Voting Guidelines & Qualification for the 2025 All-Star Event
General Rules
- Voting will be conducted exclusively through the Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) app and website.
- Fans will vote for their favourite player from each position.
- Fans can vote once per day per email address
- The 2 male and 2 female players who have the most votes at the conclusion of the voting period (March 10th, 2025) will be invited to join the All-Star lineup.
Eligibility
- All nominated players must be eligible under the Grand Slam of Curling criteria and selected by The Curling Group’s judging panel.
- Players qualifying through fan votes will complement the 8 players (4 male, 4 female) determined by performance & participation based criteria and expert selection.
Fan Voting Details
- Voting will open as of Thursday January 16th, 2025 at 12:00pm EST and close after the conclusion of the Brier on March 10th, 2025.
- Fans are permitted one vote per day per email address during the voting period.
Voting Incentives
- Each daily vote will automatically enter the voter into a draw for a chance to win a signed All-Star jersey.
- The winner will be announced following the close of the voting period on March 10th, 2025.
Selection Process
- A panel of 6 judges (3 male, 3 female) appointed by The Curling Group will:
- Confirm the final All-Star roster of 12 players (8 performance & participation based, 4 fan-selected).
- Performance-based qualification criteria for 8 players (4 male, 4 female) include:
- Participation in any or all of the season’s Grand Slam of Curling events.
- Overall season performance metrics.
- Judges’ expert evaluation of skill and impact.
Additional Regulations
- Players who qualify through fan voting must accept the invitation to participate in the All-Star Game.
- The judging panel will make the 8 player selections once fan voting concludes (March 10th, 2025).
- The decision of the judging panel is final and cannot be contested.
- The Curling Group reserves the right to modify or update these rules as needed to ensure a fair and transparent process.
Stay tuned to the GSOC app and website for voting updates, official rules, and announcements!