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
2017 Pinty's All-Star Curling Skins Game Lauren Gray All times listed in Mountain Standard Time "Friday, February 3, 6:00 pm" "Saturday, February 4, 1:00 pm" "Sunday, February 5, 9:00 am" The prize winnings for each team are listed below: 2017 Pinty's All-Star Curling Skins Game The 2017 Pinty's All-Star Curling Skins Game was held from February 3 to 5 at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre in Banff, Alberta. "Soo Curlers Association, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario" Skip: Brad Jacobs<br> Third: Ryan Fry<br> Second: E. J. Harnden<br> Lead: Ryan Harnden "Fort Rouge Curling Club, Winnipeg, Manitoba" Skip: Mike McEwen<br> Third: B. J. Neufeld<br> Second: Matt Wozniak<br> Lead: Denni