Hi All Abbotsford Curlers,
We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these difficult times.
Your curling club BOD has decided to cancel curling for the remainder of the 2020/21 curling season. We now will start planning and look forward to opening up again in September 2021 when we can have a more ‘normal’ curling season with regular events and activities.
This was again another very difficult decision to make but we believe it is the safest and best decision at this time. We all agreed that the existing order will most likely be extended past January 8 and the number of COVID cases is most likely to rise over the next few weeks. With that in mind we feel it is best to end the season now so we don’t have to continue to wonder if / when we will open. We can now focus on just staying safe and getting through this pandemic so we can enjoy the upcoming golf and ball season.
We also want ask you to consider the possibility of donating your league fees or a portion thereof to the club to help cover the costs of operating this season. The club has operated the last 5 years in the black and built up some savings to ensure the future of the club is positive and we will stay open, however this year we will have operated at a loss, how much of a loss will depend on how much is refunded to our curlers. I know this is a lot to ask of our curlers during these difficult times but if you have the means the club would greatly appreciate any donations at this time; after all this is your club and the success will depend on all of you.
We will have the refund policy finalized and available this week for those in need of a refund of their curling league fees.
I personally want to thank all of you for your understanding, patience and support during these difficult times and I look forward to seeing you all healthy and safe in September 2021. So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone, please stay safe and keep healthy over the holiday season.
If anyone has any questions please email the office or just respond to this email.
Stay Safe everyone !!!!!
Cheers,
Kent & Della