Dear Members,

In light of the News Conference introduced today by the Province Medical Health Doctor and Premier of Nova Scotia, the LCC Board has reviewed our Covid related policies.

As a result, we are pleased to say, effective Monday, January 25th the following changes in our operations will be in place until further notice!

We are able to put in place our return to play Protocols in allowing regular curling to once again take place allowing “UP TO 50 CURLERS IN THE ICE SHED.” THEREFORE REGULAR DRAW TIMES, although we may have to make changes if necessary!!

Morning Draws 8 ends and Evening draws 6 ends unless no second draw as previously played in the month of November 2020.

Once again, STILL NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED

Members should not enter the Club to curl more than 15 MINUTES before their scheduled draw time. The door to the Club will be closed to entry WHEN SECOND DRAWS ARE TO BE PLAYED.

Once in the club and preparing to play, listening to announcements, etc., members are asked to wear masks, physically distance, and adhere to the policy protocols.

Bar service will be in operation, winning team can purchase the drinks at the bar at completion of game and sit at their designated sheet with mask removal to THOSE who drink afterwards. Reason is that evening draws have been shortened to 6 ends to allow for post game drinks and draw switches.

The good news is that these changes will not impact our play schedule or how we play our games. Hopefully, these tightened provincial regulations will have had the desired effect, and we will be able to continue with our season with a more relaxed social regime.

See you all this week onward!

Regards,

Peter Boudreau
President LCC

In light of the somewhat tighter practices concerning social interactions introduced by the Province of Nova Scotia on Friday, your Board has met and reviewed our Covid related policies.

As a result, effective Monday, the following changes in our operations will be in place until further notice, or 21 December (Christmas break), whichever comes first.

1. Members should not enter the Club to curl more than 10 MINUTES before their scheduled draw time. The door to the Club will be closed to entry until then.

2. Once in the club and preparing to play, listening to announcements, etc., members are asked to wear masks, physically distance, and adhere to the policy of no more than 5 seated at a table.

3. Bar service will operate from the start time of a draw until the end game buzzer, when the bar will be closed.

4. Members are to endeavor to leave the Club within 10 MINUTES after the completion of their game.

We feel that these practices will keep us safe, on the good side of our landlord (HRM), and out of trouble.

The good news is that these changes will not impact our play schedule or how we play our games. Hopefully, by the time we return to play after Christmas, these tightened provincial regulations will have had the desired effect, and we will be able to return to a more relaxed social regime

This was posted in our November newsletter:

Club Closures are posted on the Lakeshore Website home page, Lakeshore Curling page on Facebook, Twitter and via mass email. Decisions are made:

-By 8:00 AM for morning leagues and noon practice as well as Junior Programs and leagues
-By 1:00 PM for afternoon practice
-By 4:00 PM for evening leagues
-Also, if the Sackville Stadium closes for any reason we are also closed.

If you cannot make your scheduled game please notify your skip. If skips cannot ‘field’ a team please let the office know so that your opponent and staff can be notified.

Updated:  October 26th, 2020, all members and guests must follow the guideline below:

Arrival at the Stadium

• All members will be required to wear a mask, as mandated by the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
• When entering use the Aquatic Door entrance to Sackville Sports Stadium.
• If you are scheduled members of a league, there is no longer a need to sign in as the stadium has your information for contact tracing. Just give the front desk an indication you are a curler. Spares are still required to sign in as you are not included on the regular league lists.
• Please come ready to play with curling shoes in hand.
• Please sanitize hands when entering the club house
• Please don’t show up any earlier than 20 minutes prior to the start of your draw time.
• All practice time blocks will be booked online and walk ins will not be accepted.
• No spectators will be permitted at this time.
• Please remember to wear a mask while moving about in the clubhouse. It may be removed while seated.
• Early draws must vacate the club on, or before 8:10pm to allow for the second draw to enter and take place on time.
• All members when leaving must exit through the main fitness doors.
• The Board will reassess the rules surrounding the Covid-19 protocols on a monthly basis.
  
  

Off Ice

• The back entrance will be staff use only.
• When entering the club please follow the signs and guides that have been put in place on the floor to find where to line up prior to the start of your draw.
• All locker rooms will be closed until further notice, washrooms will remain open.
• Please arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to the start of your draw time.
• Draw times will remain the same as last year but are subject to change.
  
  

On Ice

• As of October 1st, updated protocols will allow us to curl as usual, with 2 sweepers and no social distancing required in the ice shed.
• Leads will be responsible for wiping down the rock handles.
• Appoint one 3rd (Mate/Vice) to handle the scoreboard.
• Masks can be removed during play in the ice shed and put on when reentering the clubhouse after a game.

Junior Recreational Program

• No parents will be allowed in the club except for Ice Cubes
• Instructional Programs / Learn to Curl will be 3 players per instructor and per hack; Mandatory Masks;
  Community equipment can be used
• Junior Recreational League will be Playing triples, Mandatory masks, No equipment will be available.
  We are partnering with The Curling Store to offer curling kits (gripper, slider, broom) hoping to be less than 100$.