The 2013 United States Women's Curling Championship was held from February 9 to 16 at the Cornerstone Community Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was held in conjunction with the 2013 United States Men's Curling Championship. The winning team represented the United States at the 2013 World Women's Curling Championship in Riga, Latvia. The championship also acted as a qualifier to the 2014 United States Olympic Curling Trials, awarding a qualifying spot to the winners of the championship.
Road to the Nationals
A total of ten teams will be able to participate in the women's national championship by qualifying through the High Performance Program, through the World Curling Tour Order of Merit, or through a challenge round.
Teams There will be ten teams participating in this year's national championship. The teams are to be announced. Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Locale Qualification method Laura Roessler Jamie Haskell Jackie Lemke Steph Sambor Cassandra Potter St. Paul, Minnesota High Performance Program team Allison Pottinger Nicole Joraanstad Natalie Nicholson Tabitha Peterson St. Paul, Minnesota High Performance Program team Erika Brown Debbie McCormick Jessica Schultz Ann Swisshelm Madison, Wisconsin Order of Merit Patti Lank Mackenzie Lank Nina Spatola Caitlin Maroldo Lewiston, New York Order of Merit Alexandra Carlson Monica Walker Kendall Moulton-Behm Jordan Moulton Minneapolis, Minnesota Challenge Round Courtney George Aileen Sormunen Amanda McLean Julie Lilla Amy Wright Duluth, Minnesota Challenge Round Becca Hamilton Molly Bonner Tara Peterson Sophie Brorson Madison, Wisconsin Challenge Round Shelly Kinney Amy Lou Anderson Theresa Hoffoss Julie Smith Minnesota Challenge Round Cristin Clark Patti Killins Christina Pastula Christie Wilhelmy Seattle, Washington Challenge Round Sarah Anderson Courtney Slata Kathleen Dubberstein Taylor Anderson Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Challenge Round Notes Roessler is filling in for Potter, who is out on maternity leave.
Round robin standings Final round robin standings KeyTeams to playoffsTeams to Tiebreaker SkipWLPFPAEnds wonEnds LostBlank endsStolen endsShot pct. Erika Brown 7 2 70 39 41 26 12 18 80% Courtney George 7 2 65 44 39 30 12 9 76% Allison Pottinger 7 2 77 40 36 30 7 10 83% Alexandra Carlson 5 4 60 53 35 40 10 4 74% Patti Lank 5 4 53 55 38 35 13 10 78% Laura Roessler 4 5 48 58 32 35 17 6 72% Cristin Clark 3 6 40 69 29 37 12 4 64% Becca Hamilton 3 6 48 72 30 39 11 4 70% Sarah Anderson 2 7 52 67 38 42 6 11 70% Shelly Kinney 2 7 47 64 33 36 8 7 68%
Round robin results All draw times are listed in Central Standard Time (UTC−6).
Draw 1 Saturday, February 9, 4:30 pm
Draw 2 Sunday, February 10, 8:00 am
Draw 3 Sunday, February 10, 4:00 pm
Draw 4 Monday, February 11, 8:00 am
Draw 5 Monday, February 11, 4:00 pm
Draw 6 Tuesday, February 12, 9:00 am
Draw 7 Tuesday, February 12, 7:00 pm
Draw 8 Wednesday, February 13, 12:00 pm
Draw 9 Wednesday, February 13, 8:00 pm
Tiebreaker Thursday, February 14, 12:00 pm
Playoffs
Semifinals Thursday, February 14, 8:00 pm
Bronze medal game Friday, February 15, 2:00 pm
Final Saturday, February 16, 9:00 am
References
External links
USA Curling Home