Rachel HOMAN

Historical Results

Raech

Germain (married name)

Golfing, fishing, hiking.

Teacher

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa in 2011, and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta in 2020.

Husband, Shawn Germain. Son, Ryatt. Daughter, Bowyn. Father, Craig. Mother, Cathy. Older brother, Mark.

English

Ottawa CC

Team: Scott Pfeiffer (CAN)

Right

Husband Shawn Germain (Ice Hockey): Played professionally in Canada and the US from 2005-18, primarily in the ECHL with the Reading Royals and Ontario Reign.

Brother Mark Homan (Curling): Competed at the 2012 Canadian Mixed Championship with his sister and at the 1997 Canadian Junior Championship with his Rachel's Beijing teammate, John Morris.

2013 World Championship in Riga vs. Scotland (6-4 Loss)

Two concussions in her youth while playing football.

Age five, playing Little Rocks at the Rideau Curling Club in Ottawa.

“I was able to curl and play other sports when I was young, which keeps it fun. It’s in my family too. My great-grandfather curled, my grandfather curled, I’ve got cool pictures of them playing outside back in the day. It’s just a cool family tradition.” (Athlete, 16 Jan 2022)

“I’d like to bring back a medal for Canada. And I just think I want to continue with the sport and grow it. If I can inspire or motivate someone to get into the sport, or do better in whatever they’re doing in life, that’s kind of what I strive for.” (Athlete, 16 Jan 2022)

Isolated with her teammate and coach for a pre-Olympic training camp in Camrose, AB. While on maternity leave, regular training encompasses five to six days per week on-ice plus off-ice training in a home gymnasium.

Becoming the first team to win a World Championship title undefeated, when they went 13-0 in 2017 (Beijing).

“I look up to a lot of different athletes. Michael Jordan (USA), his work ethic was unbelievable. But there’s a few.” (Athlete, 16 January 2022)

Her parents.

“None. I drink green tea, that’s about it. I guess that’s a ritual.” (Athlete, 16 Jan 2022)

“Through adversity to the stars.” She has this tattooed on her right foot as a tribute to her late grandfather Gerald, a curler and former air force officer.

Ottawa Sports Awards' Female Team of the Year (2007, 2013, 2014)
Ottawa Sports Award of Excellence (2007)

Following their World Championship win in 2017, Mayor Jim Watson declared March 26 “Team Homan Day” in the City of Ottawa.