An international curling field is coming to The Q Centre.

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West Shore Parks & Recreation co-ordinator Karen Frost said the town is already buzzing with anticipation.

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The inaugural competition in 2015 was won by the Mike McEwan rink from Winnipeg. The event follows closely on the heels of the Tim HortonB次元官网网址檚 Briar national championship and Frost said itB次元官网网址檚 possible the Canadian champion could be part of the field here.

The visiting curlers will be welcomed by approximately 100 volunteers from the Juan de Fuca Curling Association, who work various jobs in and around The Q Centre.

The round robin draw starts Thursday, March 17 and leads through to the finals that Sunday.

Frost promised that the event will feature some of the highest calibre curling in the world.

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The Elite 10 will be broadcast live on Sportsnet. For more information on the event visit grandslamofcurling.com. To purchase tickets, go to to selectyourtickets.com

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