In floor curling, scoring at the conclusion of an "end" is determined by which team's rock or rocks are closest to the center of the target area, known as the "house."
Understanding Floor Curling Scoring
Scoring occurs after all players have delivered their rocks for that round (an "end"). Points are awarded based purely on proximity to the absolute center of the house.
Here's how the scoring works, based on the critical rule:
- Point Earning: A team scores points only if they have one or more rocks closer to the center of the house than any of their opponent's rocks.
- Counting Points: For each rock belonging to that scoring team that is closer to the house center than the opponent's closest rock, one point is awarded.
- Accumulation: The scoring team receives one point for each of their rocks that satisfies this condition within that end.
Example:
Imagine Team A has rocks at distances of 1 foot, 1.5 feet, and 3 feet from the house center. Team B's closest rock is 2 feet from the center.
Team A's rocks at 1 foot and 1.5 feet are both closer than Team B's closest rock (at 2 feet). Team A would score 2 points for that end. The rock at 3 feet does not score, as it is not closer than Team B's closest rock.
The Scoring Process and Resolving Doubts
After all rocks have come to rest for the end:
- Assess Proximity: Teams determine which rocks are closest to the center.
- Agreement: Rocks belonging to either team will not be removed until both teams agree on the scoring outcome for that end.
- Doubt Resolution: If there is any doubt or disagreement about which rock is closest, or how many rocks are scoring, an official must be called.
- Measurement: In cases of doubt, the Umpire or Draw Master shall be called to measure the distances of the relevant rocks from the house center to determine the score accurately. The team with the rock(s) unequivocally closest to the center wins the points for that end.
This structured approach ensures fairness and accuracy in determining the score based on rock placement at the end of each round of play.
