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February 16th, 2026 at 3:02:10 PM
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Quote: DRichTraditionally Curling is self refereed and self reported, no one other than the players enforce the rules. Is this still the case in the Olympics?
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I've watched two different Olympic curling matches. They both appeared to be self-refereed - no sign of any officials. There was one close call as to whose stone was closer to the center and the two teams quickly agreed.
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February 16th, 2026 at 3:21:41 PM
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Quote: gordonm888Quote: DRichTraditionally Curling is self refereed and self reported, no one other than the players enforce the rules. Is this still the case in the Olympics?
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I've watched two different Olympic curling matches. They both appeared to be self-refereed - no sign of any officials. There was one close call as to whose stone was closer to the center and the two teams quickly agreed.
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I guess they can agree, but then they call in the officials if there is disagreement, and the official's word is final. Officials off the side.
February 16th, 2026 at 6:02:59 PM
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I just read an article that said because of the recent controversy, referees would be placed on the Hog line to monitor for on ice fouls. Apparently on Sunday this was reversed after Saturdays inclusion of on ice referees, going forward there will not be on ice referees.
https://www.reuters.com/sports/curling-world-body-returns-less-stringent-officiating-after-talks-with-nocs-2026-02-15/
https://www.reuters.com/sports/curling-world-body-returns-less-stringent-officiating-after-talks-with-nocs-2026-02-15/
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