Multiplex To Host World's

September 27, 2006 107.5 KISS FM
Vernon will be hosting a world sporting championship in 18 months. Jack Bowman from the Canadian Curling Association made the announcement at a news conference today at the Multiplex."I'm just delighted to announce that the 2008 Ford World Women's Curling Championship will be held at the Vernon Multiplex March 22nd to 28-th, 2008." The eight day event will bring together the top 12 women's teams.Vernon resident Rob Pringle has been named chairman of the host committee.He feels the event will be well supported. "I don't think we're going to have any trouble reaching a break even point (for ticket sales). We expect to be virtually sold out for most of the evening draws and for the semi finals and finals." Pringle singled-out Andrew Barnes during the conference, calling him the 'fellow who lobbied hard and long' to bring the event to Vernon.Tickets will go on sale in February, and 400 volunteers will be needed to help out with the event.
Paralympic gold medalist Sonya Gaudet will be the event's honourary chairperson. Vernon has hosted three other national curling events: the 1979 Canadian Senior Women's Championship, the 1992 Canadian Junior Championships and, most recently, the 2004 Canadian Seniors in the 3,000 seat Multiplex.