Parksville Curling & Coombs Market

Trip Information

About Curling

We will first be going to the Parksville Curling Club. Curling is a sport that started in 16th-century Scotland and was very different from how the game is played today. Curling played today is a team sport where you try and toss the rocks down the ice so they hit the center of the bullseye or in curling terms, the button. Then your teammate tries to sweep to smooth the ice leading the rock to its place. This is one of Canada's favorite sports that is a fun, unique game everyone can enjoy. 

About Coombs Country Market

After curling, we will visit the famous "Goats on the Roof" Market, in the small town of Coombs. There will be time to explore this unique market, which features food and items from around the world. 

What to wear

• Appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and for walking
• Warm clothes while curling

What to bring:

• A clean pair of rubber soled shoes to wear on the ice
• Water bottle 
• Snacks
• Money for snacks/food/shopping
• Camera
• Backpack to carry all your items 

Meeting Location: 

VIU Building 255, Main Lobby (second floor) at 11:30am

Trip Includes:

Round-trip Transportation, curling lesson and ice time (2 hours), free time at Coombs Country Market

Policies, Health & Safety

We have an ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and quality of our trips, with trained and responsible student leaders, staff and community partners. Before you sign-up, please check out our policies & procedures for more information about how to prepare for a trip, as well as our cancellation policy.

How to Sign Up

Our activities are available to all current VIU Students. Sign up with us in person in at the Front Reception Desk on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 1pm in Building 255 - Second Floor. 

You will need to have your:

1. Student card,
2. Proof of medical insurance (BC Care Card or Guard.me Insurance Policy)
3. Payment (cash is currently the only method of payment for activities)

Waiver Form

Please read our general waiver form for VIU group activities in the attachment section below. All participants are required to read and sign the waiver before the start of the trip. We will provide a paper copy for you to read through again and sign the morning of the trip.

Contact

Kelsey Moon – Activity Program Coordinator
Kelsey.moon@viu.ca
250-753-3245 x 2737