The Henderson Metal Curling Classic presented by Kioti Tractors of Ontario is an annual bonspiel on the men's curling tour. It is held annually in October at the YNCU Curling Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.[1] It was first held in 2023 under the name Soo Curlers Fall Classic with a purse of $90,000.[2]
| Henderson Metal Fall Classic | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2023 |
| Host city | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
| Arena | YNCU Curling Centre |
| Purse | $106,000 |
| 2024 champion | |
| Current edition | |
With a purse of $106,000, it has one of the highest purses on the tour and attracts some of the top curling teams in the world. In 2024, twelve of the top twenty teams in the world competed in the event.[3]
Previous names
edit- 2023: Soo Curlers Fall Classic
- 2024: Henderson Metal Fall Classic
Past champions
edit| Year | Winning team | Runner up team | Purse (CAD) | Winner's share (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023[4] | $90,000 | $23,000 | ||
| 2024[5] | $106,000 | $25,000 |
References
edit- ^ "Fall Classic Soo Curlers". YNCU Curling Centre. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Gordon Anderson (November 1, 2023). "Exceeding expectations: Soo Curlers Fall Classic a draw to the button". The Sudbury Star. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Cory Nordstrom (October 16, 2024). "Soo Fall Classic draws some of Canada's top curlers". CTV News Northern Ontario. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Soo Curlers Fall Classic". CurlingZone. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Henderson Metal Fall Classic". CurlingZone. Retrieved October 22, 2024.