Homan, Jacobs teams gear up to represent Canada at Pan Continental Curling Championships

Curling Teams led by Homan and Jacobs to Represent Canada at Pan Continental Championships

It has been announced that curling teams skipped by Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs will proudly represent Canada at the upcoming Pan Continental Curling Championships. This prestigious event serves as qualifiers for the 2026 men’s and women’s world championships, and will see Homan’s team from the Ottawa Curling Club and Jacobs’ foursome from Calgary’s Glencoe Club competing from Oct. 19-26 in Virginia, Minnesota.

Homan, who claimed last year’s Pan Continental women’s title in Lacombe, Alberta, will be looking to continue her winning streak alongside her talented team. On the other hand, the Jacobs team will be making their debut representing Canada, following in the footsteps of Brad Gushue’s team who have previously participated in the tournament.

Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, and Ben Hebert are aiming for a top-five finish in Minnesota to secure a Canadian entry at next year’s men’s world championship. Their bronze medal win at the men’s 2025 world championship in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, has given them valuable experience and motivation for the upcoming competition.

Speaking about the opportunity to represent Canada, Jacobs stated, “We know there’s a great responsibility that goes along with representing Canada in international curling events. This is a terrific opportunity for us to not only get the job done for Canada, but also get some high-stakes games in for the lead-up to the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials in Halifax.”

Meanwhile, as the host country of the women’s world championship in Calgary, Canada is already guaranteed a spot in the tournament. Homan, Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew, and Sarah Wilkes, who emerged victorious at this year’s women’s world championship in South Korea, are eager to continue their success on the international stage.

Reflecting on the upcoming challenge, Homan expressed, “We don’t take these occasions to wear our national uniform lightly, and we’re already working hard to be ready to play in Minnesota in October.”

With their sights set on glory and national pride, both teams are gearing up for an exciting and competitive Pan Continental Curling Championships, where they will showcase their skills and determination on the world stage.