The highly anticipated curling event called “The Battle” at the Plex in Port Elgin is gearing up to showcase a lineup of stars from the curling community.
Although all weekend passes have sold out, organizers are making sure that everyone can catch the action live on the Rock Channel, CBC Gem, CBCSports. ca, and the CBC Youtube channel.
Attendees are reminded that this event will operate without cash; credit and debit machines will be available on-site. The curling camp filled up quickly, accommodating 80 curlers of varying skill levels. Instructors for this camp will include some of the most well-known figures in the sport.
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, including bronze medalists Team Rachel Homan and gold medalists Team Brad Jacobs. Friday evening September 25 will see doubles curling take place. On Saturday evening, September 26, a skins game is scheduled. The final on Sunday afternoon, September 27, will follow regular curling rules. There will also be a special appearance by the Canadian Paralympic Gold Medal Wheelchair Curling Team on Friday evening.
If you need more information about this event, reach out to Doug Flowers at [email protected].
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