DIXIE CURLING CENTRE SPARING POLICY 2024-25 SEASON
The existence of a sparing policy recognizes appropriate use of spares is critical to the smooth functioning of all leagues in any curling centre. The goal is for the policy to be applied in a fair and consistent manner for all. The sparing guidelines below have been created in the belief members will allow for common sense to be applied in the spirit of good sportsmanship, fair play, and in the interest of promoting an overall positive experience for Dixie Curling Centre members.
For the 2024-25 season, the Dixie Curling Centre will adopt an open sparing rule. This means any member in good standing within a registration category other than Little Rocks or any defined 6-week league, is eligible to spare in any Dixie Curling Centre run league.
The following process (in the order noted) should be followed when looking for a spare:
- For leagues that have teams with a bye week, first approach members of the bye team. For Leagues where teams have a registered 5th player, the 5th player can be considered an eligible spare.
- Central Spare List: From the "Members" area of the website, visit "Spares List" and contact any member who has indicated that they are available to spare in your league.
- If no league spare members are available, then a member in good standing outside the League spare list could be used as a spare.
- A non-member, or 6-week league registrant, may pay $30 per game sparing fee and sign the required waivers.
If a member ultimately joins a team or plays on a regular basis in another league or with another team, they will be assessed any additional fees as required.
League-specific sparing rules (i.e. during playoffs) must be provided to all league members in writing, 30 days prior to the implementation of the unique rule.
Please note the sparing rules for the 2025-26 season will be reviewed and any changes posted to the Dixie Curling Centre website prior to the opening of registration.
