08/26/2021
Dear Members & Guests of Marpole
We have recently created a post/page for members to view updates on Covid-19/ communicable disease information in our club:. http://marpolecurling.ca/communicable-diseasecovid-19-club-information-page/
The office has received many questions and will do our best to answer as the information is available to us, and we ask that you check regularly.
What we know:
Curling will proceed this season according to plan, with some changes as we continue to support and follow the guidelines from the PHO as they are provided.
Proof of vaccination for at least one dose of vaccination will be required to access the club by all members 12 and up and guests as of September 13th, and to be fully vaccinated by October 24, 2021.
We are still planning to have practice ice before official league play starts - again please stay tuned for details.
Registration: The online registration system is still planned to be open on August 31st.
click here to register for all your leagues
Here are some updates and other useful tools to help guide through some of your questions:
August 23rd : Vaccination Card - the Province has not released information on how the passports will work. Once we understand this, we will inform members with adequate timing prior to the season starting on what the process will be for entering our club for members and guests.
August 24th: Mask Mandate - effective now, as per the Government of BC Website, it will be mandatory for people aged 12 and up to wear a mask when inside all areas of the club, regardless of vaccination status, except when engaged in sports activity (curling) and when seated in the lounge/cafe. For those aged 2-12 we encourage to wear inside common areas except when curling. Further updates on juniors to follow,
To access recent government updates go to: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health
Here is a recent statement from Curl BC: https://www.curlbc.ca/curl-bc-statement-on-b-c-s-new-proof-of-vaccination-order/
It has been suggested by the Health Minister that we will remain in Phase 3 for BC's Restart Plan and for sport; here is the information from Viasport on what this entails:https://www.viasport.ca/sites/default/files/Return_to_Sport_Restart_2.0_07-01.pdf
Thank you and appreciate your patience over the new few weeks as we work towards a safe and fun curling season!
