ALL GAMES except Finals ARE TIMED. The buzzer will ring at 1 hour and 30 minutes (2 hours for main event semi-finals), complete the end you are on and play one more.

1. Please be on time! A maximum of 2 hours is allotted for each game. Slow play will not be tolerated as it backs the draw considerably.

2. All games are a maximum of 8 ends.

3. Your team must show up for each game. “No-shows” will be disqualified from further play and/or next year’s event.

4. If a team is late then they lose the hammer and also 1 point for each 10 minutes that they are late. If a team is 30 minutes late, then the game is forfeited.

5. The 5-rock free guard rule applies.

6. Ends complete when final rock comes to a complete stop.

7. Teams are limited to 4 players for a particular game.

8. Substitutions are not allowed during a game.

9. Substitutions are not allowed after a team has reached the quarterfinals.

10. If you only have 3 players, the first 2 players throw 3 rocks each. You cannot play with 2 players.

11. Measurements at the end of the end only and by the thirds, please use-measuring instruments (no feet, brooms, etc.). A Biter stick (6 foot measuring device) can be used to measure stones in question for 5-rock free guard zone.

12. Ties for all preliminary games will be broken by a skip’s draw, closest to the button (sweeping allowed!). The team that scored in the final end throws first.

13. Disagreements will be settled by the Draw-master, or in his absence, one of the other Committee members.

14. All main event final games held Sunday, will be 8 ends (no bell) and ties will be broken with extra ends, maximum 2 ends. If still tied, skip rocks closest to button (with sweeping)

15. It is the winning team’s (third) responsibility for reporting results to the committee by emailing the score to doodlespielscores@gmail.com.

Skips & thirds go to registration to collect skins money. You will need to sign and submit your score sheet.