Skip (curling) Skip (curling) In the sport of curling, the skip (also called a "skipper") is the captain of a team. The skip determines strategy, and holds the broom in the "house" (target area) to indicate where a teammate at the other end of the curling "sheet" (playing area) should aim the stone. The skip usually throws the last two stones in the fourth position, but may play in any other position. Overall, the skip leads the team and provides strategic direction. The skip calls shots teammates to play, through verbal direction and physical gestures. In many cases, skips communicate the planned
2011 Continental Cup of Curling Skins "9:30 pm With John Morris' draw to the button, North America gained nine points and clinched the Continental Cup at 208 points. Women's 'C' Skins "1:00 pm Men's 'C' Skins "8:00 pm The Kevin Martin rink wins CAD$13,000 for his win in the men's skins game. 2011 Continental Cup of Curling The 2011 World Financial Group Continental Cup of Curling was held January 13–16 at the Servus Credit Union Place in St. Albert, Alberta. It was the 7th Continental Cup, the first since December 2008. No event was held in 2009 due to the 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials.