Wednesday, March 16, 2011

SWCT Curling Talk (March 15)

Did you know???
This year three of Saskatchewan Womens team members were on the second all-star team (Tammy Schneider, Kim Schneider, and Amber Holland).

Results
March 5 - 13, 2011
World Junior Championship
Perth, Scotland
Trish Paulsen and company had to go the long way into playoffs and beat USA in a tie-breaker, and then beat Sweden in the 3 - 4 game, and Russia in the semi-final, but lost to Scotland in the final to capture the silver. 

March 9 - 13, 2011
Provincial Masters Women's Championship

Wadena, Saskatchewan
The competing teams at the Masters were Rhoda Besse, Pat Bibby, Joan Buckmaster, Anita Ford, Fay Jackson, Marion Jesmer, Merle Kopach, Liane McLean, Lee Morrison, Leona Murray, Nancy Scott, Jacqueline Swiderski, and Marlene Wilkinson. Kopach and Ford finished with 4-0 records in their pools, and then four teams finished with 3-1 records creating tie-breakers. McLean advanced in one tie-breaker over Buckmaster, and Swiderski beat Besse in the other tie-breaker. Kopach beat Ford in the 1-2 game, and Swiderski beat McLean in the 3-4 game. Ford rebounded by beating Swiderski in the semi-final, and then Kopach in the final.

March 9 - 13, 2011
2011 CIS/CCA Curling Championships
St. John's, Newfoundland
The Regina Cougars skipped by Alexandra Williamson finished the round robin with a 2 - 5 record, and the Saskatchewan Huskies skipped by Ashley Gregoire finished with a 1 -  6 record. Both were not able to advance to playoffs.


Upcoming Events
March 17 - 21, 2011
Dominion Women's Provincial Championship

Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Susie Atkinson
Carla Bartlam
Jill Belof
Debbie Cripps
Kimberley Eklund
Charleen Gilmour
Brenda Goertzen
Tina Hill
Deanne Miller-Jones
Colleen Planedin
Lindsey Sunderland
Wendy Thienes
Patricia Yeske

March 19 - 27, 2011
World Women's Curling Championship
Esbjerg, Denmark
Amber Holland

March 19 - 27, 2011
Canadian Senior Women's Championship
Digby, Nova Scotia
Delores Syrota
Final SWCT Standings
1. Penny Barker                 21
    Chantelle Eberle            21 
3. Mandy Selzer                20
4. Brooklyn Lemon           17 
    Robyn Silvernagle        17
6. Cindy Ricci                    15
7. Brandee Borne              10
    Trish Paulsen                10
9. Michelle Englot              7
    Delores Syrota                7
10. Sherrilee Orsted            5
11. Patty Hersikorn             3
      Tina Kozak                    3
      Deb Theriman               3
      Rae-Ann Williamson   3
      Samantha Yachiw         3

CTRS Standings
 3. Amber Holland               147.92 
 4.  Stefanie Lawton             142.89  
 22. Chantelle Eberle              31.35 
 43. Michelle Englot              16.04
 44. Cindy Ricci                     15.14
 48. Penny Barker                  10.85 
 53. Robyn Silvernagle          9.00
 57. Mandy Selzer                   8.60

 59.Brooklyn Lemon               8.30
 65. Brandee Borne                 6.74
 71. Samantha Yachiw             4.93 
 80. Sherrilee Orsted                2.70 
 84. Patty Hersikorn                2.25
 93. Shalon Fleming                 0.70 
 95. Kelsey Dutton                 0.50
       Amanda Labach              0.50
      
Getting to know our Saskatchewan Women Curlers


1. Name – Chelsey Peterson
2. Nicknames - Chels
3. Who do you curl with – Skip; Brooklyn Lemon, Third; myself (Chelsey Peterson), Second; Ashley Green, Lead; Nicole Lang, Fifth; Sarah Watiminuk, and Coach; Travis Brown
4. How long have you guys curled together? About a year, but I curled with Ashley Green previously in Juniors and Nic and Brooke a bit longer.
5. Occupation – I am currently attending SIAST Wascana Campus in Regina where I am a First year Nursing Student.
6. Current Residence - Regina
7. Hometown - Estevan
8. Family - My parents are Al and Carol, I have two younger sisters Ashley and Shelby. We have a Springer Spaniel named Hershey, and a cat we call Kit-Kat, and the newest additiona is a Love Bird we call Bell (this is the only pet that I have in the city).
9. Tattoos? None
10. Favourite drink - Milk-shakes
11. Favourite alcoholic drink - Either spiced rum with orange pop or rye and coke.
12. Favourite event to curl in?  I always love to curl in the Benson Farmers Spiel because it is not to serious and always fun. But for competitive play I enjoy the Schmirler because it is great experience, unbelievable level of play and curlers come from all over to play in it.
13. Which curler or team did you idolize growing up and why? Growing up I would have to say I idolized Cindy Street because she was the first one to teach me how to curl out in Benson, SK in a learn to curl day camp.
14. Of all the curlers past and present who would be the most entertaining curler and why?  Most entertaining European curler would have to be Christopher Svae just because he does not care about what level he is competing at he always makes sure he is having fun on and off the ice.
15. Let’s get to know your teammates quickly by using just one word.
Nicole: Diva
Ashley: Unique
Myself: Silly
Brooklyn:  Unpredictable
Sarah: Organized
Travis: Gambler

 
** Do you need a spare, or want to be a spare? If so, email saskwct@yahoo.com or post on our Facebook page and maybe we can help.
** If you have questions you would like to ask a specific curler or if you know of someone who would like
to be added to the distribution list please email saskwct@yahoo.com or send us a message on our Facebook page.
** Did you miss an SWCT Curling Talk edition? Just let us know which ones and we can forward them to you.
** The SWCT is always looking for volunteers and new ideas. If you would like to join or have ideas please email us at saskwct@yahoo.com.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

SWCT Curling Talk (March 1)

Did you know???
Saskatchewans strength of field multiplier for this years SaskPower Scotties Tournament of Hearts was the third highest compared to all of the other provinces (Alberta had the highest followed by Manitoba).

Results
February 11 - 18, 2011
Canada Winter Games
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Rae-Ann Williamson finished 1 - 4 in her pool and placed 11th. 

February 19 - 27, 2011
Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Amber Holland and team finished the round robin with a 9 -2 record . They lost the 1 -2 game to Jennifer Jones but rebounded with a win over Rachael Homan in the semi-final, and then went on to steal the win in the 10th end against Jennifer Jones!!!

February 22 - 27, 2011
Affinity CU Senior Women's Provincial Championship
Regina Tartan Curling Club
There was a three way tie for first after the round robin, each team having a 5 - 2 record. As a result, Susan Lang was given the bye to Sunday's final and Delores Syrota and Lorraine Arguin were to meet in the semi-final. Syrota went on to defeat Arguin in the semi-final and then Lang in the final.


Upcoming Events
March 5 - 13, 2011
World Junior Championships

Perth, Scotland
Trish Paulsen 
March 9 - 13, 2011
Provincial Masters Women's Championship
Wadena, Saskatchewan
Final SWCT Standings
1. Penny Barker                 21
    Chantelle Eberle            21 
3. Mandy Selzer                20
4. Brooklyn Lemon           17 
    Robyn Silvernagle        17
6. Cindy Ricci                    15
7. Brandee Borne              10
    Trish Paulsen                10
9. Michelle Englot              7
    Delores Syrota                7
10. Sherrilee Orsted            5
11. Patty Hersikorn             3
      Tina Kozak                    3
      Deb Theriman               3
      Rae-Ann Williamson   3
      Samantha Yachiw         3

CTRS Standings
 3. Amber Holland               147.92 
 4.  Stefanie Lawton             142.89  
 22. Chantelle Eberle              31.35 
 43. Michelle Englot              16.04
 44. Cindy Ricci                     15.14
 48. Penny Barker                  10.85 
 53. Robyn Silvernagle          9.00
 57. Mandy Selzer                   8.60

 59.Brooklyn Lemon               8.30
 65. Brandee Borne                 6.74
 71. Samantha Yachiw             4.93 
 80. Sherrilee Orsted                2.70 
 84. Patty Hersikorn                2.25
 93. Shalon Fleming                 0.70 
 95. Kelsey Dutton                 0.50
       Amanda Labach              0.50
      
Getting to know our Saskatchewan Women Curlers


1. Name – Sarah Leanne Slywka
2. Nicknames - Captain, Skreway
3. Who do you curl with – Cathy Inglis, Samantha Yachiw and Colleen Ackerman
4. How long have you guys curled together? First year as a team
5. Occupation – Grade 5 Teacher
6. Current Residence - Regina
7. Hometown - Yorkton
8. Family - Husband - Mom- Bev, Dad - Bill, Sister - Ashley, Husband - Jonathan
9. Tattoos? None
10. Favourite drink - Tea
11. Favourite meal - anything that ends with something chocolate for dessert
12. Favourite event to curl in?  Playdowns
13. Which curler or team did you idolize growing up and why? Sandra Schmirler
14. Of all the curlers past and present who would be the most entertaining curler and why?   Dordi Nordby
15. Let’s get to know your teammates quickly by using just one word.
Cathy: poised (and with a really good sense of humour)
Samantha: dedicated
Colleen: bubbly
Sarah:  genuinne

 
** Do you need a spare, or want to be a spare? If so, email saskwct@yahoo.com or post on our Facebook page and maybe we can help.
** If you have questions you would like to ask a specific curler or if you know of someone who would like
to be added to the distribution list please email saskwct@yahoo.com or send us a message on our Facebook page.
** Did you miss an SWCT Curling Talk edition? Just let us know which ones and we can forward them to you.
** The SWCT is always looking for volunteers and new ideas. If you would like to join or have ideas please email us at saskwct@yahoo.com.