The East York Skating Club has a long tradition of success dating back to 1949. The East York Skating Club is sanctioned by Skate Canada and is a non-profit organization served by a dedicated volunteer board, a highly skilled Professional Coaching Staff and an 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.
The Winter Information Brochure is very important tool for all parents and skaters...it will help guide you through the year and our club - please take time to read it cover to cover. The bulletin boards, hand-outs and E-mail are the Club's primary system of communications. In 2007 the club implemented E-mail communication. This must be requested on the application form at the start of the seaon. All notices / hand-outs will be sent electronically. For those who do not request e-mail communications, 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 room, in the lobby and by the Office (located at the north end of the arena). All club info can be accessed from our website http://www.eastyorkskatingclub.com.
We encourage you to read our newsletters, flyers & calendars distributed / e-mailed throughout the year. These will contain a more updated list of events since the original printing of the brochure (please note the changes carefully). We strongly encourage you to read the bulletin boards every time your skater comes in for their session and regularly visit our website. These will have all the information about the club.
The Club office is located in the north east corner of the building (beside the music room above the zamboni entrance). Winter office hours are as follows:
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 renters first. Locker registration is on your Winter Application Form. The back of the Application Form outlines in detail how one may register for a locker.
Program Assistants (PA) is a vital part of the Club and assist on the CanSkate1, CanSkate2 and A Sessions. PA's must attend an orientation session 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(s).
The Club often uses skaters to help play music for sessions. Each music player is trained in the rules & operation of the music system. The Operators are credited $9.00/hour - $5.00 paid directly to the Operator and $4.00 credited towards future club membership fees. To become a Music Player contact the Co-ordinator(s).
Since 1991 EYSC has had a festival synchronized skating team. East York Skating Club is currently fielding 1 team at a Pre-Juvenile level. If you are interested in more information on synchronized skating please contact the Synchronized Skating Representation on the Board.
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.
The Club offers 2 Fun Days for the CanSkate Level during the season - Halloween Costume Day and Valentine Treat Day.
In 2001, the Club implemented a billing system for partnering lessons with the Club Partner, Kris McCleery. It is a pre-paid billing system where the parents will be responsible for paying for lessons to the Club prior to the start of any lessons with Kris. When your skater starts lessons with the Club Partner will be at the discretion of your Professional Coach and will be booked through your coach. The Club Administrator works with the Partner to develop a schedule for partnering and inform the coaches of the partnering schedule. A "Partnering Record" Binder is kept in the foffice that has a record of lessons and payments made for each skater. A more detailed outline regarding the Partnering Payment Procedure will be distributed once the skater has been signed up for partnering lessons with the Club Partner. In 2007 the club also contracted a Diamond Dance partner, Ken Langlois.
The Club also has its 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, Clothing is made by Ice Life.
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.
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 teamalso puts on an exhibition before the festivities begin.
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.
This tradition began in 1999 with our first Annual Mini-Olympics Competition. It is a semi-formal evening where our volunteers, Program Assistants, Music Operators are honoured and where the annual skater awards are presented. It is also an opportunity to thank the skaters, families, Board and Professional Coaching Staff for all their hard work throughout the season. This season the Club will also attempt to hold the AGM in conjunction with the Awards/Appreciation ceremony.
The Ice Show is one of the Club's most highly anticipated events of the season.
Every year after the Ice Show has finished the Club operates a 5 week Spring Session. Sign up for spring usually occurs in March/April. Skating for all levels is provided and a Test Day is held at the end of the Spring Session.
Club Policy is no refunds after the start of skating. Refunds will only be given in the following circumstances:
A) due to major medical reason or
B) program was inappropriate for skater at the CanSkate Level ONLY.
The following are the rules regarding refunds/withdrawals:
- $25 Administration Fee for withdrawal prior to the start of skating.
- Withdrawal after the start of skating will only be accepted by written request (for one of the reasons stated above).
- The following withdrawal fees will be charged effective, date of written request: $25 Admin. Fee + $30 Skate Canada Membership Fee + $7.50 / class attened
- NO REFUNDS issued after DECEMBER 15th except for medical circumstances accompanied with a medical certificate/note. Refunds will NOT be given to those who leave due to their own decision or failure to attend (i.e. vacations, school trips etc...).
Please note that REFUNDS/EXCHANGES will not be given for days that are cancelled due to weather or circumstances beyond the Club's control.