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2011 Scotties to P.E.I.
Nov 20, 2009
Third time the Province will host the event
It was announced today that the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts would return to PEI for the third time in the event's history. "It is a privilege to announce that we are returning to Charlottetown," said Greg Stremlaw, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Curling Association. "This community has a rich history in hosting successful sporting events and is known nationally and internationally for its warm hospitality and outstanding community spirit."
The announcement has met with enthusiastic support from the local community. "As Premier of Prince Edward Island, I am very pleased that we will be able to once again welcome the country to our provincial capital for the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts," said Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island. "This is a great opportunity to showcase our province and our renowned Island hospitality to not only the participants, sponsors and fans who will travel to Prince Edward Island for the event, but to all of those who will be watching across the county," said Ghiz.
It was also announced today that Kruger Products Limited and the Canadian
Curling Association have reached a new sponsorship agreement. The 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts will mark the 30th anniversary of Kruger's sponsorship of the Canadian Women's Championship.
Kim Dolan will Chair the local host committee. Kim has competed in nine national Scotties Tournament of Hearts and last year coached her provincial team at the Canadian Championship. "I am thrilled to have this opportunity to chair what I promise will be a very enthusiastic and committed group of volunteers," said Dolan. "We will use our experience in hosting the Scotties in 1984 and again in 1999 to stage what we promise will be a unique and memorable experience for curlers and fans."
The 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be played in the Charlottetown Civic Centre, from February 19 27. Tickets will go on sale in January 2010.
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The announcement has met with enthusiastic support from the local community. "As Premier of Prince Edward Island, I am very pleased that we will be able to once again welcome the country to our provincial capital for the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts," said Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island. "This is a great opportunity to showcase our province and our renowned Island hospitality to not only the participants, sponsors and fans who will travel to Prince Edward Island for the event, but to all of those who will be watching across the county," said Ghiz.
It was also announced today that Kruger Products Limited and the Canadian
Curling Association have reached a new sponsorship agreement. The 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts will mark the 30th anniversary of Kruger's sponsorship of the Canadian Women's Championship.
Kim Dolan will Chair the local host committee. Kim has competed in nine national Scotties Tournament of Hearts and last year coached her provincial team at the Canadian Championship. "I am thrilled to have this opportunity to chair what I promise will be a very enthusiastic and committed group of volunteers," said Dolan. "We will use our experience in hosting the Scotties in 1984 and again in 1999 to stage what we promise will be a unique and memorable experience for curlers and fans."
The 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be played in the Charlottetown Civic Centre, from February 19 27. Tickets will go on sale in January 2010.
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