The HeartStop Lounge is located at the Soo Curlers Association, 124 Anita Blvd in Sault Ste Marie. It's just a short 20 minute walk from the curling action at Essar Centre. The Lounge has a capacity of 1,200 people.Open daily from 11:00 am to 1:00 am (closes at 7:00 pm Sunday, February 7th)
Admission is free with your 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts same day draw ticket.
The HeartStop Lounge, is located at the Soo Curlers Association, 124 Anita Blvd in Sault Ste Marie.
Where will I find Keith’s Patch?The biggest party of the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is at the Soo Curlers Association.
What’s the admission for Keith’s Patch?
Admission is free – as long as you have a 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts same-day draw ticket.
Are there any age restrictions?
Minors are allowed in Keith’s Patch until 9:00 pm. After that time all guests must be of legal drinking age.
What are the regulations for smoking?
Keith’s Patch is a smoke-free environment.
Where and when did the Patch get its start?
The legend of “the Patch” began at the 1982 Labatt Brier in Brandon, Manitoba. Starting out as a casual gathering of fans relaxing over a beverage and a snack – with local entertainers contributing to the experience – it has grown each year to become a major attraction of Season of Champions events across Canada.
Why is it called Keith’s Patch?
Originally, it was the “Brier Patch”. The Alexander Keith’s Brewing Company assumed sponsorship of what has become the biggest party in Canadian curling. It was an ideal combination – a company with a passion for its product and fans with a passion for their favourite sport.
What can I expect when I visit Keith’s Patch?
Everything and anything that’s related to fun! Keith’s Patch is the place where you can meet up with old friends – and make lots of new friends. Where curling fans from across the country gather to sing and dance to great live entertainment. Share a beverage, a bite and a sense of camaraderie you won’t find with any other sport!
There is ample parking available at the HeartStop Lounge.
Continuous Shuttle service between the HeartStop Lounge at the Soo Curlers Association and the Essar Centre will be available throughout the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
The Shuttle Bus will depart Soo Curlers Association twice per hour (:00 and :30).
The Shuttle Bus will depart the Essar Centre twice per hour (:15 and :45).
Click here to download the Tim Hortons Bus Schedule
Click here to download the Sault Ste. Marie Transit Bus Schedule
Bus schedules will be posted at both the Essar Centre and the Soo Curlers Association.
The HeartStop Lounge is offering Homestyle Cooking throughout the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Food and snacks are available daily from 11am to 8pm and Dinner is serverd every day from 6pm to 8pm.
The daily menu consists of Pasta, meatballs, soup, sandwiches and salads.
Dinner Features
Jan 30-31: Cabbage Roll Dinner
Feb 1-2: Roast Beef Dinner
Feb 3-4: Roast Port Dinner
Feb 5-6: Ravioli Dinner
All served with garden salad
Vegetarian Options
Jan 30-Feb 1: Vegetable Stir-Fry with Noodles
Feb 2-4: Oriental Rice with Spring Roll
Feb 5-7: Vegetarian Pizza
Food is also available nightly at the HeartStop from 8pm to 1am provided by the Soo Curlers Restaurant.
Naturally, Alexander Keith's fine brews are at the top of the beer lineup.
The main stage is the focal point of Keith's Patch featuring a wide range of live entertainment every day and into the early hours of the morning. Guests can take part in Kool Kurling, Wii Bowling and Patch Idol competitions. And our Emcees keep the crowd entertained with impromptu games and contests.