07 OCTOBER 2021
We hope you are looking forward to returning to the ice! Rather than starting leagues next week, we will be offering practice ice Wednesday to Friday, and a jitney on Saturday.
Here are the days and times practice will be available on a first-come, first-served basis:
Wednesday, October 13 – 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm
Thursday, October 14 – 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm
Friday, October 15 – 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm
During these times, we invite new and returning members to get on the ice for some practice, meet some of our Board members, and you will be able to show us your proof of vaccination to accelerate check-in once leagues begin.
On Saturday, October 16, we will have a 6-end jitney followed by lunch. Curling starts at 10am, followed by lunch at 12pm. Cost is $15 per person; email Melanie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up!
You may be curious about the delayed start. As with all things, there are a couple of bad news items and a couple of good news items.
The compressor replacement project finished much later than expected, putting our installation process behind. The good news here is, the project was completed slightly below the amount budgeted and approved by the membership.
We find ourselves in urgent search of an Ice Technician after it was determined the person we hired is not able to fulfil the duties of the position. We are actively recruiting and speaking to candidates and look forward to introducing them to you as part of our team. Luckily, the BCC is blessed with an abundance of willing and able volunteers, who have answered the call to assist with the install process. Mort and Donna Cooper, Norman Speake, Al McKenna, Christine Pearson, Rob Taylor, Nina Martin, Dave Hardwick, Sierra Hardwick and David James have all generously donated hours of time and talent to see the ice installation continue. More good news: Our Ice Consultant Cory McLaughlin and Ice Assistants Montana Crosby and Liam Claveau have already shown themselves to be huge assets to the club. Rest assured, your ice is in good hands!
So, we hope you enjoy a happy, safe Thanksgiving. We have much to be grateful for here at the BCC. Please do plan to join us sometime next week for a few slides and throws, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the ice!
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Coming Up at the BCC:
Wed, Oct 13 – Practice ice 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm
Thurs, Oct 14 – Practice ice 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm
Fri, Oct 15 – Practice ice 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm
Sat, Oct 16 – 6-end Jitney and Lunch. Curling starts at 10am. Email Melanie (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to sign up!
Sat, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 17 – OCC Club Coach Course
Sun, Oct 17 – Youth Program starts at 10am (Intermediates and Juniors only)
Mon, Oct 18 – Adult leagues start at 9am
Sat, Oct 23 – Halloween Rock & Roll Bingo starts at 7pm. Tickets are $12 each and available here.
Mon, Oct 25 – Annual General Meeting at 6pm. This meeting will be available in person and via Zoom. Notice of Meeting and more info coming soon.
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Reminders for Curlers:
- You will be getting a QR code this week by email. This is to use upon entry to the club for the purpose of contact tracing;
- Proof of vaccination required for ages 18+. We’re working to make this process as easy as we can while operating within provincial regulations. Please always be prepared to show your vaccine certificate and ID;
- Masks are required at all times in the club. Exceptions: You may remove your mask when curling (MUST maintain 2m physical distance), and you may remove your mask when seated in the upstairs lounge;
- One sweeper per stone; Skips are not permitted to sweep at this time, to facilitate physical distancing;
- Always travel up and down the sheet 1 side of the sheet (watch for CurlON decals in the ice);
- You may use the locker rooms. We encourage you to arrive wearing your curling gear (except shoes);
- Wipes are provided at the home end of every sheet to sanitize the rock handles before your game;
- Hurry haaarrrrrd!
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04 OCTOBER 2021
IMPLEMENTING PROOF OF VACCINATION AT THE BARRIE CURLING CLUB
How do patrons provide proof of vaccination?
Showing a designated club representative their vaccine receipt and ID that includes name and date of birth.
Who must provide proof of vaccination to enter the Barrie Curling Club?
For curling activities:
Age <12 are not required to be fully vaccinated or present ID to participate.
Age 12-17 are not required to be fully vaccinated to participate, but must be prepared to show ID to verify their age. Non-vaccinated individuals in this age range may attend for curling only, and leave immediately upon completion of their curling. CurlON strongly recommends non-vaccinated individuals in this age range be masked at all times.
Age 18+ must show proof of being fully vaccinated along with ID upon entry to the club. Non-vaccinated individuals with approved medical exemption must show accompanying documentation and ID.
For meetings and events:
Age <12 are not required to be fully vaccinated or present ID to participate.
Age 12+ are required to be fully vaccinated, with the following exceptions:
Guests attending a wedding an indoor wedding service, rite or ceremony or a funeral service, rite or ceremony are not required to be fully vaccinated or present ID;
Guests attending a social gathering associated with a wedding service, rite or ceremony or a social gathering associated with a funeral service, rite or ceremony must be fully vaccinated. Limited time exception: Non-vaccinated guests may attend the social gathering (eg. Wedding reception) if they provide a negative COVID-19 test from within the last 48 hours until October 13.
For customers of Shot Rock Shop:
Proof of vaccination and ID not required.
For takeout customers of TCB Catering:
Proof of vaccination and ID not required (for takeout only).
For Barrie Curling Club staff:
Proof of vaccination and ID not required by law but may be implemented as club policy. Staff must be masked at all times plus use shield when in close contact with unmasked patrons.
For others:
Workers, contractors, repair workers, delivery workers, students, volunteers, inspectors or others who are entering the Barrie Curling Club for work purposes and not as patrons are not required to be fully vaccinated or show ID. Must be masked at all times plus use shield when in close contact with unmasked patrons.
How do we check for proof of vaccination?
Starting no later than October 22, the province will have issued a vaccine receipt QR code. At that time, the CurlON Tracing App will be used to scan in each member’s vaccine QR code, as follows:
- Scan the club-issued CurlON QR code used for contact tracing purposes;
- Upon their first entry each curler will be asked to show their proof of vaccination status to a designate of the Club, who will then press YES or NO. When pressing the YES button the person will now be tagged as vaccine compliant and verified by a club designate.
- Each time that person scans their QR code in the future they will be admitted as CHECKED IN, if they have not updated their status the system will ask until they are updated and compliant or will tag them as non-compliant and not admitted.
Prior to October 22, we will be checking for proof of vaccine manually using a master membership list. Although you will only need to show your proof of vaccination a couple of times (once before and once on or around October 22), you must always be prepared to show it upon entry to the club.
This system works and ensures the club is operating within regulations if everyone uses the CurlON Contact Tracing App upon entry. So we’ll be relying upon you, our members, to use the App on the tablet at the front entrance. CurlON QR codes will be going out to all members the week of October 4-8.
Materials Referenced:
Ontario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy
O. Reg. 645/21: RULES FOR AREAS AT STEP 3 AND AT THE ROADMAP EXIT STEP
Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations under the Reopening Ontario Act
Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
Download and print your vaccination receipt from the provincial booking portal
Reopening Ontario
Face coverings and face masks
Ministry of Health – Questions and Answers September 14, 2021
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21 SEPTEMBER 2021
Effective Wednesday, September 22, per the Province of Ontario, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required to enter many non-essential businesses.
If you are joining us for:
- Curling
- A meeting or special event
- Indoor dining
You will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, along with identification to verify your name and age, in order to enter the building. There are limited exceptions to this. To confirm, please feel free to reach out in advance or reference the infographic attached to this email.
We continue to follow the rules laid out for us, and ask that everyone who joins us at the club follow these rules. Throughout the last 19 months, our goal has been the same – to provide a safe place for our members and guests to enjoy curling and socializing, and a safe workplace for our team members.
If you have questions regarding on-ice play, membership, rentals, or anything else at the club, please contact Melanie at the club office.
We look forward to getting on the ice again, and we want to keep the atmosphere positive. Stay tuned for continuing club updates!
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3 SEPTEMBER 2021
Registration is now open for members who were active in the 2020-2021 season. All other curlers, Learn to Curl and the BCC Youth Program registrations will open on September 8.
Thank you for your patience as we have had to wade through some technical issues; I believe all is working well now.
Thank you to those who sent in questions recently regarding membership registration, vaccine policy, league selections and more.
The FAQ document has been updated to include these questions.
With the announcement this week that proof of full vaccination for those eligible to be vaccinated will be required when entering sport and recreation facilities, the Board is now working to update the policies and procedures to align with provincial regulations.
It's been great to see so much enthusiasm when it comes to returning to the ice. It won't be long now!
The club office will reopen on Tuesday at 9:00 am.
In the meantime, enjoy this long Labour Day weekend!
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2 SEPTEMBER 2021
Great news - registration for the 2021-2022 season will be live and available at NOON TODAY for members who were active in the fall of 2020. The registration process is included below.
Registration for all other curlers, Learn to Curl and the BCC Youth Program will begin on September 8.
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Vaccination Status Update
With the announcement yesterday by the provincial government that proof of vaccination will be required when entering sport and recreation facilities starting September 22, the Board will now be looking to align the club's Vaccine Policy with provincial requirements. You will receive an updated copy of the policy and any related procedures as soon as those are finalized. As ever, the Covid situation and guidelines remain fluid, and we appreciate your patience and adaptability as the situation changes.
News Release - Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
Link to FAQs Regarding Manadatory Vaccine Program
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Registration and Payment
- Log into the club website using your username and password;
- Go to Member Registration (see the banner at the top of the page);
- Confirm your contact details;
- Select all the leagues in which you wish to participate;
- Click on 'Confirm My Entry.'
- The next page will be a payment page, where you can pay online using Visa or MC. Alternative payment methods are available:
- With Visa or MC using PayPal at PayPal.me/BarrieCurlingClub;
- WIth Visa, MC or Debit in person at the club office;
- By etransfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Upon completion of your registration online, you will immediately receive an auto-generated confirmation email showing you which leagues you have signed up for, membership type and amount due. This email will also contain a link to the Member Forms page, where you can complete additional forms required for curling league participation.
For help with any of the above, please contact Melanie at the club office.
Phone: 705-726-1351 x21
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Text: 705-816-5614
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31 AUGUST 2021
BCC VACCINE POLICY AND RETURN TO CURLING FAQS
The Board and Management have spent a lot of time gathering and disseminating information from government, health and sport authorities with respect to returning to the ice this fall. We have also been listening to and reading survey feedback and emails from our members.
Given all of the feedback and information, the Board of Directors on August 23, 2021 made the decision to require that members eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 be fully vaccinated. Exceptions will be made for those who are not able to be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons.
All non-vaccinated members will be subject to random checks to provide proof of a negative COVID test result within the last 14 days.
Attached to this email you will find a FAQ document that we hope will address any questions you have about returning to curling. We want all of our members to be well informed of how curling will operate in the fall, and we're happy to address any questions you may have once you have had an opportunity to read the FAQs.
FAQs Published 31 August 2021
(click to open PDF document)
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17 AUGUST 2021
CLUB UPDATE
Meet our Ice Team for the 2021-22 Curling Season
We're happy to introduce to you our Ice Team for the 2021-2022 curling season!
Cory McLaughlin will be serving as our Ice Consultant. Cory will be responsible for the care and maintenance of all of our ice making equipment and supplies, training of our team, prepping for special events, and troubleshooting if required. Cory is the Head Golf Professional and Head Ice Technician at The Club at North Halton, and a member of the CurlON Ice Team. He comes to us with many years of ice-making experience, Level 2 certification, and is looking forward to joining the BCC in this capacity. You can expect to see Cory around the club once or twice a week and at some of our weekend events.
Claire McInroy will be our full-time Ice Technician. She has previously worked as an Ice Technician at Leaside Curling Club, and attained her Level 2 certification in the fall of 2020. You will see Claire doing most of the on-ice work, as well as working with Cory or our Ice Assistants.
Montana Crosby and Liam Claveau will be joining the team as Ice Assistants. They will be helping Claire and Cory with draw change-overs some evenings and during weekend events. Montana and Liam are both experienced curlers through the BCC’s own Youth Program.
Please welcome them to the BCC team!
Pictured, L-R: Liam Claveau, Montana Crosby, Claire McInroy, Cory McLaughlin
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