Curling Canada
Scotties Tournament of Hearts opens with youthful contenders
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The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts begins Friday in Mississauga, Ontario, featuring an open field without defending champion Rachel Homan, who advances to the Olympics after winning the Canadian Curling Trials. Teams like British Columbia's rookie squad led by Taylor Reese-Hansen and the Northwest Territories' youthful rink with three teenagers highlight the competition. Four-time champion Kerri Einarson enters as a favorite in the women's national curling championship running through February 1.
Leduc, Alberta, welcomed top wheelchair curlers from around the world for Curling Canada's Leduc Wheelchair Curling Event from January 11 to 17. Over 60 athletes competed in mixed and mixed doubles formats at the Leduc Curling Club, with strong Canadian performances amid international competition. The event highlighted the venue's accessibility and high-quality ice conditions.
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In Canada, where women comprise only 38 percent of curlers and 20 percent of national championship coaches, the Women in Curling group is working to boost involvement through targeted programs. Founded in 2020, the initiative emphasizes measured steps to engage women and girls in playing, coaching, and leading. Key efforts include the Girls Rock program and summits tied to the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga.