Former Canadian and world curling champion Jennifer Jones will coach defending champion Rachel Homan's team at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Jennifer Jones, a legendary figure in Canadian curling, is rejoining the competitive scene as a coach for the reigning national and world champions, Rachel Homan 's team. Jones, who retired from women's team curling last year, will be on the bench at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ontario, later in the tournament. Homan, seeking to defend her Canadian title, kicks off her campaign against Jane DiCarlo of Prince Edward Island on Friday evening.
Homan's team expressed gratitude for Jones's guidance, stating that she has been consulted at recent events. Due to prior commitments, Jones will join the team mid-tournament and remain until the end of their schedule. The team highlighted Jones's invaluable leadership and experience, emphasizing their fortune in having her on their bench.Jones, a six-time Canadian champion, two-time world champion, and Olympic gold medalist, stepped away from women's team curling after losing the 2024 Tournament of Hearts final to Homan. Despite her retirement, Jones remains active in the curling world. She continues to compete in mixed doubles with her husband, Brent Laing, and recently participated in the Olympic curling trials. The 50-year-old from Winnipeg is also part of The Curling Group, which owns and operates the prestigious Grand Slam of Curling series
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