Tankard is a go after Province lifts restrictions on indoor sporting events

Now that restrictions are slowly being lifted in Ontario, organizers of the Port Elgin Chrysler Tankard say next month’s event will go on as planned.

In a news release, they say they will adhere to the 50 percent capacity limit that the Province set in their reopening plan that will take effect on January 31st.

Players, spectators and officials will be required to observe stringent protocols and, amongst other changes, food and beverage will not be available in the arena.

Organizers say the event will also be livestreamed at the Curling Ontario (CurlON) website.

The Ontario men’s curling championship goes February 9th to the 13th at the Plex in Port Elgin.