The Kamloops-based curling team led by skip Corryn Brown has announced its disbandment, just weeks after a defeat in the final round of the B.C. women's championships. The team, which represented British Columbia at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts four times, including playoffs last year, cited the end of a four-year cycle as a natural progression. Members expressed emotional farewells while prioritizing their friendships.
The announcement came over the weekend via social media, with the four team members—skipper Corryn Brown, lead Samantha Fisher, second Sarah Koltun, and third Erin Pincott—stating they would pursue new opportunities. This decision follows their loss to the Victoria-based team skipped by Taylor Reese-Hansen in the provincial women's curling championships, which had offered a chance to represent B.C. again at the national level.
Fisher, speaking through tears on CBC's Daybreak Kamloops, described the choice as emotional but timely. "Just naturally at the end of a four-year cycle, going into the next Olympic cycle, it is like a natural progression to have these conversations," she said. "All the teams across Canada will be having similar conversations. So, it was natural for this one to happen."
Brown, who welcomed an eight-month-old child last year, emphasized cherishing memories with her teammates. "Obviously we're just gonna prioritize our friendship at this point and see where the future takes us," she noted. She plans to continue curling, with her next team depending on emerging opportunities, especially as many lineups shift after the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, set for January 23 to February 1 in Mississauga, Ontario.
Coached by Jim Cotter, Team Brown reached the finals of the PointsBet Invitational last year and had traveled internationally together. Brown reflected on their grassroots origins: "I think it's really cool to have shown what you can do [when] you just grab a couple friends and go try it out." She hopes their journey has boosted interest in the sport.
The disbandment marks the end of a successful era for the group, which built strong bonds while competing at high levels.