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Curling has a long tradition of being played with Sportsmanship, Courtesy, Respect and Honor  The moment you step on to the ice, it is your responsibility to live up to these traditions.

  •  RESPECT THE ICE - Be sure to clean your shoes before stepping on to the ice and do not rest your hands or knees on the ice.  This ruins the ice and ruins the game for everyone.
  •  It is no longer considered proper etiquette to ready the other teams rock. Only the rock to be thrown should be taken out of line and only by a member of that team.
  •  The winning team stands the first round of drinks, (Skips buy for Skips, Thirds buy for Thirds, etc.).  The losing team always stands the second round, it is very poor sportsmanship not to do so.
  •  Sweepers stand inside the hog line when your team is throwing, when the other team is throwing you must stand outside the hog line on the edge of your sheet.
  •  Never stand or walk on a sheet other then the one on which you are playing.
  •  When your teams rock has stopped, sweepers and the thrower must move immediately to the edge of the sheet between the hog lines so as not to interfere with the other team.
  •  Never walk in front of the person in the hack no matter where you are on the sheet.
  •  Show up on time.  If you will be late or can not come at all, give your skip enough notice so that they can find a replacement.
  •  If you burn a rock announce it immediately.
  •  Be ready when it is your turn to throw or a teammates.