Media accreditation requests for Canadian media are now being accepted for the 2022 BKT Tires & OK Tire World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Nature’s Bounty.

The 2022 BKT Tires & OK Tire World Women’s Championship is scheduled for March 19-27 at the CN Centre in Prince George, B.C., and will feature 13 teams, including Team Canada, playing for the world title.

Only Canadian media can apply through this process. Media outside of Canada must contact media@worldcurling.org to arrange for accreditation.

Media will be admitted into the building for the 2022 BKT Tires & OK Tire World Women’s Championship, but must, as per Curling Canada’s Mandatory Vaccine policy, provide proof of full vaccination administered no later than March 4. This proof must show dates of both shots, and must be submittedin advance to media@curling.ca by no later than March 14. There will be absolutely no exceptions to this requirement, other than for those who have previously been accredited for 2021-22 Curling Canada events.

Additionally, media will be required to wear masks in the building. Socially distanced interviews with players will be permitted. Where possible, phone/Zoom interviews can also be set up for media not in attendance.

To request media accreditation, CLICK HERE. The deadline for accreditation requests is March 14; absolutely no requests received past that date will be considered.

Those requesting credentials must, in addition to emailing proof of full vaccination, also email a high-resolution mugshot of themselves to media@curling.ca.

Media travelling from outside of British Columbia should be aware of any restrictions, which can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.

For accommodation options in Prince George, media members can CLICK HERE.

Please note:On-ice photographers will be required to wear black clothing and shoes and restrict themselves to designated shooting areas during the games. There will be no exceptions to this guideline. CLICK HERE to review photography guidelines.

Event information can be found on the official event website, www.curling.ca/2022worldwomen.

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For further information:

Al Cameron
Director, Communication & Media Relations
Curling Canada
(403) 463-5500
acameron@curling.ca

Kyle Jahns
Manager, Communication and Media Relations
Curling Canada
Tel: 204-803-8221
kyle.jahns@curling.ca

Christopher Hamilton
Head of Media
World Curling Federation
media@worldcurling.org