Alumnus answers call to coach Providence curling teams

There was little surprise who Providence College gave the nod to lead their new curling program.

Jordan Peters, who won the 2020 world junior curling championship while attending the Otterburne college, was quoted in the press release announcing the team and last week was confirmed as the program’s first head coach. He graduated Providence in 2021 with a degree in business administration.

“My goal is to build a program that pursues excellence not only in on-ice performance, but in the character of our athletes,” Peters said in a Pilots news release.

“At Providence, this means competing at a high level while staying rooted in faith, teamwork, and integrity—representing the university well in everything we do. Curling is a sport that develops far more than technical skill. It teaches accountability, communication, and humility—values that extend well beyond the ice and align closely with what Providence stands for.”

Curling will begin in fall of 2026, with the goal of hosting a Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference championship tournament and creating a path to the Canadian College Athletics Association national championships. The team will stay sharp by competing in local leagues and bonspiels throughout the season.

Athletic Director Joel Coursey kept his cards close to his chest when asked if Peters was on the short list for potential coaches before the announcement, but was delighted to finally confirm speculation.

“We couldn’t be more proud to hire such a standup person and exceptional curler to build our program,” Coursey said.

“Jordan has a proven track record as a curler and experience in youth coaching. He demonstrates a passion for the sport and is thrilled to bring his passion to Providence.”

Recruitment efforts are already beginning, with more information available at gopilots.ca.

The final weekend of Basketball play in the MCAC is this weekend, with the Providence women’s team going a long way to lock up top spot after beating CMU twice this weekend. The men’s team has a back-to-back with St Boniface, with any chances of salvaging their season requiring a sweep.

The MCAC championships will be Feb. 15, with the Northern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Feb. 20.

In the volleyball ranks, the final weekend of Manitoba play will be Feb. 14. The semi-finals will be Feb. 21, with the best-of-three final taking place Feb. 27-March 1.

The final games of the futsal season will be that weekend as well. The championships will be decided Feb. 22.