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Stettler Curling Club prepares to host 2018 Provincial Masters Championship

Men’s and Ladies’ teams from across Alberta will arrive next week for the event
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By Landin Chambers The Stettler Independent

The 2018 Alberta Masters Curling Championships begins at the Stettler Curling Club next week. (Feb.21-25)

Fifteen (60+) men’s and ladies’ teams from across Alberta will be in town for the five days of events. Activities start on Tuesday, as the teams gather for their first practices at 1 pm. (Feb. 20)

The banquet and opening ceremonies will be at 5 pm that evening, next door at the Stettler Community Hall. (5101 46th ave) Doors will open at 4 pm, with the dinner set for 7 pm. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by The Jazz Guys.

Round robin play-downs start on Wednesday, with the morning draws set for 9:30 through Saturday. Afternoon draws will happen at 2 pm, while the evening draws are set for 7 pm. Admission is free to the public for the play-downs at the Stettler Curling Club.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

12:00 pm – Team Meeting at the Stettler Curling Club

1:00 pm – Team Practice – Practice Schedule

5:00 pm – Banquet and Opening Ceremonies

Wednesday to Friday, February 21-23, 2018

9:30 am – Morning Round Robin Draw

2:00 pm – Afternoon Round Robin Draw

7:00 pm – Evening Round Robin Draw

Saturday, February 24, 2018

9:30 am – Morning Round Robin Draw

2:00 pm – Afternoon Round Robin Draw

7:00 pm – Tie Breakers (if required)/Semi Final – 2nd Place vs 3rd Place

Sunday, February 25, 2018

9:30 am – Semi Final – 2nd Place vs 3rd Place

2:00 pm – Provincial Final (Men’s and Ladies)

The winners of the Provincial Masters will go on to represent Alberta at the Masters Nationals from April 1-8, in Surrey, BC.

The Stettler Curling Club will also host the Jiffy Lube Alberta Scottie’s Tournament of Hearts happening January 23rd to the 27th in 2019.



landin.chambers@stettlerindependent.com

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Team Greening-St Albert, Alberta: Skip: Gary Greening, Third: Dale Briske, Second: Rick Dallyn, Lead: Doug DeBruijn (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Morgan-Avonair, Alberta: Skip: Keith Morgan, Third: Ron Corman, Second: Lowell Lyseng, Lead: Stan Nordstrom (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team McKay-St. Albert, Alberta: Skip: Neil McKay, Third: Don Johnston, Second: Richard Davis, Lead: Ferd Caron (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Griffith-Grande Prairie, Alberta: Skip: Colin Griffith, Third: Dave Wallace, Second: Murray Gummer, Lead: Gordon Edlund (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Kostiuck-Peace River, Alberta: Skip: Cliff Kostiuck, Third: John Kuran, Second: David Hay, Lead: Roger Laliberte (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Goodman-Airdrie, Alberta: Skip: Lorne Goodman, Third: Barry Ralph, Second: Terry Gair, Lead: Les Lovstad (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Pendergast-Red Deer, Alberta: Skip: Mickey Pendergast, Third: Rob Armitage, Second: Randy Ponich, Lead: Rick Hjertaas (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Armstrong-Red Deer Innisfail, Alberta: Skip: Fred Armstrong, Third: Lowell Peterman, Second: Bryce Schillie, Lead: Al Collins (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team McKeeman-Spruce Grove, Alberta: Skip: Marlene McKeeman, Third: Janet Hardy, Second: Barbara Lotnick, Lead: Marlene Eckert (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Morris-Avonaire, Alberta: Skip: Carolyn Morris, Third: Judy Morgan, Second: Linda McInnis, Lead: Doreen Gares (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Savill-High Prairie, Alberta: Skip: Kay Savill, Third: Beverly Saal, Second: Belle Thomas, Lead: Carol Basarab (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Seitz-Calgary Winter Club-Calgary Curling Club: Skip: Susan Seitz, Third: Karen Ruus, Second: Barb McDonald, Lead: Jane Bleaney (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Salyn-Calgary Winter Club-Springbank Curling Club: Skip: Laverne Salyn, Third: Janet Biagioni, Second: Adele Williamson, Lead: Lynn Hartsburg (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Fast-Inglewood Curling Club: Skip: Lois Fast, Third: C. Jill Hodgins Ukrainec, Second: Darlene Fisher, Lead: Marlene L. Graham (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)
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Team Foster-Inglewood Curling Club: Skip: Diane Foster, Third: Shelly Bildfell, Second: Bev Garlock, Lead: Marilyn Toews (Contributed Photo: Stettler Curling Club)