GENERAL RULES

Number of teams participating: 25 teams, The teams are divided into 5 groups where you play round robin within the group.

The 4 best ranked number 1 teams after the round robin will go straight to the QF - Meaning the number one teams will be ranked from 1-5

The number two teams will be ranked from 6-10 and the 2 best teams ranked number 3 in the groups will be ranked 11-12 and make the playoffs. Teams ranked 5-12 will play 1/8 / Playoffs

• Each game is played over 6 ends
  
• Every team is guaranteed 4 games
  
• Every foreign team and teams not based in Oslo is guaranteed a minimum of one game at Bygdøy.
  
• 3 points winning the game - Tie 2 points for a win with the "Roffe Method" / 1 point loosing on Roffe method ( we will explain the Roffe Method when appropriate)
  
• The team on the top of the scorecard plays with red stones.
  
• If you need to measure during the game you measure yourselves to agree.
  
• If you run out of stones, or do not have the chance to win the game, the game is over. Example: If one team leads 9-0 after 5 ends of play the game is lost and the last end is not played.
• The winning team, in good Broomstacking tradition, offers the losing team a round after the game.
  
• Make sure to be ready minimum 15 minutes prior when the game is scheduled
  
• WCF rules including no tick rule - meaning you cannot remove a centreline guard until after the 5th stone.
  
• Approved and club brooms provided only, no hair or black magic brooms allowed.
  

Extra end - Special rule

If, after 6 ends the game is tied in the group games*** "The Roffe Method***" will be used. This end is only played with a total of four stones. The team that should have had the hammer in the extra end, gets to choose if they want to play stone 1 and 4, or stone 2 and 3. You play as usual with your team, you can choose who will throw the stones. If the end is blank the team without the hammer wins and is awarded two points, the loser is awarded one point.

Draws & Draw to the button competition

• This is to decide who gets the hammer in the first end.
  
• Each team gets one practice stone and then a draw to the button.
  
• Play the draws in opposite direction of the first end (towards the clubhouse)
• Dark Colour (Red) plays anti clockwise
• Blue/Yellow plays Clockwise
• The team on top of the scorecard play the first stone/draw.
  
• The teams decide among themselves who throws the stone.
  
• Do not remove the stone from play before the opposite team has "measured" the stone.
  

In the draw competition we count points, but for the hammer in the game the closest to the button wins.So make sure you agree. If no stone in the house, spin the stone to decide, but remember to write down the scores of the draw.

The draws are scored from 0 to 5 points and must be written down on the scorecard.

If it is not written down on the scorecard, or the scorecard is not delivered to the secretariat - Both teams will get zero points.

The draws will be a decider - if teams have the same amount of points in the group games and for seeding into the playoffs

0 Points if the stone is not in the house
1 point for biting the 12 foot 2 points for biting the 8 foot 3 points for biting the 4 foot 4 points for biting the 1 foot 5 points for covering the button Please note that you can follow all the results live on Curlingresultater.no Bygdøy Broomstacking.

Runner up draw bonspiel:

This year we are introducing a trophy for the teams in the draw/runner up bonspiel which entails the teams ranked from 13-25. place. The two teams with the highest score from the draws will play in the final at Bygdøy on Saturday 17.00 until 18.30 ( four ends) You will have your name engraved on the Peter M. Lange Trofe. There is also a small money price of 1000 NOK. This you are welcome to spend at the bar Saturday. The trophy will be awarded during the dinner dance Saturday.

If teams have the same amount of points from the draw competition - Points from the groups wil be a decider. If this evens - Stone score differnce will count.

*How are the teams ranked within groups after round robin *

The teams with the most points (W-D-L)
Head to head result (inside the group) - Draws (0-20 points) Stone score difference total score made vs score against

When comparing teams from different groups.

The teams with the most points (W-D-L)
The teams with the highest score in the draw competition (0-20 points) Stone score difference (total score made vs score against) if tied on draws

How is the seeding done? The teams are ranked according to known ranking - Curlingzone / Results in national and regional leagues and by reputation/expectations. We have also made sure there are one or two Bygdøy teams in each group, and that the overseas teams are in different groups. We have also tried to make sure that traveling teams gets to play at least one game at Bygdøy. There are a couple of exceptions for practical reasons for organisers. The times and groups may be subject to minor changes if necessary and deemed fair by the organising committee.

PRICE MONEY The winner of Bygdøy Broomstacking: 10.000 NOK,- 2.place 6000 NOK,- 3..Place 4000 NOK,-

Winner of the Peter M. Langes Trofe - runner up /draw bonspiel: 1000 NOK that should be used at the bar @ the banquet

Etiquette Please observe the Bygdøy Broomstacking etiquette The winning team buys the losing team a drink - this is important! If there is no time just after the game, then later when convenient. This is a social event. Be kind to everybody, Be a good winner and a good loser. This is not the world cup. It's a social bonspiel where we celebrate the true spirit of curling!

NB! Our Schedule is quite tight, so make sure to be ready a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the game scheduled. If possible we would like to start the games as soon as possible if the sheet is free, the ice and the teams are ready. If a team is not in place on time they will lose the first end by two points.

We will provide changing rooms at the Bygdøy Curling Rink ladies and gents for Friday and Saturday which will be locked and safe. Some might need/choose to change at the rink rather than the hotel for the dinner and dance Saturday.