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Vernon Curling Club to host 2027 and 2029 World Mixed Fours Championships
The Vernon Curling Club has been selected to host the 2027 and 2029 World Mixed Fours Curling Championships. The matches will take place at the club in Vernon, British Columbia, with specific dates yet to be finalized.
Karri Willms, an education services officer for the World Curling Federation, facilitated the opportunity to bring the tournament to the North Okanagan. Club manager Kevin Geistlinger noted that the events are expected to attract diverse visitors and increase local exposure to the sport. The championships could involve teams from up to 68 eligible countries.
In addition to the upcoming world championships, the club is preparing for the Prestige Hotels and Resorts Curling Classic from October 2 to 5, which serves as a satellite event for the Grand Slam of Curling.
Entities
Benny Kapp · Edmonton · Fuessen · Germany · Jim Cotter · Karri Willms · Kevin Geistlinger · Saville Shootout · Vernon · Vernon Curling Club · World Curling Federation
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Cotter rink earned $4,000 for second place, while Benny Kapp earned $6,000. crestonvalleyadvance.ca · goldstreamgazette.com · sookenewsmirror.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Cotter team includes Jared Kolomaya, Connor Deane, Erik Colwell, and alternate Brad Wood. crestonvalleyadvance.ca · goldstreamgazette.com · sookenewsmirror.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 6 SOURCES] Jim Cotter's team finished in second place at the Saville Shootout in Edmonton. crestonvalleyadvance.ca · goldstreamgazette.com · sookenewsmirror.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Cotter rink finished the tournament with a 5-2 record. crestonvalleyadvance.ca · goldstreamgazette.com · sookenewsmirror.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 6 SOURCES] Benny Kapp of Fuessen, Germany, won the final with a 5-4 score. crestonvalleyadvance.ca · goldstreamgazette.com · sookenewsmirror.com · westerlynews.ca