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Delegates returned home from the 2013 Canadian Curling Association National Curling Congress and Annual General Meeting in Ottawa with fresh resolve to continue improving and growing the sport in Canada.

The meetings were held last weekend to review the 2012-13 curling season and discuss visions for the sport in the near- and long-term future.

Yukon Curling Association president Ellen Johnson and executive director Linden Mattie were in Ottawa on behalf of the territory.

"It was a much easier meeting than a lot of the others,鈥� she said today. "It seemed like a lot of things had already been agreed on. It was a very positive meeting.鈥�

Johnson said changes may be coming in the way the Yukon and N.W.T. complete their playdowns, but wouldn't reveal details until after she met with the board.

Johnson said the Yukon Curling Association is in much better shape than it was at this time last year. Last fall, there were fears that the board would not have enough representation to be recognized as a governing body within the Canadian Curling Association.

"Our board actually has the potential to grow as of recently too,鈥� she said.

The meetings capped off an incredible season for the CCA, which saw national teams finish on the podium six times at eight world-championship events, including three gold medals.

"It was a positive few days for the Canadian Curling Association and the sport of curling,鈥� said CCA Chief Executive Officer Greg Stremlaw. "The spirit of the room was one of keeping the big picture in mind and continuing to build our sport at the grassroots, at the club, member association and international levels.鈥�

In addition to the meetings, the CCA also held its second annual Awards and Hall of Fame banquet.

Former CCA chair of the board of governors Laura Lochanski, along with athletes Cathy King and Sonja Gaudet were officially inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame.

As well, the winners of the Dominion Members Association Cup, presented by TSN, and the Governor's Cup were announced.

Ontario captured the Members Association Cup for posting the best overall results at the eight CCA national championships, while Nova Scotia won the Governor's Cup for posting the largest year-to-year improvement.