Team Knezevic will begin their defence of the B.C. crown when the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Women’s Curling Championship gets underway in Coquitlam next week.
But the team, which is made up of skip Patti Knezevic, Kristen Pilote, Jen Rusnell and Rhonda Camozzi, is up against some tough competition if they hope to grab the 2016 title.
Six-time provincial champion Kelly Scott of Kelowna has qualified for the event, after taking the top spot in the Canadian Team Ranking System in November.
They will also be joined by Team Thompson, which features Port Moody curler Trysta Vandale, which qualified after winning the B Event final over Team Gushulak , who will also be featured at the Scotties.
Last year’s second place finishing rink, Team Wark of Victoria, is once again in contention for the top prize, while Team Russett won a spot in the tournament after a tight game against Team Prinse in the C Event final.
The Scotties B.C. Women’s Championship will take place at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex between Jan. 19 and 24.
The semifinals and finals will be televised on Sportsnet. For more information go to bcscotties2016.curlbc.ca or playdowns.com.
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