Aggressive play opens the door for teams to score several points in a single end. At the start of an offensive end, a team can choose to take advantage of the Free Guard Zone. If the first four stones of an end come to rest in front of the house, they cannot be immediately bumped out of play. Later stones can bump those stones out of play. With all the factors that come into play for a single shot, experience becomes a valuable commodity.
Chances are good that veteran curlers have encountered most situations at one time or another.
When a critical shot arises, many skips will walk around the house to assess the situation from several angles. A skip can often be seen conferring with a team member on how to approach the next shot. The Ice Sheet at Ogden is located on the Weber State University campus at 4390 Harrison Boulevard. Starting Thursday, tickets can be purchased at The Ice Sheet. All material found on Utah Bound is copyrighted The Salt Lake Tribune and associated news services.