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1. Warm-up:
Pre-skate warm-up is essential
2. Safety Mats:
It is expected that all parents from Group 1 assist with putting up the safety mats on the ice prior to practice. This is easier if done prior to the ice resurfacing. There should still be plenty of time to tie skates while the ice is being cleaned. Ice time is often lost for the kids in the first group because only a few parents help with the mats. Parents of the last group of skaters are to help with the removal of the safety mats.
3. Fund Raising:
It is expected that skaters and parents will participate an any fundraising events held during the year to help defray club costs.4. Funding Criteria:
Skaters may wish to appply to the Ridge Meadows Speed Skating Association Executive for additional funding to attend competitions outside the Lower Mainland. The Executive may award funding based upon the skater's current ability and the availabiltiy of funds.
In order for a skater to be eligible for funding by the club, s/he must have been a member of the RMSSA for a minimum of one skating year and the skater and/or members of that skater's family must have participated in the fundraising events.
5. Track Time:
Track time will be allocated according to the skater's capability as determined by the coaches. The club will continue to have the advanced skaters assist the less skilled skaters when feasible.
6. Complaints
Any concerns about the club should be taken directly to the person involved. If the issue is not resolved at that level the concern should be put into writing and submitted to the executive as expeditiously as possible.
7. Coaching
The club will have a Head Coach and as many assistants as required. Skater groupings are at the discretion of the Head Coach.
8. Discipline:
Discipline of skaters who disregard the rules of conduct will be at the discretion of the Head Coach.
