Curling Ontario
The Ontario Curling Association is the governing body of curling in Southern Ontario. Northern Ontario is governed by the Northern Ontario Curling Association. The OCA sends a team to represent Team Ontario at all major Canadian Championships. The NOCA sends a separate team to all of these events.
Championships
The Ontario Tankard is the provincial championship for men's curling. The winner represents Team Ontario at the Tim Hortons Brier.
Previous names:
- British Consols: 1927?-1979
- Labatt Tankard: 1980-1985
- Blue Light Tankard: 1986-1996
- Nokia Cup: 1997-2003
- Ontario Men's Curling Championship: 2004
- Kia Cup: 2005-2006
- TSC Stores Tankard: 2007-2009
- Ontario Men's Curling Championship: 2010
Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts is the provincial championship for women's teams. Unlike the Dominion Tankard, the Hearts includes teams from both southern and northern Ontario. The winner of the Ontario Hearts goes on to play in the national championship. Because the national champion returns the previous years champion to the event, if that team is from Ontario, they cannot defend their provincial championship. The national championship has been running since 1962, but the provincial championship has existed since 1956.
Pepsi Juniors
The Pepsi Junior provincial curling championships are held annually in early January. The tournament is for curlers 20 years old and younger. A men's tournament has been held since 1950 and the women's since 1972. The winning team represents Ontario at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships.
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Seniors
The Ontario Senior Championship is for curlers over 50. The winner represents Ontario at the Canadian Senior Curling Championships.
Bantams
The Ontario Bantam Championship is for curlers 16 and under.
Champion skips:
| Year | Boy's | Girl's |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sebastian Robillard | Jordan Davies |
| 1999 | John Epping | Julie Reddick |
| 2000 | Jeff Thomas | Lee Merklinger |
| 2001 | Mark Bice | Stephanie Gray |
| 2002 | Andrew Nixon | Hollie Nicol |
| 2003 | Rob Bushfield | Rachel Homan |
| 2004 | Shane Latimer | Rachel Homan |
| 2005 | Ben Willemse | Rachel Homan |
| 2006 | Matt Mapletoft | Rachel Homan |
| 2007 | Neil Sinclair | Stephanie Brown |
| 2008 | Mike Flemming | Sara Westman |
| 2009 | Pedro Malvar | Jamie Sinclair |
| 2010 | Jack Lindsay | Kendall Haymes |
| 2011 | Jason Camm | Lauren Horton |
| 2012 | Doug Kee | Chelsea Brandwood |
| 2013 | Matthew Hall | Jestyn Murphy |
| 2014 | Jeff Wanless | Kayla MacMillan |
| 2015 | Michael Morra | Kayla MacMillan |
| 2016 | Sam Mooibroek | Mackenzie Kiemele |
Best Western Intermediates
The Ontario Intermediate Championship is for curlers over 40.
Champion skips (since 1993):
| Year | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Bob Turcotte | Pat Reid |
| 1994 | Bob Gurd | Gloria Campbell |
| 1995 | Bob Hanna | Anne Dunn |
| 1996 | Don Glinz | Jill Greenwood |
| 1997 | Gary Smith | Gloria Campbell |
| 1998 | Layne Noble | Anne Dunn |
| 1999 | Bob Ingram | Joyce Potter |
| 2000 | Jim Lyle | Gloria Campbell |
| 2001 | John Collins | Joyce Potter |
| 2002 | Jim Lyle | Stacey Brandwood |
| 2003 | Jim Lyle | Suzanne Boudreault |
| 2004 | Jim Lyle | Stacey Brandwood |
| 2005 | Greg Timbers | Kerry Lackie |
| 2006 | Bill Duck | Stacey Brandwood |
| 2007 | J. P. Lachance | Carol Jackson |
| 2008 | Rick Thurston | Stacey Brandwood |
| 2009 | Guy Racette | Carol Jackson |
| 2010 | Al Hutchinson | Carol Jackson |
| 2011 | Ian Robertson | Cheryl McBain |
| 2012 | Bob Armstrong | Karen Shepley O'Hearn |
| 2013 | Al Hutchinson | Ann Pearson |
| 2014 | John Young, Jr. | Beth Gregg |
| 2015 | Cory Heggestad | Cheryl McBain |
| 2016 | Dave Collyer | Karri-Lee Grant |
Masters
The Ontario Masters Championship is for curlers over 60. The winner represents Ontario at the Canadian Masters Curling Championships.
(winners since 1993)
| Year | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Earle Hushagen (Peterborough) | Elizabeth Love (Burlington) |
| 1994 | Earle Hushagen (Peterborough) | Mae Midgley (Simcoe) |
| 1995 | Ken Scovell (Orangeville) | Betty MacMillan (Westmount) |
| 1996 | Joe Moroz (Highland) | Dorrie Fiegehen (Elmvale) |
| 1997 | Rod Matheson (Ottawa) | Mary Lou Dickinson (London) |
| 1998 | Barry Goring (Bayview) | Merle Williams (Avonlea) |
| 1999 | Bill Bennett (Bradford) | Rae Donovan (Navy) |
| 2000 | Jim Sharples (Royals) | Ann De Ryk (Aylmer) |
| 2001 | Bill Dickie (Cornwall) | Nancy B. Clark (Dixie) |
| 2002 | Bill Dickie (Cornwall) | Fran Allan (Unionville) |
| 2003 | Jim Sharples (Royals) | Gloria Sorley (Niagara Falls) |
| 2004 | Bob Edmondson (Oakville) | Wendy Simpson (Kitchener-Waterloo Granite) |
| 2005 | Rod Matheson (Ottawa) | Gloria Sorley (Niagara Falls) |
| 2006 | David Stewart (Oakville) | Betty Bush (Royal Kingston) |
| 2007 | Bob Edmondson (Oakville) | Cathy Keys (Glanford) |
| 2008 | Bob Edmondson (Oakville) | Pam Bothwell (Guelph) |
| 2009 | Bob Edmondson (Oakville) | Betty Bush (Royal Kingston) |
| 2010 | Mike Dorey (Guelph) | Jane Galloway (Ilderton) |
| 2011 | Layne Noble (Ottawa) | Joyce Potter (Rideau) |
| 2012 | Mike Dorey (Guelph) | Joyce Potter (Rideau) |
| 2013 | Bob Turcotte (Scarboro) | Joyce Potter (Rideau) |
| 2014 | Layne Noble (Rideau) | Diana Favel (Rideau) |
| 2015 | Wayne Gowan (Dundas Granite) | Diana Favel (Rideau) |
| 2016 | Bruce Delaney (Russell) | Anne Dunn (Galt) |
Mixed Doubles Challenge
First instituted in 2013 to send a team to the inaugural National Mixed Doubles Championship.
| Year | Pair | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Jaclyn Rivington & Scott McDonald | Highland Country Club, London |
| 2014 | Chris Jay & Shannon Kee | Highland Country Club, London |
| 2015 | Brad Kidd & Casey Kidd | Peterborough Curling Club, Peterborough |
| 2016 | Mike Anderson & Danielle Inglis | Donalda Curling Club, Toronto |
Gore Mutual Schoolboy/girl
This event is the provincial school championship, and teams represent their secondary schools rather than clubs. The boys event has been held annually since 1948.
- 2016 schoolboy champion: Richview Collegiate Institute (Matt Garner)
- 2016 schoolgirl champion: Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (Alyssa Denyer)
Notable past champions
- Scott McDonald, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School (2004)
- Tim March, Sir Oliver Mowat CI (2005)
- Patrick Janssen, Sir Oliver Mowat CI (2005)
- Mark Bice, Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School (2002)
- Steve Bice, Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School (2000)
- Jason Young, Lambton C.V.I. (1998)
- Greg Balsdon, Don Mills Collegiate Institute (1995)
- Dale Matchett, Bradford District High School (1994)
- Pat Ferris, Sutton District High School (1993)
- Joe Frans, Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (1991)
- Scott Patterson, Fellowes High School (1987)
- Daryl Shane, John Diefenbaker Secondary School (1978)
- Paul Savage, Don Mills Collegiate Institute (1965)
The Dominion Wheelchair Championship
This is a mixed event, featuring wheelchair curling.
Champions:
- 2016: Chris Rees, Toronto Cricket
- 2015: Chris Rees, Peterborough C.C.
- 2014: Mike Munro, Ilderton C.C.
- 2013: Ken Gregory, Bradford & District C.C.
- 2012: Mark Ideson, Ilderton C.C.
- 2011: Chris Rees, Toronto Cricket
- 2010: Bruce Cameron, RA Centre
- 2009: Ken Gregory, Bradford & District C.C.
- 2008: Chris Rees, Leaside C.C.
- 2007: Chris Rees, Leaside C.C.
- 2006: Chris Rees, Leaside C.C.
- 2005: Ken Gregory, Toronto Cricket
Fairfield Marriott/Best Western Challenge
This event allows more amateur curlers to win a provincial championship. Only two members of the team are allowed to have won a zone crest in any other event except for youth events. In addition, only two members of the team can have won the provincial event before. All zone winners go straight to a 32 team provincial championship.
- 2016 men's champion: Terry Archer (Stroud)
- 2016 women's champion: Amanda Gebhardt (Guelph)
Notable winners:
- 2005 women's: Cathy Auld (St. George's Golf and Country Club)
Tim Hortons Colts/Trophy
Members of the team cannot have been to a provincial championship, or played skip or third in any of the seven previous provincial masters, seniors or intermediate championships, and cannot have previously won the Colts.
- 2016 men's champion: Mark Fletcher
- 2016 women's champion: Kathy Brown
Notable past winners:
- Alison Goring (2014)
- Mark Kean (2010)
- Jon St. Denis (2004)
- Chad Allen (2002)
- Adam Spencer (1994)
- Nick Rizzo (1988)
- Paul Savage (1968)
Junior Mixed
Competitors must be 20 years or younger as of December 31 of the previous year.[1]
Past winners:[2]
| Year | Winning team |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Rob Brandwood |
| 1984 | Mike Attenhof |
| 1985 | Dave Simpson |
| 1986 | Wayne Middaugh |
| 1987 | Peter Corner, Susan Shepley, Drew Macklin, Karen Shepley |
| 1988 | Peter Corner, Susan Shepley, Drew Macklin, Karen Shepley |
| 1989 | Richard Hart, Janet McGhee, Collin Mitchell, Tracy Jackson |
| 1990 | Matt Hames, Jayne Flinn, Chris Harris, Leslie Allan |
| 1991 | Joe Frans, Kerri McGrath, Daniel Frans, Stacey Rayner |
| 1992 | Brad Savage, Julie Anderson, Gord Chilton, Sandy Graham |
| 1993 | Warren Fisher, Katharine Pilon, Paul Winford, Jo-Anne McArthur |
| 1994 | Tony Rowlandson, Kate McKellar, Sean Follis, Kim Shortt |
| 1995 | Steve Allen, Tammy Wall, Rick Allen, Monique Robert |
| 1996 | Greg Balsdon, Danielle St. Amand, Chris Wall, Becky Philpot |
| 1997 | Raymond Busato, Susan Hughes, Mike Lilly, Lynn Ritchie |
| 1998 | Jason Young, Denna Schell, Spencer Cooper, Amy Cooper |
| 1999 | John Morris, Jacqueline Smith, Brent Laing, Chrissy Cadorin |
| 2000 | John Epping, Julie Reddick, Jason Newland, Stephanie Leachman |
| 2001 | Sean St. Amand, Chrissy Cadorin, Dale Roach, Amy MacKay |
| 2002 | Sebastien Robillard, Julie Reddick, Kevin Flewwelling, Leigh Armstrong |
| 2003 | Chris Gardner, Lauren Mann, Gavan Jamieson, Jaimee Gardner |
| 2004 | Lee Merklinger, Peter Gillich, Breanne Merklinger, Brian Fleischhaker |
| 2005 | Marika Bakewell, Jodie Hodgson, Stephanie Carrodo, Bill Francis |
| 2006 | Mike Anderson, Laura Payne, Darren Anderson, Megan Aldridge |
| 2007 | Scott McDonald, Brit O'Neill, Andrew Clayton, Jenn Minchin |
| 2008 | Christian Tolusso, Emma Miskew, Ritchie Gillan, Stephanie Piper |
| 2009 | Mark Kean, Jaclyn Rivington, Andrew Inouye, Darrelle Johnson |
| 2010 | Andrew McGaugh, Ginger Coyle, Michael McGaugh, Frances Pritchard |
| 2011 | Robert Collins, Kaitlin Stubbs, Isaac Stubbs, Alanna Cornish |
| 2012 | Brett Lyon-Hatcher, Evie Fortier, Ben Miskew, Sydney Chasty |
| 2013 | Michael McGaugh, Kendall Haymes, Bryan Mitchell, Cassie Savage |
| 2014[3] | Ryan McCrady, Lauren Horton, Matthew Haughn, Jessica Armstrong |
| 2015 | Pascal Michaud, Kaitlin Jewer, Decebal Michaud, Emma Becker |
| 2016 | Pascal Michaud, Kaitlin Jewer, Decebal Michaud, Mariah Jacklin |
Bantam Mixed
- 2016 champions: David Hart, Rachel Steele, Nathan Steele, Lauren Hart
Notable past winners:
- 2008: Lynn Kreviazuk
- 2003: Rob Bushfield, Rachel Homan, Alex Coon, Alison Kreviazuk
- 2002: Chris Gardner
- 1998: Bobby Reid, Megan Balsdon, Mark Stanfield, Kelly Cochrane
Senior Mixed
Mixed curling for curlers over 50.
- 2016 champions: Jim Wilson, Colleen Madonia, Paul Madgett, Karri-Lee Grant
Notable past champions:
- 2015: Rick Thurston
Dominion Regalia Silver Tankard/Women's Tankard
In this event, each club that enters has two teams, who compete against other clubs, and scores are totaled in aggregate form. Regional and zone playdowns are single-knock out rather than double. It is the oldest of the O.C.A. events, dating back to 1875. The women's event has been held since 1914.
Champion clubs since 1992:
| Year | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | St. Thomas CC | Burlington CC |
| 1993 | Ottawa CC | Avonlea CC |
| 1994 | Beach Grove G&CC | Sarnia G&CC |
| 1995 | Guelph CC | Burlington CC |
| 1996 | Chesley CC | St. Thomas CC |
| 1997 | Ilderton CC | Listowel CC |
| 1998 | Rideau CC | Burlington CC |
| 1999 | Brant CC | Burlington CC |
| 2000 | Richmond Hill CC | Boulevard |
| 2001 | Forest CC | Ayr CC |
| 2002 | Orangeville CC | Ottawa CC |
| 2003 | Metcalfe CC | Ilderton CC |
| 2004 | Annandale CC | Ilderton CC |
| 2005 | Annandale CC | Ilderton CC |
| 2006 | Milton CC | Orangeville CC |
| 2007 | Metcalfe CC | Bayview G&CC |
| 2008 | St. George's G&CC | Ilderton CC |
| 2009 | Milton CC | Orangeville CC |
| 2010 | Renfrew CC | Glendale G&CC |
| 2011 | Brockville CC | Uxbridge & District CC |
| 2012 | Guelph CC | Bayview G&CC |
| 2013 | Rideau CC | Ilderton CC |
| 2014 | Ottawa CC | Uxbridge & District CC |
| 2015 | Chatham Granite | Ilderton CC |
Champions
| Year | Men's club (skip) | Women's club (skip) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Chatham Granite (Robert Stafford) | High Park (Kelly Cochrane) |
| 2010 | Annandale CC (Chris Van Huyse) | Chinguacousy CC (Susan Burnside) |
| 2011 | Richmond Hill CC (Greg Balsdon) | High Park (Jodi McCutcheon) |
| 2012 | Richmond Hill CC (Jordan Keon) | Quinte CC (Caroline Deans) |
| 2013 | Kitchener-Waterloo Granite (Brent Gray) | Burlington CC (Michelle Fletcher) |
| 2014 | Cataraqui G&CC (Mike Hull) | Westmount G&CC (Kerry Lackie) |
| 2015 | Palmerston CC (Mike Benjamins) | Guelph CC (Tina Mazerolle) |
Grand Masters
This event is for curlers over the age of 70. The event is an open event, that women and men may enter. It began in 2007.
Winners:
- 2007: Peter Barker
- 2008: Al Boyle
- 2009: Garry Holmes
- 2010: Peter Barker
- 2011: Austin Palmer
- 2012: Rod Matheson
- 2013: Art Leganchuk
- 2014: Bob Edmondson
- 2015: Benny Brock
Provincial Stick Bonspiel
In this event, curlers must use a "stick" to throw the rock. "Sticks" are usually used by disabled and elderly athletes unable to throw the rock by sliding along the ice. The event began in 2007.
Winners:
- 2007: Del Hicke
- 2008: Harold Peltzer
- 2009: Harold Peltzer
- 2010: Ed Ferguson
- 2011: Bruce Jeffrey
- 2012: Bruce Jeffrey
- 2013: Carl Glatt
- 2014: Carl Glatt
- 2015: Bruce Jeffrey
Timbits Elementary School Championship
This event is open to elementary school students of any gender. Teams represent their elementary schools. The event began in 1993.
- 2013 winner: Almonte District High School, Almonte (Derek Bowden)
Winners:
- 2006: Bruce Cameron (RA Centre)
- 2008: Chris Daw (Bradford)
- 2010: Ken Gregory (Bradford)
- 2012: Ken Gregory (Bradford)
Winners:
- Men's
- 2002: Mike Anderson (Bayview)
- 2004: Shane Latimer (Winchester)
- 2006: Neil Sinclair (Manotick)
- 2008: Richard Krell (St. Thomas)
- 2010: Ben Bevan (Annandale)
- 2012: Doug Kee (Sarnia)
- 2014: Matthew Hall (Stroud)
- Women's
- 2002: Laura Payne (Prescott)
- 2004: Hollie Nicol (Bayview)
- 2006: Rachel Homan (City View)
- 2008: Crystal Lillico (Winchester)
- 2010: Lauren Horton (Huntley)
- 2012: Krysta Burns (Idylwylde)
- 2014: Megan Smith (Sudbury)
- Wheelchair
- 2012: Chris Rees (Toronto Cricket)
- 2014: Chris Rees (Peterborough)
References
Sources
- Soudog's Curling History Site
- Curlingzone.com
- Ontario Curling Association
- Canadian Curling Association