General Rules and Guidelines

• Sportsmanlike conduct, safety, courtesy, respect and discipline are expected at all times towards all coaches, fellow skaters, judges and committee members.
• Proper skating attire must be worn at all times.
• No food or gum shall be taken on the ice- water bottles are encouraged.
• No sitting on the boards or standing in the middle of the ice. ( talking )
• Skaters must get up promptly after a fall, unless seriously injured.
• Skaters must follow the schedule, except when in a lesson which has been previously approved by the committee.
• Parents should ensure skaters are on the ice on time. Parents should also be supportive, patient and encouraging.

Priority - Right of Way

1. Coaches
2. Skaters in a lesson with music
3. Skaters in a lesson
4. Skaters with music

** EXCEPTION goes to dance partners

 **Coaches are encourage to teach by the side of the boards.

Dance and Skills Sessions

• Dance partners have priority over ice surface at all times.

• Skaters need to watch out for skaters who are dancing to the music being played.

Free Skating Sessions

• Give priority to the skater who is in a lesson ordoing a solo with their music.
• Spin in the middle of the ice surface.
• Jumps at the ends of the ice surface.

 Music

• Be alert for other skaters at all times. Listen to the music and identify the soloist to avoid interfering with their program.
• In playing of music, priority will be given to lesson requirements by coaches and partners.Coaches should not line up their skater's music, if not in a lesson.
• Skaters must ask a coach to play their music.
• It is each coach's responsibility to be sure their skaters are taught how to yield for skaters whose music is being played.