Curling vm program

The team lost two of its first four games during the Everest Canadian Seniors Curling Championship, but proceeded to win the next eight in a row, including the gold medal match on Saturday at Community First Curling Centre. Team Saskatchewan defeated Team British Columbia in the final by a score of , with the final six points coming in the final two ends — three in the seventh and a steal of three more in the eighth. Alberta and Ontario each scored only singles throughout the eight ends.

We were back and forth quite a bit. Low scoring, but they are a really good team. That was a challenge in the earliest games because the team was one of many during the tournament that had luggage challenges. Anderson said there was some concern coming into the tournament because of rising case numbers in Sault Ste.

A banquet that usually accompanies the tournament had to be cancelled because of increased restrictions in the area due to the rising case numbers. And the number of spectators allowed for each game had to be cut by half. Despite the challenges like lost bags and reduced crowd capacity, Anderson said the tournament was really well run. Her team qualified for the championship, but had to prove themselves once again in to attend the championship in Sault Ste. Her teams had one of the longest trips to make it to Sault Ste.

Marie, with three flights taking up almost a full day of travelling. Marie and the restrictions put in place by Algoma Public Health. Although the championship is moving ahead this week, a number of social events that were planned alongside it had to be cancelled.

Public health restrictions are limiting the venue to 50 per cent capacity for spectators. Harnden said there are still many tickets available at the doors for most draws, but he expects them to be sold out as the semi-finals and finals approach on Friday and Saturday. You can tell the players are pleased with the facility and the opportunity to play and our volunteers have rolled up their sleeves and are doing a good job.

Kenneth Armstrong Dec 7, PM. Share on Facebook.