SKINS PAYOUT ENVELOPES
Following is an example of what can be printed on envelopes used to distribute the winnings for each skins
game. Values of skins for each end are shown. Note that by downloading and running the Excel (XLS) file,
amounts can be editted as appropriate. The excel file is set up to print on #10 envelopes (4.12" x 9.5").

Care should be taken to include in each envelope change that can be divided regardless of the amount won
by each team. The suggested currency amounts are included for this example, that not only allow division
between teams (no matter how many skins were won), but also allows division between partners. When
dividing, start by paying the largest winners with the largest denominations of currency.

For $23 Games: (2 x $5, 4 x $2, 4 x $1, 4 x $0.25)
OTHER COMPETITIONS
1) If you have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, you can download the Excel file that you can save,
open, and revise day names and draw times, and print. This also allows you to enter team names and
have them randomly ordered and entered on the draw. Each file contains specific directions on how to
go about doing this on the first sheet. To use this option, click the XLS button immediately below.

The downloaded Excel files contain macros (to do the random selection, and place the names on the
draw) so your system must allow downloading of macros.
Finally, you have more options here, but by using the Excel program you have much more control and many
more options.
2) to print a default draw with generic day names and default draw times. To do this, click on the PDF
button by the appropriate entry in the table below. This will show the draw in Adobe Reader, which you
can then print or save.
SQUARE DRAWS
Legal Policy
Square draws are available only in Excel (XLS) form, since there are so many different numbers of teams and
sheets of ice possible, as well as draw times. These are all adjustable in the program, and the schedules are
generated automatically. A square draw win / loss record form is also produced. Click to download, then follow
the instructions on the first sheet. This should work for from 2 to 8 sheets, and 3 to 64 teams (I haven't tried all
the combinations!).
FOUR EVENT/THREE GAMES GUARANTEED DRAWS
STAKES DRAWS
www.sturling.net
Click on the PDF button to download the specific draw in Adobe.pdf format.
Stakes draws are set up such that each team begins the competition with an equal "stake" ($32 works best).
After each game, half of the loser's stake at that time is transfered to the winners. Note that no team can ever
be reduced to zero. These draws are available only in PDF form as they are generated with little or no
automation. Teams should NOT be entered on these draws prior to the teams arriving for the event.
WHY DO BONSPIELS FAIL? Consider the following.

LIST of some PROHIBITIVE BONSPIELS
# 1 Age:
 > Seniors, over age xx (sometimes varies, and may include a team average age restriction),
> Masters, over age xx,
> Juniors, under age xx,
> Juvenile, under age xx,
> Bantam, under age xx, etc.
# 2 Gender:
 > Ladies only,
>Men only,
>Mixed, 2 male, 2 female, or 1 of opposite sex.
# 3 Specific Groups:
 >Closed - curling club members only,
>Occupational - Police, Firemen, Postal workers, Farmers, etc, etc.
>Organization members - Legion, Individual religions, University students, etc.
# 4 Specific Conditions:
 >Grannies - must have a grand-child to enter,
>Must partner with a non-curler,
>Must partner with someone not a member of a particular league.
# 5 Delivery style:
 >Slide only,
>Stick only,
......2-person teams,
......4-person teams,
>1 stick, 1 slide,
>Wheelchair only.
# 6 Team makeup:
 >Single entries only (teams to be drawn / arranged),
>Limits on the basis of previous accomplishments.

Question: is it possible to host a spiel with enough entries, and to have fun, with all these restrictions
(limitations)?

Or is this simply crazy prejudiced thinking at a time when curling is on the down cycle. Everyone wants what
is best for themselves, without broader consideration of benefit. What has happened to just getting curlers,
family and friends, together for a good time at the rink? Who would not jump at the chance to curl with your
family - a spouse, child, grandchild, or even great-grandchild? Who would deny this opportunity to a fellow
curler? Sturling has had participants from age 9 to 94, all playing together.

There are two basic options for obtaining draws from this site:
1) Many blank draws may be downloaded as Adobe PDF files, and printed, by clicking the
appropriate button;
2) If you are familiar with Excel, you can download and run the programs that generate the
draws. This provides many more options, such as entering the team names on the draw, revising
times, or editting in any changes you would like. Instructions for using these programs are
included on the first sheet of the Excel (XLS) file.
GROUPED SQUARE DRAWS
As above, this is available only in Excel (XLS) form, for the same and more reasons. This is similar to the
above program, but allows separate groups within the same scheduled draw times; that is, if you have large
numbers of teams and wish to segregate them according to ability, you can do that. The options are all
adjustable in the program, and the schedules are generated automatically. Square draw win / loss record
forms are also produced. Click to download, then follow the instructions on the first sheet. This should work for
from 2 to 8 sheets, from 1 to 8 groups, and from 3 to 24 teams in various groups (I haven't tried all the
combinations!).