Curlings biggest players are entering the mix for the 香蕉视频直播檚 World Curling Tour event.
Cathy Jones, manager of the Penticton Curling Club, confirmed that Reid Carruthers (fourth on the tour), Kevin Koe (fifth), Mike McEwen (seventh), Peter De Cruz (ninth), Steve Laycock (10th), Thomas Ulsrud (11th from) from Norway are among the 17 of 24 teams signed up for the event scheduled for Nov. 3 to 6.
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The event leads into an Olympic year, but Jones said they aren香蕉视频直播檛 getting some big names as they are entering pre trials to get into to win a spot for Canada. Jones is impressed and excited about the names they have, which also includes some up and comers from B.C.
The triple knockout format is offering a purse of $66,000 Canadian.
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香蕉视频直播淲hen you are talking of Ulsrud and (Tom) Brewster who are from Scotland and Norway, who are all teams you always see at the Olympics,香蕉视频直播 said Jones, adding they are getting the big names they hoped for.
The club is also working on securing sponsorships, which is underway.
Anyone interested in sponsoring a team is asked to contact Jones at 250-492-5647. Jones said she will come and make presentations to potential sponsors.