Code of Conduct
 

The FSCQC Skaters Code of Conduct

Freestyle Rules and Etiquette

 

      l. The Skaters Code of Conduct has been established by the FSCQC Board of Directors to provide safety to         all members using the ice and to insure quality practice time for all home club, associate, non-members             and guests who buy ice at the QCSC Ice Rink.

 

      ll. All skaters regardless of whether they hold home club, associate, non-member, or guest status are             expected to follow and uphold the rules regarding on and off ice behavior while on the premises of the    QCSC.

 

     Ill. Skaters and parents are required to thoroughly read all rules and sign the attached form, which will be             kept on file with the FSCQC Board of Directors.  The following form must be signed for the 2008-2009             Calendar Year.  If forms are not signed, skaters will be refused access to the ice.

 

      lV. All Club members are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and be a good role model. Remember,             skating is a privilege not a right.  All skaters are expected to be respectful toward their fellow skaters,             coaches, USFS officials and guests.

 

V.  Any skaters who are heard making disrespectful comments concerning fellow skaters, coaches, and officials will be given a warning.  This statement includes, making comments concerning a skaters appearance, skating ability, and person’s friends or family.  The FSCQC is committed to promoting a positive and friendly environment for all skaters.  Please treat your fellow club members as you would like to be treated:   WITH RESPECT.

 

Ice Etiquette and Safety:

Specific rules governing free skating sessions

ü      Sign in at the box office and pay for each session before stepping on to the ice.

ü      The following are not allowed in your hands while skating:  Cell phones, Stuffed animals, dolls, etc. unless the item is a prop in a skate program.

ü      No breakable containers are allowed rinkside. Drinks are allowed on or below the railing. Food is not permitted near the rail or on the ice.

ü      Please pick up all belongings (including dirty tissues, water cups, bottles, etc.) at the end of the session.

ü      Parents, skaters not in the session or other spectators should not loiter at the rail or benches. This is unsafe and it interferes with a constructive training session.

ü      Coaching by parents from the bleachers, benches or railing is not allowed at any time. Parents will be asked to leave the arena if this happens.

ü      The hockey boxes are to be used by the skaters and coaches only.

ü      If skaters must talk to someone off the ice, even if for a brief time, they need to get off the ice to do so or the skater will be asked to leave the ice.

ü      No Horseplay.

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  • If you are a less experienced skater, please be extra careful to stay aware of other skaters and to look ahead of where you are skating to see what others are doing or are about to do.
  • If you are an experienced skater, please be patient with the less experienced skaters. Remember – you were new to freestyle at one time, too.
  • Please be understanding if someone gets in your way.
  • If someone is in your way, please use the term “HEADS UP”-  PLEASE BE COURTEOUS.
  • Remember to look both ways before leaving the railing or skating across the ice.
  • Keep moving while on the ice, as it is dangerous for both you and other skaters to stand still during a session. It is especially important not to stop in the middle of the ice or any of the jumping corners.
  • PLEASE DO NOT INTERRUPT ANOTHER SKATER’S  LESSON TIME,    BE RESPECTFUL OF ANOTHER SKATER’S TIME WITH THEIR COACH. 

 

Right of Way

1. The skater doing a routine to music has the right of way. Orange vests and colorful belts are provided to help identify the skater whose music is being played. Please stay aware of which skater is doing his or her routine and do your best to stay clear of his or her pattern   The vest, arm band, scrunchy or belt MUST BE WORN when you play your music to help other skaters know you are skating your routine, (If one of  the safety items are NOT WORN, YOUR MUSIC WILL NOT BE PLAYED.)

2. Skaters taking a lesson have the right of way over general skaters in the session.

3. Skaters on the harness also have the right away. Please be careful of the harness area.

4.  ORDER OF RIGHT OF WAY:  MUSIC, LESSON, PATTERN (MOVES), AND HARNESS

5. Pairs:  when going into lifts or doing throw movements-  must call out either “LIFT OR THROW’ before attempting the move so surrounding skaters are aware. 

 

Music

      1. Program music will be played on a rotational basis. This will be done on the honor system, with the                                                responsibility left to the skaters and coaches.

                                    2. After a skater’s music has been played, that cassette/CD or another program cassette/CD may be put at             end of   the line to re-enter the rotation. Dance music can take the place of program music.

      3. Not everyone will be able to play their music on full sessions due to lengths of programs.

      4.  Coaches may cut “1” time during a skaters lesson. (EXCEPTION:  A COACH MAY HAVE A 2ND MUSIC CUT PER STUDENT ONLY IF NEEDED)

      5.  Skaters may only play 1 song 2 times per session ,   For Example: if a skater has a long and short program, he or she can play the long twice and the short twice on one session.  Once a piece of music has been played a skater must skate thru. the entire piece- there will be no stopping  and restarting.  The only exception is when choreographing with your coach.

  1. If  your music is over 3 min. and you only wish to pick up your program ½ way into the music – please fast forward the piece.

 

Coaches:    All coaches  have the authority to reprimand a student if they see action is needed.  Skaters will be respectful of their authority whether it is their skating coach or not.

 

Violations and the manner in which they will be dealt with

 

Violations by any skater will be addressed at the time they occur by a member of the FSCQC Board of Directors.

First offense:

Club member will be addressed verbally (or following a session in private away from others) regarding the comment(s) they made or behavior they displayed.

Second offense:

If the violation occurs a second time, the person will be asked to leave the ice for the remainder of the contracted ice session. There will be no refund of ice.

Repeated offenses:

If a skater continually violates the Skaters Code of Conduct/Freestyle Rules and Etiquette, a letter will be sent to the individual's parents and coach and a conference will be scheduled to discuss the matter. Repeat offenses will be reviewed  by the FSCQC Board of Directors and brought before a Grievance Committee as appropriate.

 

 

 

 

PLEASE SIGN AND RETUN THE FOLLOWING BY AUGUST 1, 2008.

 

Forms can be placed in the Club Box or mailed to FSCQC, 700 W. River DR, Davenport, IA 52802.

 

 

Sincerely,

FSCQC Board of Directors:

 

Rosemary Olt, President/Treasurer

Bella Maioriello, Vice President

Susan Schwaegler, Secretary

Karen Doy, Test Chair

Terri Harland, Membership Chair

Roger Weste

 

 

 

SKATERS CODE OF CONDUCT(FREESTYLE RULES AND ETIQUETTE):

 

 

 

I, ______________________________________________(skater’s name printed), have read the Skaters Code of Conduct, dated July 22, 2008, and agree to uphold all guidelines and rules of this document.

 

 

_________________________________( skater’s signature)

 

_________________________________( Parent’s or Legal Guardian’s signature if under 18 yrs. of age)

 

_________________________________(date signed)

 

 

 

 

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT:

 

 

I_____________________________________________________(parent’s name printed), have read the Parent Code of Conduct, dated July 22, 2008, and agree to uphold all guidelines and rules of this document.

 

 

______________________________________________________(signature)

 

______________________________________________________(date signed)