Hello again curlers!
On this side of the long weekend, the season starts to look quite close to its beginning! Are you excited to get back on the ice? We sure are! Here are a few updates and some important dates for you.
2021/2022 Start Date
The Avonair will host its first event of the year on October 1st-3rd. This will be an Alberta Curling Series Men's and Ladies' Event. If you are feeling up to it, check out the Alberta Curling Series website for registration information. Otherwise, feel free to come out and watch. The bar will be open and I am sure that it will be some excellent curling!
Avonair run leagues will start up the week of October 4th. Rental Leagues will start on the date agreed upon by the Avonair and the League Reps. Please get in touch with your League Representative for more information.
In Person Registration Nights
If you haven't yet created your online profile and registered for the 2021/2022 season, be sure to get on that! We have had quite a few people getting themselves registered and geared up for the season, make sure that you are one of them!
If you aren't sure about the online process or have had any issues with it, please feel free to come down and visit me at the Avonair September 13th, 15th, 28th, and 29th between 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. I look forward to seeing everyone who comes out!
Please remember that masks are manditory inside the Curling Club as per CMOH Order 40-2021, masks are required at all times when in the Avonair Curling Club.
COVID-19 Updates
As of the current moment, the Avonair Curling Club Board of Directors has made the decision to abide by current local and provincial health guidelines and mandates. As the Avonair falls under both the Edmonton Mask Bylaw and the Chief Medical Officer's Order 40-2021, masks will be required at all times when in the Avonair Curling Club.
Once the season has started, there will be two exceptions to this rule.
- When participating in the sport on the ice.
- When seated in the lounge.
Otherwise, masks are manditory in all common areas, stairwells, bathrooms, changerooms, lounge areas, and office areas at the Avonair Curling Club.
We are monitoring the status of the province and the mandates set forward by the Chief Medical Officer and Alberta Health Services and will be prepared to update our guidelines and rules as necessary.
Curling is back, and we are more excited than ever! We hope that you are too. Many things have changed since last season, so please take the time to explore both the website and the newsletter to find out what's new.
Registration Information
The Avonair is going digital! Rather than collecting paper registration from curlers, we are asking that all members of the Avonair register via the website. If you have never registered online before - fear not! The process is quick and easy. Step by step instructions for creating an account and registering for your league can be found here.
COVID-19 Updates
The Avonair Curling Club has made the decision to abide by Alberta Health Services guidelines and mandates. If Alberta Health Services updates their restrictions and requirements, our policies and rules will update as well to accommodate the changes. Please visit the Alberta Health Services website for information about the current restrictions and mandates. Curling Canada and Curling Alberta have many other resources if you require more information.
- Vaccines are not required to curl at the Avonair Curling Club. We recommend that anyone eligible recieve both vaccinations.
- As per CMOH Order 40-2021, masks are now required at all indoor locations across the province of Alberta. Masks will be required in all common areas, stairwells, changerooms, and bathrooms. Masks will not be required when on the ice participating in the sport or when sitting at a table in the lounge.
- Physical distancing is recommended at all times when in the Avonair Curling Club. Floor decals and in ice decals encouraging physical distancing will be placed throughout the Avonair Curling Club. We recommend that curlers practice physical distancing wherever possible.
- We ask that all members show respect to their fellow curlers at all times this season. Please ask before shaking hands and respect everyone's choice to to distance and mask.
Membership Fee
Curling Alberta has changed their fee structure this season. In the past, curling clubs paid a flat fee for every sheet in the facility to Curling Alberta as well as a $2/curler fee to Curling Canada. This season, that has changed to a single fee of $13/curler. Any curler in Alberta who plays more than three games in a season is required to pay this fee to their curling club who will then remit it to Curling Alberta.
A breakdown of the fee is shown below:
Personal Accident Insurance $1.00
Curling Alberta Fee $10.00
Curling Canada Fee $2.00
Total $13.00
FAQs
- If I play at more than one curling club, do I have to pay the fee at all of them? No. This is a one time fee for every affiliated curler in the province. It is each individual curler’s responsibility to provide their secondary curling club with proof that their fee has been paid at another club.
- How do I know whether or not I have to pay the fee? If you curl regularly (more than 3 times) at a curling club in Alberta, you are required to pay this fee. This extends to any rental leagues in a club. The only groups that this fee does not apply to are school groups and learn to curl participants, casual ice rentals, and bonspiels.
- Will the fee be increased in the future? Curling Alberta has expressed that they have no intention of increasing the fee for the 2022/2023 season. Increases will only happen if they are reasonable and necessary.
- I have more questions about the fee. Where can I look? The Curling Alberta website has more information about the fee changes this season.
- I have questions/concerns about the fee and can’t find the information I need on the website. Who can I talk to? All questions can be directed to Shannon Kleibrink with Curling Alberta. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (403-461-5498)
Refund Policy
The Avonair Curling Club has updated our Refund Policy for the 2021/2022 Season. Please take a careful look through this policy before registration.
- League fee payments are due - at the latest - on the first night of league play.
- 50% of fees are non-refundable. This is to cover fixed costs associated with facility start-up and shut-down.
- In the event that the club is forced to close due to public health requirements, the remaining 50% of fees will be prorated based on the number of games played.
- In the event that the club is forced to close due to public health requirements, up to four weeks of games may be rescheduled to alternative weeks during or at the end of the season.
- In the event that the club is forced to close due to public health requirements, refunds will not be processed until the end of the scheduled season.
- No credits or refunds will be offered for rescheduled games, or for games missed by individual players.
- If a player or team chooses to withdraw from a league anytime after the first game of the season has been played, league fees will be non-refundable, subject to Board approval.
Example Refund Calculation: Assuming an AHS mandated closure after 13 weeks of curling and a season of 20 scheduled games.
League Fees = $400.00/Season ($20/Game)
Non-Refundable Amount = $200.00
Potentially Refundable Amount = $200.00
Games Played: 13 (65% of scheduled season)
Refund Calculation: $200.00 x 0.65 = $130.00 → $200.00 - $130.00 = $70.00 refund
If you have any questions about the 2021-2022 Season Refund Policy, please feel free to contact us.
Ice Rentals
We offer ice rental packages to groups such as Corporate events, Christmas or Birthday parties, Schools, or even to those looking to add some Curling to their weekend! If you are a part of a group of people and are looking for a fun, strategic, and team building activity, Curling at the Avonair is for you!
Discover our fees and special offers on the ICE RENTALS page!
Facility Rentals
Our facility has 4 unique spaces for entertaining. When you book at the Avonair Curling Club, you can be sure that your event will be one to remember! We can handle any event, big or small.
Discover our fees and special offers on the FACILITY RENTALS page!
