2024 U Sports/Curling Canada University Curling Championships Explained

2024 U Sports/Curling Canada Championships
Host City:Fredericton, New Brunswick
Arena:Aitken University Centre &
Capital Winter Club
Dates:March 12–16
Men's Winner: Regina Cougars
Curling Club:Callie Curling Club, Regina
Skip:Josh Bryden
Third:Adam Bukurak
Second:Carter Williamson
Lead:Ryan Grabarczyk
Alternate:Ayden Wittmire
Coach:Jamie Schneider
Finalist: Dalhousie Tigers (Purcell)
Women's Winner: Alberta Pandas
Curling Club2:Saville Community Sports Centre, Edmonton
Skip2:Serena Gray-Withers
Third2:Catherine Clifford
Second2:Brianna Cullen
Lead2:Zoe Cinnamon
Coach2:Amanda St. Laurent
Finalist2: Waterloo Warriors (Evans)
Prev:2023
Next:2025

The 2024 U Sports/Curling Canada University Championships was held from March 12 to 16 at the Aitken University Centre and the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton, New Brunswick.[1] The host university of the event was the University of New Brunswick.[2] The event was held in conjunction with the 2024 CCAA/Curling Canada College Curling Championships, the Canadian college curling championship.

Men

Qualification

The following universities qualified to participate in the 2024 U Sports/Curling Canada University Curling Championships:

Region Vacancies Qualified
Host1 UNB Reds
[3] 2 Alberta Golden Bears
Regina Cougars
Ontario University Athletics[4] 3
Brock Badgers
Guelph Gryphons
Atlantic University Sport[5] 2 Dalhousie Tigers
Saint Mary's Huskies
TOTAL 8

Teams

The teams are listed as follows:[6] [7]

TeamSkipThirdSecondLeadAlternateUniversity
University of Alberta
Owen Henry Victor Pietrangelo Sean Kirkland Patrick Sipura Daniel Krowchuk Brock University
Owen McPherson David McCurdy Caelan McPherson Ethan Young Dalhousie University
Jayden King Dylan Niepage Gavin Lydiate Daniel Del Conte Carter Bryant University of Guelph
Josh Bryden Adam Bukurak Carter Williamson Ryan Grabarczyk Ayden Wittmire University of Regina
Nick Mosher Benjamin Currie Chris Churchill Craig Weagle Saint Mary's University
Jamie Stewart Sean Beland James Carr Loris Elliott Luke Wilson University of New Brunswick
Sam Mooibroek Kibo Mulima Wyatt Small Ben Pearce Codie Harris Wilfrid Laurier University

Round robin standings

Final Round Robin Standings[8]

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6 1 53 29 35 21 1 15
Sam Mooibroek 5 2 53 33 33 24 4 10
5 2 49 44 27 24 9 6
Josh Bryden 4 3 42 39 26 27 5 10
Jamie Stewart 3 4 44 50 23 31 4 7
Jayden King 3 4 39 43 24 25 7 9
Nick Mosher 1 6 41 56 27 34 1 11
Owen Henry 1 6 33 60 23 32 8 4
Round Robin Summary Table
Pos.Team
UAB

BRO

DAL

GUE

REG

SMU

UNB

WLU
Record
1 Alberta Golden Bears6–1
8 Brock Badgers1–6
3 Dalhousie Tigers5–2
6 Guelph Gryphons3–4
4 Regina Cougars4–3
7 Saint Mary's Huskies1–6
5 UNB Reds3–4
2 Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks5–2

Round robin results

All draws are listed in Atlantic Time .[9] [10]

Draw 2

Tuesday, March 12, 9:00 pm

Draw 4

Wednesday, March 13, 12:30 pm

Draw 6

Wednesday, March 13, 8:30 pm

Draw 8

Thursday, March 14, 12:30 pm

Draw 10

Thursday, March 14, 8:30 pm

Draw 11

Friday, March 15, 8:30 am

Draw 13

Friday, March 15, 4:30 pm

Playoffs

Semifinals

Saturday, March 16, 9:30 am

Bronze medal game

Saturday, March 16, 2:30 pm

Final

Saturday, March 16, 2:30 pm

Final standings

PlaceTeam
Regina Cougars
Dalhousie Tigers
Alberta Golden Bears
4 Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
5 UNB Reds
6 Guelph Gryphons
7 Saint Mary's Huskies
8 Brock Badgers

Women

Qualification

The following universities qualified to participate in the 2024 U Sports/Curling Canada University Curling Championships:

Region Vacancies Qualified
Host1 UNB Reds
2 Alberta Pandas
Victoria Vikes
Ontario University Athletics3 Laurentian Voyageurs
McMaster Marauders
Waterloo Warriors
Atlantic University Sport2 Dalhousie Tigers
Mount Allison Mounties
TOTAL 8

Teams

The teams are listed as follows:[6] [11]

TeamSkipThirdSecondLeadAlternateUniversity
Serena Gray-Withers Brianna Cullen Zoe Cinnamon University of Alberta
Cate Fitzgerald Marlise Carter Dalhousie University
Bella Croisier Piper Croisier Mya Smith Britney Malette Valerie Ouimet Laurentian University
Maddy Warriner Clara Dissanayake Anastasia Cornea Sydney Taylor McMaster University
Olivia Wynter Cerys Fisher Lauren Guyader Lauren Sallaj Mount Allison University
Jenna Campbell Carly Smith Véronique Carroll Rebecca Watson Kirsten Donovan University of New Brunswick
Mahra Harris Meredith Cole Gabby Brissette Elizabeth Bowles University of Victoria
Celia Evans Shannon Warriner Julia Evans Violet French University of Waterloo

Round robin standings

Final Round Robin Standings[12]

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Serena Gray-Withers 7 0 65 35 33 28 1 9
Jenna Campbell 4 3 49 47 30 31 2 6
Celia Evans 4 3 49 48 28 32 2 7
4 3 55 43 35 26 2 14
Maddy Warriner 3 4 52 50 31 31 4 9
Bella Croisier 3 4 44 54 28 30 0 6
Mahra Harris 2 5 40 51 30 30 4 8
Olivia Wynter 1 6 40 66 25 32 4 8
Round Robin Summary Table
Pos.Team
UAB

DAL

LTN

MAC

MTA

UNB

VIC

WAT
Record
1 Alberta Pandas7–0
4 Dalhousie Tigers4–3
6 Laurentian Voyageurs3–4
4 McMaster Marauders3–4
8 Mount Allison Mounties1–6
2 UNB Reds4–3
7 Victoria Vikes2–5
3 Waterloo Warriors4–3

Round robin results

All draws are listed in Atlantic Time .[9] [10]

Draw 1

Tuesday, March 12, 4:30 pm

Draw 3

Wednesday, March 13, 8:30 am

Draw 5

Wednesday, March 13, 4:30 pm

Draw 7

Thursday, March 14, 8:30 am

Draw 9

Thursday, March 14, 4:30 pm

Draw 12

Friday, March 15, 12:30 pm

Draw 14

Friday, March 15, 8:30 pm

Playoffs

Semifinals

Saturday, March 16, 9:30 am

Bronze medal game

Saturday, March 16, 2:30 pm

Final

Saturday, March 16, 2:30 pm

Final standings

PlaceTeam
Alberta Pandas
Waterloo Warriors
Dalhousie Tigers
4 UNB Reds
5 McMaster Marauders
6 Laurentian Voyageurs
7 Victoria Vikes
8 Mount Allison Mounties

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024 U Sports/Curling Canada University Championships. Curling Canada. March 1, 2024.
  2. News: 2024 U SPORTS curling championships heading back to Fredericton. U Sports. June 27, 2023. March 1, 2024.
  3. News: Double gold: Golden Bears and Pandas capture 2024 Canada West Curling banners. Canada West. January 22, 2024. March 1, 2024.
  4. News: Banner Season: Voyageurs, Golden Hawks bring home bragging rights at first winter championships. Ontario University Athletics. February 4, 2024. March 1, 2024.
  5. News: Dalhousie men earn fifth straight AUS curling title, UNB captures first women's title. Atlantic University Sport. February 11, 2024. March 1, 2024.
  6. Web site: List of Teams. Curling Canada. March 3, 2024.
  7. Web site: Men's Teams. Curling Canada. March 1, 2024.
  8. Web site: Men's Standings. Curling Canada. March 1, 2024.
  9. Web site: Draw Schedule. Curling Canada. March 1, 2024.
  10. Web site: Scoreboard. Curling Canada. March 1, 2024.
  11. Web site: Women's Teams. Curling Canada. March 1, 2024.
  12. Web site: Women's Standings. Curling Canada. March 1, 2024.