FP League –   Playing Rules
Player Eligibility
As each Club is likely to have different membership criteria, the rules governing eligibility should simply require all players to be members of the FP Club for whom they are playing. It will not be permissible to play players who are not members of the curling club for whom they are playing.
Each club will be responsible for paying their own share of ice fees on the day of the match.
Where any club is unable to field eight players, the following rules shall apply:
(i) Where seven players are fielded, the rink that is short-handed will have one third of the shots scored in the match deducted from their score
(ii) Where six players are fielded, each rink will play with three players and both rinks will have one third of the shots scored in the match deducted from their score
(iii) Where fewer than six players are fielded, the club will forfeit one of the two matches by a score of 9-0 and will also be responsible for paying the ice costs for both sides in the forfeited match.
Match Duration
Matches will be played over 8 ends, or to the bell.
Free Guard Zone
The free guard zone will apply throughout.
Curling Delivery Stick
The use of a curling delivery stick will be permitted but players opting to use a delivery stick must use it for the delivery of all their stones and the stone must be delivered along a straight line from the hack to the intended target.
Scoring
With matches of two rinks per club, it is suggested that there should be 4 points for a 2-0 win, 3 points for a win and a tied match and 2 points each for a 1-1 score. Points scored will be the first determining factor in deciding who wins the FP league. Thereafter, shots differential should be the next determining factor, followed by most ends won if the sides still cannot be separated.
This format would encourage clubs aiming to win the League to field two well balanced rinks rather than one strong rink and one weaker rink.