National Preview

#BetweenTheSheets: The National Preview

The European (Dis-)Advantage?

Are the curling schedule gods plotting against Europe?

If curling were the game of Risk, Europe would be surrounded and at a massive disadvantage right now.

Only a mere days removed from the conclusion of the 2024 European Curling Championships in Finland, the next #GSOC event of the season is taking place in St. John's, NL.

And for 3 women's teams and 6 men's teams, this could be the most difficult event of the season.

Jetlag. What is that?

We have no time for jetlag. We have a slam to compete in.

It's a cruel, cruel winter.

Power Rankings - W18

 #BetweenTheSheets: Power Rankings - Week 18

World Championship Fields Set + Olympic Qualification Update

It has been a hot minute since the #TwineTime blog connected with the curling community.

And A LOT has happened over the past few weeks.

Pan Continental Curling Championships wrapped up in Lacombe with NEW champions crowned.

A #gsoc event took place...with familiar winners standing tall.

And the European Curling Championships concluded this past weekend in Finland with one #DefendTheIce moment followed by the ultimate #TeamUpset celebration.

Plus there may have been a personal vacation trip to Paris 😉

What does it all mean?

Well the 2025 world championship fields have now been set. We at least know the nations heading to Korea (women) and Canada (men).

We also can do a deep dive into what those fields look like towards the 2026 Winter Olympic qualification process.

Plus the #PowerRankings mountain has been watching...and watching...and watching over the past few weeks. The mountain is ready for an update!

There is PLENTY of curling to talk about rock heads.

We better slide out of the hack and get this blog started with our opening rocks.