David Joseph Rea (Joe) | |
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Born | August 2, 1958 |
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Curling club | Prince George Golf and CC, Prince George, BC |
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Member Association | ![]() |
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Joe Rea (born August 2, 1958) is a Canadian male curler and coach. [1]
Year | Tournament, event | National team | Place |
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2005 | 2005 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | ![]() | 6 |
2006 | 2006 Winter Paralympics | ![]() | ![]() |
2007 | 2007 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | ![]() | 4 |
2008 | 2008 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | ![]() | 4 |
2009 | 2009 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | ![]() | ![]() |
2010 | 2010 Winter Paralympics | ![]() | ![]() |
2011 | 2011 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | ![]() | ![]() |
2012 | 2012 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | ![]() | 7 |
2013 | 2013 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | ![]() | ![]() |
2014 | 2014 Winter Paralympics | ![]() | ![]() |
2015 | 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | ![]() | 6 |
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