The newly elected president of the World Curling Federation, Beau Welling, joins the guys (26:00) to talk about his approach to the new role, challenges within the sports, how to attract a younger audience, strategy that they are putting into place to grow the sports and he gives us his thought on a World Cup of Curling tournament.
Kevin, Warren and Jim also discuss the Grand Slam event in Grand Prairie this weekend (1:20) along with several other events around Canada including Swift Current and Stroud, Ontario (5:55), questions if it’s strategy or skill that gives elite teams the advantage (8:40), talk about the Jeff Plush situation with US Women’s Soccer League (10:40), Canada Curling officially adopts the No Tick rule for major events but wonder if is it necessary for recreational play (15:30), give their prediction fort he HearingLife Tour Challenge (22:00), and they discuss an email regarding membership fees and where exactly the money goes (52:00).
This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Inside Curling Year in Review
In The House ft. Rachel Homan
Inside the Slam: What is the Price for a Curlers Head?
Grand Slam Update
Is 3 Players Enough?
Blanking Ends with Marc Kennedy
Scoring Points with Matt Dunstone
Paivi Liitela: Queen of Clubs
In The House ft. Guy Hemmings
Inside the Slam: Updates from Pictou to Speedy Creek
Inside the Slam: The KIOTI National
A Sturling Discussion and a Chat with Alina Pätz
Big News From the Pan Am in Kelowna
A Seat at the Table: The First Athletes Representative to the Board, Laura Walker
Joel Retornaz on His Victory at the Hearing Life Challenge
What’s Happening Around the Curling World?
Balancing Family & Competition with Rachel Homan
In The House ft. Tyler Tardi
Season Opener ft. Reid Carruthers
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