The Summerside Legion (Branch number 5) team of Mel Bernard, Blair Jay, Lou Nowlan, and Earl Proude are representing PEI at the national Dominion Legion Curling Championships, which get underway this afternoon at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. The event is hosted by the St. Anthony’s Branch (number 27). Live results will be available at PEICurling.com/legion.

 Eldon Doucette (left), Legion Provincial Command Sports Chair, presents the PEI Legion Championship winner’s trophy to (L to R) skip  Mel Bernard,  Blair Jay, Lou Nowlan and Earl Proude (Photo courtesy of albertoncurlingclub.ca)

Seven teams, from BC/Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador, are playing a round robin format to determine this year’s Dominion championship team. Play gets underway Sunday afternoon at 2 pm, following the 1:30 pm opening ceremonies, and wraps up on Wednesday, either with the 9 am draw, or, if a tiebreaker is required, with an extra draw at 2 pm. All games in this event are eight ends. This event is open to the public. Visit the event website for full draw and team rosters.