DOUBLES CUrling
Doubles is a dynamic, faster version of curling that only requires two players on each team.
Rules
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:
Important things to remember:
- 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
CBC
Mixed Doubles Curling explained | What is mixed doubles curling? (YouTube)
World Curling Federation
About World Mixed Doubles Curling