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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.
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.
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.