What are the Rules of Curling?

Curling is a team sport in which players slide stones made of granite across a sheet of ice towards a target area divided into circles. The objective is to get your stones closer to the center of the target than your opponents.

Game Setup:

  • The game is played on a rectangular sheet of ice, 146 feet long and 14 feet wide.
  • A target area called the "house" is located at the far end of the sheet.
  • Each team has four players.

Gameplay:

  • Players take turns sliding stones down the ice sheet.
  • Each stone is delivered by one player and guided by two teammates who use brooms to sweep the ice in front of the stone.
  • The goal is to slide the stone into the house or as close to it as possible.
  • The team with the stone closest to the center of the house at the end of the game wins.

Scoring:

  • Points are awarded based on how close the stones are to the center of the house.
  • The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Common Terms:

  • Draw: A slow shot that aims to place the stone in the house.
  • Takeout: A harder shot that aims to knock an opponent's stone out of the house.
  • Guard: A stone placed in front of the house to block opponents' shots.
  • Hammer: The advantage of throwing the last stone in an end.

FAQ:

  • How many stones does each team have? Each team has eight stones.
  • How many ends are in a game? Regulation games typically consist of eight or ten ends.
  • Can stones be knocked out of the house? Yes, stones can be knocked out by harder shots or other stones.
  • What is the maximum score per end? Five points.
  • What happens if the stones are tied at the end of the game? An extra end is played.

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