Okotoks Skating Club

Okotoks Skating Club IN-CLUB REGISTRATION

Out of club registrants, please contact OSC Registrar at

Junior Prep and Test Level Information 2013/2014

ALL COMMUNICATION IS BY EMAIL. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOUR UP TO DATE EMAIL IS PROVIDED TO THE REGISTRAR. EACH FAMILY WILL BE NOTIFIED AT ONE EMAIL ADDRESS. IT IS ENCUMBANT ON EACH SKATING FAMILY TO FORWARD EMAILS TO OTHER PARENT/GUARDIANS WHEN RECEIVED.

Attached to this package are 3 pages: 1-Casino form, and 2 pages of- Budget Forms.

Please Print these, fill them out and bring them to your first session along with your Volunteer and Supervision Cheques.

Senior, Intermediate, Junior Skater Designations, Ice Purchase and Volunteer Requirements

a)Skaters registering in the Senior Program must have passed their Full Junior Silver Freeskate, Junior Silver Dance, Skills and Silver Interpretive.

b)Skaters registering in the Intermediate Program must have passed their Full Junior Bronze Freeskate, Dance, Skills and Introductory Interpretive.

c)Skaters wishing to be designated as Junior Prep must be evaluated by a OSC coach prior to acceptance into the program.

d)Senior, Intermediate and Junior Skaters are not obligated to purchase full packages and may purchase individual days at the pricing listed. Jr Prep skaters will have the option to purchase either 3 or 4 day packages.

e)Intermediate and Senior skaters MAY volunteer as PROGRAM ASSISTANTS. To do so, they must attend training sessions provided by the club. Your registration form will contain days that are available for PA’s and if you wish to participate in this program, you must select the day(s) that work with your schedule. It is expected that skaters may need to volunteer approximately once per month. Priority in scheduling is given to Senior skaters, and those with more PA experience. The minimum age for PA’s is 12years of age. Younger skaters can assist the PA's but will not run their own groups.

f)The OSC Board Executive and the OSC Coaching Team reserves the right to designate a skater(s) into another program based on the amount of skaters required to balance all ice sessions and all inquires with regard to ice movement must be submitted in writing to the board with documentation as to current test levels.

g)All Senior skaters will be required to help patch holes created by jumping for the last 5 minutes of every Senior session. This time is specifically set for ice patching ONLY and no regular skating or lessons will take place during this time. Failure to patch will result in music cheque being cashed. Those skaters that do not follow this rule will be subject to disciplinary action by the Board. Patching supplies will be supplied by the Town of Okotoks and supervision of the ice patching will be the responsibility of the senior parent supervisor. This lost ice time has been made up in the Senior package and will not be at a cost to parents.

h)To increase the safety of all ice sessions, the Town of Okotoks has implemented new ice safety procedures. At the discretion of the Town of Okotoks, ice times may be shortened without notice for additional unscheduled ice repair and resurfacing.

i)All ice will run through to March 28, 2014 and ice after this time will be considered spring ice and available for purchase.

Off Ice

Off Ice Cost is mandatory for all skaters and attendance is recommended.

Dates and times are listed on the ice schedule for Jr/Jr Prep.

The Int/Sr program schedule is TBA late August as we finalize it.

The off ice program runs through Thursday March 28, 2014.

Starcast optional classes

Please see the link on our website for information about this exciting exclusive offer for OSC skaters. This is an additional optional dryland program of acro and ballet that skaters can choose if they are interested. The program will help skaters in flexibility, balance, musicality, and much more.

Pick Up Policy

a)OSC Members shall pay $16.00 per hour for pick up ice; fees may increase for special clinics.

b)Out of club members shall pay $20.00 per hour and is limited to single skaters, fees may increase for special clinics.

c)The pickup fee MUST be paid prior to the skater entering the ice.

AGM

The 2013-2014 AGM and Awards banquet will be held on May 2, 2014.

All full packages include one AGM banquet ticket. Those not purchasing full package will be required to purchase their AGM tickets closer to the event. If additional tickets are required they may be purchased in March.

Okotoks Skating Club Refund Policy

Cancellation of a registration for a test/competitive skater will only be done for medical reasons and the request must be in WRITING witha PHYSICIAN'S medical note attached. Refunds are not made for partial months so if a refund is granted by the board, the refund is done on by prorated calculation including the total cost of the registration less the Skate Canada registration fee and any administration costs paid, including, without limited the generality of the foregoing, late registration fee, administration fee and this isdivided by the 7 months of the fall/winter skating season. The refund will be the next subsequent month of the request forward.

Payment Policy

a)In order to receive the discount on your registration fee, payment must be made in full PRIOR to August 20, 2013.

b)If paying by monthly payments, (online option during registration process) payment must be the 1st of the 15th of the given month. Payment of all registration fees must be made in full no later than April 1, 2014.

c)Members are required to provide un-dated Supervision Cheque for $250 and a un-dated Volunteer Cheque for $250.

d)Members must submit a filled Volunteer form for 1 adult family member/skater for the Dec. 17, 18 Casino. A volunteer schedule will be posted in September to sign up for your preferred shift and position.

e)Please drop off the volunteer and supervisory cheques, your casino volunteer form and your coaching budget/goals form to the Supervisor at your first session, or put them in the white mailbox in the Piper Arena between the bleachers, under the bulletin board.

Returned Cheque Policy

A charge of $32.00 will be payable for any payments returned from your bank due to non-sufficient funds or stop payment. The delinquent amount together with the $32.00 fee must be provided to the club in the form of cash, bank draft or certified cheque.Any skater in arrears will not be allowed on the ice until payment is received.

Program Cancellation

The Okotoks Skating Club reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration.

Supervision

Schedules for supervision will be set at on a monthly basis. All parents/skaters are responsible for shifts that they have been assigned, as well as being responsible for finding a replacement for shift(s) if they are unable to attend. At no point is it the responsibility of the Board of Directors to find a replacement for assigned shifts. All supervisors are required to sign the attendance sheet to verify their presence. Penalties for `No Show` or ‘Late arrival’ to positions will result in the immediate cashing of the supervision cheque. Further offences will result in loss of skating privileges at the discretion of the OSC Board.In the past we have been very lenient with these policies, however this year they will be strictly enforced.

Volunteer Assignment

Since our club is a non-profit organization, we need the help of all our families to keep the programs running. This season there will be a few opportunities to help out. We require a cheque for $250 that will be cashed at the end of the season for families who choose not to participate.

Casino:

This fall, we have been granted a Casino fundraiser on Dec 17, 18. All Test Level families are required to volunteer to 1 shift/skater at the casino. There will be a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Piper arena so that you can choose your preferred position/time. The monies raised with the casino will help offset increases in ice costs over this season, keeping increases in fees to a minimum for our families. Attached to this package, and also available on the website, there is a volunteer form that you must fill in and submit with your volunteer and supervisory cheques at your first session in September.

Additional fundraising duties may be required this season, and may include, but are not limited to, volunteering for the Gala Show on Dec. 13, or volunteering time for the AGM. Anyone failing to complete their fundraising duty will have their volunteer cheque cashed.

GALA Show:

On Dec 13, the Okotoks Skating Club is holding a Christmas Dreams Gala Show that will give everyone an opportunity to showcase their skating skills for the family and friends here in Okotoks! There will be more information on this event coming up in the fall. Skaters from all levels… Canskate and Test Level have the opportunity to participate in the production, and will be required to provide financial and practice commitment in order to be accepted into the show.

This will also be a fundraiser for our club with lots of chances to fulfill your volunteer commitments!
Test Level and Competitive Skate Ice Schedule

Check website for start dates and Calendar

Day / Group / Time / Session Length
Monday / Intermediate
Senior / 3:45 – 5:15 pm
5:15 – 6:30 pm / 1.50
1.25
Tuesday / Junior/Junior Prep *
Intermediate
Senior (incl. Stroking or Edges & Turns) / 3:45 – 4:30 pm
4:30– 5:30 pm
6:30 – 8:00 pm / 0.75
1.00
1.50
Wednesday / Senior / 3:45 – 5:00 pm / 1.25
Thursday / Senior
Intermediate (Incl. Stroking)
*Junior/Jr PrepMurray Arena-Edges/stroking
*Junior/Jr Prep/Inter Piper (spin/jump clinic)
Junior
Junior/Junior Prep* Off Ice / 6:30 – 8:00 am
3:45 – 5:45 pm
3:45 – 4:15 pm
4:15 – 4:30 pm
4:30 - 4:45 pm
4:50 – 5:30 pm / 1.50
2.00
0.50
0.25
0.25
0.75
Friday / Senior (incl. Stroking/Edges & Turns)
Junior Prep
Junior (Incl Stroking)
Intermediate (incl. Stroking or Edges & Turns) / 1:30 – 3:30 pm
3:45 – 4:30 pm
3:45 – 5:30 pm
5:30 – 7:00 pm / 2.00
1.75
0.75
1.50
Sunday / Junior Prep(Incl. combined stroking 7:15-7:30)
Junior (Incl. combined stroking 7:15-7:30)
Intermediate (Incl. Stroking)
Senior (Incl. Stroking or Edges & Turns) / 6:30 – 7:30 am
6:30 – 8:00 am
8:00– 9:45 am
10:00– 12:00 pm / 1.00
1.50
1.75
2.00

The disciplines set out on the attached ice schedule may vary at the discretion of the OSC coaching team and board.

*Thursdays from 3:45-4:15, the Junior Prep and Junior skaters will have a 30 min coached Edges/Stroking session at the Murray arena. They will then join the Intermediates on the Piper arena for a Combined Spin/Jump session from 4:15 - 4:30. The Jr Preps will then have a 15 minute break to remove their skates before off-ice session starts. The Junior skaters will stay on the ice from 4:30-4:45 for lessons and/or practice, joining the Jr. Preps for off-ice afterward.

Please note dates and times are approximate and from time to time may vary due to holidays, simulations, PA Training, test days and competitions. The OSC calendar (available on the website) will list all changes, and all changes will be approved by the Okotoks Skating Club Board and will be made in the best interest of the Okotoks Skating Club Members. All last minute ice changes will be sent out by email and every effort will be made to have changes put onto the website calendar as early as possible. Due to circumstances beyond our control, ice may not be available due to mechanical difficulties or maintenance issues, on these rare occasions every effort would be made to make up the ice at another time.

Early bird registrations (by Aug 20, 2013) receive $100 savings on packagesas noted

Our Registration is online.

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Program Level / Day / Session Start and End Time / Session Length / Session Price
SENIOR / MONDAY / 5:15 – 6:30 pm / 1.25 / $ 300.00
TUESDAY / 6:30 – 8:00 pm / 1.50 / $ 360.00
WEDNESDAY / 3:45 – 5:00 pm / 1.25 / $ 300.00
THURSDAY / 6:30 – 8:00 am / 1.50 / $ 360.00
FRIDAY / 1:30 – 3:30 pm / 2.00 / $ 480.00
SUNDAY / 10:00 – 12:00 pm / 2.00 / $ 480.00
Sr off-ice TBA / $78.00
SENIOR FULL PACKAGE TOTAL
Sr.may purchase single days at the above rates – please pick all that apply at registration / 9.50 HOURS
Earlybird / $1973.00
$1873.00
INTERMEDIATE / MONDAY / 3:45 – 5:15 pm / 1.50 / $ 360.00
TUESDAY / 4:30 – 5:30 pm / 1.00 / $ 240.00
THURSDAY / 3:45 – 5:45 pm / 2.00 / $ 480.00
FRIDAY / 5:30 – 7:00 pm / 1.50 / $ 360.00
SUNDAY / 8:00 – 9:45 am / 1.75 / $ 420.00
Int off-ice TBA / $78.00
INTERMEDIATE FULL PACKAGE TOTAL
Int.may purchase 3 or 4 days only at session pricing / 7.75 HOURS
Earlybird / $1746.00
$1646.00
JUNIORS / TUESDAY / 3:45 – 4:30 pm / 0.75 / $ 180.00
THURSDAY / 3:45–4:15 Murray / 0.50 / $ 240.00
THURSDAY / 4:15 – 4:45Piper / 0.50
THURSDAY / 4:50 – 5:30 pm / OFF ICE / ***BELOW
FRIDAY / 3:45 – 5:30 pm / 1.75 / $ 420.00
SUNDAY / 6:30 – 8:00 am / 1.50 / $ 360.00
JUNIOR FULL PACKAGE TOTAL
Jr.may purchase 2 or 3 days only at session pricing / 5.00 HOURS
Earlybird / $1249.00
$1149.00
Junior Prep / TUESDAY / 3:45 – 4:30 pm / 0.75
THURSDAY / 3:45–4:15 Murray / 0.50
THURSDAY / 4:15 – 4:30Piper / 0.25
THURSDAY / 4:50 – 5:30 pm / OFF ICE
FRIDAY / 3:45 – 4:30 pm / 0.75
SUNDAY / 6:30 – 7:30 am / 1.00
New Skaters to the program registering after Aug 21, will receive Earlybird pricing - use coupon code Newwhen prompted on registration / 3.25 HOURS
Earlybird / $ 928.00
$ 828.00
Jr. Prep may also purchase a 3 day package Tues, Thurs, and Sunday – total of 2.50 hours including off-ice $778.00
Earlybird $678.00
Included in package pricing: oneDryland Off-Ice session per week , and 1 AGM ticket
Not included: Skate Canada/Admin Fee of $42. All Skaters must choose the “add skate Canada Fee” option on the registration.
Deduction of 5% if paid in full by AUGUST 21, 2013 (Early Bird full payment Package)
Does not apply to Skate Canada and admin fee of $42
Families with more than 1 child skating in either the Test Level or Canskate programs are entitled to:
$25 credit for 2 children, $50 for 3+ children *** one credit per family / season applied to fees only
Use Coupon code +2 or +3 When prompted to receive discount
Payment online Debit, Visa or Mastercard only.
A Post Dated Payment plan is available with online credit card payment and must be debited the 1st of the month.
This is an automated process and once initiated, will occur without further action.
To make arrangements for alternate payment please contact our registrar at :