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.
Working Out With Carruthers and Gunnlaugson
USA Curling CEO Resigns ft. Tyler George
Going Perfect While Skip-less
New Look For Team Homan
Keeping Busy With Brad Gushue
Exciting Start To The Season
The First Grand Slam
We’re Back!
Matt Dunstone on tournament formats & picking his team
Bruce Mouat talks off-season training
Jennifer Jones on rule changes & her new team
Tabitha Peterson on 5-player teams & no-tick zone
Eve Muirhead on Travel, Olympic Gold & HELLO!
End of Season Extravaganza
Revising the Residency Rules ft. Jock Tyre
Finishing the Season in Style ft. Kerri Einarson
Scottish Tans and World Titles ft. Bobby Lammie
World Championships Wrap ft. Kevin Koe
Straight shooting with the Sherriff ft. Matt Dunstone
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