Sorry gals and guys
but
we have struggled for years to find sponsors and if this group are the only ones who wish to be involved let us welcome them and do not be negative.  Hopefully in the dim and distant future we will need  the service which they provide but in the meantime let us be thankful that they wish to be helpful and provide sponsorship for those of us who are left.

It makes good sense to me, given the current age range of active Curlers these days.

I believe the minimum requirement will be a black armband on the upper left arm, at least 2cm wide.

When Co op funeral Care were announced as sponsors there were some who expressed thier doubts...they may still have doubts, but can i tell of my experience.
Since Monday, first day of the championships the local Co op funeral people have provided limo transport to and from Perth, lunch for thier guests, and reserved seating. This has enabled more than 50 local curlers, many of whom would never have attended this event, to view curling at a standard they have not seen before. Some of these guest were in thier first or second year of curling and have returned energised and enthusiastic about how to improve thier game.
A very positive outcome from everybody's point of view.

Sponsors are sponsors in these tough times.