Charlottetown Figure Skating Club Code of Conduct
The Charlottetown Figure Skating Club (CFSC) Executive and its professional coaches are committed to creating a caring, supportive, fun, and safe sporting environment. To achieve this, we ask that all skaters and their parents/guardians, as well as the Executive, Board of Directors and Coaches, review and respect this Code. This Code of Conduct applies to all activities, on or off ice, during the skating year where the skater participates as a member of the Charlottetown Figure Skating Club.
General: All skaters and coaches will treat each other with respect, as well as all facilities and the facility staff. There is a zero tolerance policy for bullying, including verbal, physical or cyber bullying. Bullying can take many forms which can include pushing or racing on the ice, demeaning remarks about a skater or a skater’s abilities, “reserving” bench space in the dressing room, or interfering with a skater’s belongings. All instances of bullying will be treated seriously.
Dressing Room and Rink: Only skaters that are preparing for lessons or leaving the ice after a session and their parents/guardian will be permitted in the dressing room. Please do not invite friends into the dressing room, but ask them to wait for you in the lobby or in the stands. The coaches have the option to lock dressing rooms during skating sessions and the key will remain with a Coach. The expectation is that skaters will remain on the ice for the duration of the skating session. Please get permission from a Coach if you need to enter the dressing room or leave the ice during a session.
Skaters must be respectful of all their Club-mates. Remember - there are both teenaged and younger skaters using the same dressing room and ice time and not all conversations are appropriate for both groups.
The Coaches are busy with lessons on the ice and are unable to supervise activities in the dressing rooms or off the ice. If skaters have any concerns, please speak to one of the Coaches or have your parent/guardian bring it to the attention of the Executive. The Executive will determine the manner in which each situation is handled.
Skaters are expected to leave all dressing rooms in a reasonably neat manner. It is expected that every skater will clean their own mess.
Parent volunteers can ask the rink attendants to address spectators that may make a skater feel uncomfortable and ask them to leave the rink if necessary.
Parent supervisor for the Junior and Senior sessions may also be called upon to assist a Coach in some capacity. If there is an injury, you may be asked to monitor a skater in the locker room after the Coach administers First-Aid, to call a parent/guardian, or to call 911 if necessary.
Discipline: Inappropriate behavior will result in disciplinary action to those involved in the incident. Depending on the severity and frequency of the behavior, discipline may include a verbal reprimand from a Coach, up to and including temporary or permanent suspension from the Club. Parents/guardians of skaters under the age of majority will be notified of any disciplinary action involving their children.
In particular, skaters should be aware that all instances of bullying involving skaters under the age of majority may be discussed with their parents and/or guardians. Club Coaches have the authority on behalf of the CFSC Executive to immediately address any instances of bullying they observe during a skating session.
The consequences of breaching this Code of Conduct will depend upon the nature of the behavior breaching the code and the number of times the skater involved has previously breached this Code. The consequences can range from a verbal reprimand, removal from the ice, writing a letter of apology, suspension from the CFSC and/or removal from the CFSC.
Our goal is to create an environment where all skaters are able to enjoy and make the most of their time at the rink. This requires the cooperation and support of skaters, parents/guardians, Coaches and the CFSC executive. We thank you for your cooperation. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact one of the members of the Executive.
Discipline: Inappropriate behavior will result in disciplinary action to those involved in the incident. Depending on the severity and frequency of the behavior, discipline may include a verbal reprimand from a Coach, up to and including temporary or permanent suspension from the Club. Parents/guardians of skaters under the age of majority will be notified of any disciplinary action involving their children.
In particular, skaters should be aware that all instances of bullying involving skaters under the age of majority may be discussed with their parents and/or guardians. Club Coaches have the authority on behalf of the CFSC Executive to immediately address any instances of bullying they observe during a skating session.
The consequences of breaching this Code of Conduct will depend upon the nature of the behavior breaching the code and the number of times the skater involved has previously breached this Code. The consequences can range from a verbal reprimand, removal from the ice, writing a letter of apology, suspension from the CFSC and/or removal from the CFSC.
Our goal is to create an environment where all skaters are able to enjoy and make the most of their time at the rink. This requires the cooperation and support of skaters, parents/guardians, Coaches and the CFSC executive. We thank you for your cooperation. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact one of the members of the Executive.