The Trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund, established under Curl Atlantic from
profits from the 2003 Brier and the 2005 Roar of the Rings curling events in Atlantic
Canada, have announced the 2016 recipients of its Student/Athlete Scholarships and
Curling Club Capital Works and Curl Atlantic Member Association Program Initiatives
grants.
The 2016 Joyce Myers Scholarship recipients are:
- Prince Edward Island ($500 each): Annika Kelly, Chloé McCloskey, Brooks Roche
- Nova Scotia ($500 each): Karlee Burgess, Matthew Manuel
- Newfoundland and Labrador ($500 each): Kyle Barron, Sarah Ford, Liam Gregory
- New Brunswick ($500 each): Justine Comeau, Samantha Crook, Peter Robichaud
The 2016 Joyce Myers Capital Works Grant recipients will each receive $1500. The successful curling centres are:
- Sussex Golf and Curling Club, NB
- Silver Fox Curling Club, PE
- Bluenose Curling Club, NS
- Caribou Country Club, NL
The 2016 Joyce Myers Program Initiative Grant will be used to help license the “Rocks and Rings”
elementary school program throughout Atlantic Canada. “This joint initiative between
Curl Atlantic and the four Atlantic associations appears to fit well with the
intent of junior curling development of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund and with Curl
Atlantic”, said Gary Wilson, Chair of Curl Atlantic. “The Rocks and Rings program is a
great way to introduce and bring curling to the school setting. The program has
received much attention during the televising of Curling Canada’s championship events, and
is hugely popular across the country and in great demand.”
Backgrounder:
The Joyce Myers Trust Fund is an Atlantic Canada initiative to foster the development
and promotion of the sport of curling throughout Atlantic Canada.
The Trust Fund, which was established from profits from the 2003 Nokia Brier and
2005 Tim Horton’s Roar of the Rings, provides funding for the development of curling
in Atlantic Canada through grant opportunities for Curling Club Capital Works projects,
Student/Athlete Scholarships, and Curl Atlantic Member Association Program
Initiatives.
The trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund announced plans for future investments in
the sport of curling for Atlantic Canada and released its first grants during the 2009-2010 curling season.
Joyce Myers was inducted into both the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame and the
Canadian Curling Hall of Fame as an athlete and a builder. Joyce’s accomplishments
as an athlete, administrator, coach and official made her one of the most versatile and
impacting persons in Nova Scotia sports. Her passion for sport and the countless
hours she contributed to many individuals and events has left a lasting impression.
Joyce was a true inspiration and mentor to many.
Capital Acquisition Grants
The Trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund created the Capital Acquisition Grants as
a means to assist member curling clubs within Atlantic Canada with capital projects.
Expenses that are of a special and/or extraordinary nature will be eligible for funding.
In other words, programs and initiatives that are both unusual and occur infrequently;
they are not part of the regular, day-to-day operation of the club. Listed below are a
few possibilities:
The repair, replacement, purchase or construction of a curling facility or part of a
curling facility. For example, the repair or replacement of a curling club roof;
The repair, replacement or purchase of a plant asset or piece of equipment. For
example, the repair or replacement of ice making equipment.
The purchase of special curling equipment. For example, the purchase of little rocks
for a junior curling program;
Exempt from funding are any expenses of an operational nature. For example,
membership dues, utility and tax bills do not qualify.
Scholarships
Curl Atlantic has implemented a scholarship to curlers who have enrolled in full time
studies in a post-secondary institution. The intention of these awards is to allow
talented athletes to devote primary sources of time and energy to training, rather than
extensive employment in order to fund post-secondary education. Recipients will be
expected to devote a full-time, shared commitment to sport and education exclusively.
This award is not intended to reward past achievements but rather a means to pursue
further achievements that surpass the current level of performance. Priority will be
given to athletes attending Atlantic universities, colleges or vocational schools.
$1500 is allocated per province, divided among the recipients.
