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Winnipeg, November 1, 2002

WEEKEND WORLD TOURS NOW AVAILABLE

(Winnipeg) The next step in ticket marketing for the 2003 Ford World Curling Championships took a giant stride today with the announcement of weekend world tours. Two day world tours for the opening weekend, April 5 - 6, and 4 day world tours for the championship weekend, April 10 - 13, are now available at Select-a-Seat.

Zivan Saper, President of the 2003 Ford World's organizing committee, said the weekend packages have been carefully designed and priced to appeal to curling fans everywhere. "We have enjoyed great success with our full event package sales, and these will continue to be purchased for the next several months. But right now, we want to reach out to those who may not have the luxury of being able to spend a full nine days at the Ford World Curling Championships. Our two day and four day world tours are affordable from both a cost standpoint and commitment of time".

The two day World Tour is priced at $75 and includes admission to 6 curling draws, as well as the opening ceremonies on Friday, April 4. The four day package, which includes the final round robin game and all tie-breaker, playoff, semi-final and final games, is $120.

All ticket packages are enhanced by the fact that ticket-holders have free admission to the Extra End Pub - a mammoth, climate-controlled entertainment facility to be located on the football field at Canad Inn Stadium.

"At the world championships in 1991, our Hog Line Inn was a short bus ride away, and it was the talk of the town for several years to follow. In 2003, the Extra End Pub will be just a stone's' throw away … and we think this will be a tremendous benefit for our fans, to be able to just slide across the road and enjoy the extra-curricular festivities", Saper added.

The Ford World Curling Championships will be held at Winnipeg Arena from April 5-13, 2003.

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