“Imagine if everyone respected their teammates and opponents in life, shook hands after every confrontation and bought each other a drink. Imagine if we all stood still while others were concentrating on their life’s work, offering encouragement, not distraction. Imagine if we celebrated our opponents’, as well as our own accomplishments. No, it’s not a perfect world, but it could be. And it is – on a sheet of curling ice!”
….. Jean Mills

1. SET UP & TAKE DOWN.

Each week we ask that all the teams help carry stones, brooms, etc. out to the ice.   We ask all teams to help set up the sheets and prep the ice by pebbling and installing the hacks. At the end of the night, everyone also helps bring the stones and other equipment to their secure storage location.  Teamwork makes the dream work!

2. START WITH A HANDSHAKE.

At the beginning of the game, greet the members of the opposing team with a handshake, tell them your name, and wish them “Good Curling”.

3. FINISH WITH A HANDSHAKE.

When the game is over, offer each of the players a hearty handshake and move off the ice. The winning curlers traditionally offer their counterparts some refreshments.

3. CLEAN SHOES.

We ask that all curlers have a clean pair of shoes designated as their "curling shoes" and are carried into the rink.  Before stepping on the ice, clean all debris from your shoes on the tape squares provided. Unfortunately, any small piece of dirt, hair or dust can stop a stone in its path, so we want to keep the ice as clean as possible.

4. SPORTSMANSHIP.

Compliment good shots, no matter which team makes them. Respect your opponent.

5. BE READY

Take your position in the hack as soon as your opponent has delivered his/her stone. Keep the game moving; delays detract from the sport. Be prepared to sweep as soon as your teammate releases the rock. It is also helpful to place your skip’s rock in front of the hack to help speed up the game.

6. BE COURTEOUS.

Don’t distract your opponent in the hack. Sweepers should stay on the sidelines between the hog lines when not sweeping.

7. FIND YOUR SUB.

It is your responsibility to find your replacement and advise the Skip the name of the curler who will be replacing you. We will provide you with the draw schedule, nights each member curls, and phone numbers of members, but you have to do the rest. Last minute emergencies are the only exception.

8. RULES.

Curling is about playing, socializing and having fun. Let all of us do our part to make this happen.  Remember The Spirit of Curling, which begins to outline the sportsmanship expected of all curlers.

GOOD CURLING EVERYONE!