Navan Curling Club

The Navan Curling Club’s league play is in accordance with the Canadian Curling Association’s Rules of Curling for General Play.

These may be altered from time to time for individual events. In addition, other rules are set out so as to permit all members to safely enjoy the Navan Curling Club facility, to ensure a healthy  lenvironment in which to play, and to enable games to be completed in a timely manner. 

 We also have a Code of Conduct at the Club, click here to review the document and policy.


Other information regarding curling may be found at the following sites:

Curling Canada
 Ontario Curling Association
Ottawa Valley Curling Association

Pace of Play Rule

After 1 hour and 30 minutes have elapsed from the scheduled start time of the draw, complete the end you are in and play one more.

No games should go over the 2 hour time limit with this current rule in place.

Note: The last draw of the evening does not get an exemption.  Everyone must follow the same rules.  

Helpful tips to maintain a pace of 15 minutes per end:

• Please ensure all introductions have been completed in time to allow the first stone to be delivered at game time.
• During the game, players must prepare themselves (and the stone) for delivery shortly after the opposition stone has been delivered.
• When the stones are being cleared from the house when an end is over, the lead throwing the first stone should be prepping his rock and getting ready.
• These small but important factors will speed up game times immensely. A mere ten second delay by every player between each delivery can result in almost eleven minutes of game time.   
  
• Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the pace of play rule, please contact your League Convenor or the Match Director at matchdirector@navancurling.ca.
  
  
  

The use of Spares is encouraged in all leagues if there is a risk that a game can not be completed due to the absence of regular team members. 

- Club Members who are willing to spare are listed in the "Find a Spare" option under the Curling Menu tab on the website
 
- Spares normally should only play the position of the curler they are replacing or a lower position.

is the courtesy and sportsmanship that you show your team-mates and your opponents so that everyone can enjoy the game without being distracted.

Before the game:

• Know the date and time of your game.  If you are unable to play, please inform your skip as early as possible and agree on who will find a spare to play for you.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before game time, this allows time to change, warm up and be ready to play. Do not be late. If you expect to be late, inform your skip or another member of your team.
• There must be 3 members of the team on the ice at the appointed time to start the game or that team forfeits the hammer in the first end.  If a team is 10 minutes late, they forfeit the hammer and the second end is started with the first point awarded to the other team.  After 30 minutes the game is in default and the team present wins.  If any other arrangements have been made between the 2 teams you are still expected to be off the ice in time for the ice staff to prepare the ice for the next draw.
• If possible, be on the ice 5 minutes prior to game time, this will allow for warm up slides and greeting your opposition. Tell them your name & wish them good curling. 
• The Leads determine who has hammer and which colour of rocks are to be thrown by each team.  The team that wins the coin toss has the option of choosing last rock/hammer or picking colour of rock. Usually the team who wins selects the hammer leaving the colour to be chosen by the other team.  

Curling Tips / Reminders

• Safety:  Be very careful how you walk on the ice. You will find it very slippery until you get used to it. Even experienced curlers can take the odd tumble. The secret is to relax and avoid hitting the ice with your head!
• Curling stones must never be carried or lifted, although a stone may be raised while delivering it. Usually they are moved with the broom and only turned on edge to clean the bottom of the stone prior to delivery.
• When pushing the stones to the parking area after an end has been completed, make sure that no-one is in the way. Park the stone gently. To move a stone, use your feet, or preferably your broom to ease the stone properly to the required place.
• Clothing:   Ice rinks are always cold. Make sure you have enough warm clothes, especially when learning, although vigorous sweeping can soon warm up a curler, and it is not unusual to find some in short sleeves!  It is important to have well fitting, comfortable and warm curling shoes. Curlers wear special curling shoes - never wear street shoes on the ice.  Beginners can use clean cross trainer type shoes with a removable slider (sliders are available at the Club).
  Curling pants should be of a stretchy material or be loose enough so as not to cause a restriction in the delivery slide. 
• Always make sure your curling shoes are absolutely clean before stepping on the ice - use the shoe cleaning sticky mat provided.  Small particles of dirt can affect the running path of curling stones and "picks" can result, where the stone turns abruptly from the intended target and/or quickly stops.
• New Curlers: Please offer to help new curlers or new members by providing information about curling or the Club.  If you are unable to help, direct them to a member of the executive. Do not critique the skills of new members publicly, nor complain about your team’s misfortune.