History
Who invented Curling?: Canada, Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand
Scotland
How heavy is the "rock"
44lbs
T/F: You must clean your shoes before entering the ice.
True. You could stop a rock hitting the button with dirt on the ice!
This players role is to direct the play and make all of the strategic decisions for the team.
The Skip
What is it called when a rock does not cross the hogline?
Hogged
When was curling first in the Olympics?: 1912, 1897, 1982, 1932
1932
T/F: When you sweep in front of the rock, you are smoothing out the ice to make the rock travel faster and farther.
False. Technically, you are melting the ice on a microscopic level to help the rock go farther.
T/F: You don't have to declare if you have touched a thrown rock during play.
False! You must declare it on your own accord.
This player must be good at throwing guards, and be a strong sweeper.
Line at the back of the house. Rocks completely beyond the line are out of play.
The Backline
When did curling first come to Canada?: 1786, 1860, 1807, 1799
1807
T/F: The whole team may congregate behind the tee line while the other team is throwing.
False, only the skip and vice-skip are allowed to do this.
T/F: If you have accidentally moved a rock, it can be returned to its location to the skips satisfaction if declared immediately.
True. If you declare that you have moved a rock right away, it can be returned to its original place.
This player must be good at all shots, especially draws. It also sets up shots for the next person in line, and posts the score at the conclusion of the end.
The Third
What is a rock called when it is removed from play because of an infraction.
A burned rock
When were the first "rules of curling" drawn up and adopted by the Grand Caledonian Curling Club in Scotland?: 1816, 1720, 1931, 1838
1838
T/F: There are only three quarries in the world that have the specific granite that the rocks are made of.
False: There are only two! The Trefor Granite Quarry in Wales, and one on an uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland called Alisa Craig.
T/F: When a curling game ends, it is important to just look the other players in they eye and smile. No talking allowed.
False. It is good etiquette to shake the other teams hand and expressing friendship and goodwill.
A vice skip is: 1. A spare skip in case the skip can't make it. 2. Someone who deliberates with the skip but doesn't play. 3. The player that throws before the skip.
3. The player that throws before the skip is called the vice-skip
What is a double takeout?
The name of a takeout shot that clears two opposing stones from the house.
When did the Air Canada Silver Broom replace the Scotch cup in the World Curling Championship?: 2000, 1968, 2007, 1972
1968
T/F: Canada has won 36 world titles in men's curling, and 12 in women's curling.
False. Its true Canada has 36 world titles in men's curling, but we actually have 17 in women's curling.
T/F: After you have shot, you must stand at the back of the hack.
False. This disrupts the other players who are throwing. You go and stand near the hogline so not to disrupt play.
This player should be strong in playing takeout shots, must sweep in sync with the first player.
The second
Brier