Sudbury has been selected to host the 2003 M&M Meat Shops Masters of Curling, the second stop in the 2003-04 PharmAssist Grand Slam of Curling presented by M&M Meat Shops. The event will take place Dec. 11 - 14 at the Garson Arena.
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Â?The M&M Meat Shops Masters of Curling will take place in Sudbury for the second consecutive year,Â? said Chad McMullan, executive director of the World Curling Tour.
Â?The people of Sudbury showed us their passion for the sport and the event last year. It was not a difficult decision to return with the 2003 edition of the Masters.Â?
David Carnes, chair of the local organizing committee, said, Â?We are very pleased to have The M&M Meat Shops Masters of CurlingÂ? returning to Sudbury.
Â?Thanks to the great success at last yearÂ?s event, the Sudbury Curling Club now has a new steel roof.Â?
This yearÂ?s event will move from the T.M. Davies Community Centre to the Garson Arena.
ThereÂ?s no shortage of star power lined up for the spectacular occasion. Kevin Martin, Guy Hemmings, Kerry Burtnyk, Randy Ferbey, Jeff Stoughton and Wayne Middaugh are just a few of the big names people will have a chance to see this weekend.
Rogers Sportsnet will once again broadcast semi-final and championship match coverage nationally. The semi-finals will air Sunday at 3 pm on Cable Channel 34. The finals will air at 8 pm.
Tickets can be purchased by phoning 673-5601 or online at www.worldcurlingtour.com.
