Rules of Play

  1. The format for 2010 is a Triple Knockout with a championship round.
  2. Games will be played under the current rules of the Canadian Curling Association.
  3. All games, including finals, will be eight ends.
  4. Last rock in the first end and rock colours in all games, except the championship final, shall be determined by a coin toss in the traditional manner.
  5. Ties will be broken by an extra end or ends, played toward the main viewing area.
  6. Before their first game, both teams shall have a short practice time of one rock down, one rock back for each player. No other practice times are permitted except before the games in the Championship and Consolation Rounds on Sunday.
  7. In the championship final, teams shall have the option of choosing a full set of rocks from any sheet. Following the coin toss, the team without hammer will have first choice of rocks and colour.
  8. In the case of a dispute that cannot be resolved on the ice between teams, an umpire will be available to make a ruling. Please see Lily Ooi in this event.
  9. All teams winning prizes are asked to remain at the club so that cheques may be presented and photographs taken.
  10. Prize Money Payout(2009)
    1. Champion $4500
      Runner up $2500
      Semifinalist (2) $1500
      Quarterfinalist (2) $1000
      Consolation winner $600
      Consolation runner up $400

Use of Spares

  1. Any player registered with a team in this event may NOT spare for any other team at any time
  2. Anyone not registered with a team for this event may:
    1. spare as many times as they wish for any number of teams during the event except during the championship round
    2. spare ONLY for ONE team (as many times as they wish) during the championship round
  3. A team must play with at least 2 players registered with the team at all times