Red Deer Curling Classic, Red Deer
Facts and practical information
The Vesta Energy Red Deer Curling Classic is an annual bonspiel, or curling tournament, that takes place at the Red Deer Curling Centre in Red Deer, Alberta. The tournament is held in a triple-knockout format. The men's tournament started in 1992 as a skins tournament. The women's tournament started in 1999 as a separate event held a few weeks earlier and merged with the men's event in 2007. Both are part of the World Curling Tour and have both been held nearly every year since. Curlers from Alberta have dominated the event on both sides since its inception. The event counts toward the Canadian Team Ranking System, which hands out points based on performances at CTRS events and deals with qualification to the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. ()
ParkvaleRed Deer
Red Deer Curling Classic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Scott Block Theatre, Red Deer Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge, Norwegian Laft Hus Society and Museum, Sunnybrook Farm Museum.