Trent University Hosting 2023 Ontario University Athletics Men’s Curling Championship Feb. 10 - 12

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Trent University is hosting the 2023 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) men’s curling championship at the Peterborough Curling Club (PCC) from Feb. 10 - 12 announced on Wednesday.

(From left to right, back row) Chris Inglis, Matthew Mayede, Zachary Harrison, Mack Quick, coach Brad Robinson. (From left to right, Front Row) Maxim Tandon, Edward Bridger. Photo courtesy of Lexi Thivierge and Trent University.

“We’re thrilled to be hosting the OUA Championships for men’s curling and grateful for our collaboration with the Peterborough Curling Club that has allowed us to use their facilities,” said Sarah Batley, Trent Athletics & Recreation assistant director of sport and student Engagement. “This will be a great opportunity for us and the community to cheer on our Excalibur athletes at home as they chase an OUA championship title.”

The weekend features 16 Ontario universities competing for a spot in the gold medal draw held on Sunday at 2 p.m. This includes a strong Trent men’s tear as they brought home Trent’s first-ever OUA championship curling banner.

“Playing host to Ontario's top young curlers is a great honour and we are very excited that we get to compete against them in our hometown,” said Brad Robinson, Men’s Trent Excalibur curling head coach. “The curling community in Peterborough and the surrounding area has always been strong and we look forward to having their hometown support throughout the event. Our squad is a mix of veteran and rookie talent that we are excited about. I know they will represent Trent with great talent and class as the host team.”

Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal, Batley and the rest of the Trent Athletics Department welcome competitors and spectators to the bonspiel during the opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

The first draw of the tournament will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday as is free to all spectators. This is a free event, open to spectators. Full weekend schedule available at Trent Varsity’s website.

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