(CCA) The countdown to the 2011 Tim Hortons Brier, presented by Monsanto, has officially begun, as the first of 12 men’s provincial/territorial championships gets underway today in Quebec.
Team Alberta at the 2010 Tim Hortons Brier
By February 13, all the teams, representing the 10 provinces plus Northern Ontario and Northwest Territories/Yukon, for the 82nd edition of the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship, March 5-13 at the John Labatt Centre in London, will be determined.
This marks the seventh year of Brier title sponsorship by Tim Hortons, the largest quick service restaurant chain in Canada. It’s also just the second time that London has hosted the Brier, after staging the 1974 renewal, when won by Alberta’s Hec Gervais.
The Canadian Curling Association website will provide brief summaries of each championship as the winners are declared. Provincial curling association/federation websites offer links to draw results and other event information.
Jan. 31-Feb. 6
Quebec
Buckingham Arena, Gatineau
curling-quebec.qc.ca
Feb. 1-6
Newfoundland/Labrador
Re/Max Centre, St. John’s
curlingnl.ca
Feb. 1-6
Nova Scotia
Dartmouth Curling Club, Dartmouth
nscurl.com
Feb. 2-6
New Brunswick
Miramichi Curling Club, Miramichi
nbcurling.nb.ca
Feb. 2-6
Saskatchewan
North Battleford Arena, North Battleford
saskcurl.com
Feb. 3-7
Prince Edward Island
Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club, Summerside
peicurling.com/tankard
Feb. 6-13
Northern Ontario
Fort William Curling Club, Thunder Bay
curlnoca.ca
Feb. 7-13
British Columbia
Vernon Curling Club, Vernon
curlbc.ca
Feb. 7-13
Ontario
Grimsby Peach King Centre, Grimsby
ontcurl.com
Feb. 9-13
Alberta
High River Arena, High River
albertacurling.ab.ca
Feb. 9-13
Manitoba
Beausejour Sun Gro Centre, Beausejour
curlmanitoba.org
Feb. 10-13
NWT/Yukon
Yellowknife Curling Centre, Yellowknife
nwtcurling.com