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The 2026 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship (CVICC)

A photo of the 2026 CVICC opening ceremony: Curlers at the Granite Curling Club are lined up across from each other on the ice to the right of the photo. To the left is a person playing a bagpipe.

The 2026 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship (CVICC) took place at the Granite Curling Club in Edmonton, Alberta, marking the first time the event has been hosted west of Ontario. Eight teams from across Canada competed, showcasing the skill, dedication, and sportsmanship of vision-impaired curlers nationwide.

Daily Round Robin Results and Standings

Day 1 - February 2nd

The championship kicked off in Edmonton with teams arriving full of energy after a warm welcome the night before. Day one delivered tight matchups and strong starts as the competition officially got underway.

Team Saskatchewan players in green jackets are curling on the ice. One player is delivering a curling stone from a kneeling position, while teammates ahead can be seen holding brooms, with one ready to sweep.

Draw 1 Results:


New Brunswick 0 – Ontario 12
Saskatchewan 2 – Nova Scotia 9
British Columbia 4 – Team Canada 5
Alberta 12 – Manitoba 4

Day 2 - February 3rd

The standings began to take shape as teams battled hard to position themselves in the round robin. The race for the top spot intensified with impressive scoring runs and comeback efforts.

Draw 2 Results:


Saskatchewan 3 – Team Canada 14
New Brunswick 7 – Manitoba 6
Alberta 9 – Ontario 3
British Columbia 8 – Nova Scotia 4


Draw 3 Results:


Alberta 7 – British Columbia 4
Ontario 3 – Team Canada 8
Manitoba 3 – Nova Scotia 7
New Brunswick 7 – Saskatchewan 2

Team Manitoba players in yellow and white jackets sweep the ice while Team Alberta players in black and blue jackets watch.

Day 3 - February 4th

With five draws complete, teams pushed hard as the round robin approached its conclusion. Off the ice, curlers enjoyed dinner, trivia, and camaraderie before the final preliminary matchups.

Team Ontario players can be seen on the ice holding curling brooms and sweeping. Two yellow and two red stones are around them.

Draw 4 Results:


Team Canada 8 – Nova Scotia 6
Alberta 10 – New Brunswick 1
Saskatchewan 1 – British Columbia 7
Manitoba 10 – Ontario 6


Draw 5 Results:


British Columbia 9 – New Brunswick 0
Nova Scotia 7 – Ontario 6
Team Canada 10 – Manitoba 4
Saskatchewan 1 – Alberta 12

Day 4 - February 5th

The final round robin draws determined who advanced, capping off a week of outstanding curling and sportsmanship. With playoffs ahead, every shot mattered and teams delivered under pressure.

Draw 6 Results:

 

Nova Scotia 4 – Alberta 9
Manitoba 5 – British Columbia 6
Ontario 11 – Saskatchewan 0
Team Canada 15 – New Brunswick 2

 

Draw 7 Results:

 

Manitoba 6 – Saskatchewan 3
Team Canada 4 – Alberta 9
Nova Scotia 10 – New Brunswick 1
Ontario 8 – British Columbia 4

Final Round Robin Standings

1st: Alberta 7 – 0
2nd: Team Canada 6 – 1
3rd: British Columbia 4 – 3
4th: Nova Scotia 4 – 3
5th: Team Ontario 3 – 4
6th: New Brunswick 2 – 5
7th: Manitoba 2 – 5
8th: Saskatchewan 0 – 7

Day 5 - February 6th

Final day action brought the intensity as playoff games determined medalists and crowned the new champions. The week concluded with thrilling finishes and well-earned podium moments.

Players from Team Canada can be seen playing against Team British Columbia holding brooms. Red and yellow curling stones are on the ice.

Playoffs


British Columbia 6 – Team Canada 2
Ontario 3 – Nova Scotia 7

Consolation Final


Manitoba 7 – New Brunswick 5

Team Manitoba players wearing their yellow and white team jackets shake hands with players from Team New Brunswick players wearing their red team jackets on the ice following the end of the consolation final. Yellow and red curling stones are scattered around them.
Team Nova Scotia players in dark blue and yellow jackets are talking to each other on the ice, with Team Canada players in blue and white jackets nearby next to lined-up red and yellow curling stones. Players are holding curling brooms.

Bronze Medal Game


Nova Scotia 7 – Team Canada 2

Gold Medal Game


British Columbia 4 – Alberta 8

Players from Team Alberta, wearing blue and black jackets with the Alberta flag on the back, are competing against Team British Columbia in the gold medal game. One player is delivering a curling stone while teammates sweep the ice.

Gold Medalists and New Team Canada Champions:

Team Alberta:
Natalie Morin Rink from Edmonton

Players from Team Alberta, champions of the 2026 CVICC, stand in a room posing for the camera. Natalie Morin, second on the left, is standing with her guide dog in front of her. Each player wears their gold medal ribbons.

After an exciting week of competition, teams and guests headed home following a memorable championship filled with great curling, sportsmanship, and community spirit. Congratulations went out to all medalists, and heartfelt thanks went to organizers, volunteers, and hosts for making the event a success!

2025 CVICC Participating Rinks:

Team Alberta players stand on the ice wearing their blue and black team jackets, each holding a broom and smiling for the camera.
TEAM ALBERTA, Edmonton
(now Team Canada)

Skip: Natalie Morin
Third: Roger Morin
Second: Steve Vandereems
Lead: Lori Hysert
Sweeper: Carrie Anton
Coach/Guide: Mandy Collins

TEAM BRITISH COLUMBIA, Vancouver

Skip: Fraser Hiltz
Third: Henry Vis
Second: Dave Vis
Lead: Monica Nelson
Sweeper: Tom Kennedy
Coach/Guide: Pat Willing

Team British Columbia players stand on the ice wearing their black and red team jackets, each holding a broom and smiling for the camera. One player wears a dark blue vest.
Team Nova Scotia players stand on the ice wearing their dark blue, yellow, and white team jackets, each holding a broom and smiling for the camera. One player holds a NS sign with the Nova Scotia flag.
TEAM NOVA SCOTIA, Sydney

Skip: Louise Gillis
Third: Jim Simmons
Second: Mike Vrooman
Lead: Mary Campbell
Sweeper: Amanda MacAulay
Coach/Guide: Sidney Francis

TEAM CANADA, Prince George, BC
(defending champions)

Skip: Tim Hurley
Third: Russell Gervais
Second: Annette Parnell
Lead: Terry Pipkey
Sweeper: Victor Santos
Coach/Guide: Leona Gervais

Team Canada (BC) players stand on the ice wearing their blue team jackets with one player in a white jacket, each holding a broom and smiling for the camera.
Team Ontario players stand on the ice wearing their navy blue team jackets, each smiling for the camera. Three players on the left are holding brooms.
TEAM ONTARIO, Toronto 

Skip: Ann Lafontaine
Third: Rick Oriold
Second: Bill Liggins
Lead: Tammy Adams
Sweeper: Venkat Iyer
Coach/Guide: John Routh

TEAM NEW BRUNSWICK, Moncton

Skip: Alexander LeBlanc
Third: Denis LeBlanc
Second: Sylvie Roy
Lead: Natalie Fougere
Sweeper: Tami Albert
Coach/Guide: Tony Benoit

Team New Brunswick players stand on the ice wearing their red team jackets, each smiling for the camera. One player holds a NB sign with the New Brunswick flag.
Team Manitoba players stand on the ice wearing their yellow and white team jackets, most holding a broom and smiling for the camera.
TEAM MANITOBA, Winnipeg

Skip: Hunter McLaughlin
Third: Norm Lyons
Second: Dale Slingsby
Lead: Miriam Hesselbart
Sweeper: Matt Hesselbart
Coach/Guide: Brian Fredrickson

TEAM SASKATCHEWAN, Regina

Skip: Amber-Joy Boyd
Third: Jordan Weeden
Second: Navey-Ré Tondevold
Lead: Coty Raketti
Sweeper: Thore Tondevold
Coach/Guide: Cara Olafson

Team Saskatchewan players stand on the ice wearing their green, black, and yellow team jackets, each holding a broom and smiling for the camera.

(All photos courtesy of Hazel Hewitt and Corry Stuive.)

Championship Game Livestream

2026 CVICC News Coverage

Global News: Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship in Edmonton for 1st time
The Canadian Press: Curling championship creates community for visually impaired athletes
CBC Radio: Edmonton to host visually-impaired curling championship
City News: Vision Impaired Curling Championship roars into Edmonton
CTV News: Edmonton hosting visually impaired curling championship for first time
CTV News: Canada's best blind curlers competing in Edmonton
Rocky Mountain Outlook: Curling championship creates community for visually impaired athletes
Sportsnet: Curling championship creates community for visually impaired athletes
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