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
2015 The Masters Grand Slam of Curling 2015 The Masters Grand Slam of Curling The 2015 Masters Grand Slam of Curling was held from October 27 to November 1 at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. This was the second Grand Slam Grand Slam of the 2015–16 curling season. "Final Round Robin Standings" All draw times are listed in Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC−3). "Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 pm" "Wednesday, October 28, 8:30 am" "Wednesday, October 28, 12:00 pm" "Wednesday, October 28, 3:30 pm" "Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 pm" "Thursday, October 29, 8:30 am" "Thursday, October 29, 12:00 pm" "Thursday, October 29, 3:30 pm" "Thursday,