Six teams advance to SaskTel Tankard
The six pre-qualifiers have been announced for the 2012 SaskTel Tankard to take place in Assiniboia from February 1-5, 2012.
The winner of this year's Tankard will have home ice advantage as the Brier is being hosted by Saskatoon in March.
Six teams get a free pass by qualifying through the World and Saskatchewan Curling Tours, the Saskatchewan Curling Players Association Championship and a wild card.
Steve Laycock will try to defend his title as he qualified through the SCPA Championship. Laycock will not have Pat Simmons at his side this year, as Simmons is playing with Kevin Koe's rink out of Alberta.


