Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2011

It was announced on Friday in Charlottetown that the Scotties Tournament of Hearts would return to PEI's capital city for the third time in the history of the Canadian women's curling championship. The event will be played in the Charlottetown Civic Centre from February 19-27 2011, with draws telecast on TSN.  On hand to make the announcement were Greg Stremlaw, CEO of the Canadian Curling Association (CCA),  Warren Hansen, CCA Director of Event Operations and Media, Wayne Long, Events Development Officer for the City of Charlottetown, and Kim Dolan, local host committee chair.

In addition to this announcement, Nancy Marcus, Corporate Vice President of Consumer Marketing for Kruger International was in attendance to announce that Kruger, the leading tissue manufacturer in Canada, will be continuing its unprecedented 29 year sponsorship of women's curling, with a new multi-year agreement.

Our club will benefit from this announcement, as will all clubs on the Island, and we will be looking for volunteers for almost every aspect of the event.  If you are interested in being involved please see Rob at the club.  Let's show Canada what PEI hospitality is all about!