Calvert, Ueno win Morris Superspiel

While the eyes of Canadian Curling were in Halifax, the Dekalb Superspiel rolled on.

With the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials scheduled for the same week as the superspiel, there was less star power on the ice in Morris this year.

Team Calvert, out of Winnipeg has made a habit of performing well at the event, losing in the final in their first season together and winning back-to-back championships, including this year.

Calvert defeated Team Sinnett in the final. taking advantage when a last rock draw came up short in the second end, leaving an open draw for five to take complete control of the game. After conceding a pair of steals, Sinnett shook hands after just four ends of play.

Japan’s Team Ueno, the 2022 world junior champions, came out on top of the women’s event, beating Edmonton’s Team Gray-Withers in the final. Ueno survived giving up a tying three points in the seventh end to score in the eighth and win the event.

More changes are on the way at the Morris Curling Club, as the attached training centre is set to enter a new era. The province’s first-ever year-round training centre had been sponsored by Cargill since it’s inception a decade ago.

“From the beginning, Cargill’s goal was to invest in a place that strengthens community and the sport we love,” Cargill said in a news release.

“Ten years later, the center is thriving and our support for the community it serves remains steadfast. We’re honored to have been part of its beginning and excited to watch the center build on its legacy of excellence.”

The Asham International Curling Development Centre will officially open in July of 2026.

“Curling is who we are, and it means a great deal to Asham to support a facility that has been instrumental in shaping the future of our sport,” Amanda Asham said in a news release.

“Partnering with this innovative training centre reflects our long-standing dedication to curlers worldwide, and we are proud to help build the next chapter of its legacy.”

The centre has continued to add to their offerings, with a specialized rock thrower and geothermal ground loop system added over the years.

“Access to summer ice proved essential for elite athletes to refine their technical skills between May and August—well before the competitive season begins,” a news release reads.

“While high-performance teams have relied on summer ice to fine-tune their technical skills, the goal has always been to offer a place where curlers of every level can develop their skills with quality ice, proper coaching, and innovative training tools.”