Gerald Chick

Gerald Chick (born c. 1965)[2] is a Canadian-Australian curler and curling coach.[3] He is originally from Winnipeg.[4] As of 1996, he was living in Melbourne.[5] He moved to Australia in 1990, and joined the Australian team as their coach, until he was eligible to curl for the country in 1992.[2]

Gerald Chick
Curler
 ♂
Bornc. 1965
Winnipeg, Manitoba[1]
Team
Curling clubNew South Wales CC,
Victoria Curling Association,
Sydney Harbour CC, Sydney
Career
Member Association Manitoba (1982-1985)
 Ontario[2] (1987-88)
 Australia (1990-present)
World Championship
appearances		5 (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)
World Mixed Doubles Championship
appearances		2 (2008, 2009)
Pacific-Asia Championship
appearances		8 (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000)
Other appearancesWorld Mixed Championship: 1 (2018),
World Junior Championships: 1 (1985),
World Senior Championships: 1 (2016)
Medal record
Curling
Representing  Australia
Pacific-Asia Championships
Gold medal – first place 1992 Karuizawa
Gold medal – first place 1993 Adelaide
Gold medal – first place 1994 Christchurch
Gold medal – first place 1995 Tokoro
Gold medal – first place 1996 Sydney
Silver medal – second place 1999 Tokoro
Silver medal – second place 2000 Esquimalt
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Qualicum Beach
Representing  Canada
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Perth

At the international level, he is a five-time Pacific champion curler (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996).

Awards and honours

Teams and events

Men's
Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Coach Events
1982–83[8] Bob UrselScott WestmanGerald ChickMike UrselCJCC 1983
1983–84 Bob UrselBrent MendellaGerald ChickMike UrselCJCC 1984 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1984–85 Bob UrselBrent MendellaGerald ChickMike UrselWJCC 1985 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1987–88[9] Ted BrownAl SmithGerald ChickWayne Appleton1988 Ont.[10]
1992–93 Hugh MillikinTom KiddGerald ChickBrian JohnsonNeil GalbraithPCC 1992 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WCC 1993 (6th)
1993–94 Hugh MillikinTom KiddGerald ChickStephen HewittBrian JohnsonPCC 1993 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WCC 1994 (10th)
1994–95 Hugh MillikinStephen JohnsGerald ChickStephen HewittBrian Johnson (WCC)PCC 1994 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WCC 1995 (8th)
1995–96 Hugh MillikinStephen JohnsGerald ChickAndy CampbellStephen Hewitt (WCC)PCC 1995 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WCC 1996 (10th)
1996–97 Hugh MillikinGerald ChickStephen JohnsStephen HewittJonathan Wade (WCC)PCC 1996 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WCC 1997 (7th)
1998–99 Hugh MillikinStephen JohnsJohn TheriaultGerald ChickPCC 1998 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
1999–00 Hugh MillikinJohn TheriaultGerald ChickStephen JohnsPCC 1999 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2000–01 Hugh MillikinGerald ChickJohn TheriaultStephen JohnsPCC 2000 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2010–11 Gerald ChickMatt PanoussiPaul MeissnerVaughan RosierAMCC 2010 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2015–16 Gerald ChickTim McMahonDavid ImlahRob GagnonWyatt BuckWyatt BuckWSCC 2016 (15th)

Mixed
Season Skip Third Second Lead Coach Events
2018–19 Matt PanoussiJennifer WesthagenGerald ChickStephanie BarrJamie Scholz (WMxCC)AMxCC 2018 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMxCC 2018 (19th)

Mixed doubles
Season Male Female Events
2007–08 Gerald ChickJennifer ThomasWMDCC 2008 (17th)
2008–09 Gerald ChickJennifer ThomasWMDCC 2009 (23rd)

Record as a coach of national teams
Year Tournament, event National team Place
20032003 Pacific Curling Championships Australia (women)
4

References
  1. "Curling in Australia requires imagination and determination". Regina Leader-Post. 15 April 1997. p. B2. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  2. "Taking on the world". Ottawa Citizen. 5 December 1990. p. E6. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. Gerald Chick on the World Curling Federation database
  4. "Home-ice disadvantage a thrill for visiting rinks". Calgary Herald. 11 April 1995. p. C2. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  5. "Curling Catches on Down Under". Ottawa Citizen. 15 March 1996. p. B4. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. 1985 Ursel Team - Honoured Members Database | Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
  7. Video: Bob Ursel Curling Team 2016 Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Induction on YouTube
  8. "Ursels aim for title". Regina Leader-Post. 26 March 1983. p. B5. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  9. "Kingston's Brown turns back clock". Ottawa Citizen. 21 January 1988. p. D6. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  10. "Savage sweeps opening matches". Ottawa Citizen. 10 February 1988. p. C1. Retrieved 23 April 2020.


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