Tickets Tickets Can Be Purchased Online at Seasonofchampions.Ca, by Phone at 800.970.7328 Or in Person at the Brandt Centre Box Office
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Official Volunteer Sponsor Tickets Tickets can be purchased online at seasonofchampions.ca, by phone at 800.970.7328 or in person at the Brandt Centre Box Office. Every same-day draw pass also includes complimentary admission to Keith’s Patch… curling’s legendary post-game party place. Fans and competitors alike come together at the Patch to share an appetizing array of food and beverages, and dance to the sounds of Canada’s hottest bands. Who’s Hot!! The Flags are Ready to Fly for the Ford World Men’s! Leading Money Winners on the The World Curling Federation has announced the qualifying Men’s World Curling Tour after countries for the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling week 17: Championship, April 2 - 10 in Regina’s Brandt Centre. “At this stage, we don’t know who will wear team colours for each nation … but you can be sure it will be an exceptional field,” said Derek Boe, Host Committee Chair. “Fans will 1 Mike McEwen CAN 89,450 certainly see a strong representation of competitors who 2 Kevin Martin CAN 85,000 were part of the emotional experience at last year’s Winter 3 Jeff Stoughton CAN 57,250 Olympic Games in Vancouver.” 4 Kevin Koe CAN 47,500 The countries vying for this year’s Ford World Men’s Curling 5 Pat Simmons CAN 38,300 Championship include: Canada, China, Czech Republic, 6 Randy Ferbey CAN 36,848 Denmark, France, Germany, Korea, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA. 7 Glenn Howard CAN 35,400 8 Niklas Edin Sweden 31,727 The best seats in the house are still available to see the best 9 Wayne Middaugh CAN 30,250 curlers in the world. The “Take 5” Mini Packs give fans the chance to pick the days and times that suit their schedule. 10 Bob Ursel CAN 29,250 Take the first five draws on opening weekend at a price of $75, or the final five on championship weekend for $135. Plus - with either option - you can add four weekday evening draws or the three Thursday draws for another $40. Volunteer News – January 2011 – Page 2 of 5 Meet Neil Houston, Event Manager Volunteering Tips Smile!! You, as volunteers, will be ambassadors for the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship as well as the City of Regina and Province of Saskatchewan. Let’s make everyone feel welcome! There is no secure place to leave your belongings. Do NOT leave valuables in the volunteer lounge … make sure you Born, raised and educated in Calgary, Neil has been involved in the sport of curling almost his entire life. While leave your personal belongings at home. he participated in many competitive sports, he experienced In order to maintain your good health, great successes in curling. make sure you remain hydrated throughout your shift. He was third on Paul Gowsell’s Canadian Schoolboys Championship team in 1975 and went on to win the World Your volunteer experience will be what Junior Men’s Curling Championship the following year. He you make of it … enjoy your interactions made his first Brier appearance in 1980 with Paul Gowsell. with our guests!! Three more Brier appearances followed in 1983, 1984 and Pitch in! Let’s all help each other … doing 1986 while playing with Ed Lukowich. The Alberta whatever we can to assist … to make this foursome captured the Tankard in 1986 and went on to win the very best World Championship ever! the 1986 World Men’s Curling Championship. In 1987, that same team went on to win Canada’s first Olympic Men’s Curling Trial thereby earning the right to compete as Team Canada in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary. Neil and his teammates captured Canada’s first Olympic World Men’s Trivia bronze medal. Neil’s working background in the sport of curling includes Q. Since 1968, five Canadian teams have failed began in 1995, when he was hired by the Canadian Curling to win a medal at the World Men’s Curling Association to organize Canadian and International Championship. Name all five years it happened Championships. In 2007, he moved to Vancouver to work as and the name of the Canadian skips. the Sport and Venue Manager for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Be the first to email the correct response to Jan Betker at the 2011 FWMCC Office ([email protected]) to be Returning to the Canadian Curling Association, he is eligible to win a prize drawn at the volunteer currently Event Manager for the 2011 Ford World Men’s appreciation rally in April! Curling Championship in Regina. Volunteer News – January 2011 – Page 3 of 5 SaskEnergy Junior Stars Contest Last chance!! Still haven’t been sized?? Need to pay your volunteer reward fee?? Drop by our office, 1150 8th Avenue! Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 We accept Visa/MC/debit/cheques Junior Curlers throughout Saskatchewan can have a Out of town? Can’t make it to the office? chance to join a 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Email us with sizing requests: Championship Team through the SaskEnergy Junior [email protected] Stars Contest! You can mail your payment ($100) and criminal record Winners of the SaskEnergy Junior Stars Contest will receive: check to us at: A ticket for the Junior Star and two guests to one th 1150 8 Ave., Regina, Sask. S4R 1C9 of the team’s round robin draws. An event jacket and photo with the team. th Deadline to submit is January 25 !! A commemorative gift package from SaskEnergy and the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. A chance to meet the TSN broadcast crew. Arena entrance and introduction with the team at Next Volunteer Rally!! a pre-game ceremony. Enter online to win at: seasonofchampions.ca/2011worlds Monday, March 14th Casino Regina Show Lounge Entry deadline, January 31, 2011. Receive your volunteer outfit! More details next issue. Volunteer News – January 2011 – Page 4 of 5 This Month’s Featured Sponsors Bus Information: Bayer CropScience Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer CropScience AG, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 6.5 billion (2009), is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer Crop¬Science has a global workforce of about 18,700 and is represented in more than 120 countries. City of Regina bus transportation will be Further information on Bayer CropScience Canada is available at www.bayercropscience.ca available to spectators of the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. Transportation will be provided to and from the venue to the following Regina hotels: SGI Canada Delta Regina SGI is proud to support the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza Championships. Regina Inn Hotel and Conference Centre Best Western Seven Oaks Created in 1945, SGI has evolved into two distinct operations. Ticket and pricing information will be finalized The Saskatchewan Auto Fund is the province’s compulsory auto insurance program, operating driver’s licensing and in the near future. vehicle registration system in the province. SGI CANADA is fully competitive, selling property and casualty insurance products in seven Canadian provinces. It operates as SGI CANADA in Saskatchewan, SGI CANADA Insurance Services Ltd. in Alberta and Manitoba, the Coachman Insurance Company in Ontario and as a major partner in the Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Keith’s Patch st Together, we continue on our path of building community Friday, April 1 spirit and fostering a sense of togetherness by sponsoring 6:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championships. What’s happening? 9:15 : Team Introductions 10:00 – 12:00 “Men with No Shame” Join the Party!! Volunteer News – January 2011 - Page 5 of 5 Thank you to our Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Diamond Sponsors Community Partners Volunteer Sponsor Gold Sponsors Official Vehicle Suppliers Official Spirit Supplier Business Solutions Partner Official Fuel Supplier Official Wine Supplier Production Partner Funding Partner Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Media Partners Friends Jet Ice Ltd. Curl Regina .