Skater Code of Conduct

* It is very important that all skaters are aware of the rules and follow appropriate conduct.

Ice Etiquette

• Each skater must act with due regard and consideration for others, both on the ice and off the ice.
• Skaters must watch and be aware of the skaters around them at all times
• The following order determines the right of way during Freeskate sessions.

1. A skater whose music is being played
2. Skaters who are receiving a lesson 
3. skaters who are setting up an element (jump, spin, field movement)

• All skaters must get up quickly after falling unless injured, so as not to endanger other skaters on the ice.
• No food, gum, or candy is permitted on the ice. Only plastic water bottles containing water are permitted at the boards.
• All skaters are required to use the full ice surface and are not to congregate in one area. Keep moving.
• Appropriate skating attire is required for all skaters on the ice. No hoodies, baggy clothes, jeans or jeggings.
• Hair must be tied back.
• Punctuality is expected.
• Skaters must ask permission to leave the ice for any reason.
• Ice etiquette rules are in effect at all times. Failure to abide by the above rules may result in the offending skater being removed from the ice.
• All skaters must show respect to all coaches, skaters and volunteers at all times.

3 Strike Rule (Zero Tolerance Policy)

If a skater/parent/volunteer is in violation of the Code of Conducts they will be:

1.  Verbally informed the warning.
2.  2^nd offence will be a written letter.
3.  3^rd offence will constitute a suspension at the board's discretion.

If the behaviour of a skater/parent/volunteer is in serious breach of conduct (at board’s discretion) said skater/parent/volunteer may be immediately suspended.

**In cases of suspension NO REFUND of any kind will be granted**