DOUBLES CUrling

Doubles is a dynamic, faster version of curling that only requires two players on each team.

Rules
  • Both teams play five stones each.
  • Every end starts with one pre-placed stone, so the maximum amount of points in each end is six.
  • In most ends, the pre-placed stones are positioned so the team with last stone advantage (hammer) will start the end with one stone at the back of the four foot circle.
  • The team without the last stone advantage, starts with a centre guard.
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​Power Play – both teams have the right to use a ’Power Play’ once in every game, in an end where they have last stone advantage. The pre-placed stones will be moved out to one of the sides, and placed as a corner guard and a stone behind it, with the back of the stone against the tee line.
Only two playing positions:
  • One player plays stones one and five.
  • The other player plays stones two, three and four.
  • Both players are allowed to switch playing positions in-between ends.
  • Both players can sweep.
  • Having a player holding the broom at the other end is optional.

Important things to remember:
  • The first take-out is allowed with the fourth stone played in each end.
  • Before that, teams are not allowed to hit either their opponents or their own stones out of play.
  • If an end is blanked (neither team scores), the team that delivered the first stone in that end shall have the decision on placement in the next end.
  • Teams have 22 minutes of thinking time each.
  • Games are 8 ends long, with an extra end played to break ties.
Some helpful links to familiarize yourself with Doubles.

​CBC
Mixed Doubles Curling explained  |   What is mixed doubles curling? (YouTube)

World Curling Federation
About World Mixed Doubles Curling