Rules and system of play
The Tournament is played according to the World Curling Federation or EJCT rules, including 4-rock rule. All games are played over 8 ends (minium 6 ends) with max. 1 extra end. If the game is tied at the end of regular play (8 ends), one extra end will be played. If the game is tied after the extra end, the team without the hammer in the extra end wins the game.
First team on the draw has first practice with red stones.(20 min before game) Each team has a 5 minute practice before the game. After the 5 minute practice there will be a LSD to determine the hammer in the first end.
The boy teams will play in 2 groups of 5 teams. The girls teams will play in 2 Groups with 4 teams.
Teams will be ranked in by win/loss. If teams cannot be ranked by direct win/loss records, the average of the LSDs (minus the furthest LSD) will be used to determine the final ranking.
The highest ranked teams in the boy groups is directly qualified for the semi final. Teams ranked second and third in the groups will play a Q-final game to determine the second finalist for the semi final.
The highest ranked teams in the girl groups is directly qualified for the semi final. Teams ranked second and third in the groups will play a Q-final game to determine the second finalist for the semi final.