Chris Sobkowicz
Canadian wheelchair curler
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Christopher Allen "Chris" Sobkowicz (born June 12, 1953, died December 23, 2024)[2] was a Canadian wheelchair curler from Manitoba.[3]
BornJune 12, 1953
DiedDecember 23, 2024 (aged 71)
Curling clubAssiniboine Memorial CC,
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg, MB
Member Association
Canada
| Chris Sobkowicz | |
|---|---|
| ♂ | |
Chris Sobkowicz and Jim Armstrong at the 2009 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | |
| Born | June 12, 1953 |
| Died | December 23, 2024 (aged 71) |
| Team | |
| Curling club | Assiniboine Memorial CC, Winnipeg, MB |
| Curling career | |
| Member Association | |
| World Wheelchair Championship appearances | 1 (2009) |
Medal record | |
At the international level, he was a 2009 World wheelchair champion curler.
At the national level, he was a 2011 Canadian wheelchair champion curler.[4]
He died December 23, 2024 at age 71 after a courageous battle with cancer.[5]
Teams
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Alternate | Coach | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Jim Armstrong | Darryl Neighbour | Ina Forrest | Chris Sobkowicz | Sonja Gaudet | Joe Rea | WWhCC 2009 |
| 2010–11 | Chris Sobkowicz | Dennis Thiessen | Melissa Lecuyer | George Horning | Don Kalinsky | CWhCC 2011 | |
| 2012–13 | Chris Sobkowicz | Dennis Thiessen | Mark Wherrett | Melissa Lecuyer | Doris Peloquin | CWhCC 2013 (5th) |