On Saturday, they dropped the puck in a ceremonial face-off between the Prince George Cougars and Edmonton Oil Kings at CN Centre.
They signed autographs in the concourse during the first intermission.
On Sunday, they were piped in at a fundraising dinner at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club, where they received a standing ovation from a packed crowd of 250 friends, family members and guests.
They've had to book flights, hotels and get fitted for team jackets. And they've also found some time to train and practice on the ice at the PGGCC.
That's the way it's been for Team Patti Knezevic, aka Team B.C. since it won the provincial women's curling title Jan. 25 in Maple Ridge.
"We're just so thankful that we have the opportunity to represent B.C.," said Knezevic Sunday night prior to being feted. "It's been fantastic and really an awesome experience. The support has been fantastic, an outpouring that you wouldn't believe. We're so appreciative of the support, not only from the curling community, but the city. It's amazing."
Knezevic is backed by third Kristen Fewster, second Jen Rusnell and lead Rhonda Camozzi.
Almost three weeks ago, they defeated Victoria's Sarah Wark 5-3 in an extra end in the women's championship final and earned the right to represent the province at the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts that begins Saturday in Moose Jaw.
Knezevic and her crew leave tomorrow for the southern Saskatchewan city.
It's a tough field. Among the rinks are Olympic gold medallist Jennifer Jones representing Manitoba; two-time defending Scotties champion Rachel Homan and her Team Canada crew from Ottawa; and 2014 Scotties runner-up Val Sweeting from Edmonton.
Then there's the home-province favourite, Stephanie Lawton from Saskatoon, who Knezevic faces in Saturday's opening draw.
On Sunday, the Prince George rink squares off against Quebec and Manitoba. P.E.I. and Team Canada follow on Monday. Alberta is up next on Tuesday.
Knezevic's Team B.C. is attempting not to focus on the level of competition it will face. Making shots is the sole focus.
"We're just going to play the rocks, it doesn't matter who we're playing," said Fewster. "Some of these teams we've seen on the playing circuit and we've scouted them already. Other teams don't know how we're going to play.
"There are few sports where you can go out and have full control of what you're doing," added Knezevic. "There will be distractions, the crowds. The fans are extremely educated - curling is near and dear to their hearts. But we're looking forward to it. We'll stick to our game plan, enjoy the ride, dig deep and have fun. We're wearing B.C. colours and we're so proud of that."
Knezevic has an idea what's in store when they arrive in the curling hotbed of Moose Jaw on Thursday.
She was the fifth player on Kesa Van Osch's Team B.C. crew at the 2014 Scotties in Montreal, and, due to a flu bug spreading around the team and the entire field, wound up playing in five games, guiding the team to a 6-5 overall record.
"With Patti's experience (last year), she told us this is what we need to do and what to do after the draws - it's all the extra preparation," said Fewster. "Everything that happened that week, she took mental notes."
Knezevic put the team together three years ago, bringing together the sister duo of Fewster and Rusnell, as well as her long-time friend Camozzi.
In their first year together, they lost the provincial final to Kelowna's Kelly Scott. Last year in Prince George, they finished fourth.
"We have a great dynamic on the team and we were able to get it done this year," said Fewster, who grew up in Prince George and now lives in Squamish. "Jen and I are best friends and curling has brought us so close. It's a great opportunity to be able to share this together. I've had a goal to make it to the Scotties since I was five years old.
"The excitement goes in waves. One moment I'll be shaking at my desk and a wave of butterflies are going through me. Since I've been back in Prince George, it's made it more real. (The support) is not just from the curling community, but the whole community who we've known since we were kids. It's amazing to see and pretty awesome."
The Scotties field includes Sylvie Robichaud (New Brunswick), Suzanne Birt (P.E.I.), Julie Hastings (Ontario), Jennifer Jones (Manitoba), Val Sweeting (Alberta), Stephanie Lawton (Saskatchewan), Mary-Anne Arsenault (Nova Scotia), Heather Strong (Newfoundland), Lauren Mann (Quebec), Tracy Horgan (Northern Ontario), Rachel Homan (Team Canada), Kerry Galusha (Northwest Territories), and Sarah Koltun (Yukon).
Team Knezevic at the Scotties
All times Pacific Standard Time
Saturday, Feb. 14
B.C vs Saskatchewan, noon
Sunday, Feb. 15
B.C. vs Quebec, 7 a.m.
B.C. vs Manitoba, noon
Monday, Feb. 16
B.C. vs P.E.I., 7 a.m.
B.C. vs Team Canada, noon
Tuesday, Feb. 17
B.C. vs Ontario, noon
B.C. vs Alberta, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
B.C. vs Qualifier, 7 a.m.
B.C. vs New Brunswick, noon
Thursday, Feb. 19
B.C. vs Newfoundland, 7 a.m.
B.C. vs Nova Scotia, 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20
Page Playoffs
1 vs 2, 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Page Playoffs
3 vs 4, 8 a.m.
Semifinal, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Bronze medal game, noon
Gold medal game, 5 p.m.
