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Curl BC Facility Infrastructure & Funding Survey

Purpose:
This survey collects information on the condition, infrastructure needs, programming, and funding readiness of curling facilities across British Columbia. Your responses will help identify priorities, demonstrate community impact, and support evidence-based funding and advocacy efforts.
Estimated completion time: 10-15 minutes
Section 1: Facility Profile & Overview
1.Facility name:
2.Name of contact person:
3.Best email contact:
4.Role or job title with facility:
5.City / Municipality:
6.Facility ownership:
7.Year built (or last major renovation):
8.Number of sheets of ice:
9.Average total annual membership (past 3 years estimate):
10.Is your facility used for non-curling community activities?
11.Is your facility open in the off-season for rentals, trade shows, or other groups?
Section 2: Facility Condition & Infrastructure Risk
Please rate the current condition of the following: Excellent / Good / Fair / Poor / Critical
12.Ice plant / refrigeration system
13.Mechanical systems (HVAC, boilers, compressors)
14.Electrical systems
15.Roof / building envelope
16.Dry floor
17.Interior finishes
18.Accessibility (washrooms, entrances, seating, ice access)
19.Fire, safety, and security systems
20.Are there any code, safety, or regulatory compliance issues?
21.Are facility issues currently limiting your club? (Select all that apply)
22.Risk if upgrades are not addressed in 3–5 years:
23.Any additional comments about infrastructure condition and risk?
Section 3: Planned Capital Improvements
24.What capital or infrastructure projects are needed within the next 1–5 years? (Select all that apply)
25.Estimated total cost of priority projects (if known):
26.Project readiness:
27.Matching funds identified?
28.Source of matching funds (Select all that apply):
29.Has your facility obtained quotes, building review, studies, or assessments for these projects?
Section 4: Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
30.Does your facility track energy or utility costs?
31.Sustainability improvements completed or considered (Select all that apply)
32.Barriers to sustainability improvements (Select all that apply)
33.How would sustainability upgrades benefit your facility? (Select all that apply)
Section 5: Programming & Community Impact
34.Programs currently offered (Select all that apply)
35.Groups your facility is unable to serve due to facility limitations (Select all that apply):
36.Which programming would you like to expand if facilities and funding allowed?
37.Evidence of unmet demand (Select all that apply)
38.Does your facility serve as a broader community hub?
39.Current partnerships (Select all that apply)
Section 6: Governance, Strategic Planning & Capacity
40.Does your facility have a current strategic or business plan?
41.How many active board members does your facility have?
42.How is your facility primarily operated?
43.Which skill sets are represented on your board? (Select all that apply)
44.Does your facility have any of the following? (Select all that apply)
45.Capacity to manage capital projects:
46.Support that would help your facility better prepare for funding opportunities (Select all that apply)
Section 7: Financial Health & Stability
47.What is your facility’s approximate annual operating budget?
48.Over the past 3 years, your facility has generally operated at a:
49.What is your facility’s approximate capital reserve balance?
Section 8: Funding Experience & Readiness
50.Has your facility applied for government (e.g., Gaming Capital Project) or foundation funding in the past?

Please provide the following details.
51.Do you have a written fundraising case for support or project brief for your top capital project?
52.Has your club conducted any of the following fundraising activities? (Select all that apply)
53.Main challenges your facility faces in accessing funding (Select all that apply)
54.Most helpful funding size:
Section 9: Looking Ahead
55.Do you have knowledge or understanding of BC Amateur Sport Fund? (https://sportbc.com/bcamateursportfund/)?
56.What investment would make the biggest difference to your club’s future?
57.What do you see as the greatest risk to your club’s sustainability over the next 10 years?
Thank you for your input! Your responses help strengthen curling facilities and communities across BC.