Amateur Sports

Bold Predictions for 2024!

In another one of our favourite annual traditions, we offer up some bold predictions for 2024! From who will win to big event changes, we offer up some thoughts on what could transpire in the world of curling over the next 12 months. We then wrap up with a couple great emails we received over the holidays!

Do you like our predictions? What do you foresee for the year? 

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Rec Leagues Return to Play

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about their feelings as they get ready to return to the ice. They talk about masks on the ice, safety protocols, and how the social side of the sport will change. They also discuss their level of anticipation for this season as compared to years past.

Unsung Heroes of the Curling Club: League Convenors

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Maegan Hough, a league convenor at the Ottawa Curling Club. Maegan talks about the challenges of being a convenor, setting game schedules, and enforcing league rules. They also discuss the role of volunteers at clubs, the best and worst parts of running a league, and recap their season.

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What Does Olympic Postponement Mean for Summer & Winter Athletes

In this episode, recorded before the official announcement of the Olympics being postponed to 2021, Sean and Scott talk about the challenges associated with changing the dates of Tokyo 2020. They talk about the financial issues for sponsors, television partners, and, most importantly, the athletes.  They also look at the logistics of shifting the dates and how that might impact the winter games in Beijing in 2022.