Thought to originate in Scotland some time in the 16th century, Curling is a gentle game similar in nature to Bowls and Bocce. The object is to slide large granite stones across an ice field, or curling sheet towards the house, a target made up of four concentric rings. Whichever team has the closest stone to the centre of the target at the end of the round scores. The culture of the game involves an unusual amount of good sportsmanship, sometimes referred to as the "Spirit of Curling". Typically, teams will congratulate good shots made by the opposing team, and apologise profusely for accidentally making a good shot. Both heckling and excessive celebration of gaining advantage are completely unacceptable.
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