(Nov 17, 2007) -- The Host Committee for the CIBC Wood Gundy 2008 Canadian Masters’ Curling
Championships is delighted to announce the return of last year’s presenting sponsor,
the Asham World Curling Tour.
This national curling event for competitors sixty years of age and over is scheduled
to take place in Nanaimo, BC from March 31 to April 6, 2008. Both men’s and women’s
winners from the ten provinces and three territories in Canada are eligible to take
part in the highest level of competition for that age group.
Title sponsor spokesperson Nathan Thornton, Branch Manager and Investment Advisor
for CIBC Wood Gundy in Nanaimo stated, "This is an exciting event, not only for the
Nanaimo Curling Club, but for the entire community. We are thrilled to play a part
in bringing some of the top curlers in Canada to our city."
Paul Boutilier, Asham World Curling Tour Executive Director, said, “On behalf of the
Asham WCT and Capital One Grand Slam of Curling, we are pleased to assist the
continued development of the Masters level within our sport. These players have
laid the foundation for the Olympic athletes of today, and this is our way to say
“thank you!” Our assistance with this National Championship is something that makes
all players on the Asham WCT proud!
Host Chair Judie Roberts acknowledged that this latest sponsorship from the most
elite players in the game will truly build the event to new heights. “The game of
curling is being viewed as a perfect way for empty nesters and early retirees to
experience the benefits of keeping fit. Hosting a competition that features
competitors in this age range will raise curling’s profile in BC, especially on
Vancouver Island, and across Canada. The Nanaimo Curling Club looks forward to an
exciting week in April next spring, and thanks the Asham World Curling Tour and the
elite curlers of the game for their generous contribution. This is truly ‘giving
back’ to the game.’” |
