(with info from the CCA)

The 2014 edition of the CIS/CCA University Curling Championships will take place March 19-23 at Regina’s Callie Curling Club, with the University of Regina as host.

The UPEI Panthers women’s team, skipped by Veronica Smith, are among the entries, qualifying for the event at the Atlantic championships in Fredericton in January

UPEI Panthers, Charlottetown, PE
(L-R) skip: Veronica SMITH, third: Jane DICARLO
second: Emily GRAY, lead: Aleya QUILTY, coach: Paul SMITH

“CIS is delighted with the selection of hosts for the 2014 Curling Championships,” said Marg McGregor, Chief Executive Officer for Canadian Interuniversity Sport. “It is great to see the events will take place in provinces that are fanatical about curling, and universities who have a demonstrated track record of hosting excellent CIS Championships.”

“Let’s get ready to ROCK! The University of Regina is privileged to stage the 2014 CIS/CCA Curling Championships at the Callie Curling Club,” said host chair John Papandreos.

“The University and City of Regina have a reputable tradition of hosting major sporting events and are looking forward to showing off its hospitality in welcoming the best university curling teams from across Canada.”

Event website: www.curling.ca/2014university-en

Follow UPEI Women’s Curling on Twitter: @UPEIWCurling

Draw schedule:

The winning men’s and women’s teams will then represent Canada at the 2015 FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade in Granada, Spain.