Jim Sullivan Curling Classic

The Jim Sullivan Curling Classic is an annual curling tournament or bonspiel. It used to be held at the Thistle-St. Andrew's Curling Club in Saint John, New Brunswick, but is now held at the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton. The total purse for the men's event is CAD $15,300 with the winning team receiving $5,000. The purse for the women's event is $8,250 with the winner's share being $2,000.

Jim Sullivan Curling Classic
Established2014
Host cityFredericton, New Brunswick
ArenaCapital Winter Club
Men's purse$15,300
Women's purse$8,250
Current champions (2022)
MenNova Scotia Stuart Thompson
WomenPrince Edward Island Marie Christianson

The event is named in honour of Jim Sullivan, a curler in New Brunswick who committed suicide from depression in 2011. The event is a re-incarnation of previous bonspiels played at the Thistle-St. Andrew's Club such as the Fundy Line Cash Spiel, the Fundy Cash and the TSA Fundy Curling Classic (the latter being brought back by Sullivan in 2005).[1]

The title sponsor for the event from 2015 to 2018 was World Financial Group.

In addition to curling, the tournament also attempts to raise awareness of the stigma and stereotypes associated with mental health issues.[2]

The 2022 edition was played at the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton for the first time. It was held in place of the Steele Cup Cash which became the same event.

Past champions

Men
Year Winning team Runner up team Purse (CAD) Winner's share (CAD)
2014[3]New Brunswick Wayne Tallon, Mike Kennedy, Mike Flannery, Wade BlanchardNew Brunswick Jeremy Mallais, Zach Eldridge, Chris Jeffery, Jared Bezanson$12,350$4,000
2015[4]Nova Scotia Jamie Murphy, Jordan Pinder, Scott Saccary, Philip CrowellNew Brunswick Jason Vaughan, Charlie Sullivan, Kevin Boyle, Paul Nason$15,300$5,000
2016[5]Quebec Jean-Michel Ménard, Martin Crête, Éric Sylvain, Philippe MénardNew Brunswick James Grattan, Paul Flemming, Kevin Boyle, Peter Case$15,300$5,000
2017[6]Nova Scotia Jamie Murphy, Paul Flemming, Scott Saccary, Philip CrowellNew Brunswick Rene Comeau, Ed Cyr, Chris Wagner, Wayne Tallon (skip)$15,300$5,000
2018[7]Nova Scotia Kendal Thompson, Bryce Everist, Chris MacRae, Michael BrophyNova Scotia Jamie Murphy, Paul Flemming, Scott Saccary, Philip Crowell$15,300$5,000
2019[8]New Brunswick James Grattan, Chris Jeffrey, Andy McCann, Jamie BrannenNew Brunswick Scott Jones, Jeremy Mallais, Brian King, Robert Daley$15,300$5,000
2020 Cancelled
2021 Cancelled
2022[9]Nova Scotia Stuart Thompson, Kendal Thompson, Colten Steele, Michael BrophyNew Brunswick Mike Kennedy, Jordan Pinder, Marc LeCocq (3 player team)$15,300$5,000

Women
Year Winning team Runner up team Purse (CAD) Winner's share (CAD)
2015[10]New Brunswick Melissa Adams, Jennifer Armstrong, Cathlia Ward, Kendra ListerNew Brunswick Heidi Hanlon, Marie-Anne Power, Judy Blanchard, Jane Arseneau$2,150$780
2016[11]New Brunswick Sylvie Robichaud, Jessica Ronalds, Nicole Bishop, Michelle MajeauNova Scotia Christie Gamble, Brigitte MacPhail, Kaitlyn Veitch, Michelle Lang$5,000$1,700
2017[12]New Brunswick Sylvie Robichaud, Melissa Adams, Nicole Bishop, Kendra ListerPrince Edward Island Veronica Smith, Jane DiCarlo, Sabrina Smith, Whitney Young$5,000$1,700
2018[13]Prince Edward Island Suzanne Birt, Marie Christianson, Meaghan Hughes, Michelle McQuaidNew Brunswick Andrea Crawford, Jillian Keough, Jennifer Armstrong, Katie Forward$5,500$1,700
2019[14]South Korea Gim Un-chi, Um Min-ji, Kim Su-ji, Seol Ye-eunPrince Edward Island Suzanne Birt, Marie Christianson, Meaghan Hughes, Michelle McQuaid$8,250$2,000
2020 Cancelled
2021 Cancelled
2022[15]Prince Edward Island Suzanne Birt (Fourth), Marie Christianson (Skip), Meaghan Hughes, Michelle SheaNew Brunswick Andrea Kelly, Sylvie Quillian, Jill Brothers, Katie Forward$8,250$2,000

References
  1. http://www.tsacurlingclub.com/uploads/8/1/1/6/8116057/about_jim.pdf
  2. "From 'tragedy' comes a star-studded Saint John sporting event this weekend | CBC News".
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