Kelsey Rocque

Kelsey Rocque, also known as Kelsey Calvert, has built a distinguished career in curling, marked by significant achievements at both junior and university levels. Her journey began gaining prominence while representing the University of Alberta Pandas, a period that saw her achieve historic success. Rocque joined the Pandas in 2013, quickly establishing herself as a talented skip in curling.

Her career highlights include consecutive world junior titles in 2014 and 2015 while leading Team Alberta. Following this, she secured back-to-back CIS (now U Sports) national championships with the University of Alberta Pandas in 2015 and 2016. Rocque continued her success by winning the 2017 World University Games, further solidifying her status in the sport. These achievements culminated in her competing in the 2021 Olympic Curling Trials, showcasing her progression to the highest levels of competitive curling.

Since moving to Carberry in 2022, Rocque has transitioned her focus, taking on the role of head coach for the Brandon University Bobcats women’s curling team. She still actively competes in mixed doubles with her husband, Braden, and participates as a spare in competitive leagues in Manitoba. Her commitment to the sport extends to playing for Team Peterson out of Winnipeg, with whom she placed second in the provincial showdown to Kaitlyn Lawes’ rink. In addition to her curling endeavors, Rocque applies her Master’s degree in counselling as a Military Family Counsellor at CFB Shilo, demonstrating her dedication to both her professional career and her passion for curling.