Scottish Junior Club Challenge Entry Form
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The Scottish Junior Curling Challenge is competed for between junior curling clubs from across the country. Each club entry is represented by two teams with a minimum of two female players, one of whom must throw third or fourth stones. Clubs may have a maximum of 3 entries. Clubs are promoted (p) and relegated (r) between divisions. For season 2023 -24 the divisions will be as follows:
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| Eligibility | |||||||||||||||||||||
| – All team members must be members of Scottish Curling – All team members must be less than 21 years of age by the end of the 30th day of June prior to the start of the season. |
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| Division 1 & 2: Division 3: |
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| Entry Fee – one team per entry form | |||||||||||||||||||||
Payment can be made by credit/debit card, bank transfer (BACS) and cheque. When paying by bank transfer, you must reference the club name and the competition. BACS payment details – Sort Code: 80-02-27 Account Number: 00979468 Reference: Club Name & Competition |
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Scottish Curling reserves the right to extend the entry period should spaces be available. |
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| Rules | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Competitors will at all times abide by the current Rules of the Game. (b) Each club shall meet its own expenses, in respect of ice charges, accommodation and travel. (c) All games shall be 6 ends. (d) Where a game is forfeited the penalties shall be as stated under R11 (j): Failure to appear (e) Withdrawals from the Scottish Junior Club Challenge must be notified in writing before 18th November: (i) If a Club withdraws its place shall be filled from the Division below it and it will also have to compete in the lowest division the following season. (ii) Should and Club fail to appear, that Club shall be responsible for the ice charges arising from the default incurred. See R11(j): Failure to Appear. (f) All Clubs in each Division shall declare the composition of their teams prior to the start of the Competition. Any changes should be notified to the Chief Umpire. (g) A player may substitute for another Club, but cannot play higher than lead. (h) The bottom two Clubs in Division 1 and 2 shall be relegated to Division 2 and 3 with the top two Clubs in Division 2 and 3 gaining promotion to Division 1 and 2. (i) All Junior Clubs must be accompanied by a responsible adult (25 years of age or over).Each Club entry shall be of two teams. At least two of the players must be female, one of whom must throw fourth or third stones. Games will be forfeited if clubs o not turn up with the right mix. This rule applies to all 3 divisions. Clubs cannot change their teams after the competition has started unless they are making a substitution.If any Club is unable to enter two full teams it may utilise young curlers from another Club up to a maximum of two players – one player per team who must play lead.Division 1 and 2 shall each be played in one section of six with the top team being the winners of each division.Division 3 shall be determined by the number of Clubs entered. The top Clubs will be promoted to Division 2.WCF sweeping device regulations will not be enforced for this competition.**Subject to change upon finalizing the Season 2023-24 Scottish Curling Rulebook** |
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| Code of Conduct | |||||||||||||||||||||
| This event is covered by the Scottish Curling Codes of Conduct for players and their associates (coaches, parents and supporters) as well as the rules of the game and of the competition. By entering a team and completing this online form the team and all their associates agree to abide and be bound by them. The Code of Conduct can be found in Rules of the Game. Any breaches of the Code of Conduct may be dealt with under the Scottish Curling disciplinary procedures and guidelines. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Anti-Corruption (Sports Betting) Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||
| The Anti-Corruption (Sports Betting) Policy sets out Scottish Curling’s standards and procedures relating to Anti-Corruption (Sports Betting) and applies to all those working for and representing Scottish Curling. Click to view the Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy 2015. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| UK Anti-Doping | |||||||||||||||||||||
| All entrants shall be deemed to have made themselves familiar with and agreed to be bound by the Anti-Doping Rules of Scottish Curling and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules. The Anti-Doping Rules of Scottish Curling apply to entrants participating in the sport of Curling, for 12 months from the date of entry, whether or not the entrant is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK. Further information can be found here: https://www.scottishcurling.org/resources/curlclean/ |
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| Privacy Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Scottish Curling is committed to protecting your privacy. By completing and submitting an online form all personal information will be held and used in line with our Privacy Notice. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry Fee Refund Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry fees for this competition will be covered by the policy, details of which can be found here. |
