Skater Handbook PDF

Policy/Terms & Conditions

Participant Release

By participating in any events held by the Swift Current Skating Club, the participant consents to the known and foreseeable physical risks inherent in the sport of figure skating and power skating. These risks include but are not limited to: travel to and from the arena, ice conditions, equipment failure, falls, collisions with other participants and/or instructors, and facility conditions. In assuming these risks, the participant forever releases, for their heirs, and any person acting on their behalf, the Swift Current Skating Club and its directors, employees, volunteers, coaches, officials, instructors, independent contractors, agents, and sponsors, from any claim arising from any illness or injury as a result of participation.

 Parent Conduct:

The 24-Hour Rule:

When an issue occurs and a party has a resulting complaint to make or issue to be resolved, they are asked to wait 24 hours, then put the issue in writing and submit it to the Swift Current Skating Club via email. Whether this issue is labelled as coaching error, scheduling conflict,  parent conflict or any other of a number of possible situations, it is very important that all parties involved take the full 24 hours to remove or decrease the emotional element so that the actual issue can be resolved quickly, in a civilized manner, and to everyone's satisfaction.

We at the Swift Current Skating Club realize that from time to time, an issue may occur, which is why the time was taken to develop this policy and provide that avenue to all of our members. The Swift Current Skating Club prides itself on its family-like atmosphere and its ability to communicate directly with all members by not losing sight of what is most important - Having fun while learning to skate!

Refund Policy

All refunds will be reviewed by the Executive and are subject to a $25 administration fee. Ice usage will be pro-rated.  No refunds after November 7, 2023 for Winter Season.  Any withdrawals, problems, or concerns must be submitted in writing with a signature and date to the executive at the following address:  Swift Current Skating Club, Box 503, Swift Current, SK, S9H 3W3.  Questions can be directed to swiftcurrentskateclub@gmail.com  Refunds will be processed within 30 days from request date. Skate Canada registration will NOT be refund

Cancellation Policy

The Swift Current Skating Club reserves the right to cancel or alter the schedule of any event or program.

Photo/Video Policy

The Swift Current Skating Club may take photographs or videos of program participants.  Any photograph may be used on our website, facebook page, twitter account, local newspaper, or other promotional materials.  The use of photographs and videos will be limited to these purposes.

Skater Expectations/Code of Conduct

-Get up immediately if you fall, it is dangerous to remain on the ice after a fall.

-Kicking the ice surface will not be tolerated as it is dangerous to other skaters.

-Gum and food is not allowed on the ice surface.

-Please keep the dressing rooms clean.

-Do not leave valuables in the dressing rooms.

-Skaters are not allowed to sit on the boards at any time.  

-Skaters are asked not to loiter on the ice – you are in the way of other skaters.

-Foul language and profanity will not be tolerated.  You will be asked to leave the lesson.

-Any skater not complying with these rules may be suspended from ice time.

-There are first aid kits available.

Click here for Skate Canada's Position Statement on Bullying

Skate Canada's Notice of Collection Statement

Your privacy and the protection of your personal information is important to us. Your personal information is required to register you with Skate Canada in any capacity, including, without limitation, as a Skate Canada registrant, coach or in connection with your affiliation with a skating club or skating school and to administer various services, such as Skate Canada events. Your personal information may also be exchanged with Skate Canada affiliates which includes your local skating club or skating school or provincial association or section. By submitting this form, you expressly provide your consent to the sharing of your personal information with Skate Canada and as described herein for purposes of registration and receipt of national services delivered by Skate Canada. We adopt the 10 Fair Information Principles into our privacy program, and employ reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access, processing, disclosure, alteration, destruction or loss of your personal information. See Skate Canada's Privacy Policy for more details.

For further information or comments regarding our protection of your privacy, please contact Skate Canada at safesport@skatecanada.ca.

Privacy Policy

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

Swift Current Skating Club may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

• To run and operate our Site
  We may need your information display content on the Site correctly.
• To send periodic emails and texts
  We may use the email address or cell phone number to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

We may share or sell information with third parties for marketing or other purposes.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

Swift Current Skating Club may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

• To run and operate our Site
  We may need your information display content on the Site correctly.
• To send periodic emails
  We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

We may share or sell information with third parties for marketing or other purposes.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licencors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

Swift Current Skating Club has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. Privacy policy created by www.generateprivacypolicy.com

Payment Policy

Payment is due upon checkout-if pay by cheque is chosen, Payment is due no later than August 31 2016. If your payment is not received on time, your skater will be un enrolled.  If  you choose to re register, the registration is subject to a $50 non-refundable administration fee.

All fees and payment transactions will be in Canadian funds.

The Swift Current Skating Club currently accepts Visa and Mastercard

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.

swiftcurrentskateclub@gmail.com

This document was last updated on September 10, 2023