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THE TSN
CASINO RAMA SKINS GAME
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In
1989, McCain Foods (Canada)
joined The Sports Network in a partnership that created the McCain TSN
Skins Game. The annual curling event is now hosted by a different
province or territory each year. The event has become a unique and
exciting venue where curling legends face curling legends-to-be. The
outcome is unpredictable and often boasts such close competitions that
spectators and viewers alike are on the edge of their seats. The
McCain TSN Skins Game is curling at its best.
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The
concept of the Skins Game was originally developed by Jim Thompson &
Doug Maxwell, in 1986. Shortly after, McCain Foods (Canada)
became the event sponsor, providing prize money and publicity for the
event. The McCain TSN Skins Game quickly became one of the most
eagerly anticipated events on the Canadian curling calendar.
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The
Skins format differs from regular curling in that cash (skin) is awarded
for each end won, with the dollar value for each end increasing as the game
progresses. Cash is awarded if the team with the hammer scores two or
more points or the opposing team steals the end. If neither of these occur, the money is carried over to the next end and the
pot grows. This results in a very exciting offensive style of play
where every end is like the final end of the game with teams going all out
to win. At the completion of 8 ends, the team with the most money
wins the game.
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In 2007 the TSN Skins
returned with Casino Rama as title sponsor.
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Game winners will be
determined by total prize money won. A $15,000 bonus will be awarded
to the overall winner of the tournament. The monetary prize breakdown
is as follows:
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ENDS
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SEMIFINALS
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FINAL
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2009 FINAL STANDINGS:
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1 & 2
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$1,000
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$2,000
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Randy Ferbey
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$70,000
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3 & 4
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$1,500
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$3,000
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Glenn Howard
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26,500
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5
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$2,000
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$4,000
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Jennifer Jones
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1,500
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6
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$3,000
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$6,000
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Kevin Martin
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1,000
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7
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$4,500
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$9,000
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8
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$6,500
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$13,000
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Draw to the Button Bonus =
$1,000
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Draw to the Button
Bonus = $1,000:
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Howard
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Tournament Winner Bonus =
$15,000
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Total Prize Money = $100,000
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RULES:
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1.
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The
CCA Rules of the Game apply, except as modified below (including the
four-rock rule).
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2.
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To
begin the competition, each team selects one player to draw closest to
the button, with sweeping allowed. The team whose stone is closest to the
button wins a bonus of $1,000 and is ranked #1. The next closest is
ranked #2, and so on. In each game, the higher-ranked team has the choice
of either (a) last rock in the first end, or (b) stones. In any shootout
(rule #7), the higher-ranked team has choice of first or last draw to the
button.
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3.
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All
games are 8 ends.
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4.
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Total
prize money is $100,000, including the winner’s bonus of $15,000 and the
$1,000 closest-to-the-button bonus (rule #2).
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5.
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A
skin is won by (a) taking two or more points when holding last rock; or
(b) stealing the end. All money not won in an end is carried over to the
next end.
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6.
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Blanking
an end results in a team losing last rock in the next end.
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7.
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If
the money at stake in the 8th end is not won, each team plays one draw to
the house, with sweeping allowed by the playing side only. The team whose
stone is closest to the button wins the end and the money.
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8.
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Prize
money won determines the game winner. In the event of a tie in money won,
each team has one draw to the house, with sweeping allowed by the playing
side only. The team whose stone is closest to the button wins the game.
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9.
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Each
team is allowed 60 minutes to complete its shots in an 8-end game. There
are NO time-outs. A team's clock starts when an opponent's rock comes to
a stop, or passes the back line, and the opposing team leaves the house.
A stone that has been released within the 60-minute time period continues
in play until it has come to rest. there is a
period of dead time at the completion of each end. The umpire will advise
teams when to start play for the next end. Any coach that travels with
the team are only allowed to access the ice area
and/or meet with their respective teams at 4th end break. During play,
they must sit behind the glass upstairs. The 4th end break is 10 minutes
in length.
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10.
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If a
team runs out of time, the opposing players may play their remaining
shots, in rotation, until the game is completed or their time expires.
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11.
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An
umpire makes any measures required and is available to clarify any rule.
An umpire's time-out is called, and the time clock is stopped, on all
such occasions.
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TSN SKINS GAME CHAMPIONS:
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YEAR:
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CHAMPION:
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WINNINGS:
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2009
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Randy
Ferbey
Edmonton, AB
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$70,000
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2007
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Kevin Martin Edmonton, AB
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$61,000
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2004
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Kevin
Martin Edmonton, AB
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$100,500
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2003
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Wayne Middaugh Toronto, ON
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$88,000
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2002
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Randy
Ferbey
Edmonton, AB
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$79,500
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2001
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Glenn
Howard Coldwater, ON
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$77,200
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2000
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Greg
McAulay
Richmond, BC
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$66,100
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1999
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Wayne Middaugh Toronto, ON
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$58,900
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1998
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Kevin
Martin Edmonton, AB
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$50,450
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1997
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Kevin
Martin Edmonton, AB
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$46,900
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1996
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Wayne Middaugh Toronto, ON
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$64,800
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1995
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Wayne Middaugh Toronto, ON
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$45,750
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1994
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Ed
Werenich
Toronto, ON
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$45,750
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1993
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Russ
Howard Penetanguishene, ON
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$37,000
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1992
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Russ
Howard Penetanguishene, ON
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$37,300
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1991
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Russ
Howard Penetanguishene, ON
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$42,250
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1990
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Ed
Werenich
Toronto, ON
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$38,750
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1989
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Mark
Dacey Saskatoon,
SK
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$28,000
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