Etiquette
ETIQUETTE ( CORSTORPHINE LADIES CURLING CLUB) : www.trycurling.com/basics/etiquette/
Leads and Seconds
- Leads should toss a coin before the bell.
- The lead that is due to play should NOT help sort stones but be ready in the hack.
- Either lead or second should set up the skip's stone before she comes down to play.
- Seconds keep the scoreboard and scorecard up to date. Preferably done by the one not due to play first and ensuring not in the way.
Thirds
- Be ready to assist the skip if asked. Learn the ice at every opportunity.
- Remember what ice you gave the skip for her first stone.
- Agree the score at each end. Measure the stones if necessary. But don't use a brush - get the Measure.
Skips
- Skips should limit discussion with Thirds (as skips) to ensure that 8 ends are played.
- Non-playing skips should conceal their broom and be still when the opposition is about to play.
- Never turn your back on a stone. Always consider "plan B".
- Acknowledge shots played or attempted.
- If a shot is well played but the ice was wrong, let the player know.
- Settle the shot and the ice with the Third before leaving the head.
- Skips sign the scorecard.
General
- All players should be ready to play when the bell rings. They should be at the hack when it is their turn with their stone cleaned and sliding sole ready.
- Do not disturb the concentration of other players, eg do not move your broom or chat whilst opposing players are in the hack.
- Only the Skip and Third should be in the head.
- Only Thirds should be in the house until the score is agreed.
- Do not walk 2 abreast down the ice and keep your broom by your side.
- Do not cross the ice while a skip is giving directions for the next shot or in front of a running stone.
- Sweepers should stay between the hog lines while the opposition throws. However, the player who is next to play may stand behind the stones to await her turn.
- If you think it is required, start to sweep immediately, but be alert (look and listen) for the skip's instructions.
- You may sweep from tee line to tee line. Only playing skips or their nominee can sweep behind the tee line. Non-playing skips may only sweep an opponent's stone after it reaches the tee line.
- Players should return to the hog line after sweeping.
- Keep hands and knees off the ice. If you need to have a hand or knee on the ice for balance get up as soon as possible and don't watch your stone while the ice melts.
- A moving stone touched accidentally with the brush or foot is reported to the skips. Any stones it displaces are replaced to the satisfaction of both skips.
Safety
- It is everyone's responsibility to keep all other players safe. If a stone is wayward yell ICE! And if stones are likely to go onto another sheet it is the sweepers responsibility to gather them in.
- Check kippers and ensure they are not worn.
- Wear safety head gear.
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