We received this bio from Sandra Sparrow, the lead on the Newfoundland/Labrador team.
We have printed this here, since it makes great reading
A Bio on the team eh? Well, this one will be different.
It is the first time we have all curled together as a team.
We came through the
open (or challenge) round which allows entries from multiple clubs.
We are from 3 different clubs which are from 4 to 8 hours apart.
Gary is from Corner Brook, Scott is from Gander and Anna Mae and I are from the St. John's CC.
In Brief our highlights are....
This is Gary's sixth National Mixed and he has been to 3 National Tankards.
This is my second Mixed national and I have been to
one Scott in 1989 playing second with my sister (Laura Phillips).
Anna Mae was fifth for Cathy Cunningham at the Scott for the past
two years and they placed second at the Scott this year.
This is Scott's first national.
Detailed Bios.....
Gary Oke (Skip)
Years Curled: 35
Age: 48
Birthplace: Corner Brook, NL
Hometown: Corner Brook, NL
Home Club: Corner Brook Curling Club
Occupation: Golf Club Manager (Blomidon Golf Course)
Married (Liz Anne - 1 child)
Career highlights:
o Provincial representative in six National Mixed Championships (2004,1999, 1996, 1993, 1989, 1988);
o Provincial representative in three National Labatt Tankards (1993, 1988, 1983)
o Runner-up in two Provincial Tankards
o Runner up in two Mixed Provincials
Anne Mae Holden (Third)
Years Curled: 25
Age: 42
Birthplace: Edmonton, AB
Hometown: Mount Pearl, NL
Home Club: St. John’s Curling Club
Occupation: Mom
Married (Brian - 3 children)
Career highlights:
o Runner-up 2003 Scott Tournament of Hearts (fifth for Cathy Cunningham);
o Provincial representative (fifth) in two Scott Tournament of Hearts (2002, 2003);
o Swiffer Pro-Am Challenge Champion (2000)
o 2002 runner-up in Provincial Women’s Play downs;
o 2000 runner-up provincial Mixed Play downs
o 1983 runner-up provincial Women’s Play downs
Hobbies: curling, walking, gardening, golf
Scott Davidge (Second)
Years Curled: 12
Age: 32
Birthplace: Scarborough, ON
Hometown: Gander, NL
Home Club: Gander Curling Club
Occupation: General Manager (Sun Heating and Air Conditioning)
Married (Rhonda - 1 child + expecting twins in June, 1 dog)
Career highlights:
o Provincial representative one Canadian Mixed Championship (2004)
o 1999 runner-up Provincial Tankard
o 2000 semi-finalist Provincial Tankard
Sandra Sparrow (Lead)
Years Curled: 21
Age: 39
Birthplace: St. John's, NL
Hometown: St. John’s, NL
Home Club: St. John’s Curling Club
Occupation: Systems Analyst (Provincial Government)
nickname: Sas
Married (Danny - 5 children, 1 dog)
Career highlights:
o Provincial representative in one Scott Tournament of Hearts (1989 skip Laura Phillips);
o Provincial representative in two Canadian Mixed Championships (1999, 2004);
o 2000 runner-up Provincial Mixed Play downs;
o 2000 runner-up in Provincial Women’s Play downs
o 1999 runner-up in Provincial Women’s Play downs;
o 1984 runner-up Provincial Women’s Play downs
Hobbies: curling, softball, golf, walking, and reading
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