Star-Studded Curling Event Coming Up

The exciting curling event called “The Battle” at the Plex in Port Elgin will showcase an all-star lineup from the world of curling.

All weekend passes have sold out, but organizers are making sure everyone can catch the event live on the Rock Channel, CBC Gem, CBCSports. ca, and the CBC Youtube channel.

Attendees should note that the event will be cashless, with credit and debit machines available on-site. The curling camp filled up fast, attracting 80 curlers of various skill levels. Some of the most well-known figures in curling will lead the instruction at the camp.

Glenn Howard – Four World Championships. Four Briers. Seventeen Ontario Tankards.

Sherry Middaugh – Five Ontario Scotties. One Saskatchewan Title. Currently coach for Team Hollie Duncan.

Lori Eddy – Four Scotties appearances. Played in 2013 Olympic Trials in Winnipeg. Coached Team Armstrong to Ontario Scotties Championship.

Mick Lizmore – Head coach of the Canadian National Wheelchair Curling program, winning gold this past year in Italy. Curling career included with Scott Mac Donald and Brendan Botcher.

Kate Hagen – Played competitively alongside Sherry Middaugh and Colleen Jones. Worked at curling camps across Canada and Europe.

Maurice Wilson – Coached in 30 provincial championships. Master Coach Developer for Curling Canada. Asham Ontario Junior Coach of the year in 2003 and 2004. Canadian University Coach of the Year in 2011 and 2012.

This three-day event will feature teams that represented Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. Bronze medalists Team Rachel Homan and Gold medalists Team Brad Jacobs will compete. Friday evening September 25 will highlight doubles curling, while Saturday evening September 26 is set for a skins game. The final on Sunday afternoon September 27 features regular curling action. A special appearance by the Canadian Paralympic Gold Medal Wheelchair Curling Team is also scheduled for Friday evening.

For more details about the event, reach out to Doug Flowers at [email protected].

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