The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling series has released its schedule for the upcoming 2019-20 season including the local stop in North Bay October 22nd to the 27th.
The North Bay event which will take place at Memorial Gardens is the first of the six Grand Slam events next season.
The announcement about North Bay hosting another major world class curling event came down at a press conference in mid January at the Granite Club
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The event will bring in some of the top men’s and women’s curlers including the likes of Jennifer Jones and Sault Ste. Marie’s Brad Jacobs.
Full event passes for the October 22nd – 27th Canadian Beef Masters (valued at $230) are on sale now from Battalion Headquarters inside North Bay Memorial Gardens, 100 Chippewa Street West. Curling fans may visit the second-floor office Monday - Friday between 8:30am - 4:30pm to select their seats or call 705-495-8603 ext. 2700. Weekend passes and single game tickets will go on sale at a later date.
Given the overwhelming success of the 2018 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, the local organizing committee is urging supporters to act quickly as not to miss this incredible opportunity to see the top fifteen men’s and women’s teams in the world compete for a total prize purse of $250,000.
The total prize money of the six event-Grand Slam series is $2.1 million, to be divided amongst the six events of the 2019-20 season. Next season will also see the return of the Pinty’s Cup, a season-long race towards the combined $300,000 bonus pool.
Organizers are now pursuing local sponsorship opportunities and accepting requests to volunteer. Should you have an interest in either please do not hesitate to call the North Bay Granite Club at 705-472-6740 or email [email protected].
“Since 2012, Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling has grown to become the destination series for the world’s best curlers,” said Rob Corte, Vice President, Sportsnet & NHL Productions in a release.
“As the demands of the curling season continue to grow, we want to ensure that the Grand Slam series remains accessible to elite curlers. Our new six-event format better accommodates the demanding travel and playing schedules of the world’s top curling teams.”
“Over the years, Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling has been instrumental in the continued growth of curling and the advancement of world-class athletes,” said Kevin Martin, 18-time Grand Slam of Curling champion and Sportsnet curling analyst.
“Next season, the Grand Slam competition will reach new levels as the world’s best battle with higher stakes and larger purses – promising to deliver must-see action for curling fans coast-to-coast.”
