The 2013 Curling Classic in Victoria BC

Mark your calendar!  March 20-24, are the dates of the 2013 Victoria Curling Classic.  People who are living in Victoria have the opportunity to watch some of Canada’s top men’s teams compete against international champions from Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland and Japan.

Canada has always been a strong international competitor in curling and there is a great tradition and much support for curling right here in Victoria BC.  This is the eighth annual Victoria Curling Classic and it’s billed as “Canada vs. the World”.

The four day, twenty-four team competition will take place at the Archie Browning Centre Arena in Esquimalt.  There is $76,000 in prize money up for grabs, with $25,000 going to the winning team.

Confirmed Canadian teams include:

• Defending champion Kevin Martin from Edmonton;
• Reigning Tim Hortons Brier and World Champion Glenn Howard of Ontario;
• Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton and Mike McEwen;
• Kevin Koe from Alberta, and
• Newfoundland’s Brad Gushue.

Our boys will meet some strong competition from international teams playing a triple-knockout format with eight of the squads qualifying for the playoffs.  You can expect to see world-class curling, right here at home in Victoria BC.  Hurry hard and get your tickets at the Victoria Curling Club at 1952 Quadra Street (or phone 250-386-6396) before they’re sold out!

Geoff McLean

Geoff is an established real estate professional whose years of experience have earned him numerous awards and accolades. He has been one of the top RE/MAX Realtors in the Victoria (BC) area since 1990, a Victoria Real Estate Board MLS Gold Award winner for more than 36 years, and has won many other awards over the years. What do these awards mean to you? They mean that Geoff works hard and that he produces consistently. He is well connected in the industry and in the community. Connect with Geoff via email geoff@mcleanrealestategroup.ca

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