Kemptville Mixed Doubles Fall Classic Presented by DennIce
Welcome
Thank you for joining us at the 2026 Kemptville Mixed Doubles Fall Classic Presented by DennIce! We are thrilled to host a competitive field of mixed doubles teams for an exciting weekend of curling. This document provides the event format, tie-breaking procedures, and other essential details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. Please read through this information carefully before your first game.
Venue & Area Information
North Grenville Curling Club
200 Reuben Cres, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0, Canada
About Kemptville
Kemptville is a vibrant, growing community located approximately 56 km south of Ottawa, in the Municipality of North Grenville. Situated along the scenic Kemptville Creek (a tributary of the Rideau River), Kemptville offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities.
The town's historic downtown has undergone significant revitalization, making it a hub for arts, culture, and heritage. Visitors can explore a variety of local shops, restaurants, and public spaces along the natural waterfront.
Event Format
- Round Robin with 4 pools of 5 teams.
- Each team will play 4 games within their pool and 1 ranked crossover game against a team from another pool.
- This event will adhere to the World Curling Federation (WCF) rulebook. All equipment must comply with WCF regulations and be approved for use in official competition. If tied after 8 ends, a full extra end is played toward the glass.
Games
- Games will be 8 ends.
- If tied after 8 ends, a full extra end will be played toward the glass.
- Games are expected to be completed within 2 hours of the first rock being thrown in the first end.
- Practice will begin 10 minutes prior to the scheduled game time.
Last Stone Draw (LSD)
Purpose
- Determines the first-end rock placement for all games.
- Provides LSD totals for ranking, seeding, and potential tie-breaking.
Pre-Game LSD Procedure
- The LSD will begin 10 minutes prior to the scheduled game time if the ice is ready.
- The first team listed will use RED rocks
- Teams alternate practice stones (2 per player: 1 away, 1 toward the glass).
- Each player then throws 1 draw to the button toward the glass.
- Red rocks will use clockwise rotation towards the glass
- The combined distance determines the team with the lowest LSD total.
- The team with the lowest total chooses rock placement in the 1st end.
Measurement Details
- Measured to the nearest ¼ inch.
- A stone covering the pin scores 0 inches.
- A stone missing the rings scores 84 inches (6 feet + 1 foot).
Tied LSD Totals (Pre-Game)
If LSD totals are tied after both LSD draws have been thrown, flip a coin.
Playoffs
Playoff Schedule
All playoff games will be played Sunday.
- Quarterfinals - 8:30 AM
- Semifinals - 12:00 PM
- Finals - 3:00 PM
Qualification & Seeding
- The top team from each pool based on win-loss record will qualify for the playoffs.
- Pool Standings Tiebreakers:
- Win-Loss record
- Head-to-head results
- In the event of a 3-way tie where head-to-head could not break the tie, the team with the lowest LSD totals will be the winner
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If LSD totals are used during the tiebreaking process, LSD results will be compared using the following sequence:
- Best 9 of 10 totals.
- Best 8 of 10 totals.
- Best 7 of 10 totals.
- All 10 totals.
- The next best 4 records overall will qualify based on win-loss record and LSD total (head to head record does not apply)
- Next best 4 Tiebreakers:
- Win-Loss record
- LSD Totals using the process applied above
- Once the 8 teams are determined, they will be reseeded based on Win-Loss record and LSD Totals
- In the event of a tie when determining playoff seeding, the LSD totals will be applied as above
Stone Placement Advantage
In all playoff games, the higher-seeded team, as determined in the seeding process, will have the choice of stone handle colour OR last rock (hammer) in the first end.
Playoff Practice Option
If both teams agree, the teams may choose to throw 2 extra practice throws in place of the LSD procedure.