Allison Flaxey (born June 13, 1985) is a Canadian curler who has competed at the provincial, national, and international levels. Primarily playing as a skip, she has represented Ontario and, later, Alberta in major curling championships.
Early life and background
Flaxey was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and later moved to Ontario, where she began her competitive curling career. She resides in Calgary, Alberta, and is affiliated with the Calgary Curling Club.
Career highlights
| Season | Team (position) | Major achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Skip (Ontario) | Won the 2015 Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts, earning the right to represent Ontario at the 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Canadian women’s national championship). The team finished the national event with a 5–6 record. |
| 2015–16 | Skip (Ontario) | Won the 2016 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship with partner Brad Gushue, qualifying the pair for the 2016 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. |
| 2017–18 | Skip (Alberta) | Joined a Calgary‑based rink and competed in the 2018 Alberta provincial championship. |
| 2020–21 | Skip (Alberta) | Qualified for the 2021 Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts, finishing in the playoff round. |
Playing style and recognition
Flaxey is noted for her strategic approach as a skip and her ability to adapt to both traditional four‑person team play and mixed‑doubles formats. Her 2015 Ontario title and 2016 mixed‑doubles national title have been highlighted in curling media as significant accomplishments within Canadian curling.
Personal life
Outside of curling, Flaxey works in the finance sector and has been involved in coaching youth curling programs in Alberta.
References
- Curling Canada. “2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts – Team Ontario.”
- World Curling Federation. “2016 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship – Participants.”
- Alberta Curling Association. “2021 Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts – Team Listings.”
This entry reflects information available from reliable curling sport records and publicly released biographical sources.