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Winter School: October 12, 2004 - March 19, 2005. Each year some of our ice time is lost because of special events such as hockey tournaments and BFSC events like club competition and test days. Please realize that the club has no control over lost ice time.

First Steps First Session: October 18 - December 20, 2004 (9 weeks).

First Steps Second Session Registration: Monday December 13, 2004 from 4pm-7pm at the Youth Arena.

First Steps Second Session: January 10, 2005 - March 21, 2005 (10 weeks).

Spring School Registration: Will be announced at a later date.

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There will be no regular skating on the following dates:

CHANGES IN DATES OR TIMES

Please watch the bulletin board for schedule changes.

TEST DAYS

October 7, 2004
November 26, 2004
February 4, 2005
March 24, 2005
May 5, 2005

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RECREATIONAL INVITATIONAL and TEST STREAM COMPETITIONS

Club Fun Day Competition - March 19, 2005
Precious Edges - January 22, 2005
Seaway Valley Interclub - February 26 - 27, 2005

For a complete list of EOS Competitions please visit EOS Competitions 2004-2005.

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ICE SHOW

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MEMBERSHIP

1. Skate Canada registration fee, insurance fee and section levy must be paid at registration. Membership fees can be paid in three installments collected at the time of registration, each payment date no later than October, December and January of the skating year.
   
   
2. Family rates are for Recreational Programs only. No discounts are available for Test Stream Programs during 2004-2005. Discounts are not applicable on programs costing $100.00 or less.
   
   
3. 1st skater pays 100% of membership and 100% of additional fees, 2nd skater pays 75% of membership fees plus 100% of additional fees.
   
   
4. All cheques should be made payable to: Brockville Figure Skating Club
   
   
   
5. No refunds will be granted except for medical reasons or at the discretion of the Board of Directors. For medical reasons, a written request accompanied by a Doctor's certificate will be required by the Board. In other instances, a written request outlining reasons is mandatory.
   
   
6. An administration fee as determined by the board will be charged for late registrations after October 8th, 2004.
   
   
7. The Club reserves the right to move skaters to any classification and to make changes in the ice schedule as necessary.
   
   

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COMPETITIONS

Various clubs host Invitational Competitions throughout the year. A list of upcoming competitions, as the Club receives the information, will be posted on the bulletin board for all skaters. Fees for entry are the skater's responsibility. Please check the bulletin board in the music room for your interests and discuss entries with your professional coach and the Competition Chairperson.

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ICE SHOW

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GENERAL RULES OF THE BROCKVILLE FIGURE SKATING CLUB

1. All members shall uphold, observe and conform to the rules of Skate Canada, the By-laws of the Club and such regulations as set forth from time to time by the Executive and Board of the Club (By-law #2).

2. All parents are requested to assist with any Club function as required.



3. Bulletin boards at both rinks should be watched for skating times, changes in schedules and announcements of upcoming events. It is the responsibility of the parent/skater to ensure that the bulletin board is monitored on a regular basis.

4. The Club shall not be responsible for any damages, injury or loss of property to any member, guest or visitor to the Club regardless of the reason or nature of such damage, loss or injury; and further, every member, guest or visitor shall use Club facilities at his/her risk (By-law #9).

5. Private and semi-private lessons and fee arrangements are between parent/skater and professional coach.

6. No parent/skater shall offer another amateur skater any remuneration or gifts for instruction, partnering, etc. as this will jeopardize the skater's amateur status.

7. Any member or members of the BFSC Board or delegate present shall assume responsibility for the skating session in progress.

8. No parent, relative, friend, etc. is allowed on the ice surface unless requested

9. Only Skater’s registered with Skate Canada for the current skating year may guest skate on recreational programs.

10. The Board member or representative as well as the professional coaches on the ice shall have the authority to remove from the ice surface any child causing a disturbance.

11. All coaches teaching on BFSC ice have the authority to discipline skaters on the ice

12. Once a skating session begins, all ice surface doors should be closed except for the doorway near dressing room #1. This is for the skater's safety.

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RULES OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS OF BFSC

1. Any member caught stealing will automatically be barred from all sessions and dealt with accordingly.

2. No loitering or running in the halls.

3. Skates are not to be worn in the lobby at either rink without guards on.

4. Skaters are expected to wear guards off ice at all times. This is not only to protect blades bu also City property and the ice surface.

5. Skaters are not allowed in the Music Room other than to deliver or pick up tapes or rendering special services.

6. Dressing rooms are to be kept tidy by skaters and all garbage and personal items are to be picked up.

7. Skaters coming into or leaving the rink for sessions should be quiet and courteous. There should be no yelling or bad language. This also includes behaviour in the dressing rooms.

8. As a precautionary measure skaters should not leave any money or valuables in the dressing rooms. The Club accepts no responsibility for personal items lost or stolen.

9. Skaters must be on time for all skating sessions and leave the ice surface as soon as sessions are concluded or when "clear the ice" is announced.

10. Skaters must dress neatly and appropriately at all times.

11. No free skating is allowed during dance time except for private lessons as dances should be practiced on dance time.

12. On free skating sessions, spins should be practiced in the middle of the ice surface and jumps around the perimeter of the rink.

13. No food, gum or drink are allowed on the ice surface.

14. Skaters are to yield to another skater who is in a private lesson or is having their solo music played.

15. Skaters should not stand along the boards. If the skater wishes to rest they should go to the benches on the side opposite the dressing rooms.

16. Skaters should not leave the ice without permission of their coach or if she or he is not present the permission of another coach.

17. Violations of BFSC Rules will be handled as follows:

    1st Offence---warning to skater and inform Club President

    2nd Offence---warning to parent and inform Club President

    3rd Offence---two day suspension given by Club President and Board of Directors notified.