WFSC Code of Conduct
As a member of The Winterhurst Figure Skating Club, all skaters, parents, officials, volunteers and coaches must adhere to their respective Code of Conduct at all times.
The Winterhurst Figure Skating Club is committed to creating a friendly, safe and positive environment; free of misconduct, for all members’ physical, emotional and social development. All Winterhurst FSC members are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and be courteous toward their fellow skaters, coaches, parents of skaters, U.S.Figure Skating officials and guests on and off the ice whether at our Winterhurst Rink or other locations and on social media.
The various Codes of Conduct and the WFSC Ice Rules have been established to ensure the safety of all members using our ice and to ensure quality practice time for all home club, associate, non-members and guests who purchase ice from our club.
WFSC SAFETY RULES FOR ALL SKATERS
1. Skaters MUST check in with the monitor before entering the ice.
2. If a skater has not passed Basic 6 of Learn to Skate and/or is under six years of age and first grade, they are only allowed on the ice while in a lesson with a coach. 3. Skaters and coaches are expected to treat all other skaters and coaches with respect and courtesy at all times.
4. The ice monitor is in charge of club sessions, and should always be treated with respect and courtesy.
5. Only water bottles permitted on the ice – no other food or beverages. No texting or gum chewing on the ice.
6. Pair skaters and dance couples are only permitted on very light sessions. A skater may, however, work with a coach on pairs or dance elements (keep safety of all skaters in mind) and consider how busy the ice session is.
7.Coaching hockey skills has been temporarily suspended during busy sessions on club ice. This may be updated/reviewed on a yearly basis.
8. Group lessons are not permitted on club ice
FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON ICE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY RULES
1. Skaters in a program MUST wear sash/vest to get the right-of-way!!!! a. FIRST Priority: skater skating to his/her program with music and wearing the sash/vest. b. Second Priority: Skater in a Lesson . Please be aware of coaches with students, as they are often concentrating on an element or in discussion. c. Third Priority: Harness
2. It is most important to be cautious at all times to avoid collisions.
3. Look both ways when leaving the boards or entering the ice.
4. Be AWARE of areas of the rink where you can expect CERTAIN ELEMENTS: i.e. the corners are where most Lutz jumps take place; the ends of the rink are where skaters are most likely to execute jumps; the center is often where skaters spin.
5. Do not linger in jumping lanes.
6. Move to the sides to talk to a skater or a coach.
7. Do not stand or sit on the ice after a fall – get up and move!!! (unless you are hurt/injured)
8. When practicing elements such as a camel spin or back spiral, be especially aware of the danger your exposed blade poses to other skaters and keep a safe distance.