3 Fun Facts About the Unique Sport of Curling
Curling is also known as “the roaring game,” which refers to the sound the rock makes travelling over the ice. The playing surface isn't smooth; it's actually covered with droplets of frozen water “pebbles.” Curling is the only sport where players shake hands at the beginning and at the end of each game.
A Guide to Curling's Rules and Scoring
Only one team can score in an end, and points are only awarded if the stones are touching the house. The team with the most points after 10 ends is the winner. In mixed doubles, teams consist of only one male player and one female player. There are five stones thrown per end, and each game lasts eight ends.
