 1 to 8 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event is also known and advertised as The Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings... |
TBD | TBD | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Women's Champions
Trials | Winning team | Runners up | Location | Placing at Olympics |
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1997 1997 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 1997 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held Nov. 22-30, 1997 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. They were held to determine the Canadian National men's and women's Teams for the 1998 Winter Olympics.-Final Standings:-Playoffs:-Final Standings:... |
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... , 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... , 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... , 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... |
Shannon Kleibrink Shannon Kleibrink Shannon Kleibrink is a Canadian curler from Okotoks, Alberta. She and her team of third Amy Nixon, second Glenys Bakker, lead Christine Keshen and alternate Sandra Jenkins represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy... , Glenys Bakker Glenys Bakker Glenys Bakker is a Canadian curler from Calgary, Alberta.Bakker played second for Shannon Kleibrink's bronze medal winning team at the 2006 Winter Olympics.... , Shannon Nimmo, Joanne Sipka, Sally Shigehiro |
Brandon, Manitoba Brandon, Manitoba Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance... |
Gold |
2001 2001 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 2001 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held December 1-9, 2001 at the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were held to determine the Canadian National men's and women's Teams for the 2002 Winter Olympics.-Final Standings:-Playoffs:-Final Standings:... |
Kelley Law Kelley Law Kelley Law formerly known as Kelley Atkins and Kelley Owen is a Canadian curler from Coquitlam, British Columbia... , Julie Skinner Julie Skinner Julie Skinner is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.... , Georgina Wheatcroft Georgina Wheatcroft Georgina Wheatcroft is a Canadian curler.Wheatcroft made her Scott Tournament of Hearts debut in 1987 as a third for Pat Sanders. Wheatcroft's prior experience had been as a skip at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in 1985 for British Columbia... , Diane Nelson, Cheryl Noble Cheryl Noble Cheryl Noble is a Canadian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.... |
Sherry Anderson Sherry Anderson Sherry Anderson is a Canadian curler from Delisle, Saskatchewan.Anderson has been to five Scott Tournament of Hearts, four as a skip. Her first Scotts were in 1994 when her team lost in the semi-final. Anderson returned the following year, but finished out of the playoffs at 6-5... , Kim Hodson, Sandra Mulroney, Donna Gignac, Heather Walsh |
Regina, Saskatchewan 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... |
Bronze |
2005 2005 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 2005 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held December 3-11, 2005 at the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The winning teams represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.-Teams: = Skips, but does not throw last rocks... |
Shannon Kleibrink Shannon Kleibrink Shannon Kleibrink is a Canadian curler from Okotoks, Alberta. She and her team of third Amy Nixon, second Glenys Bakker, lead Christine Keshen and alternate Sandra Jenkins represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy... , Amy Nixon Amy Nixon Amy Nixon is a Canadian curler. At the age of four she moved with her family to Regina, Saskatchewan, where she grew up. She moved to Calgary in 1995, where she now resides. Nixon is an alumnus of the University of Calgary with three degrees in kinesiology, women's studies and law... , Glenys Bakker Glenys Bakker Glenys Bakker is a Canadian curler from Calgary, Alberta.Bakker played second for Shannon Kleibrink's bronze medal winning team at the 2006 Winter Olympics.... , Christine Keshen Christine Keshen Christine Keshen is a Canadian curler from Invermere, British Columbia)Keshen played lead for Team Canada, skipped by Shannon Kleibrink at the 2006 Winter Olympics.... , Sandra Jenkins Sandra Jenkins Sandra Jenkins is a Canadian curler from Salmon Arm, British Columbia.... |
Kelly Scott Kelly Scott Kelly Scott is a Canadian curler from Kelowna, British Columbia.-1995-2005:... , Jeanna Schraeder Jeanna Schraeder Jeanna Schraeder is a Canadian curler from British Columbia. She currently plays third for Kelly Scott.... , Sasha Carter Sasha Carter Sasha Carter also known as Sasha Bergner, is a Canadian curler from Kelowna, British Columbia. She currently plays second for Kelly Scott.... , Renee Simons Renee Simons Renee Simons is a Canadian curler.Playing lead for Kelly Scott, Simons won the 2006 Scott Tournament of Hearts, the 2007 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, a bronze medal at the 2006 Ford World Women's Curling Championship and a gold medal at the 2007 World Women's Curling Championship... , Michelle Allen |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | Bronze |
2009 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held December 6-13, 2009 at Rexall Place in Edmonton. The event is also known and advertised as Roar of the Rings. The winner of the men's and women's events will represent Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics... |
Cheryl Bernard Cheryl Bernard Cheryl Bernard is a Canadian curler from Calgary. She represented Team Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics as the team's skip, winning the silver medal in women's curling after falling to Sweden in the final.... , Susan O'Connor Susan O'Connor Susan O'Connor is a Canadian curler from Alberta. She currently plays third for Cheryl Bernard.O'Connor is a Respiratory Therapist at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta... , Carolyn Darbyshire Carolyn Darbyshire Carolyn Darbyshire-McRory is a Canadian curler from Calgary, Alberta. She played second for Cheryl Bernard from 2005-2011.Darbyshire joined the team in 2005 after playing for Renelle Bryden... , Cori Bartel Cori Bartel Corinne "Cori" Morris is a Canadian curler from Calgary, Alberta. She played lead for Cheryl Bernard from 2005 to 2011.... , Kristie Moore Kristie Moore Kristie Moore is a Canadian curler. She was the alternate player on the Canadian women's team at the 2010 Winter Olympics. She was five months pregnant at the time, making her only the third Olympic athlete to be pregnant during Olympic competition... |
Shannon Kleibrink Shannon Kleibrink Shannon Kleibrink is a Canadian curler from Okotoks, Alberta. She and her team of third Amy Nixon, second Glenys Bakker, lead Christine Keshen and alternate Sandra Jenkins represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy... , Amy Nixon Amy Nixon Amy Nixon is a Canadian curler. At the age of four she moved with her family to Regina, Saskatchewan, where she grew up. She moved to Calgary in 1995, where she now resides. Nixon is an alumnus of the University of Calgary with three degrees in kinesiology, women's studies and law... , Bronwen Webster, Chelsey Bell, Heather Nedohin Heather Nedohin Heather Nedohin is a Canadian curler from Sherwood Park, Alberta. She is a former Canadian and World Junior champion, Scott Tournament of Hearts Champion and a World bronze medalist... |
Edmonton, Alberta | Silver |
2013 2013 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials The 2013 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials will be held from December 1 to 8 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event is also known and advertised as The Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings... |
TBD | TBD | Winnipeg, Manitoba |