The 2015 Home Hardware Canada Cup (Dec. 2-6), along with the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Feb. 20-28) have been awarded to Grande Prairie, and will be staged at the 3,000-seat Revolution Arena.
“We’re extremely excited about once again hosting the best athletes in curling,” said Grande Prairie Mayor Bill Given. “Our region is a hotbed of the sport and this passion within the community has helped us attract and present several high profile events in the past but it’s a special thrill to bring the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts to Revolution Place in Grande Prairie. We look forward to hosting it and the 2015 Home Hardware Canada Cup.”
The 2016 Scotties will mark the 35th consecutive year of Kruger Products’ title sponsorship of the Canadian women’s curling championship, which is among the longest-running partnerships in Canadian sports.
“Kruger Products is pleased not only to continue our support of women’s curling and our mutually beneficial partnership with the Canadian Curling Association, but also to see this great event staged in Grande Prairie for the first time,” said Nancy Marcus, Corporate Vice President Marketing at Kruger Products. “The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is the biggest women’s curling event in the world, and we know Grande Prairie will give these exceptional athletes an amazing showcase. As a proud Canadian company, we are thrilled to continue our support of this event for the 35th year, as well as the provincial and territorial teams that will be in attendance to play for the Canadian championship.”