The field is set for the 2014 BC Masters Curling Championships in Creston, with curlers from across the province taking part.
Eight men’s and eight women’s teams – including Sandra Gallaway's Comox Valley rink – will battle for gold in this age 60+ competition which goes March 5-9. Visit http://playdowns.com and click on the Curl BC tab for information about the event and the results as they come in.
Teams representing curling centres in Sparwood, Kelowna, Prince George, Esquimalt, Victoria, Abbotsford, Vancouver and Maple Ridge are taking part in the men’s competition.
On the women’s side, a Creston team will be hoping for home-ice advantage as they join teams from Quesnel, Port Alberni, the Comox Valley, Nanaimo, Langley and New Westminster in the competition. Curling with skip Gallaway on the Comox Valley entry are third Liz Ellis, second Mary Ellen Werner and lead Elaine Starchuk.
Cathy Robinson, the event chair, said: “The Creston Curling Club is looking forward to hosting this event and welcoming the curlers to our beautiful valley and showcasing our sport.”
Opening ceremonies take place at 1:30 p.m. on March 5, with the first draw at 2:30 p.m. The semifinals and finals take place Sunday, March 9.
– Curl BC