THUNDER BAY -- The only way to watch the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay will be on television.
Curling Canada on Saturday announced after careful thought, they will not be selling tickets to the final weekend, even though provincial restrictions are lifting on Monday that would allow up to 500 fans to watch in person at Fort William Gardens.
“We were open to finding a way to finish the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with an exclamation point and having ticket sales for the final weekend. But after careful thought and consideration, the risks of opening the venue after establishing protocols were not favourable in keeping all participants safe,” said Curling Canada CEO Katherine Henderson.
“We can’t thank the local organizing committee enough for all of its work in getting this year’s event off the ground under these difficult circumstances.”
Action continues on Saturday at the Gardens, Day 2 of the national women's curling championship.
