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Game Of Floor Curling

Floor Curling is a modified version of the Olympic sport of curling with one major difference – No Need Of Ice !

Rink Layout
Full Rink Mat (Figure 1)
Roll out the rink and the playing surface is on the entire rink.


Short Rink Mat (Figure 2)
Roll out the rink and the playing surface is on the entire rink.



Free Guard Zone Mat (Figure 3)
Place the mat on the floor and set the deliver zone to approximately 8 meters away or in a distance which is suitable for the practice or game condition as required.


House Mat (Figure 4)

Place your two target mats with the rings (the “house” in curling) approximately 8 meters (25 feet) apart. Each mat should be slightly offset from the other to avoid standing on the mats when delivering the stones. Note the distance between mats can easily be adjusted to suit your group’s preferences.

Delivery of the Stones
Stones should be delivered from floor level by hand, or via the use of a Pusher Stick for participants that cannot, or prefer not, to bend to floor level.

Playing
Teams determine who has “Hammer” (or last stone) in the opening ”end”, usually by way of a coin toss. Having the last rock is considered an advantage.Stones are delivered in an alternating manner. Red, yellow, red, yellow, or vice versa, until all 16 stones are played.Once all sixteen (16) stones are played an “end” is completed and scoring is tabulated (see below). Typically a Floor Curling game consists of sixteen (16) ends but this can also be adjusted to suit your group.

Scoring (same as on-ice curling)
The object of the game is to score more total points than the opponent over the course of the match.
At the completion of each end, a team scores one point for each stone that is closer to the “button” (centre of the rings) than the closest stone to the “button” of the opposing team. Only stones that are in, or touching the rings (when viewed from overhead), are eligible to score. Only one team can score in any given end.Here are some sample scoring scenarios (see Figures 5, 6, 7).

Maintenance
Prior to playing, ensure the surface is as clean as possible. A dry mop of the surface prior to use is highly recommended. Do not get the bearings wet as they can rust. Ensure that the playing surface is both clean and dry. This will prevent dirt and dust from gathering in the bearings and will prolong their life.

 

 

 

 

Fig. 1 - Full Rink
Fig. 2 - Short Rink
Fig. 3 Demonstration of Free Guard Zone Mat
Fig. 4 Demonstration of House Mats

Fig. 5 – Red scores 1

Fig. 6 – Yellow scores 2

Fig. 7 – Red scores 1

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