Eligibility

Definitions

Bonafide Resident:   for the purpose of this clause means a genuine resident of the Northwest Territories for the minimum of three consecutive months prior to an NWTCA sanctioned event.

Domiciled:  for the purpose of this clause means a person who, in the eyes of the Government of the Northwest Territories, is legally bound to the NWT.  i.e. maintains NWT health care, driver’s license,  and/or submits tax returns from the NWT.

Student:  for the purpose of this clause means a person who is in full time attendance at an educational institution and can be considered to be a bonafide and domiciled resident of the NWT.

Curling Season:  for the purpose of this clause means the period from September 1 to August 31 the following year.

Eligibility / Residency Clause

 A person will be considered eligible to participate in any Northwest Territories Curling Association (NWTCA) sanctioned event provided that they have affiliated with the NWTCA prior to the event and/or December 31 of that curling season.

 Further, a person must maintain their primary residence and be considered a bonafide and domiciled resident in the Northwest Territories for a period of no less than 90 days prior to the event, exception will be given to students as defined above:

 Further, a person must not have curled in any event leading to a championship sanctioned by another curling association in that given curling season.

 (Exception to this clause may be granted upon written request and unanimous approval of the Executive Committee of the Northwest Territories Curling Association.)

Approved:  April 17, 1999