If you cannot be present for a game: You are responsible for getting your own spare . You should start looking for someone as soon as you know you will not be available---don't wait until the last minute. If there is a bye team ask these players first and then check the spare list. Advise your skip who you have gotten for a spare—or, that you have not been able to get one. Ideally this should be done at least a day in advance of the game (in case the skip has to contact team members).

BE READY TO START ON TIME: You should start going out on the ice at least 10 minutes before your start time so the first rock is thrown on time. A new end is not started after 8:50 p.m. The late game starts at 9:00 p.m. When you arrive on the ice, greet each opposing player by shaking hands and if necessary introduce yourself

During the game : Normally, you should be able to play a full eight ends in two hours. To do this be ready when it is your turn to deliver the rock you should be in the hack (& cleaning your rock) before the opposing player's rock has come to rest at the other end. Leads and seconds should set up the skip's rocks. After an end and after the vices have agreed on the scoring, assist in clearing the rocks quickly from play. When your opposition is preparing to deliver (or delivering) their rock, sweepers should stand at the side of the sheet between the hog lines . Ensure that your broom is also out of the way. Do not cross the sheet when a player is in the hack.

Skips (and vices) should remain still behind the house when the opposition is delivering a rock.

If you “burn” a rock (touch the rock when sweeping), divulge your infraction. If you touch a rock in play it is your responsibility to divulge your infraction. Only vices should b e in the house while the scoring for an end is being determined.

After the game: At the end of the game (win or lose), shake hands with each opposing player and thank them for the game. Traditionally, the winners buy the first drink and the losers always offer a refill.

Always play the game in a spirit of good sportsmanship Have fun, give your best effort and allow others to do the same

Volunteering

General: During the curling season the club relies on a number of volunteers to keep the costs down as much as possible, so our curling fees can be kept at a reasonable rate. If you have a skill that may help the club in the areas of functions, maintenance, or operations, please contact one of the board members so we may utilize your experience.

Club Duty: All members of the Club are expected to help out one day during the curling season on the bar or kitchen. There will be a list posted at the start of the year. If a member is unable to do his/her duty on that particular day, they must switch with someone else and notify the bar captain or kitchen captain.

Bar Duties during League Curling Games: Each team will be required to look after the bar at some point during the leagues season.

Guests: Guests may enter onto the Club's property only at the invitation of the Board or a Member. Guests of members shall abide by the By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Club. Members shall be responsible for the conduct and behavior of his or her Guests and shall ensure that they comply with the By-laws, Rules and Regulations.

Other: No person may engage in the sale of merchandise or fund raising for personal gain on Club property or use the facilities or the name of the Ennismore Curling Club for any purpose without the approval of the Board