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The curling stones used in the Olympics are provided by the Olympics to ensure equaility between the teams.
In addition, each set of stones remained on the same sheet for the duration of the qualification rounds. This evened out any advantage or disadvantage of stone variation, as all teams played on all four sheets and with both sets of stones on each sheet during the early rounds of the competition.
In medal round games, teams can select their 8 stones from any of the stones on any sheet of ice.
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What becomes of the curling stones after the Olympics?
The USA team is auctioning off one of theirs, signed by all members of both men's and women's teams.
In curling two teams of four players slide special stones over ice toward a target circle a curling stone weighs about 42 pounds About how many pounds would nine curling stones weigh?
42X9=378 pounds
What is curling gel?
curling gel is a type of gel that makes the curling stone slide way farther than it is supposed to. if it is applied on the opposing teams stones it is automatic disqualification for your whole team, seeing as it is a cheat device
How many canadians participate in Curling?
In terms of the teams currently competing at the 2010 Games, this is the first appearance at the Olympics for Cheryl Bernard's women's team, and the second appearance for Kevin Martin's men's team. Overall, Canadian teams have competed in each curling competition since the sport was officially introduced at the 1998 Games.
Are there substitutes in curling?
yes there is one substitute curler on professional curling teams
What events are in curling?
In the Olympics, there is simply a men's competition and a women's competition. There are mixed (2 men and 2 women per team) competitions in certain countries, and mixed doubles (2-person teams with 1 man and 1 woman) recently became a world-championship event, but these formats are not yet part of the olympics
How many countries have curling teams?
10 each in the men's and women's competitions.
How many competitors are there in curling?
A curling match is played between two teams of four players each.
Does the US play curling?
yes, but they are not as good as lots of teams
How many athletes on team Canada curling?
There are four players on a curling "team" (a.k.a "rink"). However, in major competitions, teams will usually bring along a fifth player called the "alternate" that can take the place of a player that gets sick or hurt during competition.
What winter sports is England known for?
the UK are known for the best curling teams
How many teams participated in the Beijing Olympics 2008?
204 Teams
