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

Jan 29, 2022 | 11:43 AM

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Curling Canada says there will be no fans in the building for the final weekend of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

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

The tournament kicked off Friday without fans or media in attendance due to provincial health restrictions around COVID-19. 

Ontario previously announced 500 spectators could be allowed in the arena as of Jan. 31, but Curling Canada issued a statement Saturday saying it has decided not to open the venue “after careful thought and consideration.”