2011 Media Contact

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12 Saskatechwan teams.  11 Manitoba teams. 1 European team.

Upsets in the preliminary rounds?  Your call.  Bryden, last year's A-Side qualifyer went down in a short game to Flasch, the young breakaway team. <<formerly with Moskowy>>.  Heidt / Hartung... close game. Heidt came out on top.   

Four teams left to face their first game: 

The Draw is Full and Posted

The final two teams, to make up 24 are Glen Toews and Howie Scales.  So, $44,000 in prize money, plus at $1500 skins game.  Lots of teams from Saskatchewan.  Here's the draw:  (click to enlarge)

For post draw media updates just email the draw room:  WhitesCurlingClassic@hotmail.ca

Nearing Capacity - Ice is Nice

Laycock is in!  After reaching the final in the Canad Inns Praire classic (lost a squeaker to McEwen), he's hungry for the CTRS points and the cash.  He's on a roll.  Derbowka from Yorkton has also thrown his hat into the Whites.  12 Saskatchewan teams.  One from Europe, and only 9 from the keystone province.  The Points and the Cash might be leaving the province.  Two more teams needed.

  URGENT NOTE:  Call the Westwood TODAY to book your rooms.  They can not hold rooms because another event is in town!  They'll look after you.  

Toll Free: 866-734-4500

Saskatchewan Rivalry?

21 Teams in the chute.  Three to go.

Unfortunately, Team Scales, the local favorite, is not in the Whites this year.  But there is still some regional draw, and a couple of interesting rivalries to keep the stands full.

Of note, Team Colton Flasch from Saskatchewan has entered.  He threw second for another up-and-comer, Braedan Moskowy in juniors... not so long ago.

Thanks to our great sponsors.  This wouldn't happen if not for the community support.  Curling Fans... mark your calendars and come to the beautiful Swan River Valley to catch some games.

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2011 Silver Sponsors

Of course, we all know, our long-standing GOLD sponsor, and Title Sponsor is Whites Drugstore.

Lesser known are our Silver Sponsors.  It takes a vast amount of community commitment to make this happen.  This year, we are pleased to welcome on board four new Silver Sponsors:  Swan Valley Star and Times, Spruce Products Limited, Powell Motors, and Atkinson's Sports Excellence.  Please, mention to these sponsors that you appreciate their contribution to curling in The Valley, and better yet, purchase their products and services.

Strong Lineup for Whites

At this point, Saskatchewan has more entries into the 2011 Whites Drugstore Curling Classic than Manitoba!  Clearly, the Saskatchewan teams see the potential for the CTRS points and for the Big Money.  $44,000 up for grabs.

Email Gord Hardy or give him a call 204-734-8767 to confirm your entries.

Eighteen of the 24 entries have been confirmed.  A-side finalists get a skins game ... BONUS!!!

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Fly the Skies to Whites

Teams are lining up for the 2011 Whites Drugstore Curling Classic - and for Winnipeg teams who have dreaded the drive time... book a flight!

Perimeter Air Service to Swan River 

We now have Air Service to Swan River from Winnipeg (Perimeter Air) -- Wpg to SR (6:45am) Ar SR(7:45am) -- SR to Wpg (6:45pm) Ar Wpg (7:45pm) These flights are only Mon, Wed, & Fri. so would work perfectly for our event, their Phone Number is 800-665-8986.

$44,000 Purse - Skins game for the A-Side Qualifiers

Starts Holiday Friday Nov 11

Qualifiers' games only: Monday Nov 14