History
The EYSC has a long tradition of success dating back to 1949. The EYSC is sanctioned by Skate Canada and is a non-profit organization served by a dedicated volunteer board, a highly skilled Professional Coaching Staff and Administrative Staff all working together to meet the needs of the skaters and their families. Below is an outline of many of the activities & services the Club has to offer throughout the year.
Communication System:
The bulletin boards, hand-outs and E-mails are the Club’s primary system of communication. In 2007 the club implemented E-mail communication. This must be requested on the application form at the start of the season. Winter registration, notices/hand-outs will be sent electronically. For those who do not request e-mail communication, they are responsible for picking up notices/hand-outs in the club office (when notified on the bulletin boards). Bulletin Boards are located by the dressing rooms, in the lobby and by the Office (located at the north end of the arena).
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SKATER & PARENT TO CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARDS EVERYDAY FOR IMPORTANT NOTICES/HAND-OUTS.
The CLUB OFFICE:
The Club Office is located in the north east corner of the building (beside the music room above the zamboni entrance). Please note that the office is operated by parent volunteers. Winter Office Hours are as follows:
MON (4:30-7 PM), TUE (4:30-7 PM), THU (4:30-9 PM),
FRI (4:30-7 PM) &
SUN (2:30-9:30 PM)
Security & Lockers:
While the Board strives to provide a safe environment for skaters, it is everyone’s responsibility to assist. Any suspicious persons seen in the arena should be reported to the office or arena staff. Skaters should inform their coach each time they leave the ice. The Club also provides a limited number of lockers to rent for the season (September to end of Spring Session). The fee is $25. Lockers are given to returning members first.
THE CLUB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BELONGINGS LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE DRESSING ROOMS.
Program Assistants (PA):
Program Assistants is a vital part of the Club and assist on the CanSkate1, Canskate2 and A Sessions. Program Assistants must be qualified for B as of the previous Spring session, be 10 years old as of September 1st and attend the PA seminar (skates are required) at the start of the season to be certified. They earn $4.00 in credits for every 1 hour session that they work. These credits are applied to future club membership fees. To sign up contact the Co-ordinator Diane Fukushima.
Music Operators:
The Club often uses skaters to help play music for sessions. Each music player is trained in the rules & operation of the music system. Music Operators must be qualified for C as of the previous Spring session, be 11 years old as of September 1st and attend the Music Operators meeting at the start of the season. The Operators are credited $9.00/hour - $5.00 paid directly to the Operator and $5.00 credited towards future club membership fees. To become a Music Player contact the Co-ordinator-Diane Fukushima.
Synchronized Skating:
Since 1991 EYSC has had a festival synchronized skating team. East York Skating Club is currently fielding 2 team. If you are interested in more information on synchronized skating please contact the Synchronized Skating Representative on the Board—listed on page 3. See Synchronized Skating for more information about our teams.
Morning Ice Program:
Started in 2007. The morning ice will consist of group lessons on Thursdays. These group lessons will focus on video analysis and harness work. The groups will be small so that skaters will receive more individual attention. The Thursday morning will be open so that skaters will be able to continue their independent work and receive lessons from private coaches, if desired. The morning ice will also be used as ticket ice where any member of the club may take part in. Skaters may pay as they go, take out a membership i.e 2-day or 1-day membership – without lessons or purchase 10 pack guest skate pass. Signe Ronka is the Coordinator for this session. It will also be open to Adult skaters and out of club skaters (in limited numbers and based on numbers).
The Harness:
The Harness is a device used by the Coaches to assist the skaters in jumps (for the B to E Session skaters). Parent and skater must sign the waiver, on the back of the application form, before this device is used.
Fun Days:
The Club offers 2 Fun Days for the CanSkate & A Levels during the season – Halloween Costume Day and Valentine Treat Day.
Club Clothing:
The Club also has it’s own clothing line which include jackets, vests and turtlenecks all embossed with the club logo. You may also get your skaters name embroidered as well. In October a booth is set up in the arena lobby where orders are placed and paid for in October and are available for pick up before Christmas. The coordinators are Julie Parks & Shoshanna Jacobs.
Skater Development Days:
Approximately 2-3 times per year specific days are designated for skater development. This is when the club will organize seminars and invite guest coaches, skaters etc… to work with our skaters. Other times we will also use this ice for extra practice time for skaters. Mark Hird is the Coordinator for Skater Development and Athlete Training.
Family Skate Day & Synchro Exhibition:
On one of the last Sundays before the Christmas Holidays the Club holds its Annual Family Skate Day. Skaters and their families are invited to come and skate for a few hours. The club supplies hot chocolate and goodies for the children. And of course Santa makes his annual visit as well. The synchro team also puts on an exhibition before the festivities begin.
Mini-Olympics Fun Competition:
This tradition began in 1999. It is a day of fun competition with events for every member of the club from the CanSkate level to the more competitive level. See Competitions for more information.
Annual Gala Evening:
This tradition began in 1999 . It is a semi-formal evening where our board, volunteers, Professional Coaching & Administrative Staff, Program Assistants, Music Operators and most importantly our skaters are honoured. This is also when the annual skater awards are presented. It is also an opportunity to thank everyone for all their hard work throughout the season. See Special Events under About Us and Recognition Program in the Main Menu to see the previous year honourees.
Ice Show:
The Ice Show is one of the Club’s most highly anticipated events of the season. See Ice Show for a more detailed outline about the ice Show.
Spring Session:
Every year after the Ice Show has finished the Club operates a 5 week Spring Session. Sign up for spring is in April. Skating for all levels is provided (including Adult sessions) and a Test Day is held at the end of the Spring Session.
