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World Curling tightens sweeping rules, bans firmer broom foams ahead of Olympics
Reflected in a window of an arena suite, Alberta-Sluchinski second Kerr Drummond, bottom right, delivers a rock while playing Quebec during the Brier, in Regina, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck PERTH — World Curling has tightened its sweeping equipment rules heading into the Olympic season. The move, announced Friday, follows concern over firmer broom foams that many players said gave sweepers too much control. Several high-profile models — including some from Goldline, BalancePlus and Hardline — are now banned. Only brushes with less-firm foam are approved for competition, effective immediately. World Curling said the decision followed extensive consultation with players, manufacturers and ice experts, as well as a sweep-testing exercise at the Morris Curling Club in Manitoba. Officials say it's a first step, with long-term reviews and equipment standards still in development. With the new regulations, the BalancePlus RS with Firm 2.0 foam, Goldline Impact with Evader or Pursuer foam, Hardline Ice Pad with Competitive foam, and SmartBroom by Curling Tools with current foam are no longer approved for play. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2025. The Canadian Press
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World Curling tightens sweeping rules, bans firmer broom foams ahead of Olympics
World Curling has tightened its sweeping equipment rules heading into the Olympic season. The move, announced Friday, follows concern over firmer broom foams that many players said gave sweepers too much control. Several high-profile models — including some from Goldline, BalancePlus and Hardline — are now banned. Only brushes with less-firm foam are approved for competition, effective immediately. World Curling said the decision followed extensive consultation with players, manufacturers and ice experts, as well as a sweep-testing exercise at the Morris Curling Club in Manitoba. Officials say it's a first step, with long-term reviews and equipment standards still in development. With the new regulations, the BalancePlus RS with Firm 2.0 foam, Goldline Impact with Evader or Pursuer foam, Hardline Ice Pad with Competitive foam, and SmartBroom by Curling Tools with current foam are no longer approved for play.
CTV News
2 days ago
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Charlottetown set to host Scotties Tournament of Hearts for record fifth time in 2027
Team Homan celebrates after defeating Team Manitoba in the finals during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts action in Thunder Bay, Ont., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Jackson CHARLOTTETOWN — Charlottetown will be the host of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for a record fifth time in 2027. The 46th edition of the Canadian women's curling championship is set for Feb. 12-21 at Eastlink Centre. Charlottetown, Regina and Calgary have each hosted four times to date. Charlottetown last hosted the Scotties in 2011 when Saskatchewan's Amber Holland claimed gold. The Eastlink Centre also hosted the Scotties in 1999, with Nova Scotia's Colleen Jones winning the title. The 2027 Scotties champion will represent Canada at the 2027 world championship. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025.
RNZ News
4 days ago
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The popularity of indoor bowls among young New Zealanders
A Scottish curling club in Glasgow is credited for creating the first indoor bowling green in 1845. Fast forward, and the sport continues to flourish, in fact a growing number of young New Zealanders appear to be taking to the bowling green. The broad appeal of indoors bowls in this country was illustrated at the recent Indoor Bowling Nationals in Ashburton. The oldest champion was Bernard Bennett who attended his first nationals in 1955 and was a member of this year's winning Masters Triples team aged 91. The youngest champion crowned was 24-year-old Matthew Farquhar. Matthew joins Jesse. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
CTV News
10-06-2025
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North Bay, Ont., university honours Canadian curling icon Jennifer Jones
Canadian curling legend Jennifer Jones received an honourary degree at a Tuesday morning graduation ceremony at Nipissing University in North Bay. Canadian curling legend Jennifer Jones received an honourary degree at a Tuesday morning graduation ceremony at Nipissing University in North Bay. Widely recognized as the greatest female skip in Canadian history, Jones won a gold medal at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. She was the first -- and only -- female skip to go through the Olympic games undefeated. She also won six national titles and two world championships. One of those world championship victories came in 2018 in North Bay. Jennifer Jones degree Canadian curling legend Jennifer Jones received an honourary degree at a Tuesday morning graduation ceremony at Nipissing University in North Bay. (Eric Taschner/CTV News) 'When I came to North Bay, the city blew me away with their hospitality,' Jones told reporters before the ceremony. 'It was a highlight of my very long curling career and I always say it's on par with the Olympics and that's because of North Bay.' The university presented her with an honourary doctorate in education. Jones calls the moment 'humbling.' 'I'm very excited to be back and just to receive this honour from the university,' she said. 'To be a part of this community and their legacy is very humbling.' In 2019, TSN named Jones as the greatest Canadian curler in history, following a poll of broadcasters, reporters and top curlers. Earned law degree In addition to her curling success, Jones has had a dynamic and multifaceted career beyond sport. She earned her law degree and practised law before shifting her focus to motivational speaking and television broadcasting. In a brief speech to the graduates, Jones told them to never give up and to enjoy the moment, reminding them they can achieve anything if they set their minds to it. She recalled her dream of wanting to win one Canadian championship and that it would have 'been the most miraculous thing' in her life. Jones told the graduates about sitting down with sports psychologist Cal Botterill, who listened to her explain that she was shy and lacked the confidence to reach her dreams. Jennifer Jones Canadian curling legend Jennifer Jones received an honourary degree at a Tuesday morning graduation ceremony at Nipissing University in North Bay. (Eric Taschner/CTV News) 'He looked at me straight in the eyes -- and it's a message that I want you to remember on this day -- he said, 'Why not you?'' Jones, who retired from curling last year, said it's important to leave a lasting legacy for the 'future generation.' 'To believe that we had even the smallest of impact to help curling grow in a city that did so much for us in like North Bay,' she said. 'Hopefully, we'll see some future stars come out of the curling program here.' The university is also presenting two others with honourary degrees this week: Juno award-winning singer-songwriter William Prince from Peguis First Nation and Janine Lafrenière, who has dedicated her career to supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
