The development of the skater is the whole purpose for the existence of the club, the coach and Skate Canada. The success of any club's on-ice activities is completely dependent on the behaviour of the skaters
The skater's responsibility is to make the most of the resources put before them. The best way for them to do this is to adhere to the necessary basic rules of courtesy during all on-ice activities. Every skater has the duty to show respect for the other skaters of the club and their parents, the volunteers, the coaches and the judges. In an harmonious atmosphere, everyone is in a position to gain maximum results from their valuable practice time.
General
· Respect, and support fellow skaters, parents, coaches, officials, Club executives and arena staff at all times.
· Keep in mind your goals and objectives while at the arena and do not interfere with fellow skaters and arena staff.
· Do not use profane language.
· Respect arena and ice surface, do not chew gum, do not eat or drink while on the ice surface. Water bottles are permitted but must be to the side of the ice surface near penalty boxes, or in the stands
· Do not request music for freeskate and dance. The coaches will make these requests only
· Do not interrupt a lesson, or try to get the attention of a coach giving a lesson to a fellow skater
SKATER CODE OF CONDUCT
(See attached file: CPFS Skater Code of Conduct.pdf)
Skating is a competitive and individualized sport which requires safe and courteous behaviour from all participants, on and off the
ice. Skaters need to be aware of one another and react predictably to ensure their own and others’ safety. Each skater is
responsible for being aware of and practicing the rules of etiquette and safety noted below.
All skaters registered for sessions at the Carleton Place Skating Club are expected to exhibit the following behaviours at all times
while training at Carleton Place. All Carleton Place Skating Club skaters are expected to further exhibit these behaviours at all times
while representing the Carleton Place Skating Club.
Senior skaters must act as role models at all times.
- Skaters are expected to be skating at all times while on the ice. They are expected to get up promptly after a fall in order
to keep pathways clear for other skaters.
- The ice surface should be used for practice and not for conversation. Working in small groups with a coach’s approval is
acceptable.
- When practicing routines, skaters must learn to manoeuvre around other skaters and still complete jumps, spins and
footwork successfully.
- Calling out “Excuse me!” or “Heads up!” will alert other skaters to get out of the way.
- After a fall, skaters are expected to get up promptly in order to keep pathways clear for other skaters.
- Foul language, eye rolling, slamming of objects, yelling, abusive or aggressive behaviour; including kicking holes in the ice
is prohibited and will result in loss of Club privileges.
- Skaters must clear the ice promptly at the end of each session.
- Sitting on the boards is not permitted.
- ALWAYS BE RESPECTFUL TO OTHER SKATERS, VOLUNTEERS, COACHES, PARENTS, ARENA STAFF, and GUESTS.
Right of way
1. In lesson with music.
2. In lesson – no music.
3. Music playing
4. Others
* A simple ``excuse me`` or ``heads up`` will facilitate ice usage without frustration for all skaters.
General Rink Behaviour
- Food, drink, and gum are not permitted on the ice. Water bottles are acceptable but must be left at the boards. Glass
bottles are prohibited.
- Due to insurance requirements, only registered Skate Canada members are permitted on the ice, except in a medical
emergency.
- Sitting on the boards is not permitted.
- Spectators, including parents of skaters, may watch from the stands or seating area, but are requested to not stand by
the boards. They must refrain from conversing with or offering direction to skaters on the ice. If a skater needs more
direction, the coach should be consulted after the session and a plan developed to help the skater become more
independent.
- The doors along the rink must be kept closed while a session is in progress to ensure the safety of the skaters on the ice.
- ALWAYS BE RESPECTFUL TO OTHER SKATERS, VOLUNTEERS, COACHES, PARENTS, ARENA STAFF, and GUESTS.
Disciplinary Action will follow these steps:
1st offence: Verbal warning from skater’s coach, parent informed of warning, if skater is under the age of majority. A copy of the
Code of Conduct will be given to the skater to review again.
2nd Offence: Letter from President to the skater or skater’s parent, if skater is under the age of majority.
3rd Offence: Suspension from all Club programs and events for 1 week. (This includes all competitions).
4th Offence: Skater will be asked to leave the Club.
LINKS FOR SKATERS:
http://www.skatejournal.com/techindex.html
http://oasis.dit.upm.es/~jantonio/personal/patinaje/
http://www.davecurtis.net/skating/figtips.html
Skateweb (One of the most Comprehensive Figure Skating Websites on the Net)
http://www.frogsonice.com/skateweb/
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