Crowfoot Skating Club: Policies, Rules and Regulations

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The Crowfoot Skating Club offers a STARSkate Program for those skaters who are wishing to test and/or compete. The test program has three main disciplines, which are Skating Skills, Freeskate and Dance. Similar to last year, the ice times for this fall/winter have been labeled as Junior, Senior, or Mixed(Open). general guidelines for our Club:

Junior: Star 1-4

Senior: Star 5-10

Mixed: Junior and Senior

It is at the head STARSkate coach's discretion as to which session a skater will be designated.  During the mixed sessions it will be the responsibility of all skaters to keep their heads up for the other skaters.

Prior to registration you must choose a coach and contact them to determine if they have space available and if so what days, type and number of lessons per week they can give your skater. Lesson fee rates are for 15 minute private lessons. Group lessons and rates should be discussed with your coach. Please see listing of Crowfoot Skating Club Coaches.

Skaters will pay for the ice cost at registration and then organize and pay for private lessons separately with the coach of their choice.

CLUB POLICIES

• A skater is not allowed on club ice until they have registered and paid.
• If your child misses their assigned day of skating, you will not be allowed to make up for it on another day.
• For pickup sessions;  Coaches will collect the fee from skaters at the beginning of the session and skaters will not be allowed onto the ice until payment has been made.
• No Skater Left Alone—skaters are not to be in a dressing room alone.  This policy is in place to help ensure the safety of our skaters
• For skaters 10 years and younger, the CSC requires that a parent remain in attendance at the arena for the duration of the ice session
• Skaters who wish to change clothing should do so in a washroom stall. 

 ICE SESSION POLICIES:

• Crowfoot Skating Club reserves the right to amend any ice sessions based on registration or Ice contract changes.
• There will be a limit of 18 skaters on Mixed and Senior Sessions.
• The limit of skaters on Junior Ice Sessions will adhere to Skate Canada Guidelines. Spots will be filled on first come first served basis.
• THERE WILL BE NO PARTIAL REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED. FULL PAYMENT OF THE SESSION IS REQUIRED WHETHER OR NOT YOUR SKATER STAYS FOR THE WHOLE SESSION. THIS INCLUDES PICKUP ICE.

CONDUCT:

• Coaches, parents and skaters are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and courteous manner at all times while at the arenas. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the arena or Skating Club.
• Abusive behavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion.
• Crowfoot Skating Club will not tolerate gossip, fighting or other negative behaviors.
• The Crowfoot Skating Club has a zero tolerance policy for harassment, bullying or other inappropriate behavior directed towards the coaches, parents, skaters or arena staff.
• Complaints should be made in writing to the Executive of the Crowfoot Skating Club.

COACHES:

• Coaches have authority over all skaters attending sessions on the ice and are empowered and expected to enforce the rules and maintain order in the arena.
• All coaches will abide by the Skate Canada Coaches Code of Ethics at all times.
• Whether moving about the ice or coaching from the side, coaches will attempt to maintain Good Traffic Behavior.

GOOD TRAFFIC BEHAVIOR

• Keep heads up and aware of other skaters at all times.
• Jumps are to be practiced on the perimeter of the ice and spins are to be practiced in the centre of the ice to maximize the flow of all sessions.
• Look both directions before leaving the boards or entering the ice surface.
• Skaters will get up and clear the ice quickly after a fall.
• First Right of Way always goes to the skater performing their solo. If a skater wishes, they may wear the Club Vest to identify they are performing their solo.
• Skaters in a lesson have the second right of way. Other skaters must allow the coach and skater room to work and must not disrupt a lesson.
• Skaters are expected to be on time for all on and off ice sessions and to train throughout the entire session. Skaters are expected to make good use of the ice time provided to them and to not be a distraction to other skaters.
• DO NOT stand or stop anywhere in the jump area. Move in and out of jump areas quickly. Exit jump areas closely along the boards. Do Not spin in the jump areas unless doing your program.
• If stopping to stand, please do so only along the boards between the blue lines.

 ETIQUETTE

• Skaters are to act in a courteous manner at all times. During busy sessions skaters are reminded to work within the available ice space without raising their voices to other skaters or coaches.
• Unless requested by their coach, skaters must leave the ice when their session is finished.
• Skaters will not bring food or gum on the ice.

LIABILITY

• Crowfoot Skating Club is not liable for personal injuries or loss of or damage to personal property. Each skater may decline to participate in any activity. Please inform your coach or your skater’s coach of any personal limitations you or your skater may have. If you have any doubt about your or your skater’s personal physical abilities, please consult your physician before participating in any activity.

 

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