The Yorkton Senior Mixed Bonspiel was held from Monday, Jan. 20 to Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Yorkton curling rink. Yorkton curling teams were drawn from a hat to make up a total of eleven local rinks. Rinks from the surrounding centres, including Langenburg, Churchbridge, Melville, Saltcoats, Willowbrook and Springside, brought the total to 22 rinks.
The “HOT SHOT” competition was sponsored by The Yorkton Crossing Senior Residence:
Awards were based on a draw to the button, hit and roll to the button, and a hit and stick. The top 3 “Hot Shots” were, Dave Zbeetnoff, Al Flavel, and Gary Colbow, each scored a total of 10 points out of a possible 15. Awards presented by Madalina Kozushka from the Crossing.
Lyle Straker, Al Ellingboe, Sharon Spokes and Jean Hovrisko of Langenburg were the only others, out of 88 people, that hit and actually touched to button.
The curling wrapped up on Thursday afternoon followed by a banquet, awards program, and dance in the evening. Music was supplied by The Laycock Family Band.
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