. .  2012 Canadian Masters  Contenders  
  THE  PROVINCIAL MASTERS CHAMPIONS  LIST ! BEST of CURLING as you advance !

Congratulations 2012 Mens  Provincial Masters Curling Champions !
Listed in approx. date of Qualification and then East to West

YK  Paul Hunter, Craig Tuton, Gord Zealand, Clarence Jack- Whitehorse CC
ON  Mike Dorey , Brian Henderson, Gary Houghton, Paul Knight- Guelph G+CC
NB  David Sullivan, Charles Sullivan, Rolly Lord, Jeff Mulherin – Fredericton, Capital WC
NL  Toby MacDonald, Wayne Hamilton,  Lloyd Powell, Paul Aiken - Ballyhaly CC
PE  Mel Bernard, Ted MacFadyen, Lou Nowlan, EarleProude - Sliver Fox C+YC
NS  Alan Darragh, Reid Romkey, John Darragh, Glenn Josephson, Gordon Woodworth - Dartmouth CC
QE  TBD
NO  TBD
MB TBD
SK  TBD
AB  TBD
BC  TBD
NW TBD
NU  NT declared for 2012

This winners listing will be updated as the 2012 Provincial Masters Champions are declared. 

If a Provincial/Territory Champion is unable to attend the Canadians, an alternate may represent that Association.
A final Listing will  compiled to reflect the final standings when the CMCC 2012 Championships conclude
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Congratulations to the 2012 Ladies  Provincial Masters Curling Champions !
Listed in approx. date of Qualification and then East to West

YK  Pat Banks, Elaine Summer,  Ev Pasichnyk, Lorraine Stick- Whitehorse CC
MB Joyce Mcdougall, Linda Van Daele, Cheryle Orr,  Karen Dunbar - Brandon CC
ON  Joyce Potter, Diane Favel, Jennifer Langley,  Brenda Moffitt -  Ottawa, Rideau CC
NB  Connie Bothwell, Isabel Yeamans, Nancy Syroid, Helen MacDonald - Fredericton, Capital WC
PE  Shirley Berry, Sandy Hope, Arleen Harris, Evelyn Rogerson - Charlotteown/Cornwall CC's
NS  Frankie Amos, Sharon Clarke, Marjorie MacKay, Brenda Nearing - Mayflower CC
QE  TBD
NO  TBD
SK  TBD
AB  TBD
BC  TBD
NW TBD
NL   NT declared for 2012
NU   NT declared for 2012

This winners listing will be updated as the 2012 Provincial Masters Champions are declared. 
If a Provincial/Territory Champion is unable to attend the Canadians, an alternate may represent that Association.
A final Listing will  compiled to reflect the final standings when the CMCC 2012 Championships conclude
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 2013 Canadian Masters  !! . . . . . . . . .Lost Out 2012 ?  
Build your team now for  The Thunder bay 2013 Masters Championships ! 
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. . .  2011 Canadian Masters Champions 
Canadian Masters Champions 2011- Womens -  Manitoba -  Brandon Curling Club
Skip  - Joyce McDougall, Linda Van Daele, Cheryl Orr, Karen Dunbar 

Canadian Masters Champions 2011  - Men - British Columbia - Kelowna Curling Club
Skip  - Garry Gelowitz ,  Robb Koffski,  Brad Cmolik,  Dennis Case  

2012 CANADIAN MASTERS at Lambert- Boucherville CC's  

Win your zone, region, province !  Play hard ...then Win the Canadians !

2012 - GUY HEMMINGS - President of the Masters - MAITRES QUEBEC "

2013 CANADIAN MASTERS - NORTHERN ONTARIO  2013 -
Hosted  by Port Arthur CC in Thunder Bay Mar 25- APR 1

Put Your team together now  - 2013 ..See you all in T - BAY
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WESTJET  Supports Masters Curlers  ! 
Please consider West Jet  for your  curling and travel adventures !
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 MASTERS  SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS 2011 - The curlers choice's
> >   Mens   "Ignace  Baranieski "  of Team Saskatchewan  ( Martin Bailey Award )
> >   Womens  "Ellen Brennan"  of Team  New Brunswick ( Curl Regina Award)
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MASTERS CURLERS on GRASSROOTS BLOG - Click through
http://grassrootscurling.blogspot.com/2010/03/undefeated-curling-masters-off-to.html
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MASTERS CURLING CONTINUES TO  GROW !

Scotland runs a National Masters Championship ! ( since 2001 ) - Info here:
http://www.royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org/rccc/index.cfm/competitions/national-masters/archive-men/
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GRAND MASTERS CURLING TAKES OFF . . Now  a Curl Ontario Sanctioned event !
http://www.grandmasterscurling.com/Prev__Champions_/prev__champions_.html 
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- MASTER CURLING ROCKS!  ...by the numbers !
Did you know that: since 2007:

 > > over 2050 Masters teams have entered the Master Playoffs  with a dream of Victory.
That is over 8200 hundred curlers......1593 Mens  and 468 Womens Teams  
Masters Curling a  open Canadian competition since 1987
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 Canadian Curling Association Fact Book and Season of Champions 
 These CCA  publications  honour the current, and past Canadian  Masters Curling Champions. . 
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TEAM ONTARIO GALS ( Niagara Falls - Hall of Fame)   two time Canadian Champions !
Click here  for picture.   http://www.eteamz.com/CanadianMasters/index.cfm?subsite=4885768
Niagara Sports Hall of Fame click here.Then search for   http://www.nflibrary.ca/nfplindex/results.asp?sk=browse&q=349&key=85397&start=101&pp=276&db=5
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- CMCC WEBSITE -VOTED OFFICIAL VOICE of Masters Curling In Canada @ the - CCA National Congress 2009
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Masters Curling, like the Brier and other Canadian  Curling Championships,  is hosted annually in provinces  across Canada. . The  efforts  of the host locations have been key in developing successful Masters Curling  Championships !  

2000 - B.C. Surrey- Valley CC . . . . . 2001 - Manitoba - Fort Garry CC
2002 - Alberta - Medicine Hat CC. . . . 2003 - Saskatchewan - Assinaboia CC
2004 - British Columbia - Kelowna Club. . . . 2005 - Manitoba - Brandon - Riverview Club
2006 - Nova Scotia - Bridgewater Club . . . . 2007 - Ontario - Hamilton  Glendale CC
2008 - British Columbia - Nanaimo Club . . . .  2009 - Saskatchewan -Saskatoon Nutana CC
2010- New Brunswick - Thisle St Andrews CC...2011 - Manitoba Assiniboine Memorial CC 
2012 - Curl Quebec- Boucherville- St.Lambert Clubs - South Montreal 
March 26 - April 1 2012 . . Chair  Michel Castonguay  

The Canadian Masters Curling Championships started in 1987 and  became an across Canada National Championship event in year 2000 . The  Western Canadian Masters Championship was the forerunner of this event along with the Maritimes Masters Championship.  Athletes who compete must be 60 years of age. Sixty (+) curling is one of the largest group of curlers  in Canada.The Masters Championship event is held annually in provinces across Canada. HELP WANTED - HELP FIND THE KEN WATSON SHIELD ! It is MIA
If you have ever seen this award( Pictured above) or know the wherabouts - Let us know  !
If you have had your picture taken with the Watson Shield ( 1987 to 1999) give us  call. 

WORLD CURLING TOUR RECOGNIZES CANADIAN MASTERS ATHLETES 
The Asham WCT and Capital One Grand Slam of Curling,  are pleased to assist the continued development of the Masters  level within our sport. The Masters players have laid the foundation for the Olympic athletes of today, and this is our way to say “thank you!” Our assistance with this National Championship is something that makes all players on the Asham WCT proud !...(  2008 and 2007 Press releases - Asham World Curling Tour  Sponsorship)  Masters Curling says 'Thanks World Curling Tour' for supporting !

The Masters Canadian Championship was sanctioned by the CCA delegates at the 1999 AGM.

     Masters Curling Championships of Canada has grown to 25 plus teams each year. This Championship is guided by the Masters Championship Committee. (They meet annually at the CCA curling congress). Each year a host committee organizes the Canadian Championship and takes the responsibility for funding  and sponsorships to  help provide the annual costs of hosting the Canadian Masters Championship. The CCA Member Associations  assist with some of the uniform, travel and lodging costs.

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      The future of  Canadian Masters Curling Championship  requires the resources of the CCA, the Provincial Associations along with existing support groups . Sponsorship  development  will strengthen further as the full resources of the CCA and Member associations are applied  to the Canadian Masters Championship Event. The Masters is now a part  of the annual CCA Congress process.  
Masters Curlers thank the efforts of The Canadian Masters Committee Members and  the  Championship event volunteers , who alongside the event sponsors make this event a reality each season !
Masters Curling -Since 1987 ! - Across Canada from year 2000 to present. 

NOTE: This is an information site about Masters Curling in Canada.
Historical data is posted from time to time as it is collected from competitors, volunteers and other  sources. Accuracy is  work in progress and is maintained as well as data sourcing permits.  Additional  details about the Canadian Masters Champions, Finalists, Semi-finalists, participating players and RR standings is welcomed from persons who  can supply data for this  Masters historical data base. The vision is to have this "Masters Collection" information placed on  web sites such as  Canadian Curling Association or the other Member associations. The Canadian Masters Champions  have been featured in CCA publications  (  Extra End Mag  and Annual fact Book) since 2008.
Note: No liabilities are assumed by the volunteers. Corrections and updates are welcomed. All rights reserved.  Please request permission to use any data from this site.
Thanks to all persons and sites who have fowarded data so far. Enjoy  your visit ! 
Copyrite from 2008- 2012  plus ,the day- night you might visit this web-site.
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Masters curlers from 2007 to 2011  number over 2050 teams  who have entered Masters playdowns.That is over 8200 curlers who have said YES to MASTERS CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS. A much bigger number of participants  exists if you roll back and add in the teams and players from 1986 through 2006 !
Beyond the Championship playdowns , it is thought that  60 + curlers form the backbone of most/many  curling clubs in Canada.

If you are able to serve as  a member of the Canadian Master Championships  Committee please contact the CMCC Chair (Mike Carson)  or Elaine Jones in Winnipeg.. 

note: No liabilities are assumed or will be  assumed by the CMCC or the volunteers. Copyright properties are in place 2000-2012. Thanks to all sources for the courtesy of any or all shared info that may be posted on this site. Masters Curlers thank  all contributors of content forwarded and posted.  Should you wish to assist on keeping this site alive with donations of time or $$ or company sponsorship , please contact Chair Mike Carson. ( easy  to do..visit the committee page ) Enjoy your time on the CMC Web ! 
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