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COVID-19
Return to Curl Policy
Esquimalt
Curling
ClubVersion: 06 September 07, 2021
COVID-19 Return to Curl Policy Contents Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................. 3 Opening Message ................................................................................................................................... 3 Illness Policy – STAY HOME IF YOU ARE NOT WELL................................................................. 4 Outbreak Protocol .................................................................................................................................. 4 Vaccinations ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Waiver and Declaration of Compliance .......................................................................................... 5 Refund Policy............................................................................................................................................ 5 Spare Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Contact Tracing ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Masks .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Sanitizing ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Reducing Congestion ............................................................................................................................ 7 Arriving at the Archie Browning Sports Centre ...................................................................... 7 Staggered Draws ................................................................................................................................ 7 Back to Back Evening Draws ....................................................................................................... 21 On the Ice ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Starting a Game ................................................................................................................................. 8 Finishing a Game ................................................................................................................................ 9 Lounge ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 Bonspiels.................................................................................................................................................. 10 Compliance ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Revision History .................................................................................................................................... 12 Appendices .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Appendix A – Declaration of Compliance ................................................................................ 13 Appendix B – Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement .... 15 Appendix C – Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement ........................ 18 Appendix D - Curl BC Recommendations for maintaining physical distancing on the ice ................................................................................................................................................... 21 © Esquimalt Curling Club 2021 2
COVID-19 Return to Curl Policy Disclaimer With the ever-changing COVID-19 situation (including vaccines and new variants), and new information from our local, provincial and federal governments, and governing Curling bodies, this document is subject to change. Further revisions will be posted at the club and on our website when necessary. We encourage the Leagues to please provide feedback on this document by contacting the Club President Torben Wilson via email at esqccpresident@gmail.com or Club Vice President Al Teasdale at esqccvicepresident@gmail.com It is important that all individuals understand that when you choose to participate in physical activities outside the home during the pandemic – including curling – you may be at an increased risk of being exposed to and contracting COVID-19. This is an inherent risk of participating in activities in your community where you may interact with other individuals. Curl BC considers curling to be a MEDIUM risk sport for the contraction of COVID-19, however participants should still carefully assess their personal health circumstances before engaging in curling activities. If you are at higher risk of experiencing serious illness from COVID-19, consider limiting or avoiding participation in the sport activities for the time being. Opening Message The 2021-2022 curling season will once again require adjustments to our “normal” procedures, but having come through the last (albeit shortened) season without any cases of COVID-19 at the Esquimalt Curling Club, we are confident that we can repeat that success this season. It is due to the diligence of all our members in following the procedures and guidelines put in place by the board that we are able to continue curling throughout the pandemic. Our main objective is to try to keep our members and guests as safe as possible while enjoying the curling experience. The following document will try to answer your questions as best as possible. These guidelines are subject to change and may be modified as we move forward. We will be following guidelines put forth by Curling Canada and Curl BC as well as guidance from the Township of Esquimalt, viaSport, and the BC Ministry of Health. We fully understand that the upcoming season will be a challenge and we will do our best to keep everyone as safe as possible. Please be respectful of Municipal staff, Club volunteers, and your fellow curlers as the season plays out. https://www.curling.ca/return-to-play/ https://www.curlbc.ca/curling-guidelines-released/ © Esquimalt Curling Club 2021 3
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Illness Policy – STAY HOME IF YOU ARE NOT WELL
Esquimalt Curling Club members who are feeling ill are required to stay home. No
one is permitted to enter the Archie Browning Sports Complex:
If they or anyone in their household are experiencing any COVID-19 like
symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19.
If they or anyone in their household have been directed by a public health
authority to self-isolate in the past 14 days.
All Club members are expected to monitor their health, report any respiratory
illness, and to seek the advice of a medical professional if they experience any
COVID-like symptoms, including but not limited to fever, chills, cough, shortness of
breath, sore throat and painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of
smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, or loss of appetite. Club members are not
to return to curling activities until their health situation has been diagnosed and
resolved.
The COVID-19 self-assessment tool (https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en) can be
used to help determine if further assessment or testing for COVID-19 is needed.
Club members who have travelled outside of Canada must follow all quarantine
protocols put in place by the federal government before they will be allowed to curl
at Esquimalt Curling Club. More information can be found at
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid
Outbreak Protocol
In the event of a positive COVID-19 test of a person or persons who were at the
Esquimalt Curling Club within the last 14 days, we ask that they notify their League
President immediately. The League President must immediately notify the Club
President and inform their League Members.
The Club President will inform the Township of Esquimalt, and all League Presidents
of the possible exposure, and may inform all League Presidents that masks are
mandatory in all curling areas, including on the ice, for the next two weeks. All
members are required to self-monitor for symptoms. The Club will follow directives
received from the local health authority.
© Esquimalt Curling Club 2021 4COVID-19 Return to Curl Policy Vaccinations In accordance with provincial health orders, all curlers aged 12 and older must be vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine. Proof of vaccination must be shown to a designated league representative. As of September 13th, one dose of vaccine will be required for entry to the Archie Browning Sports Complex, and by October 24th, patrons must be fully vaccinated (7 days post second dose). More information about B.C.’s COVID-19 immunization plan, including how to get vaccinated, is available at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid- 19/info/response Information on how to check a person’s proof of vaccination can be found at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof/businesses Waiver and Declaration of Compliance All Members (or the parent/guardian for members younger than the age of major- ity) must sign a Declaration of Compliance (Appendix A). All Members must sign a Participation Agreement and Liability Waiver (or a Participant Agreement and Assumption of Risk Agreement for Members be- low the age of majority). See Appendices B and C for examples. The above documents must be received by each league’s secretary before you play your first game. The preference is to receive them electronically. Please sign them electronically or print, sign, then scan them or take a picture and email them back to your league secretary. If you need a PDF viewer that can electronically sign PDFs, please visit https://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/ (Windows, Mac OS, and Android only). Refund Policy For each curling season, each league has two ice rental contracts with Esquimalt: one for each calendar year. Each contract is paid for separately. In the event that curling is suspended or cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions or other factors related to the pandemic, Esquimalt will refund the leagues any unused funds in the current contracts. It will be up to the leagues to decide how they will refund these monies to the curlers. Spare fees, Curl BC, Curling Canada, and Esquimalt Curling Club dues are non- refundable. Leagues will decide how to refund any league specific fees. © Esquimalt Curling Club 2021 5
COVID-19 Return to Curl Policy Spare Policy All spares must sign the liability waiver and COVID declaration and abide by the protocols set out in this document. For players from outside of the Esquimalt Curling Club, complete contact information must be collected and a spare fee of $25 must be paid before being allowed to curl. Contact Tracing Leagues are encouraged to maintain a contact list of all their members and keep track of which players (including spares) are in attendance for every game. For tracing purposes, attendance records must be kept for 90 days. Leagues may choose how they record who is at each game. Should there be an exposure event during club activities, the Club President will require these records in order to provide the provincial Health Authority with accurate contact tracing information. Masks Disposable non-medical or reusable cloth masks which meet Health Canada’s recommendations for materials, construction and fit must be worn in the hallways, change rooms and washrooms at the Archie Browning Sports Centre. It is recommended that masks also be worn on the ice, but they may be removed for sweeping and delivery of the rock. Be aware that when masks are worn while curling, they may become damp, thus reducing their effectiveness. Curlers may have to bring multiple masks to the rink so that they can change their mask if/when it becomes damp. The mask must cover the wearer’s nose and mouth. A face shield may be worn in conjunction with a mask, but cannot be used as a replacement for a mask. If a neck gaiter is worn in place of a mask, it is to be folded to provide at least two layers of fabric. Health Canada recommends against masks with exhalation valves or vents. For more information about the proper use of masks and face coverings, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel- coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks/about-non-medical-masks-face- coverings.html Sanitizing Curlers are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer for personal use. Sanitizer and paper towels will be provided for sanitizing the rock handles and scoreboard numbers. © Esquimalt Curling Club 2021 6
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Esquimalt employees will perform routine cleaning of the washrooms and common
areas such as change rooms, hallways, and the lounge.
Reducing Congestion
The hallway outside the curling arena is an area with significant congestion,
especially before the scheduled start of a draw. Congestion is made worse when a
preceding draw comes off the ice. Physical distancing must be maintained at all
times.
Arriving at the Archie Browning Sports Centre
• Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your game. When queuing to
enter the building, please observe physical distancing (2m separation).
• If possible, curlers should come ready to play, only needing to change their
shoes once inside the building.
• Upon entering the facility, curlers must wash their hands or sanitize them
using their personal hand sanitizer.
• The backboards must be kept free of clutter. Bags and belongings must not
protrude more than 1 foot from the wall.
• It is recommended that a reusable shopping bag or small day pack (max 20”
x 12” x 8” or 30 litres) be used to hold your shoes, hand sanitizer, or
other personal items (keys, phone, wallet, etc.). This bag or pack must fit
within 1 foot of the wall.
• No unnecessary equipment or belongings such as broom bags are to be
brought into the curling rink, unless they can be fit into the bag or con-
tainer as outlined in the previous two points.
• Loaner equipment may be available, but the cleaning and sanitization of this
equipment will be left up to the users and must be done before and after
each use.
• Do not loiter in the change rooms/hallway - move quickly to your sheet.
Staggered Draws
Curling Canada recommends staggering start times to reduce congestion in
hallways, at doors, and on the backboards. Leagues with more than 6 teams (24
players) may wish to stagger start times (see Appendix D).
On the Ice
While there are no sweeping restrictions, players should remain cognizant of their
movements on the ice and try to maintain 2 metre distancing from other players as
much as possible.
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Starting a Game
• Once in the arena, acknowledgments should be made between teams as
quickly as possible without physical contact (no handshakes, no high-
fives).
• Hammer may either be determined traditionally (i.e. coin flip) or
predetermined by the draw master. Each league will decide on their
preferred method.
• The team with hammer will proceed to the far end of the ice for warm up
slides. The Vice-Skip of that team will sanitize the scoreboard numbers.
• The team throwing first (i.e. without hammer) will sanitize all rock handles
for both teams and do their warm up slides at the near end of the ice.
• To start the game, the throwing team’s skip walks to the far end. The players
on the team with hammer proceed to the standing areas on the side of
sheet (see Appendix E).
Designated In-Game Curler Positioning and Sweeping
• Curlers are to walk/stand on one side of the sheet only. The designated
walking/standing area is on the side of the sheet closet to Sheet 1.
• To help curlers maintain physical distancing when waiting for their turn to
throw or sweep, there are six marked standing locations on each sheet
(two metres apart). There are three marked spots near each hog line.
While a rock thrower (the “Thrower”) is in the hack:
• The sweepers from the opposing team will position themselves along the
sides of the sheet between the hog lines in the designated areas.
• The person next delivering a rock (from the opposing team) may stand in
the designated area on the backboards behind the Thrower.
• The Sweepers will position themselves in their normal sweeping positions.
• The Skip (or Vice-Skip) of the non-delivering team will remain behind the
hack until the rock has been delivered.
Once a rock is delivered (Sweeping):
• Traditional sweeping rules apply.
• The Sweepers may commence sweeping once the rock crosses the near T-
line.
• Skips should try to maintain physical distancing as much possible while in the
house and when sweeping their own team’s or their opponent’s rocks.
• While transitioning between shots, curlers must be aware of each other's
positions on the ice in order to maintain physical distancing.
Completing an End and Measurements
• Repositioning rocks:
One or both Thirds are responsible for pushing the rocks of both teams to
their positions in their respective corners. The person moving the rocks
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must use their foot, broom, or delivery stick to move the rocks rather
than touching them with their hands. It will save time if the rocks are
positioned in single file in any order along the sides rather than putting
them in numerical order in pairs.
• Putting up the score:
Only one person is to handle the score numbers. The Third of the team
with hammer in the first end (who may also be the person repositioning
the rocks) will be solely responsible for putting up the score for the entire
game. Only they will touch the score cards. As per usual practice, the
Thirds will agree on the score upon the completion of each end.
• Measurements:
The other Third (not handling scoring duties) will be solely responsible for
handling all measuring devices during the game. Only they will touch the
devices. The measuring device must be cleaned with the provided
sanitizer before putting it away. Before and after using the measuring
device, the Third should use their personal hand sanitizer.
Finishing a Game
Games are not to exceed two hours. Buzzers should be used to warn curlers that
they are nearing the two hour mark. Leagues must decide when the buzzers are to
sound and set a policy as to how to finish a game once the buzzer has sounded. All
curlers must vacate the ice at or before the two hour time limit.
Curlers will gather personal belongings and leave the arena as soon as possible via
the nearest door, while being aware of the position and movements of fellow game
participants and those from other sheets. Physical distancing must be maintained
at all times.
If there are still active sheets between you and the nearest door when your game
has ended, please wait until the backboard is clear before leaving.
Leagues can decide how to record the results of each game. The preferred way
would be email the results to their Drawmaster. There cannot be any shared
writing implements left on the bulletin boards.
Lounge
The lounge will be open, but with a maximum of 50 people or 50% of capacity,
whichever is more. Normal capacity for the lounge is 120 people, and for seated
banquets, the regular capacity is 150 people. This means that no more than 60
people for regular use and 75 people for sit down banquets will be allowed in the
lounge at one time.
Masks are to be worn while in the lounge, unless seated at a table.
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A maximum of 8 people (2 teams) may sit at one table and there is to be no “table
hopping” (i.e., moving from one table to another). Communal snack bowls are
discouraged.
Selling 50/50 tickets table to table is not allowed. Consider using technology such
as a website, email, social media or an app instead of selling physical tickets.
Bonspiels
Under the Provincial Health Officer’s (PHO) mass Gatherings and Events order, a
club bonspiel is deemed an Event and as such, only “50 patrons or 50% of the
seated operating capacity of the place” may be present. Event staff (such as
bartenders, caterers, and facility maintenance employees) are not considered
patrons.
In order for a bonspiel to exceed the patron limits, it will have to be divided into
small groups or divisions with each group/division becoming its own Event. See
Appendix F for further information about how to run a bonspiel with multiple
Events.
All bonspiels must be approved by the Township of Esquimalt.
Bonspiel Considerations
Consider using technology such as a website, email, social media or app for:
i. Online bonspiel registrations and entry fee payments.
o Collect participant information, waivers, and declarations for the
event.
i. Bonspiel draw, scoring, and results.
ii. Running any fundraising events such as: 50/50 and/or raffle draws.
iii. Distributing any cash prizes to participants.
Consider how to space out draw times.
Designate arrival and exit times for participants.
Designate areas for equipment storage.
Communicate whether or not there will be areas available for warm-ups and
cool downs.
Modify champion and/or trophy presentations to avoid crowding. E-transfer
cash prizes instead of merchandise.
Carefully plan food & beverage options. What is the safest way to serve food
and beverages?
o Hand washing facilities or alcohol-based sanitizers must be within easy
reach of a buffet station.
o Buffets must include signage reminding participants to wash or
sanitize their hands before touching any of the items at the buffet.
o High touch surfaces at buffet stations, and utensils that are used for
self-serve, must be frequently cleaned and sanitized.
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Event Safety Plan
An Event Safety Plan must be developed and distributed to all participants.
o The safety plan must be based off of Esquimalt Curling Club’s Return
to Curling Plan and Curl BC’s Competition Guide and conform to all
current PHO orders.
o All participants must sign a health declaration and waiver.
o Participants must be made aware of Esquimalt Curling Club’s illness
policy before they get to the club.
o Communicate any cleaning or safety protocols that are in place for the
event with all participants. It is recommended that these protocols be
posted at the club.
o Ensure you have contact information for all participants of the bonspiel
and keep track of when they are at the club.
If spectators are allowed, they must be made aware of and abide by all safety
plans, including health declarations and contact tracing.
Compliance
Curlers not adhering to this protocol and/or guidelines put in place by Esquimalt
Recreation will be asked to leave the premises and may lose their membership in
good standing with the Esquimalt Curling Club. Their actions could additionally risk
the immediate revocation of the league’s rental contract with Esquimalt Recreation
and Esquimalt Recreation may choose to ban the individual from the facility.
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Revision History
Version Date Comments
01 August 26, 2020 Initial Release
02 September 11, 2020 Reworded the Illness policy; under Sanitization, added direction for
cleaning bottom of rocks prior to delivery; added requirement to
sanitize hands upon entering facility; revised the Outbreak
Protocol; Revised wording of Waiver section; modified restrictions
on bags permitted for shoes & personal belongings, defined the
area that personal belongings may be stowed on the backboards;
replaced the “Liability, Waiver of Claim and Indemnity
Agreement”, the “Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk
Agreement”, the “Participation Agreement” , and the “Declaration
of Compliance” with the “Participant Agreement and Release of
Liability, Waiver of Claim and Indemnity Agreement” and the
“Participant Agreement and Assumption of Risk Agreement;
corrected the formatting of Appendix C (Transition details for back
to back evening draws)
03 October 25, 2020 Added caveat about use of Meeting Room B; Revised mask policy;
Revised wording about storage of personal belongings on
backboards; Revised sweeping policy; Added policy regarding
bonspiels.
04 November 20, 2020 Updated mask policy to comply with PHO orders issued
19/11/2020
05 September 01, 2021 Updated Opening Message, Illness Policy (re: travel), Contact
Tracing requirement, Spare Policy, Mask Policy, Sanitizing
requirements ,and On Ice Procedures; added vaccine mandate,
added Declaration of Compliance requirement, added section
regarding the lounge; reordered appendices and removed those
about sweeping rotation and transition details for back to back
evening draws, reworded parts of the bonspiel section, added
Declaration of Compliance.
06 September 04, 2021 Edited illness policy to align with Declaration of Compliance;
Clarified wording in the following sections: Refund Policy, Spares,
Lounge, and Bonspiels; moved information on how to stagger
draws to appendices; moved some bonspiel information to
appendices.
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Appendices
Appendix A – Declaration of Compliance
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE – COVID-19
Individual Name (print): ___________________________________________________________________________________
Individual’s Parent/Guardian: _______________________________________________________________________________
(if the individual is younger than the age of majority)
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
WARNING! ALL INDIVIDUALS ENTERING THE FACILITY AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN SANCTIONED
ACTIVITIES MUST COMPLY WITH THIS DECLARATION
Curling Canada, Curl BC and Esquimalt Curling Club (collectively the “Organization”) require the disclosure of exposure or illness
is in order to safeguard the health and safety of all participants and limit the further outbreak of COVID-19. This Declaration of
Compliance will be kept safely, and personal information will not be disclosed unless as required by law or with your consent.
An individual (or the individual’s parent/guardian, if the individual is younger than the age of majority) who is unable to agree
to the terms outlined in this document is not permitted to enter the Organization’s facilities or participate in the Organization’s
activities, programs, or services.
I, the undersigned being the individual named above and the individual’s parent/guardian (if the individual is younger than the
age of majority), hereby acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this document:
1. The coronavirus disease, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and
COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of
COVID-19 and requires all individuals (or their parent/guardian, when applicable) to adhere to the compliance stand-
ards described in this document.
2. The individual understands that they must produce proof of having received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine which
has been approved for use in Canada.
3. The individual has not been diagnosed with COVID-19. OR If the individual was diagnosed with COVID-19, the individual
was cleared as noncontagious by provincial or local public health authorities.
4. If the individual is a front-line worker (such as hospital staff, long term care staff, or other individual who interacts with
individuals who have confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19), the individual has worn proper and approved Personal
Protective Equipment at all times whenever they interacted with an individual who has a confirmed or suspected case
of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
5. If the individual has been in close contact with a person who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, they must
self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days after the exposure and must follow Public Health self-monitoring
guidelines before returning to curl.
6. If someone in the individual’s household has been diagnosed with COVID-19, the individual must contact Public Health
to determine if they must self-isolate, and then must self-monitor their health for 14 days after being exposed.
7. The individual is attending or participating voluntarily and understands the risks associated with COVID-19. The individ-
ual (or the individual’s parent/guardian), on behalf of the individual (when applicable)) agrees to assume those risks,
including but not limited to exposure and being infected.
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8. The individual has not, nor has anyone in the individual’s household, experienced any signs or symptoms of COVID-19
in the last 14 days (including fever, new or worsening cough, fatigue, chills and body aches, respiratory illness, difficulty
breathing, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, pink eye, or loss of taste or smell).
9. If the individual experiences, or if anyone in the individual’s household experiences, any signs or symptoms of COVID-
19 after submitting this Declaration of Compliance, the individual will immediately isolate, notify the Organization, and
not attend any of the Organization’s facilities, activities, programs or services until at least 14 days have passed since
those symptoms were last experienced or they have received a negative COVID-19 test.
10. If the individual travels, or if anyone in the individual’s household travels, outside Canada after submitting this Decla-
ration of Compliance, the individual will follow all quarantine and other protocols put in place by the federal govern-
ment before returning to curl.
11. The individual is following recommended guidelines, including but not limited to, practicing physical distancing, trying
to maintain separation of six feet from others, adhering to recognized hygiene best practices, and otherwise limiting
exposure to COVID-19.
12. The individual will follow the safety, physical distancing, and hygiene protocols of the Organization.
13. The individual will bring their own personal items and personal equipment (such as water bottles, bags, towels, etc.) at
their discretion and will not share their personal items or equipment with other individuals.
14. This document will remain in effect until the Organization, per the direction of the provincial government and provincial
health officials, determines that the acknowledgements in this Declaration of Compliance are no longer required.
15. The Organization may remove the individual from the facility or from participation in the activities, programs or services
of the Organization at any time and for any reason if the Organization believes, in its sole discretion, that the individual
is no longer in compliance with any of the standards described in this document.
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Individual (If the individual is the age of majority)
Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian (if the individual is younger than age of majority)
Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONSENT FOR USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION AND IMAGE USE
The Participant (and the Participant’s parent/guardian, if applicable) authorizes the Organization to collect and use personal
information about the Participant for the purposes described in the Organizations’ policies for privacy.
I agree
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Appendix B – Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity
Agreement
CURLING CANADA RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (to be
executed by Participants over the Age of Majority)
WARNING! Please read carefully. By signing this document, you will waive certain legal rights including
the right to sue. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a
participant in the sport of curling and the activities, programs, classes, services provided and events
sponsored or organized by: Curling Canada, Curl BC , and Esquimalt Curling Club, including but not
limited to: games, tournaments, practices, training, personal training, dry land training, use of strength
training and fitness conditioning equipment, machines and facilities, nutritional and dietary programs,
orientation or instructional sessions or lessons, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs
(collectively the “Activities”), the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the terms outlined in this
agreement.
Disclaimer
1. Curling Canada; and Curl BC and Esquimalt Curling Club and their respective Directors, Officers, committee members,
members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facilities in
which the Activities take place, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury,
personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or
as a result of, the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organi-
zation.
Description and Acknowledgement of Risks
2. I understand and acknowledge that:
a. The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, cau-
tion or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disa-
bility, paralysis and loss of life. The sport of curling is played on a sheet of ice, which is slippery, hard, and danger-
ous;
b. A pertinent risk to participating in the sport of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should I fall, trip, or
stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that I wear a helmet at all times when participating in the
sport of curling;
c. The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of my
fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings or instruc-
tions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and COVID-19;
d. The coronavirus disease COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organiza-
tion and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to re-
duce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with
COVID-19. Further, participating in the Activities could increase my risk of contracting COVID-19.
I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 and 2
3. I am participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of my participation, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware
of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but
are not limited to:
a. Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehy-
dration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic
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injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds,
COVID-19, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof;
b. Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or
persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on floors, ice, or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions;
travel to and from premises;
c. Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the
provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the
use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability;
d. Contact: contact with brooms, brushes or curling stones, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons, and may lead
to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury;
e. Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities;
f. Ability: Failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas;
g. Sport: the game of curling and its inherent risks, including but not limited to, running, sliding or slipping on the ice
surface, delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping, stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto
the walkway from the ice surface, or stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next;
h. Cyber: privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage;
i. Conduct: My conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants;
j. Travel: Travel to and from the Activities;
k. Negligence: My negligence and negligence of other persons, including NEGLIGENCE ON the PART OF THE ORGANI-
ZATION, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury or death. I understand that the Organization may fail
to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of curling programs, some of which are referred to
above.
I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 3 and 4
Terms
4. In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate in the Activities, I agree:
a. That when I practice or train in my own space, I am responsible for my surroundings and the location and equip-
ment that I select;
b. That my mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and I assume all risks related to
my mental and physical condition;
c. To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
d. To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
e. That if I observe an unusual significant hazard or risk, I will remove myself from participation and bring my observa-
tions to a representative of the Organization immediately;
f. The risks associated with the Activities are increased when I am impaired and I will not to participate if impaired in
any way;
g. That it is my sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for me. By commencing an Activity, I
acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity;
h. That I am responsible for my choice of safety or protective equipment and the secure fitting of that equipment.
i. Covid-19: that COVID-19 is contagious in nature and I may be exposed to, or infected by, COVID-19 and such expo-
sure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death.
Release of Liability and Disclaimer
5. In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:
a. That the sole responsibility for my safety remains with me;
b. To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation;
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c. That I am not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or its agents, whether in a bro-
chure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the Activities;
d. To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization;
e. To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, ex-
pense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the Activities;
f. To FOREVER RELEASE and INDEMNIFY the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands,
actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs
(including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which I have or may have in the future, that might arise out of, re-
sult from, or relate to my participation in the Activities, even though such Claims may have been caused by any
manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions,
carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization;
g. To FOREVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY the Organization from any action related to my becoming exposed to or in-
fected by COVID-19 as a result of, or from, any action, omission or negligence of myself or others, including but not
limited to the Organization;
h. That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to my vehicle, property, or equipment that may
occur as a result of the Activities;
i. That negligence includes failure on the part of the Organization to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me
from the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Activities; and
j. This release, waiver and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province of
British Columbia and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal
force and effect.
Jurisdiction
6. I agree that in the event that I file a lawsuit against the Organization, I will do so solely in the Province of British Columbia
and further agree that the substantive law of the Province of British Columbia will apply without regard to conflict of law
rules.
Acknowledgement
7. I acknowledge that I have read and understand this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that
this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, spouse, children, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, admin-
istrators and legal or personal representatives. I further acknowledge by signing this agreement I have waived my right to
maintain a lawsuit against the Organization on the basis of any claims from which I have released herein.
I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 5 to 7
Name of Participant (print): ________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Participant: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONSENT FOR USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION USE
The Participant authorizes the Organization to collect and use personal information about the Participant for the purposes
described in the Organizations’ policies for privacy. I agree
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Appendix C – Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement
CURLING CANADA INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
(To be executed by parents/guardians of Participants under the Age of Majority)
WARNING! Please read carefully. By signing this document, you will assume certain risks and responsibilities
Participant’s Name: __________________________________________________
Participant’s Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd): ________________________________
1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in the sport of curling
and the activities, programs, classes, services provided and events sponsored or organized by Curling Canada, Curl BC and
Esquimalt Curling Club, (collectively the “Organization”), including but not limited to: games, tournaments, practices,
training, personal training, dry land training, use of strength training and fitness conditioning equipment, machines and
facilities, nutritional and dietary programs, orientation or instructional sessions or lessons, aerobic and anaerobic condi-
tioning programs (collectively the “Activities”), the undersigned being the Participant and Participant’s Parent/Guardian
(collectively the “Parties”) acknowledges and agrees to the terms outlined in this agreement.
2. I am the Parent/Guardian of the Participant and have full legal responsibility for the decisions of the Participant.
Description and Acknowledgement of Risks
3. The Parties understand and acknowledge that:
a. The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, cau-
tion or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disa-
bility, paralysis and loss of life. The sport of curling is played on a sheet of ice, which is slippery, hard, and danger-
ous;
b. A pertinent risk to participating in the sport of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should the Partici-
pant fall, trip, or stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that the Participant wear a helmet at all
times when participating in the sport of curling;
c. The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of the
Participant’s fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings
or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and Covid-19;
d. The COVID-19 disease has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and COVID-19 is
extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19;
however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Participant will not become infected with COVID-19. Further,
participating in the Activities could increase the Participant’s risk of contracting COVID-19.
4. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the Parties hereby
acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and haz-
ards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:
a. Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehy-
dration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic
injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds,
COVID-19, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof.
b. Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or
persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on floors, ice, or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions;
travel to and from premises
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c. Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the
provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the
use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability;
d. Contact: contact with brooms, brushes or curling stones, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons, and may lead
to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury.
e. Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities. Ability: Failing to act safely or within my own ability or within des-
ignated areas.
f. Sport: the game of curling and its inherent risks, including but not limited to, running, sliding or slipping on the ice
surface, delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping, stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto
the walkway from the ice surface, or stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next.
g. Cyber: privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage.
h. Conduct: My conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants
i. Travel: Travel to and from the Activities
We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 to 4
Terms
5. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Parties agree:
a. That when the Participant practices or trains in their own space, the Parties are responsible for the Participant’s
surroundings and the location and equipment that is selected for the Participant;
b. That the Participant’s mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and the Parties
assume all risks related to the Participant’s mental and physical condition;
c. To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
d. To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
e. That if the Participant observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove themselves from
participation and bring their observations to a representative of the Organization immediately;
f. The risks associated with the Activities are increased when the Participant is impaired, and the Participant will not
participate if impaired in any way;
g. That it is their sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant. By the Partici-
pant commencing an Activity, they acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity;
h. That COVID-19 is contagious in nature and the Participant may be exposed to, or infected by, COVID-19 and such
exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death; and
i. That they are responsible for the choice of the Participant’s safety or protective equipment and the secure fitting of
that equipment.
6. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree:
a. That the Parties are not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or their agents,
whether in brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the Activities;
b. That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to the Participant’s vehicle, property, or equip-
ment that may occur as a result of the Activities; and
c. That this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province of British Colum-
bia and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and ef-
fect.
Jurisdiction
7. The Parties agree that in the event that they file a lawsuit against the Organization, they agree to do so solely in the Prov-
ince of British Columbia and they further agree that the substantive law of the Province of British Columbia will apply
without regard to conflict of law rules.
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We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 5 to 7
Acknowledgement
8. The Parties acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this agreement
voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, their spouses, parents, guardians, next
of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.
Name of Parent or Guardian (print): __________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian: _____________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
CONSENT FOR USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION USE
The Participant (and the Participant’s parent/guardian, if applicable) authorizes the Organization to collect and use personal
information about the Participant for the purposes described in the Organizations’ policies for privacy.
I agree
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Appendix D – Staggered Draws
The first stagger will use sheets 4, 5, and 6; the second stagger will use sheets 1,
2, and 3:
• Players on the first stagger may use either door to enter the ice although the
preferred one is the sliding door as it can be activated by an elbow push.
• Players on the second stagger must use the sliding door to avoid walking on
the backboards behind an active sheet(s)
For staggered draws, league start times will need to be adjusted. For most leagues
the first stagger will start 15 minutes earlier than the league’s normal start time.
The second start time will be at the league’s normal start time. Leagues can modify
the stagger times as long as they don’t impact other leagues.
Buzzers will be used for all leagues to ensure all curlers are off the ice within the
two hour time limit.
Back to Back Evening Draws
If staggers are required for the back-to-back evening draws, the procedure will be
slightly different.
Instead of a half hour gap between draws there will be a 15 minute gap for the ice
preparation and moving players on and off the ice. This can be increased if the
league(s) agree.
• At the conclusion of the early draw games, the teams should move off the ice
to the change rooms and lobby area to change their shoes.
• The first stagger must leave the changing areas as soon as possible to make
space for the second stagger that will be arriving in about 15 minutes.
• Around the same time as the second stagger leaves the ice, the players on
the late draw (first stagger) are arriving and also using the changing
areas to change their shoes. Players must maintain distancing as well as
possible.
• Once their ice has been prepared, the late draw’s first stagger can proceed to
the ice, followed in I5 minutes by the second stagger.
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Appendix F – Bonspiel Events
Multiple Events may be run over the same time period (such as men’s and women’s
bonspiels happening concurrently during the same weekend) with the following
restrictions in place:
a. Each Event must be clearly defined:
i. Men’s Bonspiel
OR Block A Men’s Bonspiel and Block B Men’s Bonspiel
ii. Women’s Bonspiel
OR Block A Women’s Bonspiel and Block B Women’s Bonspiel
iii. Mixed Bonspiel
iv. Open Bonspiel
v. Senior’s Bonspiel, etc.
b. The participants of these events may not come in contact with one another
and there is an appropriate time period between events during which there
are no patrons present in the facility to permit cleaning and sanitizing. The
cleaning process must be finished before patrons are allowed back in.
i. Only teams of the defined event may be on the ice or in the lounge
at the same time. Example: Draw 1 is men’s only, Draw 2 is
women’s only, etc.
ii. If the events must meet for a playoff round (for example winners
from the Block A Women event meet winners from the Block B
Women event), that is considered a new event and must be clearly
defined (i.e., Women’s Bonspiel Playoffs).
With careful planning, Event 1 may be in the lounge, while Event 2 is on the ice.
The organizer must ensure that Event 2 players coming off the ice do not use the
lounge or interact with the other Event before the Event 1 patrons have left the
building and the lounge has been appropriately cleaned/sanitized. Similarly, Event
2 may utilize the lounge before going on the ice, but must wait to leave the lounge
until all patrons of Event 1 have vacated the ice, hallways and change rooms and
appropriately cleaning has been done. The Event coming off the ice will most likely
have to leave the building and not use the lounge until patrons of the other Event
are all on the ice and the lounge has been cleaned.
For example:
Event 1 – on ice
Event 2 – in lounge before game
Event 1 – leave the ice, exit through lobby doors
Event 2 – use stairs from lounge to access ice once clear to do so
Event 1 – enter lounge from lobby once cleaning is finished
Event 2 – on ice
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