The Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Community Grants Committee has provided financial support to Kootenay Team Reynolds, a group of young curlers heading to the U18 National Curling Competition. The team, fresh off their B.C. provincial championship win, received $750 to cover transportation costs to Timmins, Ontario. This assistance underscores community backing for youth athletes in the sport.
In a show of local support, the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Community Grants Committee presented Kootenay Team Reynolds with a $750 cheque on February 1, 2026. The funds are earmarked for transportation expenses as the young athletes prepare for the U18 National Curling Competition, scheduled from February 8 to 14 in Timmins, Ontario.
Kootenay Team Reynolds earned their spot at nationals by clinching the B.C. provincial championship in December 2025. The team comprises skip Matthew Reynolds from Wasa, along with teammates Sam Carson from Fernie, Jasper Tersmette from Kimberley, Kyle Scott from Kimberley, and Julian Arndt from Cranbrook. They are guided by coaches Blair Jarvis and Steve Tersmette.
The Rotary group expressed pride in the team's accomplishments, stating, "We’re proud of all their achievements to date and wish them ‘Good Curling’ at the Nationals." They added that the community will be cheering from home, hoping for an outstanding experience at the event.
This initiative highlights the role of community organizations in fostering youth sports in the East Kootenay region, enabling talented athletes from areas like Cranbrook, Fernie, and Kimberley to compete on a national stage. The presentation was captured in a photo by the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary.
