Don Walchuk

Donald J. Walchuk (born March 6, 1963, in Melville, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian curler from Edmonton, Alberta.^[1] For many years Walchuk played third for Kevin Martin's team. On Martin's rink, Walchuk was known especially for his "high heat" - his big-weight takeout shots.

Donald J. Walchuk
Curler
Born	(1963-03-06) March 6, 1963 (age 62) Melville, Saskatchewan
Curling career
Brier appearances	8 (1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2006)
World Championship appearances	3 (1988, 1989, 1997)
Olympic appearances	1 (2002)
Top CTRS ranking	1st (2004–05, 2005–06)
Grand Slam victories	5: World Cup (Jan 2003); The National (Nov. 2004)); Players' (2005); Canadian Open (2002, 2005)
Medal record Men's Curling Representing  Canada Olympic Games 2002 Salt Lake City World Curling Championships 1989 Milwaukee 1988 Lausanne Representing Alberta Brier 1988 Chicoutimi 1989 Saskatoon 1997 Calgary 1985 Moncton 1996 Kamloops Canadian Olympic Curling Trials 2001 Regina 1987 Calgary 1997 Brandon

Curling career

Walchuk played for Pat Ryan as his lead (1985–1986) and his second (1987–1989). With Ryan, Walchuk won four provincial championships, two Briers (1988, 1989) and a World Championship (1989).

After playing with Ryan, he played for Randy Ferbey in 1990 as his third, then skipped his own team from 1992 to 1994.

Walchuk joined Kevin Martin's team as third prior to the 1996 season. With Martin, he won the Brier in 1997, an Olympic silver medal in 2002, Canada Cup's in 2005 and 2006 and four Alberta provincial championships.

On May 7, 2008, Walchuk officially joined Team Kerry Burtnyk. Burtnyk, a two time Brier winner and gold and bronze medal winner at the world championships, recruited Walchuk as third to replace Dan Kammerlock. The foursome was rounded out by Richard Daneault (second) and Garth Smith (lead).

In 2010, Walchuk left the Burtnyk rink to form his own team with Chris Schille, D. J. Kidby and Don Bartlett.

Personal life

Walchuk is an investment advisor for Raymond James Ltd.^{[citation needed]} He is married to Laurie Latter Walchuk. Together they have four children.^{[citation needed]}