Grand Slam of Curling

Grand Slam of Curling
Established 2001–02 (Men's)
2006–07 (Women's)
Events 7
2017–18 Bonus Cup Newfoundland and Labrador Brad Gushue (Men's)
Manitoba Jennifer Jones (Women's)

The Grand Slam of Curling (currently known as the Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling) is a series of curling bonspiels that are a part of the annual World Curling Tour. Grand Slam events offer a purse of at least CAD$100,000, and feature the best teams from across Canada and around the World. The Grand Slam was instituted during the 2001-02 season for men and 2006-07 for women, but some of the Grand Slam events have longer histories as bonspiels.

Grand Slam games are played in eight ends, instead of the standard 10 ends seen in other major international tournaments. This came into effect for the 2006-07 season.

The Grand Slam of Curling was previously operated by the sports media company Insight Sports. In August 2012, Rogers Media, through its Sportsnet division, acquired the series. As such, television rights to the series have also defaulted to Sportsnet, though certain events may still air championship rounds on CBC.[1][2][3]

The Grand Slam season consists of seven men's and women's events. The original four events (Masters, Canadian Open, National, and Players' Championship) are considered to be "majors".[4] The other three slams (Elite 10, Tour Challenge, and Champions Cup) have unique formats that set them apart from other events on the World Curling Tour.

Current Grand Slams

Elite 10

The Elite 10 was introduced as a men's event in 2015, and added to the women's side in March 2018. The Elite 10 uses a unique match play format, similar to skins curling.

Champions
YearMen's winning skipWomen's winning skipLocation
2015Manitoba Mike McEwenFort McMurray, Alberta
2016Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueColwood, British Columbia
2017British Columbia John MorrisPort Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
2018 (Mar.)Manitoba Mike McEwenWinnipeg, Manitoba
2018 (Sep.)Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueSweden Anna HasselborgChatham, Ontario

Tour Challenge

The GSOC Tour Challenge was introduced as a men's and women's event in the 2015–16 curling season. The Tour Challenge has two tiers, with the bottom tier including regional invitations. The Tier 2 winning team qualifies for a subsequent grand slam.

Champions

The winning skip for Tier 1 is listed above the Tier 2 winnng skip.

YearMen's winning skipWomen's winning skipLocation
2015 Alberta Kevin Koe Switzerland Silvana Tirinzoni Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
British Columbia Jim Cotter Manitoba Kerri Einarson
2016 Sweden Niklas Edin Alberta Valerie Sweeting Cranbrook, British Columbia
Ontario Greg Balsdon Ontario Jacqueline Harrison
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador Brad Gushue Alberta Valerie Sweeting Regina, Saskatchewan
Manitoba Jason Gunnlaugson Manitoba Kerri Einarson
2018     Thunder Bay, Ontario
   

Masters

The Masters was introduced as a men's event 2002, and was added to the women's side in 2012.

Champions
YearMen's winning skipWomen's winning skipLocation
2002Saskatchewan Bruce KorteGander, Newfoundland and Labrador
2003 (Jan)Alberta Kevin MartinSudbury, Ontario
2003 (Dec)Ontario Wayne MiddaughSudbury, Ontario
2004Manitoba Jeff StoughtonHumboldt, Saskatchewan
2006 (Feb)Alberta Randy FerbeySt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
2006 (Dec)Ontario Glenn HowardWaterloo, Ontario
2008 (Jan.)Ontario Glenn HowardSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
2008 (Nov.)Ontario Glenn HowardWaterloo, Ontario
2009Ontario Glenn HowardMississauga, Ontario
2010Manitoba Mike McEwenWindsor, Ontario
2011Ontario Glenn HowardSault Ste. Marie, Ontario
2012Alberta Kevin KoeOntario Rachel HomanBrantford, Ontario
2013Ontario Glenn HowardOntario Rachel HomanAbbotsford, British Columbia
2014Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueManitoba Valerie SweetingSelkirk, Manitoba
2015Manitoba Mike McEwenOntario Rachel HomanTruro, Nova Scotia
2016Sweden Niklas EdinOntario Allison FlaxeyOkotoks, Alberta
2017Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueManitoba Jennifer JonesLlyodminster, Saskatchewan
2018  Truro, Nova Scotia

National

The National was introduced as a men's event in 2002, and was added to the women's side in 2015.

Champions
YearMen's winning skipWomen's winning skipLocation
2002Ontario Glenn HowardSault Ste. Marie, Ontario
2003Quebec Pierre CharetteHumboldt, Saskatchewan
2004Ontario Glenn HowardPrince Albert, Saskatchewan
2004 (Nov.)1Alberta Kevin MartinHamilton, Ontario
2005Ontario Wayne MiddaughPort Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
2007 (Mar.)Alberta Kevin MartinPort Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
2007 (Dec.)Alberta Kevin MartinPort Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
2008Ontario Wayne MiddaughQuebec City, Quebec
2010 (Jan.)Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueGuelph, Ontario
2010 (Dec.)Alberta Kevin MartinVernon, British Columbia
2012Ontario Glenn HowardDawson Creek, British Columbia
2013Manitoba Jeff StoughtonPort Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
2014 (Mar.)Ontario Glenn HowardFort McMurray, Alberta
2014 (Nov.)Manitoba Mike McEwenSault Ste. Marie, Ontario
2015Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueOntario Rachel HomanOshawa, Ontario
2016Ontario Brad JacobsManitoba Kerri EinarsonSault Ste. Marie, Ontario
2017Scotland Bruce MouatManitoba Jennifer JonesSault Ste. Marie, Ontario
2018  Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador

1 There was no National in the 2004-2005 season, but the BDO Curling Classic was held. It returned to its original name in the 2005-2006 season. The words "BDO Classic" were added to the name of the Canadian Open.

Canadian Open

The Canadian Open was introduced as a men's event in 2001, and was added to the women's side in 2014.

Champions
YearMen's winning skipWomen's winning skipLocation
2001Ontario Wayne MiddaughWainwright, Alberta
2002Alberta Kevin MartinThunder Bay, Ontario
2003Ontario Glen DespinsBrandon, Manitoba
2005Alberta Kevin MartinWinnipeg, Manitoba
2006Manitoba Jeff StoughtonWinnipeg, Manitoba
2007 (Jan.)Alberta Kevin MartinWinnipeg, Manitoba
2007 (Dec.)Alberta Kevin MartinQuebec City, Quebec
2009Ontario Glenn HowardWinnipeg, Manitoba
2010Alberta Kevin MartinWinnipeg, Manitoba
2011 (Jan.)Manitoba Mike McEwenOshawa, Ontario
2011 (Dec.)Manitoba Mike McEwenKingston, Ontario
2012Ontario Glenn HowardKelowna, British Columbia
2013Alberta Kevin KoeMedicine Hat, Alberta
2014Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueScotland Eve MuirheadYorkton, Saskatchewan
2015Ontario John EppingOntario Rachel HomanYorkton, Saskatchewan
2017Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueAlberta Casey ScheideggerNorth Battleford, Saskatchewan
2018Switzerland Peter de CruzAlberta Chelsea CareyCamrose, Alberta
2019  North Battleford, Saskatchewan

Players' Championship

The Players' Championship, the oldest tournament on the men's Grand Slam of Curling, was introduced as a men's event in 1993, and added to the women's side in 2006.

Champions
YearMen's winning skipWomen's winning skipLocation
1993Ontario Russ HowardCalgary, Alberta
1994Alberta Kevin MartinCalgary, Alberta
1995 (Apr.)Saskatchewan Murray McEachernSelkirk, Manitoba
1995 (Dec.)Ontario Wayne MiddaughJasper, Alberta
1997Ontario Russ HowardWinnipeg, Manitoba
1998Alberta Kevin MartinFort McMurray, Alberta
1999Ontario Wayne MiddaughWinnipeg, Manitoba
2000Alberta Kevin MartinWinnipeg, Manitoba
2001Ontario Wayne MiddaughCalgary, Alberta
2002Ontario Wayne MiddaughStrathroy, Ontario
2003Manitoba Jeff StoughtonLeduc, Alberta
2004British Columbia John Morris St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
2005Alberta Kevin Martin St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
2006Alberta Randy FerbeyManitoba Jennifer JonesCalgary, Alberta
2007Alberta Kevin MartinManitoba Jennifer JonesCalgary, Alberta
2008Ontario Glenn HowardSaskatchewan Amber Holland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
2009Alberta Randy FerbeyManitoba Jennifer JonesGrande Prairie, Alberta
2010Alberta Kevin MartinAlberta Cheryl BernardDawson Creek, British Columbia
2011Alberta Kevin MartinManitoba Jennifer JonesGrande Prairie, Alberta
2012Ontario John EppingSaskatchewan Stefanie LawtonSummerside, Prince Edward Island
2013Ontario Glenn HowardScotland Eve MuirheadToronto, Ontario
2014Alberta Kevin MartinManitoba Jennifer JonesSummerside, Prince Edward Island
2015Ontario Brad JacobsScotland Eve MuirheadToronto, Ontario
2016Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueScotland Eve MuirheadToronto, Ontario
2017Sweden Niklas EdinScotland Eve MuirheadToronto, Ontario
2018Alberta Kevin KoeUnited States Jamie SinclairToronto, Ontario
2019  Toronto, Ontario

Champions Cup

The Champions Cup was introduced as a men's and women's event in the 2015–16 curling season. The Champions Cup is contested by champions of various Grand Slam, Season of Champions, World Curling Tour, and other events throughout the season.

Champions
YearMen's winning skipWomen's winning skipLocation
2016Manitoba Reid CarruthersManitoba Jennifer JonesSherwood Park, Alberta
2017Ontario Brad JacobsOntario Rachel HomanCalgary, Alberta
2018Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueOntario Rachel HomanCalgary, Alberta
2019  Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Statistics: Grand Slams won

This is a list of Grand Slam events won per player, including Players' Championships won prior to the creation of the Grand Slam.

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Men

Key of colours
Colour Explanation
Player currently active on the WCT

As of the Sept. 2018 Elite 10 Cup

PlayerTCMast.Nat.COE10PCCCTotal
Kevin Martin014508018
Glenn Howard064204016
Wayne Middaugh034206015
Brent Laing163203015
Mark Nichols123221112
Craig Savill062202012
Marc Kennedy102306012
Ben Hebert103305012
Brad Gushue122221111
John Morris003314011
Brett Gallant121221110
Geoff Walker121221110
Scott Bailey01210509
Richard Hart04210108
Carter Rycroft02130208
Don Walchuk01120307
Don Bartlett01120307
Mike McEwen02122007
B. J. Neufeld02122007
Matt Wozniak02122007
Denni Neufeld02122007
Graeme McCarrel01010406
Jon Mead01210105
Ian Tetley00010405
Kevin Koe11010205
Ryan Fry00200114
Marcel Rocque01000304
Jeff Stoughton01110104
David Nedohin01000304
John Epping00110103
Niklas Edin11000103
Brad Jacobs00100113
Oskar Eriksson11000103
Rasmus Wranå11000103
E. J. Harnden00100113
Christoffer Sundgren11000103
Ryan Harnden00100113
Randy Ferbey01000203
Scott Pfeifer01000203
Gary Van Den Berghe01010103
Reid Carruthers00100012
Russ Howard00000202
Peter Corner00100102
Collin Mitchell00200002
Jason Mitchell00200002
Phil Loevenmark00100102
Steve Gould01010002
Nolan Thiessen01010002
Pat Simmons01010002

Women

Key of colours
Colour Explanation
Player currently active on the WCT

As of the 2018 Champions Cup; Minimum 2 wins

PlayerAG*ML&L*CS*Mast.TCNat'l.COPCCCSobey's*WT*Total
Jennifer Jones3111010511115
Jill Officer3111010511115
Dawn McEwen3111010511115
Kaitlyn Lawes1111010311010
Cathy Overton-Clapham300100130019
Rachel Homan000301102007
Emma Miskew000301102007
Lisa Weagle000301102007
Eve Muirhead101000130006
Vicki Adams101000130006
Anna Sloan101000120005
Stefanie Lawton011000010014
Sherry Anderson021000010004
Joanne Courtney000101101004
Sherri Singler011000010014
Marliese Kasner011000010014
Sarah Reid001000120004
Valerie Sweeting000120000003
Kelly Scott110000000013
Rachelle Brown000120000003
Dana Ferguson000120000003
Jeanna Schraeder110000000013
Sasha Carter110000000013
Chelsey Matson110000000013
Shannon Kleibrink110000000002
Sherry Middaugh100000000102
Chelsea Carey010000100002
Lori Olson-Johns000020000002
Amy Nixon110000000002
Alison Kreviazuk000200000002
Bronwen Webster110000000002
Claire Hamilton100000010002
Renee Simons100000000012

Note: Totals due not include wins prior to the first Grand Slam season of 2006-07.

Former Grand Slams

Sobeys Slam

The Sobeys Slam was held as a Grand Slam event on three occasions in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.

Champions
YearWinning skip
2007Sherry Middaugh
2008Marie-France Larouche
2009Not held
2010Jennifer Jones

Wayden Transportation Ladies Classic

The Wayden Transportation Ladies Classic was held annually in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and was held nine times before it was discontinued.

Champions
YearWinning skip
2000Shannon Kleibrink
2001Shannon Kleibrink
2002Kelly Scott
2003Kelly Scott
2004Kelley Law
2005Janet Harvey
2006Stefanie Lawton
2007Kelly Scott
2008Jennifer Jones

Manitoba Lotteries Women's Curling Classic

The Manitoba Women's Curling Classic was held in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, and was held eight times as a Grand Slam tournament. It was removed from the Grand Slam lineup starting in the 2014–15 curling season.

Champions
YearWinning skipRunner-up skip
2004Cheryl BernardShannon Kleibrink
2005Jennifer JonesShannon Kleibrink
2006Sherry AndersonJennifer Jones
2007Shannon KleibrinkJennifer Jones
2008Michelle EnglotKelly Scott
2009Kelly ScottJennifer Jones
2010Chelsea CareyCathy Overton-Clapham
2011Renée SonnenbergHeather Nedohin
2012Stefanie LawtonRachel Homan
2013Jennifer JonesJill Thurston

Curlers' Corner Autumn Gold Curling Classic

The Autumn Gold Curling Classic is held annually in Calgary, Alberta, and has been held 37 times (as of 2014). It offers a total purse of $50,000. It was removed from the Grand Slam lineup starting in the 2015–16 curling season.

Champions since 1986
YearWinning skipRunner-up skip
1986Marilyn Bodogh
1987Jan Wiltzen
1988Michelle Schneider
1989Kerrylynn Richards
1990Cheryl Bernard
1991Sandra Peterson
1992Michelle Schneider
1993Sherry Scheirich
1994Michelle Schneider
1995Elisabet Gustafson
1996Shannon Kleibrink
1997Heather Rankin
1998Kim GellardAmber Holland
1999Cathy BorstBronwen Saunders
2000Amber HollandShannon Kleibrink
2001Cathy KingCheryl Bernard
2002Heather NedohinCheryl Bernard
2003Sherry AndersonCathy King
2004Stefanie LawtonCheryl Bernard
2005Jenn HannaJan Betker
2006Kelly ScottCrystal Webster
2007Jennifer JonesShannon Kleibrink
2008Shannon KleibrinkCheryl Bernard
2009Jennifer JonesWang Bingyu
2010Wang BingyuDesirée Owen
2011Cathy Overton-ClaphamAmy Nixon
2012Sherry MiddaughRachel Homan
2013Eve MuirheadWang Bingyu
2014Jennifer JonesRachel Homan

Colonial Square Ladies Classic

The Colonial Square Ladies Classic is held annually in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and has been held since 1981. It officially became a Grand Slam event in 2012. It was removed from the Grand Slam lineup starting in the 2015–16 curling season.

YearWinning skipRunner-up skip
2004Sherry MiddaughRenée Sonnenberg
2005Stefanie LawtonCandace Chisholm
2006Jennifer JonesKaren Purdy
2007Stefanie LawtonCathy King
2008Stefanie LawtonMichelle Englot
2009Stefanie LawtonMirjam Ott
2010Stefanie LawtonJennifer Jones
2011Crystal WebsterValerie Sweeting
2012Stefanie LawtonChelsea Carey
2013Jennifer JonesMichèle Jäggi
2014Eve MuirheadSherry Middaugh

Pinty's Cup

Beginning with the 2012–13 season, at the end of the season, the top Grand Slam team wins the "Rogers Grand Slam Cup", where they are awarded $75,000. The cup was renamed to the "Bonus Cup" for the 2017–18 season, and then the "Pinty's Cup" in 2018–19. Teams accumulate points based on their performance in each of the slams except for the Champions Cup and Tour Challenge Tier 2.[6][7]

SeasonMen's winning skipWomen's winning skip
2012–13Ontario Glenn HowardScotland Eve Muirhead
2013–14Alberta Kevin MartinManitoba Jennifer Jones
2014–15Ontario Brad JacobsScotland Eve Muirhead
2015–16Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueOntario Rachel Homan
2016–17Sweden Niklas EdinAlberta Valerie Sweeting
2017–18Newfoundland and Labrador Brad GushueManitoba Jennifer Jones

References

  1. ↑ "Sportsnet new owner of Grand Slam curling". The Curling News. 30 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "BREAKING: Sportsnet, CBC back on curling ice". The Curling News. 29 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Grand Slam of Curling returns to CBC". CBC Sports. 30 August 2012.
  4. ↑ http://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/curling/playerschampionship/gushue-homan-headline-field-for-players-championship/
  5. ↑ http://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/curling/grand-slam-of-curling-records/
  6. ↑ http://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/rogers-grand-slam-cup/
  7. ↑ http://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/curling/2018-19-pintys-cup-standings/

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