Glossaire anglais

AlternateA registered, non-playing member of the team who is eligible to substitute for one of the competing players.

Arithmetically EliminatedThe 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.

Athlete Field of PlayThe area between the scoreboards at each end and extends to the outside edge of each walkway beside the outermost sheets.

Away EndThe end of the sheet to which the first stone of a game is delivered.

Back Board / BumperMaterial (e.g., foam or wood) placed at the end (perimeter) of each sheet of ice.

Back House WeightThe speed given to a stone at delivery so that it will just reach the back of the house.

Back LineA line at the back of the house, extending across the width of the sheet, which is parallel to the tee line.

Back of the HouseThe area within the house that lies between the tee line and the back line.

BiterA stone that just touches the outer edge of the outside circle of the house.

Blank EndAn end resulting in no score for either team.

BonspielA curling competition or tournament.

Brush (Broom)See definition “Sweeping Device”.

Brush HeadThe part of the brush that comes in contact with the ice surface when sweeping.

Burned StoneA stone in motion touched by a player or any part of a player’s equipment.

ButtonThe small circle at the centre of the house.

Centre LineThe line dividing the playing surface down the middle. It joins the midpoints of the tee lines and extends beyond the centre of each tee line to the hack line.

CirclesSee definition “House”.

Come AroundA shot that curls behind another stone.

CompetitionAny number of teams playing games to determine a winner.

CounterAny stone in or touching the house and is considered a potential point.

Courtesy LineA 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.

CurlThe curved path of a stone as it travels down the sheet of ice.

DebrisAny substance, including frost, snow or material originating from brushes, shoes or clothing.

Delivering TeamThe team that is currently in control of the playing area, and scheduled to deliver the next stone.

DeliveryThe motion a player makes when playing a curling stone.

Delivery EndThe end of the sheet from which the stones are being delivered.

Delivery StickA device that attaches to the handle of the stone and acts as an extension of the arm/hand during the delivery process.

Displaced StoneA stationary stone that has been moved to a new location.

DividerMaterial (e.g., foam or wood) used to separate the sheets of curling ice.

Double Take-outA stone that removes two of the opponent’s stones from play.

DrawA stone which stops inside or in front of the house.

Draw Shot Challenge (DSC)The calculation made by taking the average distance of the Last Stone Draws (LSD), excluding the least favourable LSD(s), and used, if required, to assist in the determination of ranking after a round robin.

Draw WeightThe momentum required for a delivered stone to reach the house at the playing end.

Electronic Hog Line DeviceA device that indicated if a stone was released by a player before the stone reached the hog line at the delivery end.

EndA portion of a curling game that is completed when each team has thrown eight stones (5 in Mixed Doubles) and/or the score has been decided.

End of a GameA game ends with the signature on the scorecard, or in case where a team leaves the field of play without signing the card the game ends when the athletes exit the field of play.

End of CompetitionA competition ends at the end of the medal ceremony, or if there is no ceremony, when the last game of the competition ends.

EquipmentAnything that is worn or carried by a player.

External ForceAn occurrence not caused by either team.

Extra EndAn additional end played to break a tie at the end of regulation play.

Field of PlayThe combined area of the Athlete Field of Play and the Team Official Field of Play.

First Player or LeadThe first curler on a team to deliver two stones in each end.

ForfeitIf a team cannot start or continue a game the other team will win that game. The final game score will be recorded as W-L.

Fourth PlayerThe fourth curler on a team to deliver two stones in each end.

Free Guard Zone (FGZ)The area at the playing end, between the hog line and the tee line, but excluding the house.

FreezeA form of a draw shot that stops directly up against another stone.

Front House WeightThe momentum required for a delivered stone to reach the front part of the house at the playing end.

GameTwo teams playing a specified number of ends to determine a winner.

GuardA stone that is placed in a position so that it may protect another stone.

HackThe foot-hold at each end of the ice which is used by players (except wheelchair curlers) to start the delivery of a curling stone.

Hack LineA small line parallel to the tee line, at each end of the centre line.

Hack WeightThe momentum required for a delivered stone to reach the hack at the playing end.

HammerA term used to describe the stone that will be the last stone delivered in that end.

HandleThe part of a curling stone that a player grips in order to deliver.

HeavyA stone delivered with a greater speed than necessary.

HitA take-out. Removal of a stone from the playing area by hitting it with another stone.

Hit and RollA stone that knocks an opponent’s stone out of play, and then rolls to another position in play.

Hit and StayA stone that knocks an opponent’s stone out of play, and stay at that position.

Hog LineA line extending across the width of the sheet that is parallel to each tee line.

Hog Line ViolationA stone that is removed from play for the end, because it was not released before it reached the hog line at the delivery end.

Hogged StoneA stone that is removed from play for the end, because after being delivered, it did not come to rest completely beyond the inside edge of the hog line at the playing end.

Home EndThe end of the sheet from which the first stone of a game is delivered.

HouseThe area within the concentric circles at each end of the sheet.

HurryA command, which instructs players to sweep harder.

Ice SurfaceThe complete ice area that is within the perimeters of the curling sheet.

In the Process of DeliveryThe sequence of play that begins when the delivering player is in position to start the delivery and concludes when the stone is released.

In-turnThe rotation applied to the handle of a stone by a right-handed curler, which causes the stone to rotate in a clockwise manner, for left- handed curlers it is a counter-clockwise rotation.

Last Stone Draw (LSD)A contest conducted at the conclusion of a team’s pre-game practice in which each team delivers two stones by different players, the first stone with a clockwise and the second with a counter-clockwise rotation, to the tee at the home end. The resulting distances are measured and used to determine which team has the choice of delivering the first or second stone in the first end.

Last Stone First End (LSFE)A term to describe the stone that will be delivered last in the first end.

LeadThe first player on a team to deliver two stones in each end.

Measuring DeviceAn instrument that determines which stone is closer to the centre of the house (Tee), or whether a stone is in the house.

Moving StoneA stone in motion either from a delivery or from being struck by another stone.

Original Position of a StoneThe location on the ice where a stone rested prior to its being displaced.

Out-of-play PositionThe location of a stone that is not in play (e.g., one which has touched a side line, or crossed the back line).

Out-turnThe rotation applied to the handle of a stone by a right-handed curler, which causes the stone to rotate in a counter-clockwise manner, for left-handed curlers it is a clockwise rotation.

PebbleThe water droplets applied to a sheet of ice before commencing play. These droplets freeze, which then reduces the friction between the ice and the stones.

PeelA shot designed to remove a guard.

Playing EndThe end of the sheet to which the stones are being delivered.

PointAt the completion of an end, one is awarded to a team for each of its own stones located in or touching the house that is closer to the tee than any stone of the opposition.

PortAn opening, or gap, between stones.

Positioned StonesIn Mixed Doubles games, the two stones that are placed in designated positions prior to the start of each end.

Power PlayIn Mixed Doubles games, the team that has the decision on the placement of the “positioned” stones, can one time in a game place the stones in designated positions to the side of the sheet instead of the designated centre positions.

RaiseA type of draw which bumps forward another stone.

Raise Take-outA delivered stone hits a stationary stone, which then starts to move and it hits a third stone out of play.

RingsSee definition “House”.

RockSee definition “Stone”.

RollThe sideways movement of a curling stone after it has struck a stationary stone.

RotationThe direction of turn of a stone (clockwise or counter-clockwise).

Round RobinA competition in which each team plays all the other teams in their group.

ScoreThe number of points received by a team in an end.

ScoringA team scores one point for each of its stones that is within the house and closer to the tee than any stone of the opposing team.

Second PlayerThe second curler on a team to deliver two stones in each end.

SheetThe specific ice surface upon which a curling game is played.

Shot (stone or rock)At any time during an end, the stone closest to the tee.

Side LineA line placed at the side (perimeter) of each sheet of ice.

SkipThe player who directs play for the team.

SliderSlippery material placed on the sole of the sliding shoe, which makes it easier to slide on the ice.

SpareSee definition ‘Alternate’.

Start of a GameA game starts at the scheduled time for that game. The pre-game practice as well as the delivery of the LSD stones also fall under the official game rules with the exception where a rule or policy specifically states a difference for either of them.

Start of CompetitionA competition starts at the beginning of the scheduled team meeting or the start of the first pre-event practice, whichever comes first.

Stationary StoneA stone in play which is not in motion.

StoneAlso known as a rock, a curling stone is made of granite and is delivered by the players in a curling game.

Stone Set in MotionA stationary stone hit by another stone which causes it to move.

SweepingThe action of moving a broom or brush back and forth in front of the path of a moving stone to clean or polish the ice surface.

Sweeping DeviceA device used by players to sweep/clean the ice.

Swingy IceThe condition of the ice or stones causing the stones to have excessive curl.

Take-outRemoval of a stone from the playing area by hitting it with another stone.

TeamFour players competing together. A team may include a fifth player (to act as an alternate) and a coach. Mixed Doubles have one male and one female player and may include a coach.

Team Official Field of PlayThe area behind the scoreboards inside the boards or a dedicated coach bench outside the boards

Team Time-outA 60 second on-ice meeting between a team and their coach.

Technical Time-outStoppage of play called by a team or umpire for a ruling, injury, or in other extenuating circumstances, etc.

TeeThe exact centre of the house.

Tee LineA line extending across the width of the sheet that passes through the centre of the house parallel to the hog line and backline.

Third PlayerThe third curler on a team to deliver two stones in each end.

Tie-breakerA game that is played to break a tied ranking at the end of the round robin.

Top of the HouseThe area within the house that lies between the hog line and the tee line.

UmpireThe person(s) responsible for the conduct of the game in accordance with the rules.

Vice-Skip (Mate or Acting Skip)The player who directs play for the team when it is the skip’s turn to deliver.

WeightThe amount of force/speed given to the stone during the delivery.

Wheelchair LinesTwo lines that run from the hog line to the outermost edge of the nearest circle of the house. Wheelchair curlers are allowed to start their delivery with the stone placed between these lines.