WORLD WHEELCHAIR CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP RULES

1. Each game shall be played over 6 ends with an extra end to be played should the teams be tied.

2. Each player shall release their stones before the hog line.

3. No sweeping is permitted.

4. All players must deliver the stone from a stationary wheelchair which shall be placed so that the stone is delivered from the center line.

5. Each team must be comprised of mixed gender. At the start of the competition each team shall be composed of four players, each player playing two stones and playing each stone alternately with his opponent. Where five players are registered, these five players have equal standing and may be used at any time, in accordance with the rules, at the discretion of the skip or coach. At least one member of the on-ice team must be of the opposite gender, unless there is a reason adjudged valid by the Chief Umpire.

6. Delivery of the stone may be undertaken by the conventional arm/hand release or by the use of the extender cue.

7. Wheelchair Curling should be restricted to individuals with significant impairments in lower leg/gait function i.e. spinal injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, double leg amputation etc., who usually require a wheelchair for daily mobility. More specifically those who are non ambulant or can walk only very short distances. Determination of minimum disability and appropriate classification shall be made by authorised international sports classifiers.

8. Moreover the WCF rules of play shall apply.