The teams were selected by a committee based on recent success and performance at a training camp. Some teams were formed just for the Trials themselves. Members of the committee were
Canadian Curling Association present
Harvey Mazinke,
Garry DeBlonde,
Vera Pezer, Art Quinney,
Ron Anton,
Dot MacRea and
Warren Hansen. There were some teams that were thought to be snubbed by the committee, such as
Paul Gowsell,
Mark Noseworthy and
Al Hackner, the latter of whom had boycotted the tryouts because curlers tried out as individuals rather than teams.[1]