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World Wheelchair Curling Qualification 2011 Day 1

The World Wheelchair Curling Qualification 2011 got underway on Saturday at the Kisakallio Sports Institute in Lohja, Finland with wins for Germany, Latvia, Slovakia and Switzerland on the first day.

World Financial Group Continental Cup 2013 awarded to Penticton

The World Curling Federation (WCF) and the Canadian Curling Association (CCA) have announced that Penticton, British Columbia, will host the 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup, presented by Monsanto.

World Wheelchair Curling Qualification 2011 Preview

The 2011 World Wheelchair Curling Qualification event gets underway on Saturday at the Kisakallio Sports Institute in Lohja, Finland.

Tickets go on sale for 2012 World Junior Championships

The Organising Committee of the World Junior Curling Championship 2012 has announced that tickets are now on sale for the event which will take place in Östersund’s Z-hallen from 3-11 March. Information about ticket prices and how to purchase can be seen here on the event website: www.wjcc2012.worldcurling.

Victoria, Canada awarded 2013 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship

The City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, has been awarded the 2013 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship, it was confirmed today in a joint announcement made by the World Curling Federation (WCF) and the Canadian Curling Association (CCA).

WCF President impressed by Sochi 2014 event progress

World Curling Federation (WCF) President Kate Caithness declared herself delighted with the progress made to date by the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Organising Committee following the WCF’s first official visit to the Olympic venue in Russia last week.

Brazil to challenge USA for 2012 Men's World Championship berth

Brazil is set to challenge USA for 2012 Men's World Championship berth. The Bemidji Curling Club in Bemidji, Minnesota, USA will host a challenge between the United States and Brazil on Jan. 27-29 for the final North American berth at the World Men's Curling Championship 2012 in Basel, Switzerland. Brazil issued its third challenge against the U.S.

World Financial Group extends sponsorship of Continental Cup

The World Curling Federation and Canadian Curling Association (CCA) have announced that World Financial Group has extended its title sponsorship of The Continental Cup through to 2013, with an option for 2014. World Curling Federation President, Kate Caithness, is delighted by this latest agreement with the organization.

Beta-blockers removed from banned substance list for Curlers

After a review by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the World Curling Federation, it has been announced that curling has now been officially removed from the list of sports which prohibits the use of beta-blockers.

Sweden's Anette Norberg nominated for the 2011 Sportswoman of the Year Award

Sweden's Anette Norberg has been selected as a finalist for the 2011 Sportswoman of the Year (Team Sports Athlete) Award by the US-based Women’s Sports Foundation. Two time Olympic Gold Medallist Anette Norberg, from Sweden, continued to take the curling world by storm in the 2010-2011 season.

WCF President's Newsletter August 2011

Read the latest newsletter to WCF Member Associations from WCF President Kate Caithness and find out what the Federation has been up to in recent months. http://www.worldcurling.

Riga Latvia to host World Women’s Curling Championship 2013

The World Curling Federation (WCF) has announced that the Latvian capital, Riga, will host the World Women’s Curling Championship 2013. The event will take place from 16 to 24 March 2013 at the 1000 seat Volvo Sports Centre.

Taarnby Denmark to host World Senior Championships 2012

The World Curling Federation has announced that the World Senior Curling Championships 2012 will take place at Tårnby Curling Club in Kastrup, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, in Denmark. The event will run from 14-21 April at the seven sheet curling facility which was the venue for the 2006 World Seniors event.

Erzurum Turkey to host World Mixed Doubles Championship 2012

The World Curling Federation and the Turkish Ice Skating Federation (Turkish Curling Association) have announced that the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2012 will be staged in Erzurum, Turkey. The event will take place from 23-29 April at the 1000 seat Milli Piyango Curling Hall which was the purpose-built venue for the curling competition at the Winter Universiade in January 2011.

WCF extends partnership with Infront for four years

The World Curling Federation (WCF) and Infront Sports & Media have extended their media and marketing partnership for four years taking the contract period up to 2014. The new agreement follows the initial period of three years which has led to strong achievements for the federation and the sport of curling.

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