Curling definitions

What does "Arithmetically Eliminated" mean in curling?

• A player who is disqualified from the game

• The status of a team that has a combined total of stones left to be delivered and/or remaining in play that is less than the number needed to produce either a tie or a win

• The end of a game

• The area between the scoreboards at each end and extends to the outside edge of each walkway beside the outermost sheets

What is the "Athlete Field of Play"?

• The area between the scoreboards at each end and extends to the outside edge of each walkway beside the outermost sheets.

• The area behind the scoreboards

• The section where players sit

• The area designated for spectators

What is a "Biter" in curling?

• A stone that hits another stone

• A stone that just touches the outer edge of the outside circle of the house

• The player delivering the stone

• The technique used in sweeping

What does "Burned Stone" refer to?

• A stone that is disqualified

• A stone in motion touched by a player or any part of a player’s equipment

• A stone that is used for practice

• A stone that is removed from play intentionally

What is a "Counter" in curling?

• Any stone in or touching the house and is considered a potential point

• A stone that is out of play

• The player who counts the score

• The marker used to indicate the score

What is the "Courtesy Line"?

• The line indicating where the skip stands

• A line indicating where the sweepers from the non-delivering team are allowed to stand in order to ensure that an umpire can view the hog line and to prevent distraction of a delivering player

• The line dividing the playing area

• The line at the edge of the sheet

What is "Debris" in curling?

• Stones used in practice

• Any substance, including frost, snow or material originating from brushes, shoes or clothing

• The material used for the bumper

• The water droplets applied to the ice

What is a "Displaced Stone"?

• A stone that is removed from play

• A stationary stone that has been moved to a new location

• A stone that is burned

• A stone that is scored

What is "Draw Weight"?

• The amount of force used in sweeping

• The momentum required for a delivered stone to reach the house at the playing end

• The weight of the stone itself

• The speed of the stone

What is a "Port" in curling?

• The area where players stand

• An opening, or gap, between stones

• The end of the sheet

• The edge of the house