World Curling

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/world-curling

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the international event sanctioning?Sanctions approximately 15 international curling events annually
2. How does World Curling choose its leaders?The leaders are chosen by elections from all the member countries. The board has a President, three Vice‑Presidents for the Americas, Europe, and Pacific‑Asia, and six Directors from different nations.
3. Why does World Curling have rules?The rules keep the game fair and help curling stay part of the Winter Olympics, which gives the sport more support and recognition.

International Governing Body: An organization that establishes rules, standards, and oversees a sport on a global scale.
Accreditation: The official recognition and approval granted by a governing body, often crucial for Olympic inclusion.
Member Association: A national sports federation recognized by an international governing body, representing a country's athletes.