ASSINIBOIA — The organizing committee for the upcoming Curling Canada Mixed Curling Championships were happy with the housefull who came to celebrate the event kick off.
Committee co-chair, Cheri Blackwell, said, “It was a well-attended kickoff and we were happy to have sold 40 event passes. The tables are sold but, but there is a small number of reserved seating spots still available for $50, but this does not include your ticket to get in.”
In a gesture of thanks and appreciation, Ruth Batty, along with daughter Darlene Goruick and son Glenn Batty, were on hand to accept the first ticket in honour of Bill Batty.
“Bill was a cornerstone of the Assiniboia Curling Club, serving as president and on the board for many years. His legacy extends beyond curling to the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreational Centre, a project he played a key role in fundraising, designing and building. A proud moment in his journey was meeting Prince Charles and showcasing this remarkable facility.”
The committee acknowledges that while Bill is no long with us, they know he would be front and centre, closing following every shot on every sheet.
Blackwell said curling enthusiasts can still purchase tickets online at sasktix.ca, or if seeking more information about event tickets, or purchasing a reserved seat, they can email [email protected].
Bringing a national competition to a small-town community is a remarkable achievement but previous hosting success stories leave fans and the curling community no doubt that this will be another top-notch event held in Assiniboia. The countdown is on so stay tuned to the paper and curling club social media posts for the latest news and updates on this big-ticket event, upcoming in 10 months time.
