2026 RME New Holland Alberta Summit of Champions, presented by Best Western Hotel & Resorts and Sentinel Storage.
January 5-11, 2026 | The Murray Arena, Okotoks Recreation Centre | Okotoks, Alberta
The biggest week in Alberta curling is BACK — and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and better than ever.
From January 5-11, 2026, the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s curling teams in Alberta will take center stage at the Murray Arena inside the Okotoks Recreation Centre, all battling for provincial glory and the coveted right to represent Alberta at the 2026 Montana Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
This is your chance to witness curling at its finest as a combined championship, featuring household names and fierce competitors including past Brier and Scotties and 2025 Olympic Trials stars such as Team Kevin Koe, Team Selena Sturmay. Expect highlight-reel shots, thrilling finishes, and the electric energy that only Alberta curling can bring.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the sport, this event promises seven unforgettable days of action, community, and celebration in the heart of amazing Okotoks, Alberta.
Event Details
MEN’S PRE-PREQUALIFYING TEAMS:
TEAM VAN AMSTERDAM
Pre-qualified through WCR Points
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Evan Van Amsterdam
THIRD: Jeremy Harty
SECOND: Jason Ginter
LEAD: Parker Konschuh
ALTERNATE: Glenn Vanance
TEAM KOE
Pre-qualified through WCR Points
THE GLENCOE CLUB
SKIP: Kevin Koe
THIRD: Tyler Tardi
SECOND: Aaron Sluchinski
LEAD: Karrick Martin
ALTERNATE: Mike Libbus
COACH: John Dunn
TEAM TAO
Pre-qualified through WCR Points
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Johnson Tao
THIRD: Kenan Wipf
SECOND: Benjamin Morin
LEAD: Andrew Nowell
COACH: Doug Marks
TEAM LIBBUS
Pre-qualified through Alberta Curling Tour Points
ELLERSLIE CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Jacob Libbus
THIRD: Nathan Molberg
SECOND: Zach Pawliuk
LEAD: Michael Henricks
ALTERNATE: Brad Thiessen
TEAM JACQUES
Pre-qualified through Alberta Curling Tour Points
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Ryan Jacques
THIRD: Cole Adams
SECOND: Derek Bowyer
LEAD: Tyson Toews
COACH: Mickey Pendergast
TEAM MOULDING
Qualified through Brooks ‘A’ Qualifier
CALGARY CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Darren Moulding
THIRD: Kyler Kleibrink
SECOND: Andrew Nerpin
LEAD: Evan Crough
TEAM PARENT
Qualified through Brooks ‘B’ Qualifier
CALGARY CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Ryan Parent
THIRD: Jared Jenkins
SECOND: Ben Savage
LEAD: Ethan Drysdale
COACH: Sandra Jenkins
TEAM BALLANCE
Qualified through Brooks ‘C’ Qualifier
OKOTOKS & ST.ALBERT CURLING CLUB
SKIP: James Ballance
THIRD: Kolby MacDonald
SECOND: Michael Keenan
LEAD: Oliver Burton
ALTERNATE: Christopher Pratt
COACH: Tim Krassman
TEAM HLUSHAK
Qualified through Grande Prairie ‘A’ Qualifier
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Peter Hlushak
THIRD: Sahil Dalrymple
SECOND: Varyk Doepker
LEAD: Lucas Sawiak
COACH: Byron Jagoe
TEAM DAVIES
Qualified through Grande Prairie ‘B’ Qualifier
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Zach Davies
THIRD: Ronan Peterson
SECOND: William Butler
LEAD: Adam Naugler
COACH: Rob Krepps
TEAM VAVREK
Qualified through Red Deer “Last Chance” ‘A’ Qualifier
SEXSMITH CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Daylan Vavrek
THIRD: Tristan Steinke
SECOND: Carter Lautner
LEAD: Evan Asmussen
TEAM KING
Qualified through Red Deer “Last Chance” ‘B’ Qualifier
ST. ALBERT CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Jamie King
THIRD: Michael Jantzen
SECOND: Sean Morris
LEAD: Scott Manners
ALTERNATE: Todd Brick
WOMEN’S PRE-PREQUALIFYING TEAMS:
TEAM GRAY-WITHERS
Pre-qualified through CTRS Points
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Serena Gray-Withers
THIRD: Catherine Clifford
SECOND: Lindsay Burgess
LEAD: Zoe Cinnamon
ALTERNATE: Atina Ford Johnston
COACH: Lori Olson
TEAM STURMAY
Pre-qualified through CTRS Points
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Selena Sturmay
THIRD: Danielle Schmiemann
SECOND: Dezaray Hawes
LEAD: Paige Papley
COACH: Ted Appelman
TEAM RICHARDS
Pre-qualified through CTRS Points
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Gracelyn Richards
THIRD: Emma Yarmuch
SECOND: Sophia Ryhorchuk
LEAD: Rachel Jacques
ALTERNATE: Amy Wheatcroft
COACH: Jessica Amundson
TEAM PLETT
Pre-qualified through Alberta Curling Tour Points
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Myla Plett
THIRD: Alyssa Nedohin
SECOND: Chloe Fediuk
LEAD: Allie Iskiw
HEAD COACH: David Nedohin
COACH: Blair Lenton
TEAM HILKER
Pre-qualified through Alberta Curling Tour Points
ELLERSLIE CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Krysta Hilker
THIRD: Karynn Flory
SECOND: Jamie Scott
LEAD: Sydney Libbus
ALTERNATE: Claire Murray
COACH: Taina Smiley
TEAM MILLER
Qualified through Coaldale ‘A’ Qualifier
THISTLE & SHERWOOD PARK CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Lisa Miller
THIRD: Cindy Westgard
SECOND: Erica Wiese
LEAD: Ashley Kalk
TEAM DUNCAN
Qualified through Coaldale ‘B’ Qualifier
THE GLENCOE CLUB
SKIP: Keelie Duncan
THIRD: Ava Koe
SECOND: Elizabeth Morgan
LEAD: Carley Hardie
ALTERNATE: Kate Ector
COACH: Heather Rogers
TEAM SLUCHINSKI
Qualified through Coaldale ‘C’ Qualifier
CRESTWOOD CURLING CENTRE
SKIP: Amanda Sluchinski
THIRD: Kate Goodhelpsen
SECOND: Anna Munroe
LEAD: Joanne Tarvit
TEAM HARTWELL
Qualified through Grande Prairie ‘A’ Qualifier
THISTLE CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Michelle Hartwell
THIRD: Ocean Pletz
SECOND: Heather Steele
LEAD: Jolene Tym
ALTERNATE: Deena Benoit
COACH: Kevin Tym
TEAM HAMMOND
Qualified through Grande Prairie ‘B’ Qualifier
ST. ALBERT CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Leslie Hammond
THIRD: Emily Graham
SECOND: Emily Deibert
LEAD: Rachel Clark
COACH: Jules Owchar
TEAM DESCHIFFART
Qualified through Red Deer “Last Chance” ‘A’ Qualifier
SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
SKIP: Emma DeSchiffart
THIRD: Abby Desormeau
SECOND: Bethany Evans
LEAD: Sarah Yarmuch
COACH: Alison Thiessen
TEAM LIND
Qualified through Red Deer “Last Chance” ‘B’ Qualifier
INNISFAIL CURLING CLUB
SKIP: Shianna Lind
THIRD: Ireland McMahon
SECOND: Kayleigh Shannon
LEAD: Meg Chateauvert
ALTERNATE: Kaitlyn Tym
COACH: Chris Lind
🎟️ Ticket Information
Experience the action live with flexible ticket options:
- $20 per game
- $25 per playoff game
- $50 Day Pass (3 draws per day Tuesday-Saturday, 2 draws on Championship Sunday)
- $250 Week Pass (includes all games and playoffs)
Monday, January 5
11:00am Practice
5:00pm Athlete Consultation meeting (at the club)
6:30 pm Draw 1 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
Tuesday, January 6:
9:00 am Draw 2 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
1:30 pm Draw 3 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
6:30 pm Draw 4 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
Wednesday, January 7:
9:00 am Draw 5 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
1:30 pm Draw 6 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
6:30 pm Draw 7 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
Thursday, January 8:
9:00 am Draw 8 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
1:30 pm Draw 9 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
6:30 pm Draw 10 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
Friday, January 9:
9:00 am Draw 11 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
1:30 pm Draw 12 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
6:00pm Bo Davidiuk (Men’s) and Marylynn Morris (Women’s) Award
6:30pm Draw 13 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
Saturday, January 10:
9:00 am Draw 14 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams
1:30 pm Draw 15 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams **Stone selection
6:30pm Draw 16 2 Men’s Teams & 2 Women’s Teams 1v2, 3v4
Sunday, January 11:
8:00am Stone selection for semi-final
9:30 am Semi-final (Draw 17) 1 Men’s Teams & 1 Women’s Team
*Stone selection immediately following semi-final
2:30 pm Championship Final (Draw 18) 1 Men’s Teams & 1 Women’s Team
** Immediately following Final, Closing Ceremonies (Medal Presentation)
Best Western Hotel and Resorts
As the presenting sponsor, we encourage teams and fans to stay at the Best Western Hotel and Resorts. To book with Curling Alberta’s preferred rate, please click here.
Okotoks Curling Club’s Hotel Partner
Deerfoot Inn and Casino: $159++ (includes breakfast). Douglas Luong at 587-894-7041 or [email protected] to book.
Daily 50/50 Draws
Win Big, Give Back!
Each day of the event, grab your daily 50/50 tickets for a shot at taking home a cash prize while supporting a great cause! All proceeds go directly back into growing the sport of curling in Alberta — helping develop youth programs, community initiatives, and the future stars of our game.
Volunteer for This Event
Want to be part of the action behind the scenes? We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help make this championship an unforgettable experience for athletes, fans, and the community.
Whether you’re greeting guests, helping with ice maintenance, selling 50/50s, or keeping things running smoothly — every role makes a difference.
Sign up now to be a part of this iconic week in Alberta curling!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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Contact [email protected] for any questions or to become an event sponsor.