SWCT Curling Talk (September 21)

We are very excited to introduce you to the first edition of the 2010 SWCT Curling Talk. In this and all editions you will find:
- Results from the weekend for all Saskatchewan teams participating in WCT and SWCT events
- Who is participating in the upcoming events
- Current standings for the provincial points race
- Important dates to remember
- Number of open spots in upcoming SWCT bonspiels
* As well there will be a "getting to know" our Saskatchewan women curlers where each week a different women curler will answer questions.

Did you know???
This will be the 5th year for the SWCT.  We have been able to provide a competitive venue for Juvenile, High School, Junior, University, Intermediate, Women and Senior Women’s teams to compete.

Results
For the weekend of September 16-19:
The Michelle Englot team finished 3-2 in the Edmonton Shoot-Out placing them third in their pool and just missing playoffs.

Upcoming Events
Bank of America Schmirler Women’s Charity Classic
September 24 – 27
Regina Callie Curling Club
Participating Saskatchewan Team:
Brett Barber
Heather Burnett
Chantelle Eberle
Michelle Englot
Amber Holland
Susan Lang
Stefanie Lawton
Brooklyn Lemon
Sherrilee Orsted
Trish Paulsen
Cindy Ricci
Mandy Selzer
Robyn Silvernagle
Good luck to all teams in Regina.

Important Dates to Remember
- The entry deadline for Women’s Open North/South entries is 6:00PM, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 according to the SCA Website.
- To vie for the CTRS and SWCT all participants must be affiliated members of the SCA. Team rosters need to be declared on a SCA Playdown Registration Form. Competition Fee including the CCA Fee must be paid to the Region Director, or the SCA Office, by November 1, 2010. Points accumulated prior to November 1, 2010 will count only if fees and forms are submitted to the Region Director or the SCA Office by November 1, 2010. Registrations received after November 1, 2010 will allow the team to accumulate points only from the date of registration received.
- Deadline for teams and events to register for CTRS points is October 13th, 2010, email Gerry@curlingzone.com to register.

SWCT Events (spots available in brackets)
Regina Callie Rocktoberfest October 8 – 11   (3)
Moose Jaw Hillcrest October 22 – 24             (8)
Prince Albert November 5 – 7                        (14)
Swift Current November 26 – 28                   (11)
Yorkton December 5 – 7                                 (6)
For contact information please go to the SWCT website or join our Facebook Group to see invitations to all spiels.

Getting to know our Saskatchewan Women Curlers

1. Name – Kari Paulsen

2. Nicknames - Kare Bear

3. Who do you curl with – Trish Paulsen, Kari Kennedy, myself, and Natalie Yanko.

4. How long have you guys curled together? This is our first year together as a team.

5. Occupation – Student, Edwards School of Business, U of S

6. Current Residence - Saskatoon

7. Hometown - Strongfield, Saskatchewan

8. Family – My parents names are Art and Cindy Paulsen.  I have two sisters, Trish and Lindley, and I have curled with both of them for many years. 

9. Tattoos? None.

10. Favourite non-alcoholic drink - Tim Horton's French Vanilla

11. Favourite alcoholic drink - Caesar.

12. Favourite event to curl in? Definitely Nationals.

13. Which curler or team did you idolize growing up and why? Stefanie Lawton's team.

14. Of all the curlers past and present who would be the most entertaining curler and why?  Glen Howard, I will never forget the shot he made against Joel Jordison in The Brier.

15. Let’s get to know your teammates quickly using the Seven Dwarfs.

Sleepy - Kari Paulsen - I am not a morning person, I usually cannot even speak within 30 minutes of waking up.              

Happy - Natalie - She has a very bright, friendly personality and always has a smile on her face.
Doc - Trish - She is the leader and tends to take care of people.
Sneezy - Kari Kennedy - She has a hard time fighting off colds and tends to be sick often haha.

** If you have questions you would like to ask a specific curler or if you know of people that would like to get added to the distribution list please email saskwct@yahoo.com.
** Did you miss an SWCT Curling Talk edition just let us know which ones and we can forward them to you.