Al Cameron making announcement at the Sydney Curling Club

Oct.28/22

A resilient and proud community with a history of hosting major curling events will play host to the 2024 World Women’s Curling Championship, it was announced jointly today by the World Curling Federation and Curling Canada.

The event will be played March 16-24 at Centre 200 in Sydney, N.S.

“We are thrilled to bring the world women’s championship in 2024 to Sydney in Nova Scotia, Canada!” said Beau Welling, President of the World Curling Federation. “Curling Canada, our largest Member Association and key partner and stakeholder, has proven many times that they serve as excellent hosts and organizers of our World Curling events."

Centre 200 also played host to the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, won by Chelsea Carey’s team from Calgary.

“Sydney has been through some hard times over the past month recovering from tropical storm Fiona, but we know from our experience there in 2019 that this is a strong community that gets things done,” said Katherine Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of Curling Canada. “Curlers and fans had such a positive experience in Sydney in 2019 and I’m thoroughly confident that the same will be true for the 2024 World Women’s Championship.”

Centre 200, located in the heart of Sydney, was opened in 1987 and seats approximately 5,000 fans. It’s the home ice of the Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It will be the first time the World Women’s Curling Championship has been played in Nova Scotia.

“We’re proud to welcome the 2024 Women’s World Curling event to Cape Breton,” said Chief Terry Paul of the Membertou First Nation. “Participants from across the globe will have the opportunity to experience the rich culture and warm hospitality of our island. It’s sure to be an exciting and successful championship for all.”

“Cape Breton Regional Municipality looks forward to welcoming the world to our friendly island,” said Amanda McDougall, Mayor of Cape Breton Regional Municipality. “Our community spirit will shine through an event like the World Curling Championship. Our volunteers can’t wait to host these athletes and their families, friends and fans.”

TSN/RDS, the official broadcast partner of Curling Canada’s Season of Champions, will provide complete coverage of all Team Canada games and playoff games at the 2024 World Women’s Championship.

Ticket and volunteer information will be released in early 2023. Fans are encouraged to sign up on the Curling Canada Collective to receive updates.

“Nova Scotia is so pleased that the 2024 Women’s World Curling Championship will be hosted by the enthusiastic fans and volunteers of Cape Breton,” said Mike Strang, President of the Nova Scotia Curling Association.  “After the hugely successful 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Sydney, we knew Cape Breton would be the perfect spot for this event. We look forward to welcoming all of the various countries to our first-class facility, ice, and most importantly the curling fans. Ciad Mile Failte to all competitors and visitors.”

“Holding the 2019 Scotties in Sydney really energized our curling community and we knew that we wanted another major curling event as soon as possible,” said Paul MacDonald, Vice-Chair of the Sydney Host Committee. “Now we have the chance to showcase our region to the entire world and we’re excited and privileged that the World Curling Federation and Curling Canada have trusted us with this opportunity.”

For more information:

Al Cameron
Director, Communication & Media Relation
Curling Canada
Tel: (403) 463-5500
[email protected]

Kyle Jahns
Manager, Communication and Media Relations
Curling Canada
Tel: 204-803-8221
[email protected]

Christopher Hamilton
Head of Media
World Curling Federation
[email protected]

Paul MacDonald
Host Committee Vice-Chair
Tel: 902-564-4870
[email protected]