Ice Etiquette

1. Be on time.

2. Wear appropriate footwear and ensure the soles are clean to avoid dirt being carried on to the ice

3. Check your slippy sole and kipper from time to time before curling and clean out any fluff or bits of rubber which has gathered there.

4. Don’t take food and drink onto the ice.

5. Shake hands (or whatever) with the opposing team members at the start of the game.

6. Be aware of time – the countdown clock is always ticking away.  So:

*Arrange to toss a coin with the opposing team for the hammer prior to going on the ice.

*For Ice Rink competitions, be prepared to lay down your ice money or card to avoid wasting too much time at the start of the game.  If it’s a club match, there’s no need to worry, be assured the treasurer will catch up with you in due course.

*Don’t faff around too much sorting stones into order between ends, it wastes valuable time.  You can easily pick out your stones by their numbers.

*Be ready to take your turn – as soon as the opposite team has delivered their stone, you can be getting your own stone prepared and sorting yourself out on the hack.

7. Avoid prolonged hand contact with the ice (also applies to other body bits) after delivering your stone, to prevent heat affecting the ice surface.

8. Stand between the hog-lines when not playing – The skip and third should be the only team members observing opposition play from behind the house.

9. Don’t cross in front of anyone when they are playing their shot.

10. Shake hands (or whatever) with the opposing team members at the end of the game and do likewise with your own team members to quietly celebrate or commiserate.

11. Sort out the stones in order for the next session and exit the ice pad promptly.

12. Thank the Ice Staff for the good ice (Optional)