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
2008 Continental Cup of Curling Draw 7 contains the 20-point game, Draw 9 is the 30-point game, and Draw 10 is the feature game. Draw 7 is the 20-point game, Draw 9 is the 30-point game, and Draw 10 is the feature game. Draw 7 is the 20-point game, while Draw 9 is the 30-point game. 2008 Continental Cup of Curling The 2008 Continental Cup of Curling was the 6th edition of this event and was held from December 18–21, 2008 at the EnCana Arena in Camrose, Alberta. It was the first edition of the Continental Cup in which teams outside of North America and