Day 5
The Olympic Curling Trials were a pair of curling tournaments held in Calgary, Alberta, in November and December 2016. The men's and women's trials determined the Canadian teams that would represent Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Women's Trials
The women's trials were held from November 28 to December 4, 2016.
- The Rachel Homan team won the trials, earning a spot at the Olympics.
- Other teams competing in the trials included the Jennifer Jones team, the Chelsea Carey team, and the Krista McCarville team.
“The girls are all pretty excited,” said Homan. “We've been working towards this for a long time. We're going to make sure we're prepared and enjoy the experience.”
Men's Trials
The men's trials were held from December 11 to 17, 2016.
- The Kevin Martin team won the trials, earning a spot at the Olympics.
- Other teams competing in the trials included the Brad Gushue team, the John Morris team, and the Mike McEwen team.
“We're thrilled to have the opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympics,” said Martin. “It's a tremendous honour and we're looking forward to the challenge.”
Author's note: The Olympic Curling Trials were a significant event in the lead-up to the 2018 Winter Olympics, showcasing the best curling teams in Canada and determining the country's representatives at the Games.
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