January 10 - 24, 2021
It was announced on Friday that the public health restrictions originally announced on December 16 are being extended to at least January 24.
Under these restrictions, sports practices and training may take place, but must be limited to a maximum of 25 people. Games or tournaments are not permitted.
All curling games at the Chester Curling Club, including league play and drop-in games, will therefore be cancelled for the period of the restrictions. The only curling activities that will be allowed in the club will be team practices involving regular team members and coaches.
Team practices will be conducted under the following guidelines:
- Access will be limited to teams that regularly curl together and who have a coach or other volunteer who has been issued a key and is willing to act as the designated individual as defined in our Facilities Operation Plan The designated individual is responsible to ensure that the ice shed is used safely and responsibly, and to ensure that all COVID-19 precautions are followed. If your team is unable to make arrangements with an authorized keyholder, please contact Beth Atherton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so arrangements can be made.
- Bookings are to made in the ice book at the club and bookings must include the number of people in your group, in order to ensure that ice usage is coordinated and that the total number of participants does not exceed the public health limit of 25 participants.
- The ice will be shaved regularly during the period of the restrictions and will not be available for practice at those times, which will be indicated in the ice book. It is up to the teams using the facility to prepare the ice for their own use, if they wish to do so. If you do pebble, nip, etc, please make the appropriate entry in the ice maintenance log, so others will know what the status/usage of the ice has been.
- All COVID-19 precautions are to be followed when entering the club and when preparing to go out on the ice. This includes hand sanitizing, signing in in the book at the entrance, wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing. Once all participants have arrived, the outer door will be locked to maintain club security while teams are on the ice.
- In preparation for leaving the club, please ensure that all tables, chairs and other surfaces that have been contacted by your group are sanitized and that chairs are leaned up against the tables to assure subsequent users that they have been sanitized. As usual, all lights in the club are to be turned off and the entrance doors are to be locked upon departure from the club.
December 21 2020 – January 10 2021
New public health restrictions were announced on December 16 and they will have a significant impact on the operations of the Chester Curling Club for the next few weeks. The new restrictions take effect at midnight on Sunday, December 20 and last until at least January 10.
Under these restrictions, sports practices and training may take place, but must be limited to a maximum of 25 people. Games or tournaments are not permitted.
All curling games, including league play and drop-in games will therefore be cancelled for the period of the restrictions. The only curling activities that will be allowed in the club will be team practices involving regular team members and coaches.
Team practices will be conducted under the following guidelines:
Access will be limited to teams that regularly curl together and who have a coach or other volunteer who has been issued a key and is willing to act as the designated individual as defined in our Facilities Operation Plan The designated individual is responsible to ensure that the ice shed is used safely and responsibly, and to ensure that all COVID-19 precautions are followed. If your team is unable to make arrangements with an authorized keyholder, please contact Beth Atherton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so arrangements can be made.
Bookings are to made in the ice book at the club and bookings must include the number of people in your group, in order to ensure that ice usage is coordinated and that the total number of participants does not exceed the public health limit of 25 participants. The ice will be shaved on the afternoons of December 22, 23, 27, 29, January 2, 5, 7, and the 10th and will not be available for practice at those times. It is up to the teams using the facility to prepare the ice for their own use, if they wish to do so. If you do pebble, nip, etc, please make the appropriate entry in the ice maintenance log, so others will know what the status/usage of the ice has been. All COVID-19 precautions are to be followed when entering the club and when preparing to go out on the ice. This includes hand sanitizing, signing in in the book at the entrance, wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing. Once all participants have arrived, the outer door will be locked to maintain club security while teams are on the ice.
In preparation for leaving the club, please ensure that all tables, chairs and other surfaces that have been contacted by your group are sanitized and that chairs are leaned up against the tables to assure subsequent users that they have been sanitized. As usual, all lights in the club are to be turned off and the entrance doors are to be locked upon departure from the club.
New public health restrictions were announced on Wednesday and they will have a significant impact on the operations of the Chester Curling Club for the next few weeks. The new restrictions take effect at midnight on Sunday, December 20 and last until at least January 10.
Under these restrictions, sports practices and training may take place, but must be limited to a maximum of 25 people. Games or tournaments are not permitted. All curling games, including league play and drop-in games will therefore be cancelled for the period of the restrictions. The only curling activities that will be allowed in the club will be team practices involving regular team members and coaches. Direction will be sent out shortly with procedures for booking the ice and precautions to be followed while in the club.
Prior to Monday, the club will continue to operate under our current arrangements. There will be no league play on Friday night but there will be a drop-in league on Friday at 6:30 PM and on Sunday at 3:00 PM.
Due to the weather forecast, we are sad to say this evening’s drop in curling league is cancelled.
Day Curling - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM supervised by Mary Raine and Doug Ross
Stick Curling - Wednesday at 1:00 PM supervised by Terry Atherton
Tuesday Night - Regular Drop-in League at 7:00 PM supervised by Dave and Pam Adams
Thursday Night - Open Drop-in League at 7:00 PM supervised by Darrin Hatt
Junior Activities - Monday at 6:00 PM supervised by Beth Atherton
Sunday afternoon drop-in at 3:00 PM supervised by Beth Atherton
Notes:
1. Schedule subject to change or extension based upon changes to the provincial public health regulations
2. Members planning to attend drop-in leagues are requested to contact the league chair in advance to ensure that attendance can be managed to ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.
3. Members planning to attend drop-in leagues are requested to review Board guidance sent out on November 26 and 28 regarding public health restrictions currently in place in making their decision to come to the club.
4. Please make your decision to come to the Club responsibly and, if you do come to the Club, remember to follow all of the protocols in place to safeguard your health and the health of your fellow curlers
Postponements / Cancellations
Bar – no bar service at any event until public health restrictions are relaxed
Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Leagues - postponed until public health restrictions are relaxed
Learn to Curl - postponed until public health restrictions are relaxed
Teazer Light U15 - postponed until public health restrictions are relaxed
Click here to view the latest Nova Scotia Stick Curling Association newsletter
The Board of Directors has received a number of questions since we issued our memo on November 26th regarding recent COVID-19 restrictions, including whether a member in a specific, individual set of circumstances will be “allowed” by the Board to enter the Club given our recent direction.
Your Board members are not public health officials and we have neither the ability nor the power to rule on individual circumstances.
As with many public health directives that have been issued during this pandemic, it is up to you as a responsible member of society in general — and of the Chester Curling Club in particular — to comply with public health regulations and the direction given by the Club, as they apply to your particular situation.
Much like the government will have to lockdown the economy if Nova Scotians do not make responsible decisions and the incidence of COVID-19 increases in the province, the Board’s only option will be to shut the doors of the Club to everyone should the virus rear its head among our members.
Please make your decision to come to the Club responsibly and, if you do come to the Club, remember to follow all of the protocols in place to safeguard your health and the health of your fellow curlers
Jeff, Beth, Michael, Linda & Carla
The Board of the Chester Curling Club has been carefully considering the ramifications of the restrictions announced on Tuesday afternoon by Premier McNeil and Dr Strang and have consulted with league chairs and other key organizers within the club.
As a result ALL evening leagues are postponed for the next 2 weeks.
Click here for more informa The Board of the Chester Curling Club has been carefully considering the ramifications of the restrictions announced on Tuesday 24th November 2020 by Premier McNeil and Dr Strang and have consulted with league chairs and other key organizers within the club.
In order to address these factors, we have agreed to make several changes to club operations until such time as further changes are made to public health regulations.
Click here to view the full details of the changes to the club operations
Parents/Guardians of Junior Curlers can view the details of the changes to junior curling here
Our Learn to Curl program is a great way to learn one of Canada’s best winter sports! It’s designed to teach adults (19-99) the basic rules, strategies and techniques of the game in a fun and safe environment. Created for beginners and those with some experience who would like to expand their curling knowledge and skills, the program offers you a chance to meet new people and socialize with friends.
To find out more click here.
