The Burntwood Curling Club is gearing up for its annual Men’s Open Bonspiel, set to take place from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15, at the curling rink in Thompson.

The tournament will follow a skins format, with prizes awarded to the top three finishing teams. Entry is $300 per team of four players, and organizers are encouraging teams to register early to secure their spot in the draw.

Curlers interested in entering a team can contact Rylan at 204-770-2236, or via rylanyoung@gmail.com, or reach out to the Burntwood Curling Club through their Facebook page for more details and registration information.

The bonspiel is one of the highlights of the curling season in Thompson and draws competitive teams from across the region each year. With spots expected to fill up quickly, organizers are asking interested teams to get in touch as soon as possible.

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