Making the WMCC 2020 Accessible For All
We are delighted to announce the inclusion of both BSL commentary and audio-visual description during selected games at the upcoming WMCC2020 in Glasgow.
The city is welcoming the top men’s curling teams from around the world to compete from 28th March to 5th April, and we have been working to make sure our visually impaired and deaf guests can enjoy the action.
BSL Commentary
Glasgow Life, our event partner, is supporting the provision of BSL interpreters for the Scotland v USA match, starting 9am, Friday 3rd April.
Interpreters will assist by providing commentary and accompanying spectators to visit the Patch, the Scottish Curling fan zone and to try the Street Curling rink.
How Do I Book?
To see BSL interpreters, choose seats between 1-5 in block C in Rows DD, EE, FF, GG or HH.
Tickets can be bought here https://wmcc2020.com/fan-packages-and-tickets/
You must register with Helen Kallow at Scottish Curling by sending an email to helen@scottishcurling.org
If you use a wheelchair and require the BSL commentary, please book a wheelchair accessible seat and you will still be able to see the interpreter.
The meeting point will be at the Scottish Curling desk.
Audio Descriptive Commentary
For anyone with a sight loss or vision impairment, there will be an audio descriptive commentary provided for the Scotland v Switzerland match on Monday 30th March at 2pm.
How Do I Book?
Those who want to enjoy the descriptive commentary should choose seats between seats 1-5 in block C in Rows DD, EE, FF, GG or HH.
The ticket page can be found here https://wmcc2020.com/fan-packages-and-tickets/
You must register with Helen Kallow at Scottish Curling after buying a ticket by sending an email to helen@scottishcurling.org
The commentary will let spectators know what is happening stone by stone.
The meeting point will be at the Scottish Curling desk.
Volunteers will also take spectators to the Patch, the Scottish Curling fan zone to learn more about curling and to try the Street Curling rink.
Additional Information
All guests are welcome at every draw, but there will be no specific commentaries for other days/times.
Travel options are detailed on the ticket page.
Accessible seating can be booked online, you can also book over the telephone, please contact 0141 353 8000 (customers outside the UK call +44 141 353 8000), Monday to Saturday from 10am until 6pm (UK time).)
For further details, or to discuss an of the above, please contact Scottish Curling Disability Officer Helen Kallow, at helen@scottishcurling.org
