Calalta Skater Etiquette
Rules of the Dressing Room
Calalta skaters are expected to be exemplary role models on and off the ice.
- Calalta Figure Skating Club is an all genders / all age groups figure skating club. Please keep this in mind when you are in the Dressing Rooms.
- Please tailor your behavior to the youngest in the room.
- Please keep the Dressing Rooms neat and tidy.
- Keep your belongings together.
- Put your garbage in the garbage
- Please be respectful of other skater’s belongings and property.
- No Photos or Videoing allowed in the Dressing Rooms.
- Please change in the locked bathroom stalls, not in the open.
- Bullying of others will not be tolerated.
- Do Not leave valuables in the Dressing Room. Please take them with you to the boards. (Calalta is not responsible for lost or stolen items.)
Rules of the Ice
- Skaters and Coaches need to exit the ice surface promptly at the end of the session
- Please enter and exit the ice in the designated area.
- Skaters are not permitted on the ice when the Zamboni doors are open, or the Zamboni is on the ice.
- Following Skate Canada policy, no skater is permitted on the ice until a coach is present.
- Following Skate Canada policy, corner doors on the ice should remain closed at all times.
- Only non-breakable water bottles are permitted at the boards.
- No food, gum, or candy at the ice surface.
- Your ice time is not meant for socializing – socialize before or after the session.
- Please no bad attitudes on the ice. If you can’t manage your intense emotions, please leave the ice.
- Do not kick the ice or the boards
- Keep language clean and tone appropriate
- Do not intimidate others with your skating
- If you need to take a moment (crying or frustrated) please leave the ice.
- Videoing on the ice is for Training purposes only.
- Don’t post other skaters on your social media without their permission.
- If you fall, please clear the area as quickly as possible.
- Please remove all belongings and garbage (ie. used tissues) at the end of each session.
Right of Way on the Ice (Listed in order of Priority)
- Skaters actively in a jump or in the jump harness, any type of lift, or any type of spin, hydroblade, slide (ie. any type of element a skater cannot exit easily) have the right of way.
- Those skaters in a program to their music have the right of way. Please stay clear of their pattern.
- Those skaters in a lesson with a coach.
Be respectful of the ice zones. The safest areas to work on:
- Jumps are at the ends / corners of the ice surface
- Spins are to be done in the center circle
- Skills break down and/or walk throughs are done lengthwise at the sides of the ice surface and NOT in the jump zones
- Dance and skills to be completed on specified pattern.
- Remember, for your own and everyone else’s safety, look both ways before leaving the boards.
- Ice dance partnering will be at the discretion of the General Manager and should always be to the level of the session.
Each skater needs to be aware of their surroundings and respect everyone on the ice. Please be patient and understanding if someone accidentally gets in your way.
Calalta Policies
Photo Release and Waiver
From time to time, Calalta will take photos and/or videos of sessions, in particular, during theme days and special events. These photos may be used for promotional purposes for the club and may involve club social media pages such as Facebook, Twitter, or the Calalta website.
I give permission for the Calalta Figure Skating Club to publish and/or tag the registrant’s name, club information, and/or photo in club publications, newsletters, social media, and website.
If you don’t want your child ‘s name and photo published and/or tagged, please contact the office at [email protected] and advise them directly.
We can’t guarantee your skater will not appear in photographs or videos but will do our best to honor your decision.
Liability and Personal Injury Release
I, as the parent or guardian of the registrant, hereby give my permission for the registrant to participate in any and all activities associated with Calalta Figure Skating Club.
I agree that the Calalta Figure Skating Club and/or its directors, coaches, volunteers and members will not be held responsible for any accident or loss, however caused, and for any damages which may arise from such accident or loss.
Further, I agree to abide by the policies, rules and practices of Skate Canada and the Calalta Figure Skating Club as set down by the Board of Directors.
- Calalta Figure Skating Club is not liable for personal injuries or loss of or damage to personal property.
- Each skater may decline to participate in any activity.
- Please inform your coach or your skater’s coach of any personal limitations you or your skater may have.
If you have any doubt about your or your skater’s personal physical abilities, please consult your physician before participating in any activity.
Refund Policy
Podium Pathway / StarSkate Sessions
- A request for a refund may be made within 10 days of the program commencing minus a $25 administration fee.
- Refunds after the 10 day grace period will be subject to a 30% cancellation fee of the remaining, unused sessions. Refunds will be pro-rated to the date of the request of refund.
- There will be no refund on sessions used, the membership fee paid to Skate Canada, or Calalta Figure Skating Club fees.
- Medical credit – Skaters are eligible to apply for a medical credit accompanied with a medical note after they have missed 1 week (7 days) of skating and off-ice sessions. If you qualify for a medical credit it will start on day 8 and will be in place until your date of return. If a skater is unable to return due to injury a refund for the remaining sessions can be requested but will be subject to a $50 administration fee and there is no refund for the membership fee paid to Skate Canada or Calalta Figure Skating Club.
- To apply for a medical credit, please email [email protected] and include a medical note from your medical professional and date of first day of absence. Medical credits will be calculated starting on day 8.
- All questions to be directed to [email protected]
Introductory Programs
- Introductory Program refunds will be prorated to the date of request to withdraw. A $25 administration fee will apply to all Introductory Program refunds. There is no refund on the membership fee paid to Skate Canada. Please contact the Calalta Office for all refunds at [email protected]
Payment of Fees Policy – Podium Pathway / StarSkate
Non-payment of all fees including:
- Registration and
- Skate Canada
Will result in immediate withdrawal of all skating and off-ice privileges 30 days after non-payment. For example, if a payment is due on November 30 and the credit card is declined, they will have until December 30 to pay the outstanding amount.
Members who are in arrears will be contacted via email.
If an assessment fee is not paid, it will not be submitted to Skate Canada. If an assessment fee is not paid by the end of the skating season, the documents will be destroyed and the skater will need to redo the assessment again.
Volunteer Policy
Calalta Figure Skating Club is a non-profit organization, and we rely on our members to volunteer to make for a successful skating season. Volunteer work is essential to the quality and success of our club, and to the overall experience of the skater. Prior experience is not required, and it is a great opportunity to learn about the sport of figure skating, how the club runs, as well as a fun way to meet other Club members.
Throughout the season Calalta Figure Skating Club will post volunteer opportunities through the Monthly Update and Club emails. Volunteer opportunities will be filled on a first come first served basis usually through SignUp Genius.
| Designation | Volunteer Commitment | Buy-Out Payment Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals Programs | 0 hours of volunteer time | $0 |
| Prestige Performance / Group Star | 6 hours of volunteer time | $300 |
| Adult Skaters | 6 hours of volunteer time | $300 |
| StarSkate / Podium Pathway | 12 hours of volunteer time | $600 |
| Multiple Skater Families (2 or more) | 18 hours of volunteer time | $900 |
Please note the following:
- Volunteer hours must be completed as per the chart above or the designated dollar amount must be paid in lieu of completing the designated volunteer hours.
- Calalta Figure Skating Club tracks volunteer hours but it is important that families keep track of their own volunteer hours. Volunteer hours cannot be carried over into subsequent years. Volunteer hours must be completed by June 30.
- If the volunteer hours are NOT completed by June 30 of the current season, the designated dollar amount will be applied to the account or the credit card on file.
Missed Ice Policy
Podium Pathway / StarSkate Sessions
If a skater misses an ice session for any reason, the session will NOT be credited back to their account, nor will the session be allowed to be made up on another day or time. Skaters must skate the sessions they are registered for or pay applicable drop-in fees.
If a skater is a Home Club Member of Calalta (represents Calalta) they may switch sessions within the same day if space allows. Prior to switching sessions, the skater must:
- Advise their coach of the switch.
- Verify that the session is not full (An email must first be sent to the office ([email protected]), and/or check in with the rink chair on that session.)
- Verify the session is an appropriate level for the skater.
If a skater is a Non-Home Club Member of Calalta (represents a club other than Calalta), ice sessions CANNOT be switched. Non-Home Club Members must skate the sessions they are registered for or pay applicable drop-in fees.
Introductory Programs
There will be no make-up classes given for missed classes, nor will there be any switching of classes allowed. Skaters must skate the sessions allocated to the program they registered for.
Missed Ice Due to Unscheduled Cancellations Policy
For those skaters that have missed an ice session (that they have paid for) due to an unscheduled cancellation, a credit for the same amount of the missed session will be placed on their account.