SKATER ON ICE CODE OF CONDUCT

Ice Etiquette For Skaters

• Safety is First – be responsible, be aware, watch around you.

• When skating away from the boards, pay attention to oncoming skaters.

• If a skater falls on the ice they should get up as quickly as possible. If a skater is injured they are to stay there until a qualified person (a “Coach”) attends them. (Lying on the ice for any reason other than injury creates a serious safety hazard and will not be tolerated)

• Spin in the centre of the ice.

• Do not skate too close to spins. It is unfair to expect a person performing a spin to avoid a collision. The person who skates too close may be surprised by the spinning person choosing that moment to exit their spin, causing a collision or contact with the skate blade.

• Jumps are to be done at the ends of the ice.

• All those on the ice should be aware of the “Lutz” corners. This is the longest jump to set up, and the skater cannot look behind them immediately before the jump. Skaters taking a rest should step off the ice.

• Yield to skaters in a lesson, when applicable.

• Yield to skaters doing their program with music. When a new piece of music starts, all persons on the ice should look around to see whose music is playing, and make a practice of staying out of their path.

• Dance and Skills should be worked on only in the last 45 minutes of a practice session, unless in a lesson.

• Skaters just stroking should try to make way for those who are obviously preparing to jump, spin, or are performing a segment of their program.

• Music is prioritized on a first come, first served basis, except when requested by coaches for a lesson.

• Profane language will not be tolerated.

• Treat fellow skaters as equals with courtesy and respect at all times.

Club Rules and Regulations

• Safety is first - on and off the ice.

• Be on time and leave the ice promptly when your session is finished.

• If you cannot make it to skating please contact your Coach, or email the club.

• No gum allowed on the ice.

• No scarves or other loose clothing to be worn on the ice.

• Helmets for beginners or Ice Halo Headbands (if approved by a Coach) are mandatory.

• At no time are parents/guardians allowed on the ice. 

• No profane language is to be used in the dressing rooms, on the ice, or in any other area of the arena.

• Always be courteous to fellow skaters and coaches, observe ice etiquette.

• Standing or visiting on the ice is not permitted.

• Jeans are not permitted on the ice.

• We are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

• When attending outside club events, remember you are representing our Club and community. Conduct yourself accordingly.

• Direct any concerns/requests, in writing, to the Board of Directors via email (skatestrathroysc@gmail.com).

• Non-payment of skating fees will result in withdrawal of skating privileges.

No cellphones allowed in the dressing rooms. Cellphones must be left in each skater's assigned slot out at the ice. No cellphones allowed on the ice surface.