The purpose of this survey is to assist the WCF in understanding the views of the worldwide curling community about the impact sweeping should have on a curling shot.

The information gathered through this survey will be used in developing recommendations for sweeping and equipment rules, which will be considered by the next WCF General Assembly in September 2016. This survey will remain open until 16 May 2016.

http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3PP266G

Source: Sweeping Survey

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