In an attempt to address what is thought to be a gap in curling, Saskatchewan’s men’s curling champ is one of three to get a new event organized.
Matt Dunstone, four-time Saskatchewan junior men’s champ Rylan Kleiter and CURLSASK’s Dustin Mikush are looking to create more opportunities for the game’s rising stars once they exit the junior ranks and have created an event called “Best of The West”. It will see eight men’s teams, eight women’s teams and eight doubles team competing in Saskatoon in April of 2022 with a purse of almost $40,000 up for grabs.
Dunstone says development is the key word behind this event.
“That’s pretty much what this is all about.” Dunstone said. “These fields will be very good as there will be a lot of talented rinks taking part. This is not a Curling Canada sanctioned event so we can do a lot with it. It will give those from B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba who are invited will be able to show themselves off, show off their sponsors and give themselves a chance to represent their province. We have some TV exposure as well so it gives them a chance to play when the lights are on. I hope this can happen out east as well and give more opportunities for under 30 curlers get better and play on bigger stages. It is something we have talked about for the last six or seven months and I am excited to move the yardsticks when it comes to developing the game.
The full roster of what teams will be representing the participating provinces will be released soon as will the sale of full-event and single draw ticket packages.
