| 1966 Diamond "D" Championship | |
|---|---|
| Host city | North Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Arena | Capilano Winter Club |
| Dates | February 28 – March 3 |
| Winner | Alberta |
| Curling club | Crestwood CC, Edmonton |
| Skip | Gail Lee |
| Third | Hazel Jamison |
| Second | Sharon Harrington |
| Lead | June Coyle |
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The 1966 Diamond "D" Championship the Canadian women's curling championship was held from February 28 to March 3, 1966 at the Capilano Winter Club in North Vancouver, British Columbia.[1]
Team Alberta, who was skipped by Gail Lee won the event by finishing round robin play unbeaten with a 9–0 record. This was Alberta's first championship.[2] This was also the first time since 1962 in which a rink finished unbeaten and the third time overall.
Alberta also tied a record for most points stolen in one end in their Draw 5 matchup with Quebec as Alberta scored six in the first end en route to a 14-6 win.[3]
This tournament would tie the record set in the inaugural 1961 event for the most extra ends in one tournament with four. This record would be broken in 1968.
- ^ "Brier Win Inspired Girls". Vancouver Sun. March 4, 1966. p. 25. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ 1966 Diamond 'D' Ladies Championship - Curlingzone
- ^ "Canadian Women Records". Curling Canada Stats Archive. Retrieved 20 February 2023.