Are the Return-to-Play guidelines binding for curling clubs?
No, they are not. The reference document, developed by Curling Canada and its member provincial federations, does not require any obligation from curling clubs. The guidelines serve as a compilation of recommendations and best-practices for the return to curling. It is each curling club’s responsibility to lean on the scenarios that best address its needs. More importantly, each club must ensure the public health and safety directives of its region and municipality are adhered to thoroughly.
Is it necessary for clubs to get a waiver signed by all their members and any other person who enters the premises?
Curling Québec has uploaded various waiver, declaration and consent forms developed by Curling Canada and the Réseau des Loisirs et du Sport du Québec (RLSQ). These forms are compliant to Québec regulation and have been validated by legal teams. Curling clubs are under no obligation to use these documents, should they choose not to.
However, Curling Québec strongly recommends the use of these waiver and declaration forms to keep duly signed assumption of risk forms, as well as a daily registry of all persons that enter your club’s premises (members, rental groups, guest teams, etc.). In the eventuality of a COVID-19 flare-up in your community, these documents will provide a trace for health authorities to follow up.
We also strongly encourage you to submit these forms for review to your liability insurance provider to ensure that you are protected and compliant with the insurer’s requirements.
The forms are available on this page, under the section “Return-to-Play Information”.
Regarding rentals, can we have only the group’s contact person sign the waiver and consent forms?
We recommend that all participants of a rental sign the same documents. This will allow you to present a track record to health authorities, should the need arise.
Has Curling Québec elaborated a member affiliation reimbursement policy in light of a possibly shorter season during the pandemic?
Curling Québec’s Board will discuss the matter the next time it convenes; we expect to have an answer for you mid-August.
Where can we access Curling Québec’s virtual town halls addressing return-to-play? Does Curling Québec plan on having more of these meetings?
The virtual town halls are available on our Facebook page, as well as on our YouTube channel. We would be more than happy to organize additional virtual sessions, private or otherwise, to answer your questions and concerns, should the need arise. Please do not hesitate to contact us and let us know your needs.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurlingQuebec/videos/
YouTube: http://bit.ly/YouTubeCQ
Who should I contact at Curling Québec to ask my questions concerning the pandemic?
Monica Dedich
Director of Communications and Fundraising
514 252 3088 ext. 3645
mdedich@curling-quebec.qc.ca
Marc-André Robitaille
Executive Director
514 252 3088 ext. 3586
marobitaille@curling-quebec.qc.ca