Canada’s team that will take on the task of defending gold at the 2022 Winter Olympics will be decided at the 2022 Canad Inns Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials, Dec. 28-Jan. 2 in Portage la Prairie, Man.

Sixteen teams will be competing at Stride Place for the right to be named to the Canadian Olympic team and represent Canada in mixed doubles curling at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, and aim to replicate the gold-medal success of Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris from four years ago in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Media will be admitted into the building for the 2022 Canad Inns Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials, but must, as per Curling Canada’s Mandatory Vaccine policy, provide proof of full vaccination administered no later than Dec. 14. This proof must be submittedin advance to media@curling.ca by no later than Dec. 21. There will be absolutely no exceptions to this requirement.

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 Dec. 21; absolutely no requests received past that date will be considered.

Those requesting credentials must also email a high-resolution mugshot of themselves to media@curling.ca.

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

For accommodation options at Canad Inns Destination Centre Portage la Prairie, media members can contact Mikki Gerbrandt at Canad Inns (mikki@canadinns.com). Space is expected to be tight so it’s recommended that you make these arrangements quickly.

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, once available, can be found on the official event website, www.curling.ca/2022mixeddoublestrials/.

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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