Sherwood Parkdale Skating Club

Background Information The SPSC is a not for profit organization and are a registered club with Skate Canada under the Skate Canada PEI Section. The management of the club is run by parent volunteers. Our programs are run by Nationally Certified Professional Coaches and they will be teaching the instructional portion of the PreCanskate/CanSkate lesson. Additional skaters you’ll see working with your children and who your child may refer to as “their coach” are our program assistants (PA’s) who assist our professional coaches. PA's are skaters from our STARskate program, or qualified skaters who volunteer their time each week to help our coaches with the CanSkate sessions. New this year, on-ice translator when available

Pre-Canskate, Canskate & Junior Coaches Elizabeth Clark (Canskate & Junior Group) Jessica Godfrey (Canskate & Junior Group) Keesha Ryan (Pre-Canskate & Canskate) Michelle Coyle is our Coaching Director and does group lessons on our Senior Starskate and Adult Sessions Our coaches work as a team!

Contacting Our Coaches Coaches are available for questions after the session Avoid before the session begins as they are busy making preparations Please do not disrupt coaches during the session unless it is an emergency Contact information Main menu bar under “Coaches/Club Coaches” Contact Coaches directly if you are wanting to arrange private lessons

Equipment Proper fitting skates are key .…if in doubt ask our coaches to assess Skate sharpening After approximately 10hrs of use After not being in use for a long period of time Brand new skates…need to be sharpened Figure skates or recreational skates with picks…..DO NOT take the pick off when having sharpened Clothing Dress warmly but in layers that can be easily removed Avoid snowsuits that can be cumbersome Child needs to be able to move freely CSA Approved Helmet is mandatory; face mask is recommended Mittens or gloves are mandatory

What to expect

Pre-Canskate Canskate Our format for this Program age is play orientated. We have found that it takes 3 to 4 weeks for the skaters to get used to the idea of skating. Class size is limited to a maximum of 35 skaters with a maximum 1:10 ratio Canskate Complete series of balance, control and agility skills that will prepare skaters for any ice skating sport or recreational skating. Nationally-tested and proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success. Designed for 90% movement so skaters learn in an active and fun group setting Lessons are given in a group format with a coach-to-student ratio of a maximum 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music and a wide variety of activities that create a motivational environment and promote learning.

Pick up name tag off the table CANSKATE ROUTINE Pick up name tag off the table The sticker symbol on your tag represents your group All Skaters do a warm-up together at the start When skaters go into groups, skaters go to the sign that matches their name tag sticker Skaters will stay with and move to each station with their group Certified Coaches provide lessons Program assistance help with activities at stations and aide coaches An on-ice Chinese translator will assist with translating instructions during lesson time when available; and occasionally at other stations. Children should stay with their group and follow as best they can. Coaches are available after the class for questions or please go to our “contact us” page on our website for any questions or concerns

….Figure Skating, Competitive Figure Skating (Singles, Dance, Pairs),Hockey, Ringette, Speedskating

Viewing Locations Please enjoy watching your skaters from the appropriate seating areas in your facility (stands or warm viewing areas) Please do not stand at the doors Bleachers at rink side is prohibited Parents are not allowed on the ice

Where to find information http://www.sherwoodparkdaleskatingclub.com/ Bulletin Board Home page News Daily Schedule Club Events List of Contacts and Coaches Information Your Account and Status Personal Calendars Achievement Records

Achievements for Canskate CLICK ON Achievements for Canskate Goals for PreCanskate

Cancellations Snowstorms Tournaments & Arena Functions Check our News Column E-mails Radio Stations No make up classes or refunds Tournaments & Arena Functions Are not included in your purchased instructional days Watch your calendars Watch News column Reminder e-mails

How Can You Get Involved During the season, parents/guardians may be approached to help out in some way – maybe for a one-time activity such as our annual “Ice Show" or "club competition – Merit Event” Sign ups will be on our registration page under other volunteers On a more regular basis sit on our board as a member at large.  We are in need of Canskate Programs Representatives Your support and assistance is critical to the success of the Club and your help is always appreciated.

Where to go from here Completed stage 4 canskaters may have the opportunity to move up to Jumpstart in the Starskate Program. Recommended to those skaters who want to be figure skaters with coach approval Recommended to multi sport athletes

Jumpstart and Junior Helmet Policy and Recommendations All Skaters new to STARskate must initially wear a helmet All skaters must have completed a minimum of Canskate level 5 to skate on the STARskate session without a helmet and with coach approval *per insurance requirements Parents/Guardians make the final decision for their skater to not wear a helmet on the STARskate session once eligible. Please communicate your decision with our coaches Skaters headbands are also available for transitioning and to provide additional safety. They have the same material in them as you find in helmets

What to expect in STARskate New STARskate program *see Motivational Days Presentation Testing moving to coach evaluations; Judges will remain at events Group lesson Private lesson Extra Opportunities Seminars Competitions Program Assistance

Thank you This is your club, enjoy!