Promoting, Coordinating and Supporting Stick Curling in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Stick Curling Association
Welcome to the official website for the Nova Scotia Stick Curling Association (NSSCA).
This site will be a resource of all the information you want / need to know about stick curling and its various leagues in Nova Scotia.
Your Board of Directors are committed to keeping you as informed as possible; especially in these Covid-19 times. Please join our mailing list below to receive updates and important information.
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Hfx. Inter-Club League
Invitation to join Halifax Metro Stick Curling League
The Halifax Metro Stick Curling League (launched in Jan 2020) is setting up for the 20-21 season with plans to commence play in late October / early November.
At present, 14 teams have registered their interest in participating in an approximate 20 week season. Current participants are members of the Mayflower, Lakeshore, Halifax and Dartmouth curling clubs.
The fee for this rental league will be $5.00 / player / game for up to 20 games.
At present, play is scheduled for alternating Thursday afternoons (1:00 or 1:30) at the Mayflower and Lakeshore curling clubs. Should numbers warrant, play will occur at both clubs each week.
If you wish to join us please contact Kim Whytock (902-830-5591) email jkwhytock@gmail.com
RESTRICTIONS LOOSENED - COVID 19 - MEMBERS UPDATE OCTOBER 2020
Effective October 1, 2020:
With Dr. Strang’s announcement that – in a sports setting – groups of 50 do not need to social distance – this means that while on the ice surface, participants do not need to social distance.
Use of face masks on the ice surface is determined by each player. If a player leaves the ice surface for any reason, a face mask is to be worn inside the facility. Two sweepers can now be used. Skips and thirds can remain together at the backboard. Also, rocks can now be swept after the tee line. Basically, curling ON the ice can go back to normal effective 01 Oct 2020.
We will keep you updated as we find out additional information.
COVID 19 - MEMBERS UPDATE JULY 2020
Hi All:
The NSCA Return to Play document has been approved by Dr. Strang. This is subject to change if there are significant epidemiological changes either positive or negative; but this is where we are now.
Your club will likely also issue return to play protocols specific to your rink / club.
There is a FAQ section on return to play at https://nscurl.com/return-to-play-plan-questions-answers/ that you may find interesting.
You can also check out the national stick curling association return to play document at https://canadianstickcurling.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stick_Curling_during_Covid-on-ice-play-V5.pdf .
Two other Nova Scotia specific factors to be aware of:
1) There are specific mask related restrictions that will be effective July 31 that will impact your club as there are public common areas to be considered.
2) The NSCA Return to Play document does not address tournament and championship play. That is a separate proposal that NSCA will be submitting for approval.
We will keep you updated as we find out additional information.
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Regards
Bruce Densmore
Chair
COVID 19 - BACK TO PLAY PLAN
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The NSCA Return to Play document has been approved by Dr. Strang. This is subject to change.
COVID 19 - MEMBERS UPDATE June 2020
The Nova Scotia Curling Association (NSCA) chair and executive director have met with Dr. Strang and there is another meeting scheduled.
A NSCA committee of diverse stakeholders has been created to develop a return to play protocol. Several committee meetings will be held with a target submission date of July 10.
The return to play protocol developed will go for approval to: Sport NS, then Communities Culture and Heritage Department, then Dr. Strang
Curling clubs can’t open until the return to play plan is approved by Dr. Strang. That is not likely to happen before September.
Several points to note are that any approved plan will require 6 foot distancing be maintained and will include operational aspects from arrival to departure.
Obviously, there are still lots of unknowns. NS Stick Curling Association will keep you informed as we have additional detail.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors who make what we do possible.
NSCA SPONSOR
Harding Medical
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There are currently four Harding Medical locations – Halifax, Sydney, Moncton and Charlottetown. We offer mobility & home medical equipment sales, rental and service to clients living in Atlantic Canada.
NSSCA SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
CIBC Wood Gundy
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Since 1905, generations of Canadians have relied on the expertise of CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors to manage their financial futures. Today, with over 1,000 advisors in 80 locations across the country, we continue to provide clients with expert advice and superior service.
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Contact
To send an email to the current NSSCA chair, please use the form below.
