Register for Curling

Online: open September 1

          In person: Wed Sept 21 & Thurs Sept 22 7pm-9pm

Open House

Saturday, Oct 22nd, 10am - 2 pm

Drop by and try curling.

Start of Curling

Monday, Oct 24

 Are You Affiliated With A Local Curling Club?

Make sure to select your club when purchasing your tickets

This year, area clubs will be competing in a friendly race to sell tickets. Participating clubs not only receive 25% of the value of the tickets they sell, the club selling the most tickets will receive a pair of full event tickets and, the second place club, a pair of weekend tickets to the 2023 Tim Horton’s Brier in London. Participating clubs include: Allenford, Blue Mountains, Blue Water, Chesley, Collingwood, Markdale, Meaford, Paisley, Southampton, Tara, and Wiarton.

FAQ

So... what is 'The Tankard' and 'The Scotties'

The Tankard is the annual provincial curling championship that determines the Ontario Men’s representative to The Tim Horton’s Brier

The Scotties determines the Ontario Women’s representative to the Scott Tournament of Hearts

The Tankard and Scotties are staged under the auspices of CurlON and are held together for three out of the four years in the Olympic cycle 

When & Where?

January 23 to 29 at The Plex in Port Elgin 

Ticket Prices?

Full Event $149  |  Weekend package (Sat/Sun) $80  |  Daily pass $40; except Sunday $50  |  Single game ticket $20, except Sunday $30

Please note: Full event passes only will be available until December 15th.  Tickets within a package may be shared

The Draw Format 

There will be twelve men’s and twelve women’s teams. On each side the teams will play down in a round robin format. Each draw will have a mix of men’s and women’s teams

The Game Schedule

The opening ceremonies will be at 6:45 on Monday January 23rd, followed by the first draw at 7:30.

Draw times through the week will be 9:30, 2:30 and 7:30.

The Saturday schedule is 9:30, 5:30 (Special O’s) and 7:30 (Semi finals).

The women’s final is at 10:30 Sunday and the men’s at 3:00.

A final draw schedule will be posted here when it becomes available.

Can I Watch From Home?

 Yes, all games each draw will be broadcast through the Curling Canada platform. A link will be shown here when it becomes available. There will be no cost to the viewer.

And the Teams???

Rachel Homan’s team has already qualified!

Team Howard and Team Epping are perennial participants

Mike McEwen’s new team of Ryan Fry, Jonathan Beuk and Brent Laing are playing out of Ontario and expected to qualify

Let's Party!!

The House is the hub, party central at the Plex where you will find food, beverage, entertainment and fun.

The Shot Rock is the on ice bar, close to the action and available to everyone.

Staying in Town

There are numerous hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts available in Saugeen Shores. A full listing is on the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce web site 

 We recommend...

Holiday Inn, Super 8, and The Beach Motel are event sponsors and offering special event packages. 

Holiday Inn and Suites, Port Elgin 1-519-832-2227 

Super 8, Port Elgin 1-519-832-2058

The Beach Motel, Southampton (519) 797-SAND (7263)

Special Events!

Yes, firstly, the SPECIAL OLYMPIANS are an integral part of the Tankard. They play their provincial championship on Saturday afternoon January 28th at 5:30. It’s another level of elite curling. Don’t miss it!

Secondly, we are assembling a group of celebrities who are going to participate in a draw to the button contest on Saturday afternoon. We have to issue a caution – no experience is necessary to participate and egos may be hurt. Join the fun!