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In part 1, we laid out the case for cloud-based collaboration and communication, and in part 2, we reviewed some of the major technical platforms. In part 3, we’ll work on acquiring this technology... at no charge to you!
In Part 1, we talked about the current realities of groupwork, and how it could be the starting point for a new way of collaboration for your club. In part 2, we’ll talk about some of the platforms available to you and how you can integrate them into your club’s management structure.
Links to COVID-19 resources relevant to curling clubs and centres
CREATED: April 12, 2020
LAST UPDATED: May 21, 2020
In these unprecedented times, we’ve all had to adjust and change how we meet and collaborate for work.
But it doesn’t have to be temporary – what if your club made virtual storage and collaboration a regular part of how you run your business?
The OVCA wishes to announce that, due to the ongoing pandemic, the 2020 OVCA Golf Tournament will not be held this year.
Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, and stay home.
Based on the shortened season that many OVCA member clubs have had to face and the resulting financial challenges, the OVCA Board has decided that clubs with Development Fund loan payments due will be provided the opportunity to repay only the interest portion of such loans at this time. For clubs that opt to take advantage, the principal repayment will simply be delayed and the loan period extended appropriately.
Affected clubs have been contacted about this option.
The OVCA hopes you all stay well, and stay home!
Carleton Heights Curling Club has issued an RFP for their Ice Technician.
The OVCA is saddened to hear of the passing of William Copping. William was past president of RCN, the OVCA, and a member of the Governor General's Curling Club. He was also a recipient of the Ken Thain Award in 1997.
As you are all aware, the concern about spread of COVID 19 (Coronavirus) is affecting everyone, perhaps around the entire world. And right now the problem is very close to home.
A number of teams entered in the Goldline City of Ottawa Men’s Bonspiel are travelling from areas where the virus is more prevalent than in Ottawa. In addition a lot of curlers in the bonspiel fit into a higher than normal vulnerable demographic and many have already expressed their concern about participating in the bonspiel. It does not make sense to continue with the event if it puts participants at risk of contracting the virus.
So, it is with deep reluctance and regret that the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Valley Curling Association has decided that the Goldline City of Ottawa Men’s Bonspiel will not take place as originally scheduled.
We will be providing full refunds to each team by way of a credit to the credit card that was used to pay the entry fee. However, this may take a week or so to complete so please be patient with us.
We appreciate your understanding and we hope to see everyone back for next year’s bonspiel.
Thank you.
Peter
Peter Smith
Events Coordinator
Ottawa Valley Curling Association
RC Navy needs the help of the curling community.
A factsheet and sample letter to your MP has been posted at ottawacurling.com. Take a moment to read the factsheet and, if possible, send a letter to your MP in support of RC Navy.
Due to the ongoing public health situation, the Hogline Curlers Proshop/OVCA Little Rocks Championship as been postponed until the fall.
The registration forms for the OVCA Hogline Little Rock Zone Playdown and Championship games have all been posted on the Little Rock spiel page. The dates are getting closer, please register soon!
The Ottawa Valley Curling Association (OVCA) is excited to announce a five-year sponsorship with Goldline Curling.
“Our partnership with the OVCA aligns with our vision to see curling grow at all levels of play. We are thrilled to work with a great team of individuals who share this great goal” says Erin Flowers, President of Goldline Curling.
“This is great news,” said OVCA Director John Tobias. “We welcome Goldline as the title sponsor for the Goldline City of Ottawa Mens and are proud they will be joining local curling retailers who have supported our other OVCA events over the years.”
Goldline Discount Coupons will be available for the participants of Learn to Curl programs at all OVCA member clubs, and to curlers at the OVCA’s Brokerlink Junior Superspiel, Mixed Bonspiel and Goldline City of Ottawa Mens. Discount packages will be handed out to all member clubs at the OVCA Annual Meeting on September 23, 2019.
Goldline retail stores are located in Ottawa at 210 Colonnade Road South and in the Ottawa Curling Club at 440 O’Connor Street.
For information, please contact:
John Tobias, Director, OVCA
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Is your club looking at using a crowdfunding app or website to help raise funds for a capital project?
STOP! There may be better options!
Due to the ongoing public health situation, the OVCA Spring Free Agent Clinic has been postponed. Please continue to register if interested. All those registered will be contacted with details of the rescheduled clinic. Furthermore, all names registered will be circulated to all those registered to allow teams and individuals to contact each other.
The Free Agent Clinic is a networking opportunity for U15, U18 and U21 curlers looking to join or form competitive teams and for U15, U18 and U21 competitive teams to add or fill vacancies.
UPDATE: Hunt Club is starting a new colts-style league in January!
Clubs across the OVCA are looking for curlers to fill their programs
Chose a program in your area and just try it! Select an area from the categories below.
