Civic Centre begins transformation for Meridian Open
Ahead of the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling 2019 Meridian Canadian Open, the Civic Centre is being transformed from the home of the North Stars to the home of some of the premier curlers from across the nation.
The transformation started Friday, but Wayne Cubbon, who is a certified level three ice maker and an official Grand Slam, World Curling Federation and CurlSask ice maker, has worked to get the ice even, ready to paint, and set in.
Head Ice Technician at the Twin Rivers Curling Club Ian Naismith said rigorous work is done to create just the foundation of the surface underneath the curling sheets.
“The hockey surface is generally not level,” he said. “They’re even, but not level. It will probably take another 800 to 900 gallons of water to seal in paint, markings and rings and advertising logos.”