Peterborough Rotary Curling Team Sweeps to Silver on World Stage

By Scott Arnold

A trip to Scotland turned into a podium finish for a Peterborough curling team that brought home international hardware and hometown pride.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough rotary curling team

The Peterborough Rotary Curling Team has returned with a silver medal after competing at the 2026 Rotary World Curling Championships in Stranraer, Scotland.

The event ran from April 3 to 10 and featured Rotary teams from Canada, the United States, Scotland and England. Peterborough’s squad put together a strong tournament run to finish second overall and earn silver on the international stage.

The team included skip Ken Seim, vice-skip Nick Avlonitis, second Joe Kapron, lead Bill Crins and alternate lead Moe Grant.

Avlonitis said the result reflected the dedication and camaraderie shown throughout the team, adding that representing Peterborough Rotary at a world championship and returning home with silver was a source of pride for everyone involved.

The Rotary World Curling Championships are held through the International Curling Fellowship of Rotarians and bring together teams from around the world while promoting sport, fellowship and international goodwill.

The accomplishment adds another chapter to the long history of the Rotary Club of Peterborough, which was established in 1921 and recently celebrated its 105th anniversary. The club has supported a range of local and international initiatives over the years, including community programs, youth projects and global humanitarian efforts.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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