The first game will be a test of mettle. But, in Patti Knezevic's view, so will all the rest.
Knezevic and her team of Brenda Garvey, Chelan Cotter and Rhonda Camozzi start play at the B.C. Scotties Tournament of Hearts women's provincial curling championship Monday at the Cloverdale Curling Club. In Knezevic's opening game, she'll face defending champion Kelly Scott, holder of two national titles (2006 and 2007) and one world crown (2007).
"I think they'll all be tough ones," Knezevic said. "I think we'll have to be sharp for the entire week. We're definitely going to have to come out on top of our game right out of the gate. As far as the ice goes, I think it will be the same for all. It will be their first game and ours. We just have to go in and be sharp and throw smart."
Knezevic and Scott will take to the ice at noon. In Monday's second draw, at 7:30 p.m., Knezevic will face Nicole Backe. Scott is a Kelowna resident and Backe is from Nanaimo. In total, 10 rinks are competing for the championship, including Jennifer Fewster of Prince George.
