Lianne Sobey

My participant ring signifies the hard work and dedication that goes into playing in a Canadian Curling Championship. It is a constant reminder of what an honour it was to represent my province. I was also thrilled and honoured to represent my country. I wear my ring with great pride.

Thanks,
 

Tim Phillips

I received my Canadian Curling Championship Ring a few month's following my second Brier as a gift from my parents. Unfortunately my father passed away3 day's after that Brier and never got a chance to see the ring but  attended both Briers. That ring on my finger is a constant reminder of the wonderful times shared with my father and the many hundreds of people I've met during those 2 championships. Going to a Canadian Championship is one thing but being reminded of of it everyday is the real thing! 

Thanks
-Tim Phillips

Don Sweete

As a young junior curler all we can dream about is the thrill of winning the purple heart and going to a brier. For most of us this  achievement is the pinnacle of our career. Yet after you have the purple heart and have been to the brier there is no off ice way to recognize the achievement.

The brier ring signifies the dedication and spirit it takes to gain the achievement of a brier or canadian appearance. The quality, design and craftmanship are second to none. I applaud those who decided it was time to allow curlers to be proud of our achievements and share it through wearing the ring.

-Don Sweete

Lee Toner

"Winning a Provincial Championship and competing at a Brier is an experience that I will never forget. My ring reminds me of the hard work and dedication required to achieve such a goal. It reminds me of the wonderful journey I got to share with my teammates - three of my best friends in the world. It represents what can be achieved by working together as a team in curling and in life."

-Lee

Luc Quimet

I played hockey like most young Canadian boys and dreamed of winning the Stanley Cup.I found out at an early age that this dream was nothing but a dream. I began curling when I was 23 years old.  It was soon apparent to me that going to the Brier was now my new goal in sports.  My family and I made many sacrifices along the way to make this dream happen. My experience at the 2005 Brier in Edmonton was one I will remember forever. I cherish my ring as it's a symbol of all the hard work and dedication that it takes to make it to the Brier. It's never too late to start curling, get out and try it out!!

-Luc Ouimet

Judy Macklin       

I love my Canadian Curling Championship ring, I receive tons of compliments when wearing it. It is a constant reminder of a week spent in Brandon, playing at the Keystone arena with my son, Drew, in 1989.I think we were the only mother, son to play together  at a national championship, to that date.It is a beautiful ring, well made, and I feel so proud wearing it. Everytime I look at it, it brings back such wonderful memories of the  three special people I curled with.

-Judy Macklin

Sheila Stockton

As you know,  I gave the ring to my husband to celebrate his 50^th birthday and to commemorate his participation in the Brier. He wears it with such pride.  Your beautifully designed ring is a true keepsake for what he and his team were able to do.  Participating in the Brier is something that many dream of but only a few experience. Wearing the “Brier” ring has only added to the experience for Pat. He has since met others who wear the ring, and it has lead to wonderful conversations about past briers and “shared” experiences. I am so grateful to have been able to give this gift to Pat, as it is so easy to see how happy he is wearing it. 

-Sheila Stockton
Whitehorse Yukon

Glenn Goss

"My ring is a fitting, personal reminder of the national curling championships I've been fortunate enough to participate in and the many wonderful people I've met across the country as a result of the greatest game in the world. Not many people make it to the national level in any sport and my "winner's ring" is testimony to my love of the game and the hard work and dedication I and my teammates put into it for many years. I find that many people notice my ring and are impressed when I give them a closer look and explain the significance. My wedding band used to be the only piece of jewelery I didn't take off, now I have two pieces."
 
 -Glenn Goss
 (The Silver Fox)

Jamie Morphet
Re: Junior Provincial

Earning the right to represent Northern Ontario at the 2004 National Juniors was a dream come true. I think of the great experiences and special memories of the Junior Men's Championship in Victoria when I look at my ring.

-Jamie

"Wearing the Canadian Curling Championship Participant Ring is a constant reminder of the hard work, dedication and sacrifices I made over the years to compete in curling’s greatest men's event "The Brier". I'm very proud to wear the ring. The design and workmanship of the ring are second to none; the raised heart and amethyst stone (symbolizing the Purple Heart) makes it a very recognizable symbol. The ring is also a great conversational piece."

-- Gary Pinsent

 I certainly agree with Gary Pinsent's previous remarks that the ring's craftsmanship symbolizes the commitment, dedication and sacrifices that go into making it to a national championship. The ring signifies this achievement and I wear it with great pride. The creator has identified the ring as the Season of Champions Participant Ring. I refer to it as the Season of Champions (or BRIER) alumni ring. Making it to a National championship signifies that you have graduated to the next level of curling achievements. Also having the competition and year participated ads a special touch."

-- Wayne W. Tallon

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