Childhood and Education Journey of Rachel Homan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 21, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Rachel Homan. From birth to education, explore key events.

Rachel Homan is a highly accomplished Canadian curler. As a skip, she has achieved significant success, including a Canadian junior championship, five Canadian national championships, and three World Championships. She represented Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics and is set to skip the team again at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Homan is the reigning women's world champion in curling.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

April 5, 1989: Rachel Homan's Birth

On April 5, 1989, Rachel Catherine Homan was born. She is a Canadian international curler.

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2011: Graduation from the University of Ottawa

In 2011, Homan graduated from the University of Ottawa with a degree in Human Kinetics.

2014: Meeting Shawn Germain

In 2014, Homan met Shawn Germain, a former professional hockey player from Edmonton.

September 2016: Marriage to Shawn Germain

In September 2016, Homan married Shawn Germain, a former professional hockey player from Edmonton.

June 2019: Birth of son Ryatt Mitch Germain

In June 2019, Homan gave birth to a son, Ryatt Mitch Germain.

March 12, 2020: Parting ways with Lisa Weagle

On March 12, 2020, Team Homan announced that the team was parting ways with longtime lead Lisa Weagle.

March 17, 2020: Addition of Sarah Wilkes

On March 17, 2020, the team announced they would be adding Sarah Wilkes as their new second, with Joanne Courtney moving to lead.

2020: Graduation from the University of Alberta

In 2020, Homan graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor's degree in education.

March 2021: Birth of daughter Bowyn

In March 2021, Homan gave birth to a daughter named Bowyn.

2021: 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

In 2021, Homan's team represented Ontario at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts where they lost to Kerri Einarson in the final. Homan was named Second Team All-Star skip for the tournament. Homan later gave birth to her second child and won the 2021 Champions Cup, defeating Silvana Tirinzoni. She also played in the 2021 Players' Championship, losing to Einarson in the final.

March 2022: Joanne Courtney stepping back and Tracy Fleury joining the team

In March 2022, it was announced that Tracy Fleury would be joining Team Homan for the 2022–23 season after Joanne Courtney announced she would be stepping back from competitive curling.

September 2023: Birth of son Briggs

In September 2023, Homan gave birth to another son named Briggs.

2024: Team Homan faces Bruce Mouat's Team

Prior to the 2025 Players' Championship Grand Slam event, Team Homan faced off against Bruce Mouat of Scotland in a charity event. Team Mouat won the game, while Homan won $2,000, with their winnings going to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.