16 teams enter, one leaves as champion. This was the scene this weekend at the Lethbridge Curling Club as they played host to the 66th annual 1st Choice Savings Ladies Bonspiel.
The ‘A’ final featured team Bourassa the 2012 winner and team Bonneau, from Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Team Bourassa ended up winning the bonspiel for the second time in four years.
“Last year we finished 1st in the “C” event after a few unfortunate losses so a win this year would be great.” Said Karen Bourassa. She got exactly what she hoped for with a 6-4 win in the championship game.
Her opponent, Monique Bonneau, made the final in her first ever appearance in the bonspiel. “We’re all the way from Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, so making the final was pretty exciting,” said Bonneau.
Shirley Stolk, the defending champion ended up winning the “B” event with her newfound team. “This year I’m playing on a completely new team for the first time in 15 years.” Said Stolk. This team featured former Communication Arts graduate Kathy Fenz.
“We put together a few wins on Saturday so were playing in the “B” final which is exciting for us” said Fenz. Their team ended up beating Monika Perry’s team in the “B” final 7-5.
Both games were decided by three point ends, Bourassa scoring hers in the second end, after a measurement went her way. Stolk scored hers in the seventh end to take the two point lead. The opposition was never able to recover from these ends.
Next up for the Lethbridge Curling Club is there 76th annual Men’s Shirtsleeve bonspiel. This year 52 teams from Lethbridge and area have entered the bonspiel hoping to win the prestigious event. The Shirtsleeve runs from January 27 to February 1.
Photo: Team Bourassa holding there championship trophy after Sundays championship game at the Lethbridge Curling Club
