Continential Cup
Langley, BC
January 12 - 15, 2012
Saskatchewan teams Stefanie Lawton and Amber Holland competed as part of Team North America in Women's Team events, Skins, and Mixed Doubles. Team North America lost the overall competition to Team World, with the teams' final scores being 165 and 235, respectively.
Northern Women's Playdowns
Prince Albert, SK
January 13 - 15, 2012
Saskatoon's Rachel Fritzler worked her way quickly through the A event, beating Brandee Borne 7-6 to secure the first provincial spot of the event. Jill Shumay proceeded to beat Borne in the B event qualifier, 9-4. In the C event, it was Borne against Robyn Silvernagle of Meadow Lake. Silvernagle nailed down her provincial entry with a win over Borne of 9-3. Also qualifying from the C event was Darlene Gillies of Unity, who beat Tina Hill 7-6.
Southern Women's Playdowns
Weyburn, SK
January 13 - 15, 2012
Chantelle Eberle of Regina defeated Mandy Selzer 5-4 in the A qualifier to take the first provincial spot. Selzer came up against Penny Barker in the B qualifier, winning 8-4. In the C event qualifiers, Barker lost to Susan Lang, 7-5. Maryfield's Candace Chisholm qualified in the other C event, beating Regina's Deanna Doig 8-7.
Senior Women's Q-Spiel #3
Battleford, SK
January 20-22, 2012
Delores Syrota downed Brenda Goertzen 11-5 to qualify in the A event. In the B event, Peggy Fernquist overcame Goertzen 10-5 to take the second qualifier. It was Jacqueline Swiderski against Laura Jergens in the C qualifier, with Swiderski coming out on top, winning 8-6.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SaskPower Provincial Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Humboldt, SK
January 25-29, 2012
This is a 12-team event played in round-robin format in two pools of six teams.
Pool A Pool B
Stefanie Lawton Michelle Englot
Jolene Campbell Trish Paulsen
Chantelle Eberle Candace Chisholm
Mandy Selzer Jill Shumay
Robyn Silvernagle Rachel Fritzler
Darlene Gillies Susan Lang
Canadian Junior Championships
Napanee, ON
February 4-12, 2012
Saskatchewan will be represented on the women's side by Kristen Streifel of Saskatoon.
SWCT STANDINGS
1. Trish Paulsen 25 points $5,225
2. Michelle Englot 23 points $6,500
3. Larisa Murray 22 points $5,050
4. Penny Barker 18 points $3,675
5. Sherilee Orsted 14 points $3,0505. Jill Shumay 14 points $2,700
7. Mandy Selzer 12 points $2,300
8. Cindi Ricci 11 points $2,400
9. Debbie Folk 10 points $2,500
9. Lorraine Arguin 10 points $1,600
11. Deanna Doig 5 points $1,100
11. Brooklyn Lemon 5 points $1,000
11. Robyn Silvernagle 5 points $900
11. Jacqueline Swiderski 5 points $900
15. Chantelle Eberle 3 points $750
15. Brett Barber 3 points $700
15. Shalon Fleming 3 points $700
CTRS STANDINGS
5. Stefanie Lawton 83.33522. Amber Holland 26.589
28. Jolene Campbell 19.575
31. Michelle Englot 16.612
32. Trish Paulsen 15.214
37. Chantelle Eberle 12.525
43. Penny Barker 8.82544. Larisa Murray 8.675
45. Cindi Ricci 8.498
46. Sherilee Orsted 8.214
51. Robyn Silvernagle 6.369
55. Jill Shumay 5.580
61. Mandy Selzer 5.025
65. Debbie Folk 4.250
90. Brandee Borne 0.250
GETTING TO KNOW OUR SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEERS
Name – Joy Butler
1. Current Residence – Humboldt, SK
2. Hometown – Prince Albert, SK
3. Current curling club – Humboldt Curling Club
4. Occupation – Project Manager and Adjunct Professor
5. Family (mom, dad, siblings, significant other, children, grandchildren, pets) – Mom Lorraine, Dad David, Brother Harry, Husband Scott, Dogs Willy & Jake
6. Event/organizations you are volunteering for this year – I am co-chairing the host committee for the Provincial Scotties Tournament of Hearts
7. What is your favourite part about volunteering? Working with a wonderful community and group of volunteers.
8. Why should people go and watch or participate in the Provincial Scotties? SK women curlers are always contenders at the Nationals so the level of play is outstanding. The event in Humboldt will have a party atmosphere with two cabarets so even non-curling fans should come out and have a good time!
9. What is your most memorable curling moment? Being the underdog and qualifying for the SK Winter Games in 1994.
10. Who is your favourite curler and why? Easy...Sandra Schmirler. She was humble and unassuming and was always aiming to improve.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
JANUARY 24, 2012: The entry deadline for the Master Women's Provincials is 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 (as per the SCA website).
FEBRUARY 28, 2012: The entry deadline for the Juvenile zone playdowns is 12:00 PM, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 (as per the SCA website).
MARCH 11, 2012: For the Dominion Women's Playdowns you will need to contact your local region director with regards to the entry deadline. All regions are to be determined by March 11, 2012 (as per SCA website).
JANUARY 24, 2012: The entry deadline for the Master Women's Provincials is 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 (as per the SCA website).
FEBRUARY 28, 2012: The entry deadline for the Juvenile zone playdowns is 12:00 PM, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 (as per the SCA website).
MARCH 11, 2012: For the Dominion Women's Playdowns you will need to contact your local region director with regards to the entry deadline. All regions are to be determined by March 11, 2012 (as per SCA website).
** Do you need a spare, or want to be a spare? If so, email saskwct@yahoo.ca or post on our Facebook page and maybe we can help.
** 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.ca
