The upcoming curling event known as "The Battle" at the Plex in Port Elgin is set to feature a star-studded roster from the curling world.
All the weekend passes are sold out, however, organizers have ensured everyone can enjoy the event live on the Rock Channel, CBC Gem, CBCSports.ca, and the CBC Youtube channel.
Organizers are reminding attendees that the event will be cashless, with credit and debit machines ready on-site. The curling camp sold out quickly, with 80 curlers of all experience levels. Instructors for the camp will be some of the most recognized people in the sport.
Glenn Howard – Four World Championships. Four Briers. Seventeen Ontario Tankards.
Sherry Middaugh – Five Ontario Scotties. One Saskatchewan Title. Currently coach for Team Hollie Duncan.
Lori Eddy – Four Scotties appearances. Played in 2013 Olumpic Trials in Winnipeg. Coached Team Armstrong to Ontario Scotties Championship.
Mick Lizmore – Head coach of the Canadian National Wheelchair Curling program, winning gold this past year in Italy. Curling career included with Scott MacDonald and Brendan Botcher.
Kate Hagen – Played competitively alongside Sherry Middaugh and Collen Jones. Worked at curling camps across Canada and Europe.
Maurice Wilson – Coached in 30 provincial championships. Master Coach Developer for Curling Canada. Asham Ontario Junior Coach of the year in 2003 and 2004. Canadian University Coach of the Year in 2011 and 2012.
The three day event will feature teams that represented Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. Bronze medalists Team Rachel Homan and Gold medalists Team Brad Jacobs. Friday evening September 25 will be doubles curling. Saturday evening, September 26, is a skins game. The final on Sunday afternoon, September 27, is regular curling. A special appearance will be made on Friday evening by the Canadian Paralympic Gold Medal Wheelchair Curling Team.
For further information about the event contact the head of the Organizing committee Doug Flowers by emailing [email protected].
