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1991, Winnipeg's production of the World Curling Championships
launched world curling to new levels, ultimately setting an
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The
Winnipeg you will discover in 2003 offers tremendous attributes
for visitors from near and far. You'll find vibrant new shopping
destinations and a abundance of dining opportunities, offering
cuisine choices as sensational and widespread as the nations
of the World Curling Federation. For entertainment beyond
the event itself, there are fabulous night clubs and intimate
night spots, world class performing arts, theatres, museums,
casinos, a year-round zoo and attractions for curiosity-seekers
of all ages.
Anchored
by the historic Forks Market national historic site and the
legendary Exchange District, Winnipeg's downtown is bustling
with energy, steeped in tradition and just minutes from the
curling arena. There's never a shortage of sights and sounds,
song and dance - almost always with the international, multi-cultural
flavour that truly is Winnipeg. And never will this be more
evident than during the nine days of the Ford World Curling
Championships.
So,
get your tickets now....get in plenty of practice on how to
have a good time, and get yourself ready for the Ford World
Curling Championships Winnipeg 2003.
This
is where the world is won. But more importantly, this is where
the world has fun!
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For
9 days and nights, the best men's and women's teams will
renew an annual rivalry known as the Ford
World Curling Championships.
And
you can be there for every exciting moment of all 23
draws - all topped off with the
magic of worldly culture, social activity and international
exchange - trademarks of this championship that make it
one of the most treasured in the entire world of sport.
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In
April, 2003 the best men's and women's teams in the world
will be here once again to renew their annual rivalry - one
that is laced with the intrigue of intense competitive spirit
- but topped off with a combination of cultural diversity,
social activity and international exchange, that make it one
of the most treasured championships in the entire world of
sport.
Much
like the game of curling, great strides have been taken in
Winnipeg since 1991. We have experienced exciting growth in
almost every sector and the momemtum continues to build every
day. Yet when the competing nations of the World Curling Federation
arrive here next April, they will discover something that
will never change. Winnipeg is still a small town at heart,
and friendly is still the adjective that best describes
us.
No
wonder we have so much in common with the sport of curling!
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| Extra
End Pub - You can't have a curling
championship without a place for the real stars of the show
to gather between and after the games. In 2003, the place for
fans will be the Extra End Pub. This pub is going to rock every
day and night with live entertainment, great food, drinks and
merriment. And best of all, it's located just a quiet draw shot
away from the Arena in a comfortable, climate-controlled facility
on the football field at Canad Inns Stadium. |
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| Besides
the world class curling action at Winnipeg Arena, there's already
a long list of value-added activities for our visitors: |
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Am Bonspiel - As a spectator, you will
have an opportunity to play on a team with a celebrity curler,
so remember to bring your slider. |
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TransOceanic Match - In this event
you will have an opportunity to meet and curl with or against
people who come from all over the curling world. Winnipeg curlers
will test their skills against the rest of the world on one
of the 117 sheets of curling club ice in the 20 curling clubs
within the city. Transportation will be provided. |
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| Pin
Trading - The difference between this
and other pin trading centres is the international appeal. Here
you can buy, sell and trade pins from curling clubs and events
throughout the world. |
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Tours
- Heartland International Travel & Tours are offering
a unique opportunity to visit the many attractions in the
city of Winnipeg and surrounding areas. A list of tours and
a booking form can be found on the Tours
page of this web-site.
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Theme
Dinners and Banquets
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Some of Manitoba's most renowned chefs will treat you to culinary
delights at various locales throughout the city.
You
can also order tickets for the Opening Banquet where you can
renew old acquaintances and make new friends, or go to the
Closing Banquet to help celebrate and toast the curling world's
best!
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| Autograph
Sessions - Each day, special
areas will be set aside for autograph seekers to meet, mingle
and trade old curling stories with all of the participating
teams. |
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Close and Personal - Sometimes serious,
often heartwarming, most of the time...hilarious! That's the
best way to describe these sessions where curling fans get to
listen to curling stars of today and yesteryear tell stories
and answer questions. |
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Pond
Hoppers Party - If you're a member
of this prestigious Club, you'll already know what's in store
(of course in Winnipeg, you can expect a few surprises).
The
Pond Hoppers Party will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2003
at the Canad Inns Polo Park. Tickets will be available at
the Pond Hoppers registration desk located at the Winnipeg
Arena. The desk will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 5 through to Tuesday, April 8 - tickets must
be purchased by Tuesday.
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| Safeway
Healthy Start Breakfast at the Winnipeg Arena
- On Tuesday, April 8, 2003
at 7:30 a.m., you can get your morning off to a good, healthy
start by joining us for a breakfast of fruit, yogurt, danish,
bagels, juices and so much more. This is sponsored in part by
Manitoba Blue Cross and Tim Hortons, and all proceeds will be
in aid of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. |
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| Draw
to the Button - This is a pre-event
promotion that takes place in the curling clubs throughout the
province, and as a spectator, you'll get to share in the jitters
with the finalists, who will shoot for big prizes live at the
Winnipeg Arena. Look for details soon at your club. |
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| Adopt-a-Junior
- In keeping with our objective to continually grow the sport
of curling among our youth, junior girl's and junior boy's curlers
throughout Manitoba will have an opportunity to be named the
official junior member of one of the participating teams. Look
for details soon at your club. |
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