CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

To all Members, Guests, and Staff of The Heather Curling Club

In concern for the safety of our members and staff regarding the COVID-19 (corona virus) and preventing its spread – The Heather Curling Club Executive have voted to cease the day to day operations of the club and cancel all remaining curling activities for the remainder of the curling season effective today (March 16, 2020).

The decision to close The Heather Curling Club for the remainder of the season was not an easy decision but was a decision that had to be made.  The safety and health of our membership, guests, and staff  is of the highest importance.  Further communication will be on the website and through our league representatives.

Please stay healthy, and contribute to the collective efforts in limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

The Heather Curling Club executive

To All Curling Leagues at  the Heather Curling Club:

With the identification of the COVID-19 virus in Manitoba, it is important for everyone to exercise good common sense in terms of self-monitoring for symptoms, wash your hands frequently with soap for at least 20 seconds, cough or sneeze into your arm, and follow recommended advisories from our public health officials.

At the present time, we do not feel it is necessary to suspend the day-to-day club operation, including league play and special events. This may change if the virus become more extensive in Manitoba.

As we proceed cautiously, we are asking our teams to consider the following:

• Abstain from customary pre/post-game handshakes and consider other methods for communicating.
• Strongly advise all teammates to restrict their participation if feeling ill. Do not attend the curling venue if you show any symptoms associated with the virus.

We hope that this virus has been contained, but the reality is that all of us in our daily lives run the risk of coming in contact with someone who may be sick. Please be safe.

An update from Curl Manitoba can be seen here. A general set of precautions is provided below: