Sudbury Curler Sara Guy Moves Across the Country
Recent changes to import rules in curling have reshaped Canadian competitive curling, with many teams now navigating great distances between players—a scenario almost unimaginable just a decade ago. Against this backdrop, a conversation with 27-year-old Sara Guy, a Marymount Academy graduate, highlights an exceptional example of this new reality.
On a Wednesday evening at the Northern Credit Union Community Centre, just two days after returning from a work trip in Yellowknife, Sara spoke about her extensive travels. Her work regularly takes her to remote locations in the Northwest Territories and even to Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.
Cambridge Bay: An Arctic Outpost
Cambridge Bay, a small hamlet with fewer than 2,000 residents, is located on Victoria Island and hosts the Canadian High Arctic Research Station. It is a critical stop for passenger and research vessels traveling the Northwest Passage through the Arctic Ocean.
“It’s a long, long way from there to Sudbury.”
Reflections on Distance and Dedication
Sara’s experience exemplifies the dedication and adaptability required by modern Canadian curlers as they balance demanding careers and competitive sports across vast distances.
Author's summary: Sara Guy’s journey from Sudbury to the Canadian Arctic highlights the evolving challenges and commitment in Canadian curling, shaped by new rules and remote work demands.