League Descriptions

Enjoy the benefits of Membership without being committeed to a single league.

Perfect for shift workers who want to play but can't committ to a specific league, frequent renters, members of neighboring clubs looking for extra practice time and individuals simply wanting to support the growth of Curling in Buffalo.

This league is an optional league for any BCC members that signs up for 2 or more Full Season Leagues.

Recreational 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played.

New Curlers Encouraged. All skill levels welcome. 

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

USCA Rules followed w/ one exception ... teams of more than 4 members are permitted and may rotate in/out front-end players in between ends, provided it does not slow down game play.

Intermediate 4-on-4 Curling. Up to 8-ends played.  USCA Rules are followed.

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: See below.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, other TBD. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

Time limit:

If teams complete* the first 6 ends of their game by 9:30pm, or 90-minutes after the start of the game if the whole league experiences a delayed start, they may** play up to a full 8-end game.

If teams do NOT complete* the first 6 ends of their game by 9:30pm, or 90-minutes after the start of the game if the whole league experiences a delayed start, they may** only play up to 7-ends.

NOTES:

* Complete means the last rock of 6th end is in motion.

** It is not required that games are played through to 7-ends or 8-ends, or even fewer ends. As in any game, a losing team may concede at any time if the game becomes lopsided.

Intermediate 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played. USCA Rules are followed.

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

Recreational 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played.

New Curlers Encouraged. All skill levels welcome. 

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

USCA Rules followed w/ one exception ... teams of more than 4 members are permitted and may rotate in/out front-end players in between ends, provided it does not slow down game play.

Intermediate 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played. USCA Rules are followed.

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

Recreational 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played.

New Curlers Encouraged. All skill levels welcome. 

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

USCA Rules followed w/ one exception ... teams of more than 4 members are permitted and may rotate in/out front-end players in between ends, provided it does not slow down game play.

All Skill Levels welcome! 6-ends are played

CASUAL - This is a very social leauge where you get new teams every few weeks & during non-COVID times, they enjoy a pot luck lunch afterwards.

Recreational 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played.

New Curlers Encouraged. All skill levels welcome. 

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

USCA Rules followed w/ one exception ... teams of more than 4 members are permitted and may rotate in/out front-end players in between ends, provided it does not slow down game play.

Intermediate 4-on-4 Curling. Up to 8-ends played.  USCA Rules are followed.

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: See below.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

Time limit:

If teams complete* the first 6 ends of their game by 9:30pm, or 90-minutes after the start of the game if the whole league experiences a delayed start, they may** play up to a full 8-end game.

If teams do NOT complete* the first 6 ends of their game by 9:30pm, or 90-minutes after the start of the game if the whole league experiences a delayed start, they may** only play up to 7-ends.

NOTES:

* Complete means the last rock of 6th end is in motion.

** It is not required that games are played through to 7-ends or 8-ends, or even fewer ends. As in any game, a losing team may concede at any time if the game becomes lopsided.

Recreational 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played.

New Curlers Encouraged. All skill levels welcome. 

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

USCA Rules followed w/ one exception ... teams of more than 4 members are permitted and may rotate in/out front-end players in between ends, provided it does not slow down game play.

Recreational 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played.

New Curlers Encouraged. All skill levels welcome. 

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

USCA Rules followed w/ one exception ... teams of more than 4 members are permitted and may rotate in/out front-end players in between ends, provided it does not slow down game play.

Recreational 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played.

New Curlers Encouraged. All skill levels welcome. 

Maximum League Size: 10 Teams

Time Limit: No new ends to be started after 90 minutes, unless there is a tie during playoffs or finals.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

USCA Rules followed w/ one exception ... teams of more than 4 members are permitted and may rotate in/out front-end players in between ends, provided it does not slow down game play.

Intermediate 2-on-2 Curling. Up to 8-ends played.  USCA Rules are followed.

Maximum League Size: 9 Teams

Time Limit: See below.

Rankings: W-L-T, then Head-to-Head, then Total Ends, then Total Points. 

Tie Breaker during Playoffs & Finals: Play an extra end. If there's still a tie, then one player from each team draws to the button.

Time limit:

If teams complete* the first 6 ends of their game by 9:30pm, or 90-minutes after the start of the game if the whole league experiences a delayed start, they may** play up to a full 8-end game.

If teams do NOT complete* the first 6 ends of their game by 9:30pm, or 90-minutes after the start of the game if the whole league experiences a delayed start, they may** only play up to 7-ends.

NOTES:

* Complete means the last rock of 6th end is in motion.

** It is not required that games are played through to 7-ends or 8-ends, or even fewer ends. As in any game, a losing team may concede at any time if the game becomes lopsided.

Recreational 4-on-4 Curling. 6-ends played.

New Curlers Encouraged. All skill levels welcome. 

Maximum League Size: TBD once Bonspiel Calendar is Complete

USCA Rules followed w/ one exception ... teams of more than 4 members are permitted and may rotate in/out front-end players in between ends, provided it does not slow down game play.