Curling is a sport where even at the elite level, the athletes and fans share a special relationship… and, there are so many opportunities for face-to-face interaction at the 2012 Capital One Canada Cup.

The Original 16 Patch is the legendary heartbeat of the party for Canada’s curling crowd. If you’ve never experienced a night in the Patch, you’re in for a big surprise!

This place rocks all day every day to the sounds of some our country’s hottest bands. Enjoy the wide selection of food and refreshments and meet the most passionate and colourful fans in the sporting world.

The Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre is the home of the Original 16 Patch, conveniently located in the Mosaic Place complex. It’s open from daily from Wednesday, November 27th to Sunday, December 3rd. Admission is free with every same-day game pass. For those who have too much fun, phone numbers for taxi services will be readily available to ensure a safe ride home.

It starts with the exclusive Fan Appreciation Night, Tuesday, November 27th at the Original 16 Patch in the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre. All the competitors will be on hand to meet with the fans – and join the official kickoff for the four-day party. An exclusive invitation comes with the purchase of a full event pass.	Up Close and Personal interviews featuring the curlers and curling personalities – Wednesday to Friday in the Original 16 Patch – offer another opportunity to meet with the players. It’s a casual discussion in a relaxing environment where the fans ask the questions… and you’ll be surprised by many of the candid responses! Wednesday, November 28 @ 6:15pm Up Close & Personal Sherry Middaugh, Leigh Armstrong, John Epping, Scott Howard Thursday, November 29 @ 6:15pm Up Close & Personal Team Stefanie Lawton Friday, November 30 @ 6:15pm Up Close & Personal Team Crystal Webster
Fans can meet with all the athletes once again at Team Autograph sessions in the Original 16 Patch. A different group sits down Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to sign on the line for the crowds.	Excitement continues to grow for Cool Shots – the small-scale version of the roaring game played on shuffleboard-style tables. Cash prizes are on the line Wednesday through Saturday along with the chance for the daily winners to come back to the Original 16 Patch and play for the big money on Sunday. The best part is… you can sign up to play for free!