
The Canadian Firefighter Curling Association is a national organization started as the result of the dedicated efforts of a Vancouver Firefighter named Aubrey Neff. He first organized a Vancouver Fire Department
League and the British Columbia Firefighters Curling Association. In 1958, Aubrey sent correspondance to firefighters
in every major city in Canada proposing a dream of a Dominion Firefighters Curling Championship.
The results are as follows:
1958 - Provincial Associations were formed in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
1959 - Provincial Playdowns were held in four Provinces.
1960 - A five province Dominion Championship was held in Regina. A Canadian Executive was elected.
1961 - A six province Championship was held in Winnipeg.
1962 - First All Star Awards were presented.
1964 - An eight province Championship was held in Vancouver.
1969 - A ten team Championship was hosted in Scarborough.
1973 - Northwest Territories competed for the first time in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
1983 - Newfoundland sent representation to the event hosted in Brampton.
2001 - Newfoundland and Labrador hosted for the first time in St. John's.
Mr. Neff's dream had become a reality, the Canadian Firefighters Curling Association. This is the only competition that
gathers firefighters from every province and territory in Canada to compete for a national championship. Every province
and territory has now hosted this event.
Sadly, Aubrey Neff, our founding father passed away in Chilliwack, B.C. on Sunday, March 9, 1997, at the age of 74, after losing
a courageous battle with cancer. The memory of his legacy will live on in the hearts of every firefighter who participates
in this curling championship. One man's dream remains a reality for all who continue to champion his cause...