Something I see regularly with players, particularly junior players, is an inconsistent placement of their slide foot in their delivery setup. This article, co-authored with John Newhook of Dalhousie University, was originally published in 2014. glennpaulley.ca/curling/2026...

CURLSASK is getting ready for the 2026-2027 season beginning with these events in August.

University student-athletes who wish to transfer schools and remain eligible for competition in USports winter varsity programs (including #curling) in 2026-2027 have until tomorrow, April 15, to submit their transfer application. en.usports.ca/general/2025...

Very pleased to appear on Bill Tschirhart’s A Pane in the Glass podcast this week… naturally with brushing on the menu. Available on Apple podcasts and various other channels.

New post: A preliminary investigation into knifing #curling #brushing #knifing #squidge #stones glennpaulley.ca/curling/2026...

Throwing Rocks Consulting Services Ltd will offer a delivery analysis clinic on Sunday, 15 March 2025 between 6:15pm and 8:15pm at the Guelph Curling Club. #curling #delivery #coaching glennpaulley.ca/curling/2026...

Recently-arrived Leonardo pens from Italy: a limited edition Momento Zero Grande “Ocean Breeze” in <F>, and two Momento Zero GT’s with cursive italic <F> nibs: “Clouds” and “Lava e Cenere”. The former two inked with Diamine Majestic Blue and the latter in Faber-Castell Stone Grey. All are amazing.

New post: The use of technology and AI in curling. #curling #technology #machinelearning #analytics glennpaulley.ca/curling/2026...

New post: Calibrating the CurlSmart instrumented brush #curling #brushing #training #practice glennpaulley.ca/curling/2026...

New post: The Physics of Curling with Sean Maw, PhD, PEng, University of Saskatchewan. #curling #physics #brushing glennpaulley.ca/curling/2026...

Announcement: Proposed merger of Curling Ontario, Northern Ontario Curling Association, and Ontario Curling Council! This unified provincial sport organization aims to enhance growth and administration in curling across the province.

I think many curlers are unaware that Asham’s sells their Velocity prismatic handles in both 48- and 54-inch lengths. The 54-inch can be very helpful for tall players who, say, are over 6’ 2”. Regrettably they do not come with a grip coating, and are not 100% carbon fibre. 1/2

New post: A Case Study with Scoring Metrics. #curling #analytics #strategy glennpaulley.ca/curling/2026...

NEW @2girlsandagame.bsky.social episode in its entirety – another 2G provincial title, their final STOH preview, new brushing rules and so much more – with video #curling #podcast #SoundUp 👇

Here is the anticipated video explanation from World Curling to explain the interpretation of the new brushing rules announced this week. #curling #brushing #knifing www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mC3...

Yesterday, CurlBC issued a statement regarding World Curling's recent announcement of rule changes to #brushing for forthcoming events, including the Olympics. From their statement I expect further clarification on the new rules and an announcement from Curling Canada. curlbc.ca/news/stateme...

Христос раждається! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

World Curling announces rule changes for brushing prior to 2026 Olympics #curling #knifing worldcurling.org/2026/01/swee...

New post: Hammer efficiency, steal defence, and other metrics. #curling #analytics #strategy glennpaulley.ca/curling/2026...

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A wonderful first Christmas with my new grandson. I gave him these authentic Asham two-tone leather shoes. In return his parents gave me this children’s curling book, complete with crinkly pages for infants and toddlers, from Purple Potato Books (on Etsy). Adorable!

Many thanks to Stu Sells for sponsoring the Brantford Nissan Classic this weekend. Team Lovitt is grateful to their sponsors for permitting us to play this season: Bondi Distillery (Coco Rum), GVE Lawyers in Ottawa, Trevor Marsh at Assante Wealth Management, Collin Johnson at The Co-operators, 1/2

New post: Why bunny-hop brushing may not be the advantage you think it is. glennpaulley.ca/curling/2025...

Today, 17 November, is #InternationalStudentsDay. Today the day is a celebration of students and student life. Originally the day was founded following the murder of Czech student leaders at the University of Prague by the Nazis in 1939 following demonstrations against Nazi occupation. #WeRemember

Many in my extended family served in either WW1 or WW2, including my father, but on Remembrance Day I particularly remember my Uncle Ken, terribly wounded on August 1 1944, and Leslie’s Uncle Charlie, my cousin Frank Paulley, and Bernice’s brother Don who did not come home. #LestWeForget

Very pleased and impressed that the North Grenville Curling Centre in Kemptville is fully behind the principles of #TrueSport. And so are Team Lovitt.

New Post: Delivery by athletes with opposite ocular dominance #curling #eyedominance #crossdominance glennpaulley.ca/curling/2025...

Something I've observed over the past few weeks, especially when teams are trying to "carve", or accentuate curl.

I was tremendously honoured to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Builder category from Curling Ontario this past weekend, presented during the Association's AGM in Cobourg, ON.

Brad Gushue confirms that 2025-2026 will be his last season of competition. www.facebook.com/100063477643...?

Many thanks to Ian Tetley and his staff at Oakville Curling for hosting the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard this weekend. While Team Lovitt didn’t qualify for playoffs we had a terrific first event of the season. Best wishes to all of the remaining teams still in the hunt!

A public version of the results from the University of Saskatchewan study on brushing is now available from World Curling. #curling #brushing #foamgate worldcurling.org/2025/08/uos-...

Just received this ONOTO Scholar fountain pen from Cult Pens in the UK. Navy with gold accents, its fine nib writes smoothly and beautifully. A new favourite.

Looking forward to testing the new Balance Plus “grey” foam at practice over the next two weeks, now that Team Lovitt has ice at KW Granite and at Oakville.

New post: Foamgate, existing, and forthcoming research. #curling #brushing glennpaulley.ca/curling/2025...

Did not see this coming. bit.ly/44uZ50L

Signature moves: are we losing the ability to write by hand?

Just received this lovely Leonardo Momento Magico fountain pen from @laywines.bsky.social in Toronto. Piston filler, inked with Diamine Majestic Blue, my favourite ink. Writes beautifully. The size fits my hand well and I love the ink window on the barrel. Beautiful pen.

Today is Global #ALS/MND Awareness Day. 💜

World Curling announces changes to approved sweeping devices for the 2025-2026 season wcf.co/4llbdIJ

New post: Book review: Practical Applications in Sport Nutrition #curling glennpaulley.ca/curling/2025...

Metrolinx should take down their signs promising forthcoming new stations (Grimsby) and better service to Kitchener. It isn’t happening anytime soon. Clearly. @waterloompp.bsky.social

What began with 55 push-ups from The Curling Group’s CEO (and a $1 donation for every rep) has ignited a global curling challenge in support of charity. Now, the world’s top curlers are dropping down and stepping up — one push-up at a time. 💪 Read more: bit.ly/4jSllYk #TCGPushupChallenge

Here at the ALS Canada Walk to End ALS at Toronto’s Ash Bridges Park with Sarah Leung of Team Lovitt today. Really appreciate Sarah being one of the volunteers here today. 💕 Many thanks to friends and family who have donated to ALS Canada in Leslie’s memory this year.

Newly acquired, this Kyoto Elegance Yamanaka fountain pen from Celsius, and sold by Komorebi Stationery. Comes with a Schmidt Iridium fine nib, which interestingly writes much smoother than some of my other pens with Iridium nibs. Beautiful pen and I appreciate the heft of the metal body.

People so often overlook the importance of good penmanship.

New post: Junior Slam Series celebrates 10 years of youth curling #curling #CurlingOntario glennpaulley.ca/curling/2025...

I knew it was bad. I had no idea it was this bad.

With many thanks to @cultpens.bsky.social I procured this very nice Pelikan Souveran M800 (F) in red and black. Writes beautifully, as one would expect from a Pelikan fountain pen. A new love for writing my correspondence. Inked with Diamine Majestic Blue.

Just received this lovely Esterbrook Estie Botanical oversize fountain pen via PenBoutique this afternoon. I love the added diameter of the oversized barrel and the fine nib writes exceptionally well. Well done Esterbrook… I have a new favourite. Inked with Diamine Majestic Blue.