Monica Walker

Monica Walker (born February 20, 1987) is an American curler originally from Brighton, Massachusetts. She is a three-time national champion.

Curling career Walker began curling in 1997. In adult competitions, she placed 4th at the U.S. National Championships in 2012 and again in 2013. The team was not able to compete in any tour events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they were able to play in the 2021 United States Women's Curling Championship, held May 26–30 in Wausau, Wisconsin. There, they topped the round robin with an undefeated 6–0 record, which qualified them directly to the championship final where they faced Team Cory Christensen. After trailing early, Team Sinclair tied the game in the eighth end, but couldn't hold on for the win as Christensen scored two points in the extra end to win 8–6.

The following season, Team Sinclair began by winning the 2021 Oakville Fall Classic, defeating Suzanne Birt 8–6 in the final game. Later in the season, they won another tour event at the Atkins Curling Supplies Classic with a 10–4 win over Kristy Watling in the championship final. They reached the final of the US Open of Curling, losing to the Tabitha Peterson rink 8–5 in the final. They also had a semifinal finish at the 2021 Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Curling Classic and a quarterfinal finish at the 2021 Oakville Labour Day Classic. Team Sinclair then played in the 2021 United States Olympic Curling Trials, held November 12 to 21 at the Baxter Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. Despite entering the Trials as the second ranked team, the team did not have a good performance, failing to reach the playoff round with a 4–6 record, finishing third. Team Sinclair ended the 2021–22 season with a semifinal loss at the Curl Mesabi Classic. They disbanded following the season.

Personal life Walker is a native of the Boston area. She is the daughter of two Scottish parents - Phil and Hilary Walker and has 2 younger sisters - Jillian and Emily. Monica is a huge Boston Bruins fan and enjoys playing soccer in her free time. She attended Boston University for her undergrad and completed a study abroad at the University of Edinburgh. Walker attended the Simmons School of Management for an MBA and works in Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical industry. She lives in Brighton, MA and curls with Broomstones Curling Club

Mixed doubles Season Female Male Events 2015–16 Monica Walker Sean Beighton (DNQ) 2016–17 Monica Walker Jason Smith (DNQ) 2017–18 Monica Walker Jason Smith 2017 USMDCOT (5th) 2018–19 Monica Walker Alex Leichter (DNQ) 2019–20 Monica Walker Alex Leichter (4th) 2020–21 Monica Walker Alex Leichter (5th) 2021–22 Monica Walker Andrew Stopera