Curling Rules Part 4 Quiz

A standard curling stone weighs about 20 kilograms, or approximately 44 pounds. The weight helps the stone travel smoothly over the pebbled ice surface.

The handle is attached to the top of the stone and is used by the player to release it with a slight turn, which causes the stone to curl.

Curl refers to the curved path the stone takes as it slides along the ice. The rotation applied at release causes this curved movement.

Mixed doubles curling teams consist of two players, one male and one female. Each player throws five stones per end.

Competitive curling uses a game clock to limit total thinking time. Each team has a set amount of time to complete all their shots.

Curling stones are made from granite because it is dense, durable, and resistant to cracking.

Most curling stones are made from granite sourced in Scotland. The unique properties of Scottish granite make it especially suitable for high level competition.

Ailsa Craig, a small island off the coast of Scotland, is world famous for its granite. Much of the granite used for Olympic curling stones comes from this island.

Pebbling involves spraying water droplets onto the ice, which freeze to create a textured surface. This allows the stone to glide more consistently.

Under official rules, a team must have at least three players to continue a game. With three players, one player may throw three stones per end.