At the Women in Curling Summits, connection is as powerful as competition

At the Women in Curling Summits, Connection Is as Powerful as Competition

By: Jolene Latimer

Linda Bolton waited at the arrivals gate of Kelowna International Airport, scanning the steady flow of travelers. Her friend and curling colleague gently reminded her,

“You have to breathe.”

Bolton laughed, realizing her excitement was impossible to hide. Reigning world curling champion Rachel Homan had just arrived in the Okanagan to attend an event Bolton had helped organize for months — the British Columbia Women in Curling Summit, held in Kamloops this September.

“When I picked up Rachel from the airport and saw her walking toward us, I knew all the effort had been worth it,”

Bolton said. She smiled, recalling her joy:

“I was thinking: We’re actually having Rachel Homan at our club. What a treat that will be for everyone.”

The two-hour journey back to Kamloops passed quickly as they talked about family, training, and the challenge of maintaining balance between both. According to Bolton,

“She talked a lot about her family and how devoted they are to backing her. It was really cool.”

Bolton had spent months preparing for the Women in Curling Summit — part of Curling Canada’s national effort to promote leadership and greater participation among women in the sport.

Author’s Summary

The Women in Curling Summit in Kamloops brought together leaders and champions, creating lasting connections that illuminate the heart of women’s participation in curling.

Curling Canada — 2025-11-06

At the Women in Curling Summits, Connection Is as Powerful as Competition

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