The 2014 Kamloops Tim Hortons Brier gets underway on Saturday, March 1, at the Interior Savings Centre. Friday afternoon saw the teams take part in the traditional Ford Hot Shots competition. In each round of the Ford Hot Shots competition each curler delivers six skill-testing shots — hit and stay, draw the button, draw the port, the raise, hit and roll and double takeout. Each shot is worth a maximum five points, with the final location of the shooter being valued as follows: button — 5 points, four-foot circle — 4 points, eight-foot circle — 3 points, 12-foot circle — 2 points.
