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wpe4.jpg (2598 bytes)  RINK
    A curling team normally consisting of 4 players of one or mixed genders. A building (curling "rink") within which curling is played.

wpe5.jpg (1824 bytes)   ROCK
    The approximate 39--41-1/2lb., 11" diameter, specially shaped granite stone used for curling. New note: There is a new porcelain insert/running surface available.

wpe6.jpg (2324 bytes)   ROCK MECHANICS
    The study of the movement  and causes of movement of rocks on the ice sheet.

wpe7.jpg (1312 bytes)   ROLL
    The movement of the shooter rock (as in "hit and roll")after impact onto the object rock.

  wpe8.jpg (1750 bytes)  RUN
    A longitudinal (lengthways) ridge/groove/slot that influences the running surface of the rock such that the rock is restricted in movement.

 wpe9.jpg (2259 bytes)   RUNNER
    "Heater/hot rock/smoker" – peel/high velocity takeout shot.

 wpeA.jpg (2387 bytes)   THE SCOTT TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS
    The Canadian Ladies’ Curling Championship currently financially sponsored by The Scott Paper Company.

 wpeB.jpg (2708 bytes)   SECOND
    The curler who delivers rocks number 3&4.

wpeC.jpg (3271 bytes)   SHEET
    The specific ice playing surface on which a curling game is played. A curling rink may have more than 1 ice sheet.

 wpeD.jpg (1788 bytes)  SHOOTER
    Referring to the curler that is delivering the rock. Or, the "shooter"rock/stone being delivered.

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