In curling, two four-player teams slide heavy granite stones (also called rocks) down a flat sheet of ice towards a 12’ target circle called the “house.” Curlers guide the stone’s speed and direction by sweeping special brooms in front of its path to alter the ice surface.

The goal is to land stones as close to the center of the house and dislodge opponents’ stones. The closest stone after each round, or “end,” scores one point. A team can score additional points for stones closer to the center than any of their opponents stones. A match usually consists of eight ends.

Curling for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Blind curlers use essentially the same rules as sighted players, according to Susan Flanagan, member services coordinator for British Columbia Blind Sports. “There are some low-vision adaptations, including shining a flashlight (often a bicycle light strapped to a broom) on the ice ahead of the rock’s path to help players guide its direction,” says Flanagan. Curlers with low vision may also use a monocular or bioptic lenses. The most significant difference may be that blind curlers require more communication and tactile orientation to learn the sport.

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