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16 Jun 2011 – The 2010 Pacific Curling Championships may have been the last – under that name at least.

The six member associations have unanimously agreed that the name of the Pacific Curling Federation should change to Pacific-Asia Curling Federation.

This change will now await formal ratification from the World Curling Federation.

11 Apr 2011 – The NZ Curling Association's April newsletter announces the NZ team for the 2012 Youth Winter Olympic Games, and opens nominations for national Open and Junior teams for the 2011/12 season.

There is also an update on the proposed National League, and reminders of May's AGM and June's 125th Jubilee celebrations.

16 Mar 2011 – The NZ Curling Association's second newsletter for 2011 confirms next weekend's selection and training camp for the 2012 Youth Winter Olympic Games, and also the year's National events calendar.

Notice is given of the NZCA's AGM in May and nominations are called for Executive positions falling vacant, including the imminent retirement of Secretary Pat Cooney.

25 February 2011

To all our sister and brother curlers in New Zealand –

How very sad we are to hear of the tragic events in Christchurch. May I convey on behalf of the World Curling Federation our very sincere condolences to you and all our dear friends in New Zealand and to tell you that our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

My best regards
Kate

Kate Caithness
President
World Curling Federation

18 Jan 2011 – The NZ Curling Association's first newsletter for 2011 has a round-up of the recent Pacific Junior Curling Championships in Naseby, a listing of forthcoming early-season events, confirmation of the dates for the NZCA's 125th Jubilee celebrations and more...

Merry Christmas

21 Dec 2010 – The NZ Curling Association wishes all curlers compliments of the festive season.

Then just a week after New Year's Day the stakes will be high in the Pacific Junior Curling Championships at Naseby, where places at the 2011 World Junior Curling Championships and the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics will be decided.

World Curling Federation

11 Dec 2010, Champéry, Switzerland – World Curling Federation Member Associations have unanimously approved changes to the WCF’s Olympic Winter Games qualifying system.

Members voted to create a two year point qualification period and the creation of a new Olympic Qualification event.

The new system takes effect immediately, pending approval of the International Olympic Committee, ahead of the Sochi 2014 games. The new Olympic Qualification event will be staged in November 2013 and will be open to any eligible WCF Member Association who plays in the World Curling Championships in 2011.

9 Dec 2010 – Latest news from the New Zealand Curling Association covers the roles of the High Performance Committee and two recent appointments, and release of a draft calendar for the 2011 year.

Dates and playing times are confirmed for next month's Pacific Junior Curling Championships, to be hosted in NZ at Naseby.

27 Oct 2010 – In the latest update from the NZ Curling Associations Executive, New Zealand's quest for 2014 Olympic qualification begins next month at the 2010 Pacific Curling Championships.

The NZCA Executive is considering the best venue for all 2011 NZ Championship events – feedback will be sought from participants at next year's tournaments.

28 Sep 2010 – The latest newsletter from the NZ Curling Association includes

  • the decision of the NZCA Exedutive not to change the National team selection process for the time being.
  • the introduction of a NZ Senior Curling Championship.
  • a round-up of recent and forthcoming tournaments.
  • confirmation of the NZ Mixed Doubles team for next year's World Championship.