Despite a $3.2 million upgrade to the Airdrie Curling Club arena over the summer, the club has pulled through hosting the annual McKee Homes Fall Curling Classic bonspiel over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

“We weren’t sure if we were going to be up and running at the beginning of the year,” said Don DeLair, who is hosting the event on behalf of the Airdrie Curling Club. “We had a major renovation out in the arena and we just got going on Monday, we literally got the ice in just two days ago and now we’re ready for the McKee [Classic] this weekend.”

Normally, the club opens about the second week of September with teams practicing on the ice. This year, players hit the ice with their sliders and brooms on Monday and will be ready for the big bonspiel in just a few days.

The annual McKee Homes Fall Curling Classic bonspiel kicks off on Oct. 11, with the first draw on Saturday, Oct. 12,  at 1:30 p.m and another at 6 p.m. The conclusion of the round robin takes place at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 with more playoff and qualifying round draws at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday…. Read more.

 

Pictures and Article made by Airdrie City View & Author: Masha Scheele