Restriction Exemption Program (REP)

After careful consideration, the Bow Valley Community Club (Indus Curling) board has decided to implement the Restriction Exemption Program (REP) set by Alberta Health Services. For further details on the program see https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx

The Restrictions Exemption Program states that our curling club can operate as usual provided our curlers and patrons (18 and over) have one of the following:

1. proof of vaccination
2. documentation of a medical or religious exemption
3. proof of a privately-paid negative rapid test result taken within 72 hours of activity (each night of curling)

All curlers will be required to complete and submit a Vaccination Status Member Consent Form along with showing proof of vaccination or documentation of a medical exemption on the first night of curling. Only the submitted consent form will be kept on file.

All other patrons (18+) will be required to show one of the above upon entering the facility.

With the REP, masks are still mandatory indoors, meaning masks will need to be worn in the lounge while not sitting at a table eating or drinking.

We thank you for your understanding of the measures we much undertake to ensure curling continues at our facility.

Welcome back to the rink!

Curling for the 2021/2022 season will begin in October.

While last season's COVID-19 protocols are no longer required, we will be keeping a few in place to ensure curler safety.

Below are a few safety precautions we are keeping:

On ice:

• no water dispensers - bring your own water
• no club equipment will be provided (stabilizers, brooms, sticks, sliders)
• sanitize stations at both ends of the rink
• in-ice distance location markers to encourage distancing

In the lounge:

• tables and chairs will be spaced for social distancing
• social distancing signage and markings will be displayed
• sanitize stations throughout

We also recommend curlers follow these practices during play:

• no handshakes - broom tap or wave instead
• no coin toss - use stopwatch or app
• measurements should be done by only 1 person

We are excited to welcome curlers back to the rink but understand some might be hesitant to return. We will do our best to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Email induscurling@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.