Rock the River Cup Rules:

• The Rock the River Cup will follow the rules set forth in the Rules of Curling.
• Unless noted below, follow all Nutana Curling Club House Rules, posted in the Nutana Curling Club lobby and ice side.
• Directional sweeping fabrics or plastic inserts are not allowed to be used.
• Flip a coin to determine choice of hammer or rock colour.
• Games are 8 ends (approx. 2 hours). No buzzer/bell will be rung to signal the end of a game, please ensure games are played in the time allowed.
• If games end in a tie after 8 ends, use a single draw to the button to break the tie, sweeping is allowed. The single player can be any player chosen from the team, it does not have to be the skip. Closest stone from the two teams is the winner.
• For playoffs (semi-finals and finals) an extra end will be played to break a tie first. If a tie still exists after the extra end, use a single draw to the button as above.
• Spares may play for a replaced team member or a position lower (i.e. If the second cannot play, the spare will take the second or lead role). Spares can be taken from the Prairie Lily supplied spare pool, or from a registered spare of the competing team. A player of another registered bonspiel team should not be a spare for a different competing team, but in the spirit of the game they may spare by first obtaining consent from the opposing team. The PLCL will work to find you a suitable spare when needed in conjunction with the Nutana Curling Club.
• If you make a double take out of opponents rocks during the game (any two rocks in play between the hog & backline of the playing end), take the Make it a Double Board and hang on your score board. At the end of the draw if you have the double board you will receive a free pitcher of beer or select highballs.
• PLCL officials will be on hand to help resolve disputes.

Last updated: September 6, 2026