Curling is a game of skills and traditions. A shot well-played is a delight to see as is a game played in the true spirit of curling. Curlers play to win but never to humble their opponents. Curling has always relied on the common sense, honesty, and good manners of the players, and a sporting approach to the game. This spirit should influence the interpretation and application of the rules of the game as well as the conduct of the players both on and off the ice.
All players are expected to socialise with the opposition after a game, even if they only stay for 16 mins. This especially applies when playing against another club. It is discourteous not to socialise after a game and embarrassing for your skip and the club.
The skip is responsible for his rink. This means making sure that they all turn up for a match. A phone call a couple of days beforehand never goes amiss. This is particularly important for external games where turning up with less than a full rink could mean disqualification and the club having to pay for the opponents ice. We have lost several games in the Lomond League due to members forgetting about a game.
Skips and Thirds in the house should hide their brushes when the opposing skip is giving ice.
Thirds along decide on the scoring at each end and other players should keep out of the house when the socre is being decided.
Seconds should fill in the card for the skips to sign.
The lead should toss a coin with the opposition to decide who goes first or what stones to play with. When playing with two rinks or more in an external competition, it is usual for each club to play with the same colour of stones or to occupy the same position on the scoreboard. After the toss, if you get to pick which stones to play with, you should check to see if another rink have already decided on stones and choose accordingly.
Leads & Seconds should remain between the hog lines when not playing or sweeping. Only Thirds & Skips are allowed to remain in the house.
A player should be ready to play when his turn comes. This means being in the hack with your stone cleaned and ready to play - NOT halfway up the ice blethering to someone.
The Skip is in charge of the game. Be respectful and avoid offering him advice unless he asks for it.
No player should cross the rink when a player is about to play, or cross in front of a moving stone.
Do not leave hand or knee prints on the ice, and avoid damaging the ice in any other way. These spoil the game for everyone (including those that use the ice after you). You may be asked to leave the ice by the Iceman if you persist.
Leave the stones neat and tidy at the end of your game, and promptly leave the ice so that the Iceman can get ready for the next session.
All players are expected to socialise with the opposition after a game, even if they only stay for 16 mins. This especially applies when playing against another club. It is discourteous not to socialise after a game and embarrassing for your skip and the club.
The skip is responsible for his rink. This means making sure that they all turn up for a match. A phone call a couple of days beforehand never goes amiss. This is particularly important for external games where turning up with less than a full rink could mean disqualification and the club having to pay for the opponents ice. We have lost several games in the Lomond League due to members forgetting about a game.
Skips and Thirds in the house should hide their brushes when the opposing skip is giving ice.
Thirds along decide on the scoring at each end and other players should keep out of the house when the socre is being decided.
Seconds should fill in the card for the skips to sign.
The lead should toss a coin with the opposition to decide who goes first or what stones to play with. When playing with two rinks or more in an external competition, it is usual for each club to play with the same colour of stones or to occupy the same position on the scoreboard. After the toss, if you get to pick which stones to play with, you should check to see if another rink have already decided on stones and choose accordingly.
Leads & Seconds should remain between the hog lines when not playing or sweeping. Only Thirds & Skips are allowed to remain in the house.
A player should be ready to play when his turn comes. This means being in the hack with your stone cleaned and ready to play - NOT halfway up the ice blethering to someone.
The Skip is in charge of the game. Be respectful and avoid offering him advice unless he asks for it.
No player should cross the rink when a player is about to play, or cross in front of a moving stone.
Do not leave hand or knee prints on the ice, and avoid damaging the ice in any other way. These spoil the game for everyone (including those that use the ice after you). You may be asked to leave the ice by the Iceman if you persist.
Leave the stones neat and tidy at the end of your game, and promptly leave the ice so that the Iceman can get ready for the next session.