The 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts runs from Jan. 27-Feb. 4 in Penticton, British Columbia.
Last year’s runner-up, Team Michelle Englot of Winnipeg, have already qualified after Rachel Homan’s Ottawa rink – the 2017 Scotties champs – won the Roar of the Rings Olympic trials in early December. Their Olympic schedule conflicts with nationals so Englot will represent Canada at this year’s Scotties.
The remaining teams were determined with the provincial and territorial playdowns in January.
This year’s process is a little different as failure to win your playdown doesn’t necessarily mean you’re finished. The top two highest-ranked teams on the Canadian Team Ranking System who don’t qualify by winning their province or territory will compete in a Wild Card game on the night before the start of the Canadian championship. Winner gets the last spot in the tournament.
Check out the scores/results of all the playdowns across Canada via Curling Zone.
British Columbia
Jan. 2-7 - Victoria Curling Club
CHAMPION: Kesa Van Osch
The @2018bcscotties champs @teamvanosch pic.twitter.com/SH0pSw2S2x
— TC sports desk (@tc_vicsports) January 8, 2018
Alberta
Jan. 10-14 – Medicine Hat Curling Club
CHAMPION: Casey Scheidegger
Big time shot by Casey Scheidegger to setup a steal to win the @JiffyLube Alberta Scotties FINAL! Off to Penticton in 2 weeks for the Nationals! #curling #stoh https://t.co/237g3czEEz
— CurlingZone (@CurlingZone) January 15, 2018
Saskatchewan
Jan. 2-7 - Melfort Curling Club
CHAMPION: Sherry Anderson
Amazing draw & amazing ending for Team Sherry Anderson as they are your 2018 Viterra Scotties Women’s Provincial Champions!!!!!🥌🥌💚💚 #VTSCOTTIES #curlsask @SaskScotties pic.twitter.com/bCncWrRcqo
— CURLSASK (@CURLSASK) January 8, 2018
Manitoba
Jan. 10-14 – Shamrock Centre, Killarney
CHAMPION: Jennifer Jones
Final Stone... Congratulations @TeamJJonesCurl!! What a great final game!! #mbscotties2018 🥌🍀 pic.twitter.com/BcelZ4QkMU
— Manitoba Scotties 2018 (@MBScotties2018) January 14, 2018
Northern Ontario
Jan. 10-14 – Ildylwylde Golf & Country Club, Sudbury
CHAMPION: Tracy Fleury
SCOTTIES | Who wouldn’t be smiling like this right about now! Tracy Fleury, Crystal Webster, Jennifer Wylie, Jenna Enge, & Amanda Gates are your 2018 #TeamNorthernOntario Scotties champions!!! They’ll be traveling to Penticton,
— Northern ON Curling (@curlnoca) January 14, 2018
BC Jan 27 - Feb 4. #curling #fearthemoose #STOH2018 pic.twitter.com/hsbfGzdtsZ
Ontario
Jan. 10-14 – Whitby Curling Club
CHAMPION: Hollie Duncan
Congratulations to @teamduncancurls on your Ontario Scotties title! Cheryl Kreviazuk is going back to the Scotties! Congrats Hollie, Stephanie and Karen! pic.twitter.com/9uZlRAM5oz
— Team Homan (@TeamHoman) January 14, 2018
Quebec
Jan. 9-14 – Etchemin Curling Club, Saint-Romuald
CHAMPION: Emilia Gagne
Emilia Gagne lost the semifinal of the Quebec Juniors 2 weeks ago, just posted a huge win in the Quebec Scotties FINAL and is headed to Penticton in 2 weeks! #curling #stoh https://t.co/itoNuE8ddm pic.twitter.com/r40AjIA9zE
— CurlingZone (@CurlingZone) January 14, 2018
New Brunswick
Jan. 3-7 – Curl Moncton
CHAMPION: Sylvie Robichaud
Sylvie Robichaud wins New Brunswick Scotties, will had to Nationals in Penticton in 3 weeks! #curling https://t.co/TskxdPR2yz
— CurlingZone (@CurlingZone) January 7, 2018
Nova Scotia
Jan. 8-14 – Dartmouth Curling Club
CHAMPION: Mary-Anne Arsenault
Mary-Anne Arsenault wins the Nova Scotia Scotties. Will head to the national Scotties for the 13th time!! #stoh2018
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) January 14, 2018
Prince Edward Island
Jan. 3-9 – Cornwall Curling Club
CHAMPION: Robyn MacPhee
#PEI Scott Tournament of Hearts Champions. @CurlingCanada @CurlingZone #STOH2018 pic.twitter.com/zcak2cyylL
— Ryan Giddens (@giddensryan) January 8, 2018
Newfoundland and Labrador
Jan. 2-7 – RE/MAX Centre, St. John’s
CHAMPION: Stacie Curtis
2018 NL Women's Provincial Champs!!! Team Stacie Curtis! Good luck in Penticton! @CurlingCanada @CurlingZone pic.twitter.com/rINnEkYd87
— Stephen Trickett (@stevonewf) January 7, 2018
Yukon
Jan. 11-14 – Whitehorse Curling Club
CHAMPION: Chelsea Duncan
Newly-formed team to represent the Yukon in Scotties
— The Whitehorse Star (@WhitehorseStar) January 12, 2018
https://t.co/pvXoCFjr6s
Northwest Territories
Jan. 3-8 – Inuvik Curling Club
CHAMPION: Kerry Galusha
And we did it! We went 6-0 and qualified for the Scotties at the end of the month! Penticton here we come!! 🥌 😃
— Team Galusha (@TeamGalusha) January 8, 2018
Huge thank you to our sponsors, families, friends and fans!! #scotties pic.twitter.com/CLwIDZPh7m
Nunavut
Dec. 8-10 – Iqaluit Curling Rink
CHAMPION: Amie Shackelton
