Bridget Becker

Bridget Becker (born April 23, 1980 in Ranfurly, Otago, New Zealand) is a New Zealand female curler.[1]

Bridget Becker
Curler
Born (1980-04-23) 23 April 1980
Ranfurly, Otago, New Zealand
Team
Curling clubRanfurly CC, Ranfurly
SkipJessica Smith
ThirdCourtney Smith
SecondBridget Becker
LeadNatalie Thurlow
AlternateHolly Thompson
Mixed doubles
partner		Sean Becker
Curling career
Member Association New Zealand
World Championship
appearances		1 (2023)
World Mixed Doubles Championship
appearances		6 (2008, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2019)
Pacific-Asia Championship
appearances		15 (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017)
Pan Continental Championship
appearances		2 (2022, 2023)
Medal record
Curling
Representing  New Zealand
World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship
Silver medal – second place 2010 Chelyabinsk
Pacific Curling Championships
Silver medal – second place 1998 Qualicum Beach
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Tokoro
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Esquimalt
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Queenstown
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Aomori

On international level she is runner-up of 2010 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, runner-up (1998) and four-time bronze medallist (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003) of Pacific Curling Championships.

On national level she is nine-time New Zealand women's curling champion (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018),[2] seven-time New Zealand mixed doubles curling champion (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017).[3]

Teams and events

Women's
Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Coach Events
1998—99 Lisa AndersonKylie PetherickKaren RawcliffeBridget BeckerNatalie CampbellPCC 1998 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1999—00 Lisa AndersonKylie PetherickKaren RawcliffeBridget BeckerNatalie CampbellPCC 1999 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2000—01 Lisa AndersonKylie PetherickKaren RawcliffeBridget BeckerNatalie CampbellPeter Becker, Sharon DelverPCC 2000 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2001—02 Bridget BeckerKylie PetherickNatalie CampbellCatherine InderPeter BeckerPCC 2001 (4th)
2002—03 Bridget BeckerHelen GreerNatalie CampbellKylie PetherickCatherine InderPeter BeckerPCC 2002 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2003—04 Bridget BeckerNatalie CampbellBrydie DonaldSandra HeaneyCatherine InderSharon Delver, John CampbellPCC 2003 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2004—05 Bridget BeckerNatalie CampbellBrydie DonaldCatherine InderMarisa JonesSharon DelverPCC 2004 (4th)
NZWCC 2005 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2005—06 Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldNatalie CampbellCatherine InderMarisa Jones (PCC)Peter BeckerPCC 2005 (4th)
NZWCC 2006 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2006—07 Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldNatalie CampbellCatherine InderMarisa JonesPeter BeckerPCC 2006 (4th)
Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldAbby PyleCass BeckerNZWCC 2007 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2007—08 Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldAbby Lee PyleLinda GearyPeter Becker, Sharon DelverPCC 2007 (5th)
Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldCassie BeckerLinda GearyNZWCC 2008 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2008—09 Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldMarisa JonesCatherine InderCassie BeckerPeter Becker, Sharon DelverPCC 2008 (4th)
Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldMarisa JonesLinda GearyNZWCC 2009 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2009—10 Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldMarisa JonesNatalie CampbellPeter BeckerPCC 2009 (4th)
NZWCC 2010 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2010—11 Brydie DonaldBridget BeckerMarisa JonesNatalie CampbellKatie BauerPeter BeckerPCC 2010 (4th)
2011—12 Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldMarisa JonesNatalie ThurlowNZWCC 2012 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2012—13 Bridget BeckerBrydie DonaldMarisa JonesKelsi HeathThivya JeyaranjanRupert JonesPACC 2012 (5th)
2014 Bridget BeckerMarisa JonesKelsi HeathWaverley TaylorNZWCC 2014 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2015 Wendy BeckerBridget BeckerJessica SmithHolly ThompsonNZWCC 2015 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2016 Jessica SmithHolly ThompsonWaverley TaylorBridget BeckerAnna de BoerNZWCC 2016 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2017 Bridget BeckerJessica SmithHolly ThompsonEmma SutherlandNZWCC 2017 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2017—18 Bridget BeckerJessica SmithThivya JeyaranjanHolly ThompsonEmma SutherlandNelson EdePACC 2017 (5th)
Bridget BeckerNatalie ThurlowAbby PyleEloise PointonNZWCC 2018 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2018–19 Bridget BeckerNatalie ThurlowAbby PeddieEloise PointonJessica SmithPeter de Boer2019 WQE (8th)

Mixed doubles
Season Female Male Coach Events
2007—08 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2007 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMDCC 2008 (8th)
2008—09 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2008 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2009—10 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2009 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMDCC 2010 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2010—11 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2010 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMDCC 2011 (14th)
2011—12 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2011 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2012—13 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2012 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2014—15 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2014 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2015—16 Bridget BeckerScott BeckerHans FrauenlobNZMDCC 2015 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMDCC 2016 (13th)
2016—17 Bridget BeckerScott BeckerPeter BeckerNZMDCC 2016 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMDCC 2017 (29th)
2017—18 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2017 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2018—19 Bridget BeckerSean BeckerNZMDCC 2018 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
WMDCC 2019 (9th)

Personal life

Becker's family is well known in New Zealand as a curling family. Becker's mother, father, two brothers and grandfather have all represented New Zealand on an international scale. Becker's father, Peter Becker, is known as one of the first curlers to represent New Zealand internationally. He was also the coach of the women's team as well as the Secretary of the New Zealand Curling Association. Bridget's older brother, Sean has been the skip of the New Zealand men's national curling team. His wife, Cassie, made her international debut with the New Zealand women's team in 2008. Bridget's younger brother, Scott, is competitive curler too, he was skip of New Zealand men's team on 2018 Pacific-Asia Curling Championships.[4][5]

References
  1. Bridget Becker | New Zealand Curling
  2. NZ Championship : Women | New Zealand Curling
  3. NZ Championship : Mixed Doubles | New Zealand Curling
  4. McMurran, Alistair (8 November 2008). "Curling: Outstanding contribution by family". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  5. Curling, Central Otago, New Zealand | The Becker Family


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