Team McNamee

Summer Off the Ice ☀️🥌 | Sarah

With curling season on the horizon, we thought we’d share a little of what everyone has been up to off the ice this summer!

Starting with Sarah, who has been spending lots of time outside! ☀️ Hiking, camping, paddle boarding and even fitting in some puppy yoga. 🐶 She’s also been keeping busy with work and spending time with friends and family.

As we get closer to being back at the rink, Sarah is looking forward to getting on the ice with our new group and seeing what we can accomplish together this year. 🥌

There’s a new voice behind the glass this season! 🥌

We’re very excited to officially welcome Wayne Chyz, aka “Coach Dubya” to Team McNamee!

Wayne brings roughly 20 years of his own curling experience to our team, along with a thoughtful, analytical approach that already feels right at home with this group. His goal as a coach is simple: help each of us become the best curlers we can be, while making sure we’re still having fun along the way.

We’re incredibly grateful that Wayne has chosen to volunteer his time, knowledge and energy to our team this season. Competitive curling asks a lot of the people who support us too, and having someone willing to invest in our goals alongside us means more than we can say. 💙

And we’re already learning there’s plenty to know about the man behind Coach Dubya. 😂 He’s a meticulous planner, believes the best road-trip coffee is a Shell French Vanilla cappuccino, would happily head back to Crete, Greece or Costa Rica, and has a playlist firmly rooted in the 60s through 90s.

Oh, and he used to bumper ride Edmonton city buses in the winter as a teenager… but we’ll let him explain that one. 🚎

We’re looking forward to a season of learning, competing, laughing and seeing what we can accomplish together.

Welcome to Team McNamee, Coach Dubya! We’re so happy to have you in our corner. 🥌🔥

Swipe through to get to know him a little better!

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Last but not least... Kaylee McNamee! 🥌

Kaylee brings determination, positivity, and a thoughtful approach to Team McNamee. She’s always looking for ways to improve, believes the little details can make a big difference, and is happiest helping build a team that genuinely enjoys competing together.

Off the ice, you’ll usually find her fostering rescue dogs, planning her next trip to Italy, or enjoying a hot coffee with way too much cream while Ella Langley is on repeat. ☕🐶🇮🇹

Thanks for getting to know Team McNamee! 💙

Next up: a look at what we’ve been up to this offseason before the season officially gets underway. Stay tuned! ☀️🥌

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Next up... Brontë Chin! 🥌

With more than 20 years of curling experience, Brontë brings confidence and passion to the team. She’s fiercely competitive, always has her teammates’ backs, and isn’t afraid to challenge us to be our very best.

Off the ice, you’ll usually find Taylor Swift on repeat, an iced chai in hand, and dreaming about a future trip to Japan or Italy. And if Jeff Probst is reading this... we’re still rooting for that Survivor callback. 😉🏝️

Swipe through to get to know Brontë a little better! 🔥

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Next up... Sam Atkinson! 🥌

Officially joining Team McNamee this season, Sam brings a calm confidence, a positive attitude, and an incredible work ethic to our team. She works hard, supports everyone around her, and somehow manages to make it all look easy.

Whether she’s learning to ride a motorcycle 🏍️, listening to Luke Combs, or planning her dream trip to Greece, Sam is always up for her next adventure. 🌊

Swipe through to get to know Sam a little better! 💙

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Kicking things off... Sarah McKinnon! 🥌

Black coffee, Noah Kahan on repeat, and 21 years on the ice.. Sarah brings a calm presence, a playful sense of humour, and plenty of determination to Team McNamee. We’re lucky to have her back for another season! 💙

Swipe through to get to know Sarah a little better! 🔥

Be sure to follow along over the next few weeks as we introduce the rest of Team McNamee and share a little more about the people behind the rocks. 💙🥌

Please join us in welcoming Model Land Ltd. as a new Bronze Sponsor for the 2026/27 season! 💙

A Calgary staple for hobbyists for decades, Model Land Ltd. specializes in radio-controlled models, model kits, puzzles, educational toys, and so much more. Whether you’re just discovering a new hobby or have been building for years, their knowledgeable team has something for enthusiasts of all ages.

We’re incredibly grateful for their support this season and for investing in local athletes and amateur sport.

Thank you, Model Land Ltd., for joining Team McNamee! We look forward to representing your business throughout the season.

If you’re looking for your next hobby—or the perfect gift for someone who is—be sure to check them out and support the local businesses that support our community! 🚁🧩🥌

Not all sponsors are businesses—sometimes they’re the people who believe in you from the very beginning. 🩵

We’re incredibly grateful to welcome Grandma Watson (Sam’s Grandma!) as a Silver Sponsor for the 2026/27 season. 🙏

Her generosity, encouragement, and support mean so much to our team and are a wonderful reminder of the community that exists behind every athlete.

Thank you for becoming such a special part of Team McNamee’s journey. We’re so lucky to have you cheering us on this season. 🥌

Some partnerships are built on trust, and we’re so thankful to continue ours with Akron Roofing as a returning Silver Sponsor for the 2026/27 season. 💙

Locally owned and committed to exceptional workmanship and service, Akron Roofing has once again chosen to invest in our team and our journey throughout Alberta this season.

Thank you for helping create opportunities for our athletes and for continuing to support local sport and community initiatives.

A familiar logo and a familiar face in our sponsor lineup! We’re incredibly grateful to have Asham Curling Supplies returning as a Gold Sponsor for the 2026/27 season. 💙

As curlers, we know firsthand the impact that quality equipment can have on confidence and performance. Asham has been supporting athletes and growing the sport for decades, and we’re honoured to continue our partnership this season.

Thank you, Asham, for believing in our team and helping us pursue our goals on and off the ice. 🥌