Pierre Charette

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Pierre Charette (born June 23, 1955 in Masson, Quebec) is a Canadian curler from Gatineau, Quebec. He currently plays third for Guy Hemmings, having joined him in 2007.

Charette has played in nine Briers, and is the only curler to have played every position (including alternate) at a Brier. He skipped teams in 1989, 1993 and 2007; played third for Guy Hemmings in 1998 and 1999, played second for Don Westphal in 1997, played lead for Westphal in 1996 and was the alternate for Kevin Adams in 1991 and Ted Butler in 1992.

Charette's best performance at the Brier was the two years he played for Hemmings, where they lost in the Brier final on both occasions.

Currently Charette throws third rocks, while Martin Ferland throws last rocks.

Charette had to qualify for the 2007 Tim Hortons Brier by defeating defending Brier champion Jean-Michel Ménard in the Quebec final 12-8.

Presently Charette is a golf professional at the Club de golf Royal Papineau.

In 2001, Charette played third for Peter Corner in the Ontario provincial championships, but they finished 3-6.

[edit] Current team

(as of 2007)

• Guy Hemmings (skip)
• Jay Merchant (second)
• Mark Homan (lead)