Official publication of the United States Curling Association


EDITOR Terry Kolesar, terry.kolesar@usacurl.org ASSOCIATE EDITOR Rick Patzke EMERITUS EDITOR David Garber DESIGN Terry Kolesar


UNITED STATES CURLING ASSOCIATION


OFFICERS PRESIDENT James Pleasants VICE PRESIDENTS Kent Beadle, Dave Carlson, Gwen Krailo, Sam Williams TREASURER Sean Silver SECRETARY Jonathan Havercroft


DIRECTORS Paul Badgero [2015] Kent Beadle [2015] Craig Brown (AAC) [2013] Dave Carlson [2013] Maureen Clark (AAC) [2013] Gabrielle Coleman [2014] Dean Gemmell (AAC) [2013] Nancy Haggenmiller [2013] Peggy Hatch** [2014] Jonathan Havercroft [2013] Cyndee Johnson [2014] Jan Legacie [2014] Rich Lepping [2015] Gwen Krailo Lyons [2013] Gordon Maclean [2013] Richard Maskel (AAC) [2013] James Pleasants [2013] Allison Pottinger (AAC) [2013] Leland Rich [2014] Sean Silver [2015] Chris Sjue [2013] Jennifer Stannard (USWCA) [2015] Mark Swandby [2014] Ann Swisshelm (AAC) [2013] Beau Welling* [2013] Sam Williams [2014] * Board-elected ** Voice, no vote


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NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF


CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Rick Patzke, rick.patzke@usacurl.org DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Terry Kolesar, terry.kolesar@usacurl.org CONTROLLER Sandy Robinson, sandy.robinson@usacurl.org EVENT SERVICES MANAGER Dawn Leurquin, dawn.leurquin@usacurl.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hering, christy.hering@usacurl.org GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Kim Nawyn, kim.nawyn@usacurl.org


OFF-SITE STAFF


DIRECTOR OF SPORT EDUCATION Scott Higgins, scott.higgins@usacurl.org Skype: 816-298-0454 DIRECTOR OF HIGH PERFORMANCE Derek Brown, derek.brown@usacurl.org US: +1 715-254-5024 // UK: +44 7793 099668 NATIONAL COACH — MEN Scott Baird, scott.baird@usacurl.org PROJECT 2018 NATIONAL COACHES John Benton, jbenton1@usacurl.org Phill Drobnick, curlmesabi@hotmail.com NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR COACH Steve Brown, steve.brown@usacurl.org NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANT COACH Rusty Schieber, rusty.schieber@usacurl.org NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR CURLING OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Marc DePerno, marc.deperno@usacurl.org HEAD ICE TECHNICIAN Dave Staveteig, daveandbrenda@gfwireless.com 701-772-0705


AMERICAN CURLING FOUNDATION & MUSEUM


The Museum is located at the Chicago Curling Club, 555 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 CURATOR James M. Miller Jr. 2011 Glendale Ave. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-7224


UNITED STATES WOMEN’S CURLING ASSOCIATION


OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bridget Matzke FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Shelley Dropkin SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Jeannie Borland SECRETARY Dae Jean Jahnke TREASURER Mary Glowacki USCA LIAISON Jennifer Stannard PUBLIC RELATIONS Nancy Wilhelm PROMOTIONS Nancy Seitz


Next editorial deadline: Nov. 9, Winter Edition


Please send all correspondence and articles for submission to Editor, U.S. Curling News, 5525 Clem’s Way, Stevens Point, WI 54482 or via e-mail to Terry Kolesar, terry.kolesar@usacurl.org.


The United States Curling News (ISSN 1064-3001; USPS 392-020) is published quarterly by the United States Curling Association, 5525 Clem’s Way, Stevens Point, WI 54482. Subscription price for non-USCA members: $24.95 per year (North America), $34.95 per year (overseas), payable in US currency. Single copy price: $2.50. Advertising rates on request. Established 1945. Periodicals postage paid at Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and ad- ditional offices as requested. Postmaster sends ad- dress changes to U.S. Curling News, 5525 Clem’s Way, Stevens Point, WI 54482.


Established 1945


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