Eric
Jensen

Athlete Bio#

Age

Hometown

Bismarck

Education

Erik plays piano, percussion and trumpet in his high school's band and jazz band.  He also is involved in his church youth group and music ministry. He also likes to camp, mountain bike and snowboard.

Position	Second
Teammates	Brandon Corbett, Derek Corbett, Daniel Dudt
Delivers	Right-handed
Born	Jan. 14, 1992, in Bismarck, N.D.
Hometown	Bismarck, N.D.
Occupation	Student at Notre Dame
Family	Single
Year started curling	2000

CURLING HIGHLIGHTS

U.S. Junior Nationals: 2010 (8th), 2008 (4th), 2006 (semifinalist), 2004 (7th), 2003
North Dakota Junior Championship: 2010 (champion), 2008 (champion), 2006 (runner-up), 2005
Mountain Pacific Region Junior Championship: 2004, 2003 (champion both years)
Rocky Mountain Bonspiel: 2003, 2002 (champion both years)
Curtis Cup for Sportsmanship at Jr. Nationals: 2003

About Erik Jensen:

Other sports: Erik plays piano, percussion and trumpet in his high school's band and jazz band. He also is involved in his church youth group and music ministry. He also likes to camp, mountain bike and snowboard.

Curling start: Erik began curling when the curling stone weighed more than he did.

Erik volunteered many hours as part of the ice crew during the two-week World Curling Championships in 2002. His family hosted the Russian national women's curling team during the event.

In addition to his international friendships, Erik has formed many friendships from across the U.S. through his curling bonspiel, clinic travels and Junior Nationals competition. Erik plans to attend the University of Notre Dame this fall and major in chemical engineering.