Monthly Archives: March 2021

2021 World Men’s Curling Championship Preview



We have all you need to know for the 2021 World Men’s Curling Championship. First, we preview each team, including an interview with China’s coach, Sören Grahn. Then, we break the teams down into tiers and discuss the possible scenarios that will impact qualification for the 2022 Olympic Games. As many as six teams will punch their ticket to the Olympics so there is a lot on the line in Calgary.

Worlds TV Schedule
Our Interview with Danish Skip Mads Nørgaard
USA Curling CEO Jeff Plush
Inside the Calgary Bubble with Amanda Gates


How effective is your curling club’s onboarding?



Previously, we discussed how to utilize inexpensive marketing efforts to bring people into our curling organizations and then how to convert them into new curlers. Now, we’ll focus on what I would consider the most important aspect of new curler recruitment: Welcoming and onboarding new curlers into curling leagues.

We noted the importance of turning current curlers into boosters and enthusiasts when we discussed the concept of the curling sales funnel. The effectiveness of new curler onboarding goes a long way to determining not only if your new curlers will feel committed and connected to your organization, but if they’ll be retained at all.

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How to Watch the Brier and Scotties in the United States



 

How do you watch the Tim Horton’s Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts in the United States? What’s the difference between ESPN+ and ESPN3? We have the answers for you in this brief video explainer. The answer is that if you’re viewing this webpage in the U.S. you very likely have access to live streams of the Brier and the Scotties. If you enjoyed this content, consider checking out our podcast episodes!


Inside the Calgary Curling Bubble with Amanda Gates from Northern Ontario



We are excited to welcome Amanda Gates, the lead from Northern Ontario, to take us inside the Calgary Curling Bubble. Amanda describes her team’s preparation before entering the bubble and the moment she knew this was unlike any curling tournament she’d played in before. We also learn about why it’s special to represent Northern Ontario and learn all about Gates Day.


2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Review & Awards



We are here to sort out the results of the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts as well as give out some awards. First, we look at the storylines that emerged from Team Canada’s victory over Ontario in the final and Alberta’s run to the semifinal. Then, we hand out some awards including Rookie of the Year, top shots and best “hot mic” moment.

Team Jones’ Split vs. PEI