1. Registration: FOR PRIVATE ICE SKATERS (Not for CanSkate)

Please make sure you register for the correct session. Skaters must be registered for sessions appropriate to their level only.

Missed sessions: Skaters may only skate on the days for which they are registered. Skaters will not be allowed to make up missed sessions due to illness, vacation, inclement weather, or conflicting events.

Make-up sessions may be purchased as a “buy-on” for an additional ice session for which the skater is qualified (Jr/Sr, etc.), provided that the session is not at full capacity.

Stroking may only be done during the first 10 minutes of each session.

2. Skating Etiquette and Safety: FOR ALL SKATERS

No skater or parent of a skater should interrupt a Coach during another skater’s private lesson or during CanSkate classes, unless it is an emergency. Please reserve all questions until after the session or for your own session. Be considerate of other skaters, as their lesson is being paid for.

For CanSkaters: Please direct questions or comments regarding CanSkate programming to the Dollard Figure Skating Club Board at contactus@cpadollard.com. The CanSkate Director will respond to all questions or concerns.

For questions or comments regarding your child’s progress or instruction on the ice, please speak with the On-Ice Coordinator after the session. Please do not refer to the Program Assistants (Coach Assistants).

Appropriate language and positive behaviour are expected at all times. All skaters and parents are encouraged to use common courtesy, good manners, and respect fellow skaters, Coaches, Executive Members, Parents, and Civic Centre Staff. Anyone who does not abide by these rules may be asked to leave the area.

Skate guards must be worn on skates at all times when outside the rink enclosure (ALL SKATERS).

Priority or right of way must be given to a skater whose music is playing. All other skaters and Coaches are expected to be courteous and respectful.

No gum, candy, food, or drinks are permitted on the ice. Water bottles may be kept at the boards.

No fooling around, pushing, racing, or similar behaviour will be tolerated on or around the ice.

If a skater falls on the ice, it is important that they get up immediately if they are not injured. Failing to do so is dangerous for the skater and for other skaters and Coaches on the ice.

For safety reasons, long hair must be tied back away from the face.

All doors to the ice surface must remain closed at all times.

Sitting on the boards is not permitted. Parents of CanSkaters are asked not to stand inside the “gated area” around the perimeter of the ice rink (where the music cart is located). This area is reserved for DFSC Board members and Coaches only.

3. Dress Code

Boys: Jeans are not permitted.

Girls: Skating dress or skirt. Stretch pants may be worn but must not hang down or be flared.

CanSkate:

Boys: Sweatpants or track pants and club sweatshirt (no bulky snow pants).

Girls: Club sweatshirt and skating skirt.

Helmet requirement: Wearing a CAN3-Z262.1 or CAN/CSA-Z262.1 approved helmet is mandatory for all participants (children and adults), up to and including Stage 5, at all times while on the ice.

General CanSkate Dress Code Guidelines

• Participants must provide their own skating equipment. The Club does not offer skate or helmet rentals.
• Participants must wear appropriate clothing for skating. Clothing should fit close to the body while allowing for good mobility. Snow suits are not recommended as they restrict movement.
• Wearing a CAN3-Z262.1 or CAN/CSA-Z262.1 approved helmet is mandatory for all participants (children and adults), up to and including Stage 5, at all times while on the ice.
• Skates must be in good condition and properly fitted. Laces must be securely tied and must not drag on the ice.
• Mittens or gloves are mandatory.
• Mittens or gloves worn by participants or Coaches must not leave fabric residue on the ice when falling.
• Protective clothing is permitted provided that it does not restrict the body’s ability to move. Protective clothing must be flexible and fitted close to the body.
• Jewellery or other decorative items are permitted unless they are likely to fall off, cause injury, or become caught on another person or object.
• Hair must be tied back if it is long enough to interfere with vision. Large spring-loaded hair clips and bobby pins are prohibited.

4. Music Rules: Not applicable to CanSkaters

Skaters are expected to check in with the Ice Captain before getting on the ice for attendance purposes.

Music will be played in a “line-up” format: skater in a lesson – skater not in a lesson – skater in a lesson, etc.

Playing music simultaneously from another iPod, speaker, or boombox while the DFSC Music Player is in use is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

5. Ice Captain: Not applicable to CanSkaters

The Ice Captain will take attendance to ensure that only registered skaters and skaters who have paid the required fees are on the session.

The Ice Captain must ensure that all “buy-ons” have paid the required fees and are added to the “buy-on” attendance sheet.

Second Club (non-DDO home club) guests must submit a completed “label” placed on an envelope containing the applicable buy-on fee before getting on the ice.

6. Guest Skaters: Not applicable to CanSkaters

Approval for “buy-ons” must be obtained from a Board member before the skater arrives at the arena.

Skaters may only “buy on” for a session for which they are qualified. All guest fees must be paid to the Ice Captain before entering the ice.

All Coaches accompanying a “buy-on” skater must provide their Skate Canada Coach ID card. If the card is not provided, the Coach will not be allowed on the ice.

7. Club Awards

To be eligible for any Club awards, skaters must be registered with the DFSC as their home club and must have an active winter membership with the Club.

All outstanding fees owed to the Club must be paid before a skater can receive an award.