Sudbury Curler Sara Guy's Journey Across Canada
Changes to curling's import rules have transformed Canadian competitive teams, creating challenges with teammates living far apart. Despite this, 27-year-old Sara Guy, a Marymount Academy alumna, shares a remarkable story that stands out even in 2025.
From Northern Credit Union Community Centre to the Far North
Just two days after returning from her latest job in Yellowknife, Sara met for a catch-up at the Northern Credit Union Community Centre. Her work-related travels include remote locations not only in the Northwest Territories but also Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.
Cambridge Bay and the Canadian High Arctic
Cambridge Bay, a small hamlet of fewer than 2,000 residents, is situated on Victoria Island. It hosts the Canadian High Arctic Research Station and serves as a key port for vessels navigating the Arctic Ocean's Northwest Passage.
"It’s a long, long way from there to Sudbury."
Sara Guy’s journey symbolizes the vast distances that modern curlers sometimes travel to balance their sport and professional commitments.
Author’s Summary
Sara Guy’s story highlights how modern curling athletes manage vast distances between home, work, and competition, demonstrating dedication beyond the rink.