No fans for Scotties finals due to COVID-19 concerns: Curling Canada

THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Curling Canada says there shall be no followers within the constructing for the ultimate weekend of the Scotties Event of Hearts.

The 18-rink competitors to crown the Canadian ladies’s curling champion is being held on the Fort Williams Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ont.

The event kicked off Friday with out followers or media in attendance because of provincial well being restrictions round COVID-19.

Ontario beforehand introduced 500 spectators might be allowed within the area as of Jan. 31, however Curling Canada issued an announcement Saturday saying it has determined to not open the venue “after cautious thought and consideration.”

The affiliation says it appeared into providing a modified ticket plan for the ultimate three days of the occasion, which ends Feb. 6, however felt it “couldn't confidently present an surroundings that will be secure for everybody concerned” because of the newest surge of COVID-19.

Kerri Einarson from Gimli, Man., is searching for her third straight Scotties title at this yr’s occasion.

This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Jan. 29, 2022.