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Teams confirmed for 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup
September 25, 2012
The teams have now been confirmed for the 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup, presented by Monsanto. The ninth edition of this unique international curling competition will take place from January 10-13 in Penti
Curling World mourns loss of Arleen Day
September 5, 2012
The World Curling Federation expresses its great sadness over of the death of Arleen Day. Arleen died on Tuesday, in Regina, Canada, after a long fight against cancer. She was 63. “The curling world has lost a gre
WCF President's Newsletter August 2012
Read the redesigned, latest newsletter to WCF Member Associations from WCF President Kate Caithness and find out what the Federation and our Members have been up to in recent months. Click on WCF Newsletters to r
WCF Technical Delegates visit Sochi and Ice Cube Curling Center
July 30, 2012
World Curling Federation (WCF) technical delegates Leif Öhman, Keith Wendorf and Eeva Röthlisberger visited Sochi, Russia last week to check on the progress of work for the curling competitions at the Sochi 201
IOC President Jacques Rogge opens Lillehammer Curling Arena
June 19, 2012
Lillehammer Curling Arena was officially opened on Tuesday by International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge. The four sheet facility is the latest dedicated curling facility to open in Norway. Lillehammer, whi
New WCF Staff Appointments UPDATE
June 8, 2012
UPDATE: The World Curling Federation is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Arnold from London, Ontario, Canada and Allen Coliban from Brasov, Romania as Competition and Development Officers (CDOs). Scott and
WCF announces ITOs for Sochi 2014
June 6, 2012
The World Curling Federation has announced the names of the International Technical Officials (ITOs) who will officiate at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia in 2014 The Olympic Winter Games ITO
WCF showcases ‘Street Curling’ at SportAccord Convention
May 23, 2012
The World Curling Federation, working with Rock Solid Productions Inc and the Canadian Curling Association, has been showcasing a unique curling experience at the SportAccord International Convention currently underway i
WCF President's Newsletter May 2012
Read the latest newsletter to WCF Member Associations from WCF President Kate Caithness and find out what the Federation has been up to in recent months. Click on WCF Newsletters to read the latest
Curling mourns the loss of junior US curler
Perth, Scotland
The world of curling is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Elizabeth Busche. The junior US curler from Duluth, Minnesota, died of a rare cancer on Thursday 3 May at the age of 19. The Federation extends it
World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2012 Medal Games
April 29, 2012
Switzerland won the gold medal game at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2012 in Erzurum, Turkey, beating Sweden 7-6 in the final. For Martin Rios and teammate Nadine Lehmann it is the fourth championship tit
Fredericton to stage 2013 World Mixed Doubles & Seniors
April 24, 2012
The World Curling Federation (WCF) and the Canadian Curling Association (CCA) today announced that the City of Fredericton will host the 2013 World Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships and World Mix
World Senior Curling Championships Day 7 - Roundup
April 21, 2012
Ireland’s men created history today when they won their first ever world curling championship title by beating Canada 6-5 in an extra end and become World Senior Men’s Curling Champions 2012. The main turnin
World Senior Curling Championships Day 6 - Results & Player Reaction
April 20, 2012
RESULTS Senior Men’s Tie-breaker: Scotland 7, Italy 5 (Scotland proceeded to Quarter-final Qualification game) Senior Women’s Tie-breaker: Scotland 8, USA 5 (Scotland proceed to Semi-f
World Senior Curling Championships Day 5 - Standings & Player Reaction
April 19, 2012
Final Round-Robin Standings (listed as games won – games lost) Senior Men’s Group A: 1. Canada 6-0 [Qualified for Quarter-final] 2. New Zealand 4-2 [Qualified for Quarter-final] 3. Italy 3-3 (
