July

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Members Update

Return To Sport Guidance: Having been in constant touch with SportScotland, Scottish Curling and BIS I am aware that all are working on their respective Return to Sport documents so I would expect them to be released as early in August as possible. I have highlighted the importance of clarification with regard to several key areas which will impact on our users returning to the rinks, such as: – Fresh Air Ventilation & Circulation Requirements and how to monitor. Travelling to rinks collectively in cars Return to 2 sweepers in curling…. Amongst other points. Please click HERE for the most…

Friends of Inverness Ice Centre

We operate in an increasingly complicated environment, an environment beset by spiralling energy costs, Climate Change Levies, and increased competition. Over the last decade, we have relied on funds from Strictly Inverness to cover large operational deficits. Whilst Strictly is scheduled to return in May 2022, it would be foolhardy of the Board to base the future prosperity of the Ice Centre on one unique event. To move forward on a sound financial basis and ensure the long-term future of the Ice Centre, we need to innovate and embrace change. The new Friends of Inverness Ice Centre scheme is structured…

SIHA Announcement

As you may be aware, it was announced yesterday that Scotland will go into Level 0 as of Monday 19th July. This has implications for our sport, this time for the good. As of Monday 19th July, adult contact sport will be allowed indoors for the first time since Covid restrictions began. Due to the change in social distancing limits indoors, the capacity to have more people on the ice will also increase, to up to 50 people on a full-sized ice pad. Each ice facility will still have protocols to follow, and the wearing of face masks will still…