1. Skaters must treat all individuals and property with dignity, courtesy, and respect, including but not limited to skaters, coaches, off-ice instructors, officials, volunteers, parents and building staff.

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2. Skaters should commit to an energized work ethic that enhances the training environment (on and off the ice) and be supportive of fellow skaters.

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3.No skater is allowed on the ice without a qualified coach in attendance.

 

4. Skaters should not interrupt a coach while a lesson is in progress.

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5. No food, drinks (with the exception of water), gum or candy are allowed on the ice surface or during off ice classes. Items required for skating may be left at the boards.

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6. Phones may be used during the session only with approval from a coach.

 

7. Star 1-3, and Star 4+ skaters are expected to wear appropriate skating attire while on the ice (e.g. warmup jackets, leggings, skating dresses or skirts, etc.) and hair must not be a distraction, i.e. long hair to be tied back from the face.

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8. All skaters participating on Star 2/3 or Star 4+ sessions and not in a lesson will patch holes in the ice in the last 5 minutes of the session, or as otherwise directed by a coach or the Director.

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9. The Director, coaches, and off ice instructors have the right to dismiss skaters for lateness or inappropriate behaviour. Unsafe, unsportsmanlike, or inappropriate behaviour may result in the skater being suspended from the OBFSC without refund.

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10. Skaters are expected to work during the session time. Time spent standing by the boards should be minimal.

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11. Skaters will be respectful of all other skaters in the dressing rooms/lobby. Foul language is prohibited. Conversations will be kept to topics suitable for everyone. Failure to follow dressing room/lobby etiquette can result in loss of privilege of dressing room/lobby space.

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12. Skaters/Parents must notify their coach of any absence. Failure to notify a coach prior to the sessions start time will result in a regular lesson charge.

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13. Cell phones and other mobile device with recording capabilities, including voice recording, still cameras, and video cameras, are not permitted to be used in the dressing room/and or changing areas. If cell phones or other mobile devise must be used, they should be taken outside of the dressing room/changing area.

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• **If there is inappropriate cell phone usage in the lobby, all phone usage will be restricted during all program time.**

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Skater’s “Right of Way” and other safety considerations.

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Skaters must always be aware of their surroundings. Skaters shall maintain a safe distance from all other skaters.

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Skater’s “right of way” etiquette for all skaters to follow is as follows:

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1. Soloists

2. Skaters in a lesson

All skaters must get up quickly after falling, unless injured, to not endanger other skaters or themselves on the ice.

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Skaters should never stand in the middle of the ice. Skaters will move to the boards and continue to move along the outer edge of the rink if a break is required. Always look both ways before leaving the boards.