2024 Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships Set to Begin in Barrie, Ont.
The highly anticipated 2024 Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships will officially begin this Sunday at the Barrie Curling Club in Barrie, Ontario. Curlers from across the country will compete for the coveted titles of Canada’s top men’s and women’s club teams, showcasing exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and community spirit.
Women’s Division: A Historic Opportunity for Team New Brunswick
In the women’s division, the spotlight is on Team New Brunswick, who are on the cusp of history with a chance to claim a third consecutive national title. Skip Carol Webb, leading her team from Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club in Saint John, will attempt to bring home a remarkable three-peat. The New Brunswick team has already had a dominant presence at the championships, with Team Shaelyn Park winning in 2022 and Team Abby Burgess following up with another victory in 2023. Webb's experience will be key, as she was part of the Canadian Under-20 Championship-winning team in 2002, and played an important role in securing a bronze medal for Canada at the World Junior Curling Championships.
However, Webb will face stiff competition from other talented teams, including Team Amanda Power from Prince Edward Island’s Cornwall Curling Club. Lead Janique Leblanc, a former world junior and Canadian Under-20 champion, will bring her own international experience to the ice. Ontario’s Team Patricia Bandurka, representing the Dixie Curling Club in Mississauga, also brings strength and skill to the competition as the provincial host.
Men’s Division: Team Jordan Keon Returns with a Strong Lineup
On the men’s side, Team Jordan Keon, representing the Richmond Hill Curling Club in Ontario, returns to the championship with a new lineup and strong expectations. Keon, second Curtis Samoy, and lead Trevor Talbott, who claimed the men’s title in 2022, are now joined by Ryan Werenich, son of two-time World and Brier champion Ed Werenich. The team will look to repeat their 2022 success, but they’ll face tough challenges from a competitive field of skilled teams.
Among their biggest challengers is Team Zachary Wasylik from the Pembina Curling Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Wasylik, who last competed in 2022, will be looking to build on previous strong showings. Another formidable team is from New Brunswick’s Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club, where skip Jeff Lacey, a three-time Montana's Brier competitor, returns for his third club championship. Nova Scotia’s Team Travis Stone, representing the Sydney Curling Club, will also be a strong contender, having previously earned a silver medal in 2018.
Supporting Youth Curling: The "For the Love of Curling" Fundraiser
As part of the 2024 championships, the “For the Love of Curling” fundraiser continues to support youth curling initiatives across Canada. Teams will work to raise funds for junior curling programs, and the top fundraising teams will have the opportunity to earn grants for their home clubs, directly contributing to the growth and development of the next generation of curlers.
Event Format and Championship Structure
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with 14 teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Teams are divided into two pools of seven, and the top four from each pool will advance to the double-knockout playoffs, starting Friday, Nov. 22, and culminating with the gold- and bronze-medal games on Sunday, Nov. 24. Fans can catch the action live on selected games available via Curling Canada’s YouTube channel and TSN+.
A Rich History of Championship Curling
Since its inception in 2009, the Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships have become a marquee event in the curling community, highlighting the exceptional talent of club curlers from across Canada. Alberta and Ontario lead the men’s division with four titles apiece, while B.C. and Saskatchewan have each secured two wins. Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia each have one title.
In the women’s division, Manitoba holds the record with four championships, while Ontario and Alberta have each earned three. New Brunswick has two titles, and Prince Edward Island and Northern Ontario each have one.
How to Follow the Championships
For fans eager to stay up-to-date with the competition, live scores, standings, and event details are available on the official event website. Selected games will also be broadcast on Curling Canada’s YouTube channel and TSN+, ensuring curling fans across the country don’t miss a moment of the action.
The 2024 Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships promise to be an exciting and memorable event, with top-tier talent on display and the future of curling being supported through fundraising initiatives. The competition kicks off this Sunday, and the road to the championship titles begins now!
