Teams late for pre-game practice will lose the allotted time. Umpires will call the 10 minute time limit if necessary. A team is allowed to use their own rocks during practice and not those of the opposition. Team without last rock will have choice of rock colour. If rock colour has not previously been chosen the choice goes to the team with first practice in the absence of the other team.
Hammer remains as designated.
Last rock advantage for play-off games and bonspiel format competition will be determined by coin toss. Coin toss shall occur at least 30 minutes before actual game time. In the absence of the other team the non offending team shall have choice of last rock advantage, first practice and rock colour. Thirds will measure rocks, but may call an umpire if they wish. An eligible substitute maybe used.