SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Whitehorse Curling Club
December 18-20/15
Competitors Guide
Friday December 18, 2015
DRAW 1
9:30am Pre-game practice
10am Game
WALLINGHAM vs HILDERMAN (Sheet # 5)
9:30am Pre-game practice
10am Game
MIKKELSEN vs STUART (Sheet # 6)
DRAW 2
2:30pm Pre-game practice
3pm Game
HILDERMAN vs MIKKELSEN (Sheet # 7)
2:30pm Pre-game practice
3Pm Game
STUART vs WALLINGHAM (Sheet # 8)
Saturday December 19, 2015
DRAW 3
9:30am Pre-game practice
10am Game
MIKKELSEN vs WALLINGHAM (Sheet # 5)
9:30am Pre-game practice
10am Game
HILDERMAN vs STUART (Sheet # 6)
DRAW 4
2:30pm Pre-game practice
3pm Game
WALLINGHAM vs HILDERMAN (Sheet # 3)
2:30pm Pre-game practice
3Pm Game
STUART vs MIKKELSEN (Sheet # 4)
Sunday December 20, 2015
DRAW 5
9:30am Pre-game practice
10am Game
MIKKELSEN vs HILDERMAN (Sheet # 5)
9:30am Pre-game practice
10am Game
WALLINGHAM vs STUART (Sheet # 6)
DRAW 6
2:30pm Pre-game practice
3pm Game
STUART vs HILDERMAN (Sheet # 3)
2:30pm Pre-game practice
3pm Game
MIKKELSEN vs WALLINGHAM (Sheet # 4)
6:30pm Pre-game practice
7pm Game
Tie Breaker if required (Sheet # TBD)
The first team named on the draw will deliver red-handled stones and will have pre-game practice for 10 minutes,
commencing 30 minutes prior to the start of the draw. The team throwing yellow-handled stones will have the
same period of practice starting immediately following the red stone draw to the button for last stone advantage.
*Please see Last Stone Draw (LSD) for full description and rules on this
Team Rosters
Team Wallingham
Skip Walter Wallingham
Third Gordon Zealand
Second Ed Kormendy
Lead Don Duncan
Team Hilderman
Skip George Hilderman
Third Dale Enzenauer
Second James Armstrong
Lead Bob Walker
Team Stuart
Skip Darol Stuart
Third Herb Balsam
Second Lorne Diakow
Lead Clarence Jack
Team Mikkelsen
Skip Ray Mikkelsen
Third Doug Hamilton
Second Rob Andison
Lead Gary Brown
RULES
This is a Yukon Curling Association (YCA) sanctioned event and the CC “Rules of Curling for Officiated Play”
shall apply using the 2014-2018 version of the CCA Rule Book and the rules included in this document. All
players must also comply with the recent Moratorium on Brush-Head Technology as noted in this competitors
guide
Appeals - Yukon Curling Association
Appeals Committee for this event is made up of:
Laini Klassen, Laura Eby and Head Official TBD
APPEALS MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED TO THE YCA REPRESENTATIVES WITHIN 24 HOURS
AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE GAME IN QUESTION Please use YCA’s voice message to meet
the 24 hours requirement, if required 867-668-7121.
PLAY
Competition Format
This competition is a double round robin format event according to YCA policy with one team being
declared champion and one team being a defined runner-up.
The Draw
• A copy of the draw schedule has been provided for each team, the official draw will be posted at the club.
• Draw times are posted at the club as well as on the program.
Pre-Game Practices
• Ten (10) minutes per team • Teams listed first on the draw will have first practice, which will start thirty (30)
minutes prior to game time. Team listed second on the draw will have second practice, which will start fifteen
(15) minutes prior to game time.
• The pre-game practice incorporates the Last Stone Draw (LSD) as per section following. The two (2) minute
immediately following the ten (10) minute pre-game practice is designated for this purpose.
Last Stone Draw (LSD)
Last stone advantage in the first end (hammer) will be decided by draws to the button following each team’s
pre-practice. Within 2 minutes of the completion of the pre-game practice, two players from the team will each
throw a stone (full sweeping allowed); one clockwise and one counter clockwise. The better total distance of
the two draws between the two teams will receive last stone advantage in the first end.
The draw to the button shall be played towards the home end.
Should the red team record a cumulative distance of 0.00 cm or 370.80 cm, a third player from the red team
will deliver a draw to the button (either turn). If the third player covers the button or records a distance of
185.40, a fourth player will deliver and so on until a number other than 0.00 cm or 185.40 cm is registered.
The first two stones delivered will be the distance that counts for the accumulated distance. If the yellow team
records the same two-stone distance as their opposition, a third player from the yellow team will draw to the
button. And so on until the last stone in the first end. If there is any time that a team does not want the last
stone if they win the Last Stone Draw, they must inform the Umpire before the start of their practice.
Other key points:
• Opposing teams must remain in the viewing area behind the glass during their opponent’s pre-game
practice.
• Stones not delivered within the two minutes will be assigned each a distance of 185.40 cm (the stone must
reach the nearer tee-line before the time expires).
• A draw to the button for the last stone advantage that is moved by a team member prior to the measurement
will be assigned the distance to the next defined circle away from the button.
• Both teams will declare which player will deliver the last stone draw for last stone advantage prior to the start
of the Red Team practice. Failure to do so will result in an assigned distance of 370.80.
Game Length
• The games are eight (8) ends unless extra end(s) are needed to determine a winner.
• All games must be played to a minimum of five (5) ends and there must be a clear winner and loser before a
team concedes.
• Thinking time allocated for an 8 end game is 30 minutes and for extra ends is 4:30 minutes
• There will be a 5 minute break at the fourth end
Scoring
• Teams will be responsible for marking up their own scores as soon as possible after each end and completing
the Win – Loss chart at the end of each game.
Measuring
• Teams will be responsible for their own measurements or if they wish they can request an official to conduct
the measurement.
Moratorium on Brush-Head Technology
For all Provincial/Territorial competitions leading to Curling Canada and
World Curling Federation Championships.
Given that the 2015-2016 championship season is part of the 2018 Olympic Qualification
Process, Curling Canada is aligning with the World Curling Federation’s (WCF) Brushing
Moratorium Statement. Additionally, Curling Canada provides the following supporting
statement for the 2015-2016 Canadian Provincial/Territorial Playdown process leading to 2016
Canadian and ultimately 2016 World Curling Championships (note: this position may be
updated without notice):
(1) Only brushes and brush heads available for sale to the public at retail outlets will be
allowed on the field of play.
(2) No modified, custom-made or homemade brushing equipment will be allowed on the
field of play. This does not apply to branding / cosmetic related modifications.
(3) Brush-head fabric that has been embossed / sealed / textured / modified from its
original woven form will not be allowed on the field of play. The process of embossing is
often undertaken for the purpose of waterproofing the fabric by making use of coatings
like polyurethane, acrylic, PVC etc. and produces a “plasticized” look.
(4) For brush head fabric to be allowed on the field of play, the fabric must have a woven
appearance that is visible to the “naked eye”. The intent is to ensure the fabric makes
contact with the ice as opposed to the embossed / sealed coating used to waterproof the
fabric.
(5) Brush heads containing “hardening” or “stiffening” materials inserted between the outer
fabric and the internal cushioning material of the brush head, are not allowed on the
field of play. These materials may include but are not limited to: plastic, fibreglass,
wood, and Teflon. In addition, brush heads that are constructed in a manner that greatly
reduces the “normal” amount of compression may not be allowed on the field of play as
determined by the Chief Umpire.
Compliance - Teams currently using brush-head technology not in compliance with the above
moratorium may comply by:
(1) If applicable, reversing the brush-head fabric to place the fibre weave on the exterior [in
contact with the ice]; or
(2) Utilizing alternate brush-head fabric comprised of fibre weaves that are visible to the
“naked eye”; or
(3) Using a hairbrush.
(4) If applicable, removing any “Hardening or “Stiffening” inserts from between the fabric
and cushioning material, or using an alternative brush.
Note - A Provincial / Territorial Member Association may choose not to address the aspect of
the moratorium that deals with hard inserts and brush-head compression if the competition in
question does not have access to an appropriately trained umpire. Curling Canada will continue
to work with the World Curling Federation and the Players Association to establish an evidence2
based, well-defined equipment approval policy.
Enforcement
(1) Players and coaches will be responsible for ensuring any brush brought on to the field of
play is compliant with the moratorium.
(2) Once a player has selected one approved brush for that game, no replacement of that
brush, brush head or brush-head fabric shall be made without the approval of the
assigned umpire.
(3) Players may exchange brushes between themselves with the exception of exchanging
with the skip (person in charge of play for the team).
(4) Random inspections of equipment by an umpire may be carried out during the event
and during a game. Players may request an umpire inspect a brush prior to or during a
game.
Penalties - If a player is found to be using a brush that is not allowed on the field of play under
this moratorium, the offending team will forfeit that game.
Authority
(1) The Chief Umpire is authorized to administer this moratorium and may assign other
umpires to perform various duties, as required.
(2) The Chief Umpire is authorized to take decisions regarding this moratorium but which
are not specifically covered in this protocol.
(3) All decisions of the Chief Umpire regarding this moratorium are final.
The World Curling Federation has issued a list of currently approved brush heads. That
list includes, but is not limited to, the following brands (If you have any questions about
other brush heads, please contact Curling Canada at rules@curling.ca):
(1) Asham TX
(2) Balance Plus EQ
(3) Balance Plus – “older models”
(4) Goldline Norway Pad
(5) Hardline IcePad – fabric inverted without plastic insert
(6) Performance – “older models”
(7) Warthog – woven side
(8) Hair brushes – various brands