CCA raising competition fees in cash grab to make up deficit
Word has it that the Canadian Curling Association has raised fees curlers pay to qualify for events like the Brier and the Scott. What used to be a $15 flat fee is now a $25 fee per event. Provincial associations are worried this might affect entries into a number of key events in the coming [...]
Eddie Werenich and the Brier on Historica
[photopress:werenichthrow.jpg,full,centered] I came across a couple of really interesting curling videos on Canadian historical site ‘Historica’ today. Check them out here. The videos feature a bio of Ed Werenich as well as a short profile of The Brier. They are very well done – our tax dollars put to good use for a change I [...]
Wheat City Classic cancelled for 06/07 World Curling Tour season
Here is an unforunate release that came out over the wire last week. Looks like one of Manitoba’s top events will not be happening this fall:Â It is with deep regret that the Manitoba Lotteries ($50,000.00) Wheat City Curling Classic scheduled to begin Thursday, October 19, 2006 at the Wheat City Curling Club in Brandon, [...]
Oakville Summer Competitive league
The summer league should be getting going in about a week at the Oakville Curling Club. If you are in the GTA and are itching for a curling fix check out the details here: http://www.oakvillecurlingclub.com/Pages/Summer.htmÂ
