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There’s so much more to the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling than just curling! Our can’t-miss live events include plenty of additional activities and experiences beyond what you see from watching on TV at home. 

Here’s what you don’t want to miss at CBS Arena during the BOOST National. 

Pinty’s Pub & Grill Zone 

The premier destination to check out all of the action right at ice level while enjoying food and drinks. Get up close at the BOOST National and watch curling like you haven’t before in the Pinty’s Pub & Grill Zone. Feel free to come on down. No really, we mean that: no extra admission required! You never know, you may even meet one of our Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling superstars chilling in the zone. (Just keep an eye on your Pinty’s chicken wings!) 

Grand Slam Social House 

Looking for something to do between draws? No need to leave CBS Arena! The party never stops at the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling. The Cove has been transformed into the Grand Slam Social House featuring refreshments plus live entertainment. Just don’t forget to head back to the rink when the next draw starts. 

Live Music in The Cove

• Tuesday: Mark Hiscock (6 p.m. — 6:45 p.m.)
• Wednesday: The Dimaggios (6:45 p.m. — 8:15 p.m.)
• Thursday: Bob Taylor and Carl Peters (6:45 p.m. — 8:15 p.m.)
• Friday: Justin Fancy Trio (6:45 p.m. — 8:15 p.m.)

Autograph sessions

Meet your favourite curlers at the Princess Auto booth.

• Team Jones — Thursday, 12:15 p.m.
• Team Carruthers — Friday, 3 p.m.

DJ Tom 

The Ginger Prince of the East, DJ Tom Fleming is a three-time Red Bull Music 3Style national finalist. Catch DJ Tom spinning live in-arena starting Friday night and through the weekend playoffs. 

MC Pete 

Peter Steski is one of the Original 18 skips of the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling and has now taken his talents from the ice to the microphone as our master of ceremonies. Steski’s hilarious player introductions are a hit among the fans (and yes, even among the curlers too) so make sure you arrive on time for the start of each draw! 

50/50 draws 

The players on the ice aren’t the only ones who could hit the jackpot. Proceeds from our 50/50 draws support local curling clubs. Just remember: you can’t win it if you’re not in it so buy a ticket (or two or 10). 

Junior GSOC & Future Rockstars 

It’s all about helping kids. The Junior Grand Slam of Curling and Future Rockstars programs were founded in 2012 to give young curlers the opportunity to play on world-class arena ice and learn tips of the trade from their favourite Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling superstars. 

Reid Carruthers, Niklas Edin, Brett Gallant, Jocelyn Peterman and others have organized these programs in the past sharing their vast knowledge of the game and providing memorable experiences for the next generation of stars as they continue their journeys in the sport.

The Junior GSOC features four local junior teams participating in a clinic and game with an elite curler assigned to coach each team. Future Rockstars is an hour of open ice for all of the Little Rocks and juniors within the community to come out, enjoy the game, and meet some of their favourite curlers.