Chaelynn Kitz
| Chaelynn Kitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1997 |
| Team | |
| Curling club | Oxbow CC, Oxbow, SK[1] Nutana CC,[2] Saskatoon, SK |
| Skip | Robyn Silvernagle |
| Third | Kelly Schafer |
| Second | Chaelynn Kitz |
| Lead | Kara Thevenot |
| Mixed doubles partner | Brayden Stewart |
Curling career  | |
| Member Association |  Saskatchewan |
| Hearts appearances | 1 (2021) |
| Top CTRS ranking | 14th (2019–20) |
Chaelynn Kitz (born March 10, 1997) is a Canadian curler from Oxbow, Saskatchewan.[3] She currently plays second on Team Robyn Silvernagle.
Career[edit]
Kitz represented Saskatchewan at back-to-back Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championships with her boyfriend Brayden Stewart in 2018 and 2019. In 2018, the pair finished first place in their pool with a 5–2 record before losing in the quarterfinals to Chelsea Carey and Colin Hodgson.[4] At their second appearance in 2019, they just missed the playoffs with a 4–3 record.
Kitz joined the Sherry Anderson rink for the 2019–20 season. The team had three semifinal finishes and two quarterfinal finishes on the World Curling Tour. At the 2020 Saskatchewan Scotties Tournament of Hearts, they lost in the final to Robyn Silvernagle 8–5.[5] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan, the 2021 Saskatchewan Scotties Tournament of Hearts was cancelled. Since the reigning champions, Team Silvernagle, did not retain three out of four team members still playing together, Team Anderson was invited to represent Saskatchewan at the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, as they had the most points from the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons combined, which they accepted.[6] At the Hearts, they finished with a 6–6 sixth place finish.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Kitz is a kinesiology graduate from the University of Saskatchewan. She is in a relationship with fellow curler Brayden Stewart.[3] Her father, Shane Kitz, coaches her team.
Teams[edit]
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15[8] | Chaelynn Kitz | Rikki Schick | Taylor Marcotte | Rachel Erickson |
| 2015–16 | Chaelynn Kitz | Rikki Schick | Taylor Marcotte | Rachel Erickson |
| 2016–17 | Chaelynn Kitz | Rikki Schick | Rachel Erickson | Sarah Hoag |
| 2017–18 | Chaelynn Kitz | Rikki Schick | Alexa Dixon | Kelsey Dixon |
| 2018–19 | Chantelle Eberle | Chaelynn Kitz | Jana Tisdale | Haylee Jameson |
| 2019–20 | Sherry Anderson | Nancy Martin | Meaghan Frerichs | Chaelynn Kitz |
| 2020–21 | Sherry Anderson | Nancy Martin | Chaelynn Kitz | Breanne Knapp |
| 2021–22 | Sherry Anderson | Nancy Martin | Chaelynn Kitz | Breanne Knapp |
| 2023–24 | Robyn Silvernagle | Kelly Schafer | Chaelynn Kitz | Kara Thevenot |
References[edit]
- ^ "Chaelynn Kitz Profile". Curling Canada. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Home Hardware Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Media Guide" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved March 15, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Media Guide" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Semifinals of 2018 Canadian Mixed Doubles include something old and something new". Curling Canada. April 1, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ Britton Gray (January 28, 2020). "Silvernagle wins second straight Scotties provincial title". 980 CMJE. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ Devin Heroux (January 14, 2020). "Saskatchewan cancels curling provincials after health officials reject curling bubble". CBC Sports. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Scotties Tournament of Hearts: Scores, standings, schedule". Sportsnet. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ^ "Chaelynn Kitz Past Teams". CurlingZone. Retrieved February 20, 2021.