The World Curling Rankings track and list the success of all 46 Member Associations of the World Curling Federation at various major events, including the Le Gruyère European Championships, World Championships and Olympic Winter Games competitions.

Points are assigned for top-level placements at each competition, with lower point values assigned for events dating back as far as the 2000-2001 curling season.

The World Curling Rankings were developed by 1998 Olympic Champion Patrick Hürlimann of Switzerland, who heads the Marketing and Communications Committee of the World Curling Federation.

“The World Curling Rankings are a key step in the continued growth of curling as a global sport,” said Hürlimann. “New Member Associations will be added as grass roots interest is exploding on every continent, and the World Curling Rankings reflect the desire of every one of them to become the best in the World.”