A curling team from Campbell River achieved a rare eight-ender during a bonspiel in Port Hardy on January 17, 2026. The feat occurred in the sixth end of their game, contributing to their victory in the division final. Such accomplishments are highly uncommon and recognized by Curling Canada.
The Campbell River Curling Club’s Team Lu made headlines at the Fort Rupert Curling Club in Port Hardy with an extraordinary performance on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Comprising skip Cynthia Lu, third Trina Carpenter, second Lindsay Klopp, and lead Seija Roggeveen, the team participated in a festival-themed Ladies Bonspiel.
In the sixth end of one of their matches, Team Lu scored an eight-ender, a remarkable occurrence where all eight of their stones counted for points. According to Curling Canada, an eight-ender is defined as “an end where all eight stones score for one team; a very rare occurrence.” This achievement is often likened to a perfect game in bowling or a hole-in-one in golf, underscoring its scarcity.
The rarity of the feat is such that Curling Canada presents special awards to teams that accomplish it. Photographs from the event show the team members posing with their Eight-Ender trophy, celebrating the moment after the game.
Beyond the eight-ender, Team Lu went on to win their division final in the bonspiel, marking a successful outing. The event took place at the Fort Rupert Curling Club, drawing participants for competitive and festive curling action. This accomplishment highlights the skill and precision required in the sport, providing a memorable highlight for the team and the local curling community.
