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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Field is now closed; waiting list being takening for the 8th Annual U.S. Open International Wheelchair Bonspiel taking place in Utica, New York on December 6-8, 2013


Greetings everyone,

 The field is now closed for the 8th Annual U.S. Open International Wheelchair Bonspiel taking place in Utica, New York on December 6-8, 2013.  The twelve teams which have confirmed their participation are as follows:

USA #1

USA #2

USA #3

Scotland

Russia

Korea #1

Korea #2

Rees Rink (Toronto)

Lessard Rink (Quebec)

Hubley-Bolivar Rink (Nova Scotia)

Eddy Rink (Ottawa)

Gregory Rink (Bradford)

A waiting list has formed for additional teams with expressed interest.  In the event that one or more of the above teams is unable to attend, a replacement will be selected based on the date when the request is obtained (first come, first served).

Please contact Marc DePerno at 1-315-737-2459 or mdeperno@sitrin.com for more information.

I am also pleased to report that the Wheelchair Curling Blog will be conducting live coverage of the event.  Special thanks to Chris and Morgan Daw and Trevor Kerr for your support!

Sincerely,

Marc DePerno

Sunday, August 11, 2013

BRITISH OPEN WHEELCHAIR CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP still looking for a few teams!


                                                                             

BRITISH OPEN WHEELCHAIR CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

SUNDAY 19 - TUESDAY 21 January 2014

LANARKSHIRE (Hamilton) ICE RINK, HAMILTON

 

ENTRY FEE


£170 per Team

 
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT

Entry is limited to 12 teams

Each team will play 6 matches - 5 group matches and 1 final or play off match

2 matches will be played per day

1st match 5pm Sunday - Tournament finish by 6pm Tuesday

8 ends or the Bell will be played

 
TRANSPORT


Transport can be arranged from your arrival airport.  We can provide details of transport availability during your stay.  All costs for transport to be paid directly by each team.

 ACCOMMODATION

We can provide details of local accommodation. All accommodation to be booked and paid directly by each team. 

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES


31st August 2013


 Teams will be informed if their entry has been accepted not later than 7th September 2013

 
Thank You

Ian Archer - Tournament Coordinator