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

2010....24 Teams. $1500 Skins Game

(Just click on the image of the draw to read it)

The White's is set to go with 24 teams.  The first draw is Thursday 10am.  There will be 1 minute of silence at 11am to commemorate Remembrance Day.

The draw will be posted at the WCT site momentarily.  The finals go Sunday QF 9am, SF Noon, and CF 3pm.

NOTICE TO MEDIA:  To receive email updates after each draw, send an email to:  Whites Draw Room Contact and you will be added to the mailing list.

The Junior entry from Saskatchewan (Moskowy) had to bow out and Neal Watkins has entered the draw - hoping to meet The Bear in game two, on Thursday evening.  That will draw an extra eager crowd to the Swan River Curling Club.

The Martin Team has set aside time to meet with the school children of the Swan River Valley to show off their Olympic Gold.

Weekend passes are only $15.  Day passes $5.  Pick up passes at the door, or at Whites Drug Store on Main Street Swan River.

See you there!

2010....The Mighty Shall Congregate at The White's

With the Kevin Martin foursome as the defending champion for the White's Drug Store Curling Classic, November 11-14 in Swan River, MB, other teams looking to earn CTRS points for qualifying amongst the best in the world are opting for the White's.

The White's classic has confirmations from teams loyal to the November classic.  The David Bohn rink from Winnipeg and the Joel Jordison team from Moose Jaw know what kind of ice they will be facing.  Barry Tall makes simply great ice.  It's very keen.  Kevin Martin is returning to defend his title and that has sparked interest among some of the contenders.  Claudio Pescia from Switzerland and also from across the pond, if you want to count them among the Russians, the Gunnlaugson team is in.  Pat Simmons is driving the 3 hours from Regina to prove his might and Rob Fowler's newly fleshed-out team from Brandon will also be in The Valley to topple a few.

The event is a definite go.  Entries are still coming in.   Unfortunately, Curl Manitoba's Southern Berth 'Spiel is the same weekend and that has pulled a few top Manitoba teams who want an extra chance for a Provincial Berth. But Alberta and Saskatchewan teams are calling and the Roland Team from North Dakota is making the drive up Highway 83 to test its staying power.

If your team is considering the trip - it is going to be a dynamite show.  The club is great for viewing.  Swan River is a really relaxing community with everything handy.  Hospitality is easy-going, and again, you will not find better ice.
Spectators can get day-passes for $5 or event passes for $15.  The clubrooms are licenced and there is a great café in the club.

Contact information is at the WCT page:  White's Drug Store Curling Classic

2010....Whites Purse - to $51,500 from $42,000

$51,500 Whites' Drug Store Curling Classic

Clarification to the Whites' Curling Classic - we have increased the purse.

To Inform everyone about the Whites' Curling Classic.
Prize Breakdown based on 32 Team Entry
1st $12,000
2nd $8,000
3rd-4th $6,000
5th-8th $4,500

$1,500 Skins Match between the 2 A-Side Qualifiers. Total $51,500.00

Breakdown for 24 Team Entry
1st $10,000
2nd $7,500
3rd-4th $5,500
5th-8th $3,500

$1,500 Skins Match between the 2 A-Side Qualifiers. Total $44,000.00

Prize structure will adjust depending on how many entries we receive. We are approaching 24 Teams already so if you plan on attending, I urge you to do it quickly! When we reach 24 teams, our committee will evaluate how entries are coming in and determine if we try to reach a 32 team field.

Remember our Entry Fee is $1,000

Thanks to our Great Sponsors we have here in the Swan River Valley we are adding $20,000.00 to the prize money handed down.

Send entries to Whites Drug Store Curling Classic
Box 1192
Swan River, MB
R0L 1Z0

If you need to contact me, e-mail me at ghardy2@hotmail.com
or call (204) 734-8767

2010....13th White's Drug Store Curling Classic

Last November, Kevin Martin and his team took home the big prize at the White's Drug Store Curling Classic at the Swan River Curling Club, in Manitoba's beautiful Swan River Valley.

Entries for the 13th annual $42,000 purse are arriving, nearing the critical 24-mark.  The Swan River Curling Club is a beautiful 6-sheet arena style rink, and ice maker Barry Tall makes the sweetest of ice, so organizers are expecting to reach 32.

There are memories of the 2008 blizzard that threw the White's for a whack - but that was a once-in-a-century fluke.  Kinda like JJ's in '05?

There are CTRS points for grabs here and Swan River Valley hospitality is unmatched. We'll post the teams soon.  Send your entries ($1000/team) to

White's Drug Store Curling Classic
c/o Gord Hardy
Box 1192
Swan River, Mb
R0L 1Z0