Kamloops Curling Power Couple back on the National Stage

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What began at an international curling event in China has grown into one of Kamloops’ most accomplished sporting stories.

Samantha Fisher and her husband Jared Kolomaya first met in 2016 while competing at a curling event in China. Nearly a decade later, the couple now calls Kamloops home, both continuing to compete at the highest levels of Canadian curling.

Fisher has built an extensive resume on the women’s side of the sport. She has competed at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts three times, first appearing in 2021 during the COVID-era bubble event after being selected to represent Team BC. That year, her team finished 4–4, narrowly missing the championship round.

She returned to the Scotties in 2024 after losing the provincial final but earning a wildcard berth, once again posting a 4–4 record. Her most successful run came in 2025, when she finished 6–2 in round-robin play, advanced to the playoff round, and was named a First Team All-Star.

Based on those results, Fisher also earned a spot at the Canadian Olympic Trials in Halifax. While the team finished 1–6, the experience added another milestone to a career that spans nearly two decades alongside longtime teammates Erin and Corryn with whom she was named to the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame with. She says the goal is to return in the future.

Kolomaya, originally from Manitoba, followed a different path to Kamloops. After meeting Fisher overseas and staying in contact, he made the move west in 2018. Prior to relocating, Kolomaya developed his game on the prairies, competing in two World Curling Tour Grand Slam events and gaining experience against elite national and international competition.

This season, Kolomaya is set to compete at the Brier after qualifying through provincials earlier this month. Curling with Team Tanaka, they captured the provincial title on January 4, earning a berth at Canada’s men’s national championship. It marks another Brier appearance for Kolomaya, who previously competed at the event in 2022, finishing with a 4–4 record and narrowly missing advancement after a final-game loss.

Fisher and Kolomaya have also competed together in mixed doubles, reaching provincial finals on two occasions. While they came up just short both times, they both say they will compete together again at that stage. 

Now based in Kamloops, the power couple continue to pursue individual success while supporting one another at the national level. From an international meeting in China to competing on Canada’s biggest curling stages, their shared journey has made them one of Kamloops’ true power couples.