Field of Play

The Field of Play Committee develops, implements, and continuously improves the USCA field of play standards and standards delivery systems. Specifically, the committee develops and certifies ice technicians for USCA championships. The FOP Committee is also responsible for the procurement, ongoing use and maintenance of the USCA championship sensor handles.

USCA Field of Play Standards:

	Standard	Deviation
Rocks	Trevor granite with blue hone inserts Closely matched by pair	Well-matched rocks None
Ice Curl	Four feet both ways	1/2 foot either way
Ice Speed	24 seconds ends 1-11	+- 1/2 second either way
Ice Durability	Pebble conformation ends 1-11	None

The committee will, on an annual basis, secure ice technicians for all events. The committee controls the bid process and budgeting. Entry fees will provide annual revenue for the shipping of rocks and the payment of professional ice technicians.

Your contact:

Richard Maskel, Chairman, Field of Play Committee

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