Three Inductees Named to 2026 BC Curling Hall of Fame Class

Curl BC is pleased to welcome Melissa Soligo, Jim Cotter and Dianne Barker to the BC Curling Hall of Fame as members of the 2026 class.

The three inductees have each made significant contributions to curling in British Columbia, through accomplishments as athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers.

Melissa Soligo is a Canadian champion, World Championship silver medalist and 1992 Olympic bronze medalist, and has gone on to an accomplished coaching career in BC and internationally. She has also been a leader in wheelchair curling and athlete development.

Jim Cotter has won an incredible 10 BC Men’s Championships and made 10 appearances at the Montana’s Brier. A longtime competitor and coach, Cotter continues to compete at the highest levels, winning the 2026 BC Senior Men’s Championship.

Dianne Barker has contributed to curling as a competitor, official, administrator and volunteer. A two-time Scott Tournament of Hearts competitor, she has officiated at major championships in Canada and around the world and served in leadership roles with Curl BC and Curling Canada.

Curl BC congratulates Melissa Soligo, Jim Cotter and Dianne Barker on their induction into the BC Curling Hall of Fame.