The event's first committee was established in October 1964. Frank Sargent was an original member of the senior championship committee, and believed the event would attract former Brier competitors and give seniors a place to compete which had not existed.
The inaugural committee for this event was formed in October 1964. Frank Sargent was one of the original members of the senior championship board, and he believed that the event would feature former Brier participants and provide seniors with an opportunity to compete where such opportunities had not been available previously.