Skater's Ice Rules
Updated: August 9, 2022
The Morrisburg & District Skating Club expects each skater to act in a courteous and considerate manner and to skate safely.
Be aware of other skaters around you at all times
- Make sure you can see skaters around you – when skating backwards & leaving the boards.
- Learn other skater’s “traffic patterns” – learn to maneuver skillfully around other skaters.
Show respect to all skaters and coaches
- Always be polite.
- Encourage your fellow skaters in a positive and supportive manner.
- Avoid whenever possible, skating in an area where another skater is receiving a private lesson.
- Right of away is given to the skaters’ whose music is playing and the skaters that are in lesson.
- Skaters should politely call out “Excuse me” or “Heads up” to let other skaters know they are coming through for safety.
- Get up quickly after a fall (if you are not hurt).
- Practice spins in the center of the ice and jumps and field movements at the end of the ice.
- Avoid practicing in the same spot. Use the entire ice.
- Skaters are expected to be practicing at all times. Avoid socializing & hanging out by the boards while on the ice. Use your ice time for practice.
- Group practicing should be limited unless permission is given from a coach.
- Foul language, yelling, abusive or aggressive behavior including kicking the ice is prohibited.
- Hair should be neatly tied back while skating.
General Safety Rules
- No food, drinks, or gum on the ice. Only water is permitted at the boards.
- Skaters are responsible for repairing any holes in the ice that they make.
- Rink doors must be kept closed at all times.
- Skaters should leave the ice when speaking to someone in the stands as their attention is not on the safety of skaters around them.
- FreeSkate is not permitted during dance/skills sessions unless in lesson with a coach.
Change Room Rules
- Skaters must change in the Change Room. Please avoid changing in the lobby.
- Respect other skater’s belongings and personal space. Do not move another skater’s personal items.
- Keep change rooms neat and tidy.
- Foul language and horseplay are not permitted in the change room.
- Avoid leaving valuables in the change room.
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