POINT EDWARD SKATING CLUB INC.

Skating Qualifications:

If you change from 1 Session to a different Session, after Registration, please give request in writing to

Alison Greenaway
Treasurer
1579 Rowe Ave
Sarnia, ON
N7V 3Y5
519-542-9579

Before October 31st, 2009.
After November 1st, 2009 a $20 administration fee will apply.

Parent & Tot

• Age: 2 to 5
• Experience: Little or none for child, some for adult.

This session provides an opportunity to enjoy teaching your own child to skate with the help of a professional coach. Parent or helper must be 18 years or older. It is best if the same adult comes every week as each person on the ice has to be registered with Skate Canada. Skaters on this session will not participate in the Carnival.

Kidskate

• Age: Approx 3 to 5
• Experience: Little or none.

Children are taught through games and following others, to fall down, get up and enjoy their skating experience. Professional Coaches will supervise this program with the help of qualified Program Assistants. No parents or siblings are allowed on the ice.

Power – Level I - Beginner

• Age: 3 and up
• Experience: Must be able to skate independently

This session is for those children who want to learn speed, stopping, turning and backward skating. Skaters on this session will not participate in the Carnival.

Power – Level II – Advanced

• Age: 5 and up
• Experience: Must be able to skate backwards and stop

This session is for those children who want to enhance their speed, turns and power. Skaters on this session will not participate in the Carnival.

Canskate

• Age: 6 and up
• Experience: Very little. Encompasses Canskate Levels 1 through 7.

The Club recommends that skaters choose the 2-day a week session in order to progress faster. The Cansksate program offers opportunities for skaters to develop basic skating abilities with the option of taking Skate Canada tests, while earning awards and incentives. A Professional Coach will supervise all sessions with the help of qualified Program Assistants. Each session will be comprised of a warm-up period, a teaching component, a review and a cool- down period. Children will be assessed on a daily basis and progress at their own rate.

Pre-Preliminary

• Age: 6 and up
• Experience: Canskate Level 4 or higher

Pre-Preliminary will run a bit differently this year. Wednesday will be a group session as usual with a Professional Coach running the program assisted by qualified Program Assistants. Fridays will be an introduction to private ice. Each participant will receive a 15 min. semi private lesson (included in the price) from one of our Club Coaches. During the rest of the time the skater will practice his or her skills on their own with assistance when needed by a Program Assistant. During these lessons the skaters will get help with the individual skills in their badges and may learn a routine made up of previously learned skills. There will be an opportunity for many of the Pre-Preliminary skaters to participate in our club Pop Concert and some may even want to participate in a competition.

Junior Dance

This session is recommended for Pre-Preliminary skaters working on Canskate Level 4 or higher. This session teaches different skills from the traditional freeskate and allows skaters to experience Skate Canada testing. Lessons are included in this 30 minute session.

Enrichment

An Enrichment Program will be offered to skaters that are registered in the 2-day a week Canskate or Pre-Preliminary programs and wish to advance at a faster rate. Skaters will spend 15 minutes each week in a semi-private lesson with a Professional Coach. This program is offered at an additional price.

Adult - Beginner

This session is for Adults who have little or no skating experience and want to learn the basics. Please contact the Coach of your choice for lessons. A minimum of 5 skaters is required, or the session will be cancelled. Skaters on this session will NOT participate in the Carnival.

Adult - Intermediate

This session is for Adults with some skating experience. Please contact the Coach of your choice for lessons. Skaters will NOT participate in the Carnival.

Private Ice

Skating on Private Ice is the next step to take after Pre-Preliminary. Skaters are encouraged to move to our Junior Private Ice sessions as they complete the Level 7 Canskate requirements. The following guideline may be helpful:

1. Establish general goals with your skater. Determine if he/she wants to skate for fun or if they wish to compete. A definite decision is not required at this time, but this may help in the decision-making process.
2. Select and contact the Professional Coach of your choice from the list in this brochure. Each Coach has different qualifications, philosophy and lesson rate. Ask questions to ensure that your goals will match those of your coach. It is essential that you build a cooperative and trusting relationship.
3. Select ice times with your Coach that work best for your skater and your coach.
4. Select the lesson types based on Steps 1, 2 and 3 and register for those.

Benefits of Participating in the STARSkate/Test Program

At Point Edward Skating Club, we refer to this as Private Ice. Skaters may be taught in group or private lesson format and may choose to take tests, which are evaluated by Skate Canada evaluators. There are also many competition opportunities for STARSkate Program skaters, including the National STARSkate (Interclub) Championships.

Skaters enrolled in the STARSkate program have an opportunity to achieve personal growth and development by participating in a high quality program that teaches the fundamentals of figure skating in a progressive and sequential manner. In addition to the benefits outlined above, participants in the Skate Canada STARSkate program can receive:

• Opportunities to be recognized through a nationally standardized testing system for achieving specific figure skating skills
• Complimentary Gold Test pins
• Access to invitational competitions, including the new national STARSkate championship stream
• Specifically designed awards and incentives such as badges, tattoos and stickers
• Various STARSkate program handbooks, guide, technical manuals and video.

Canskate Levels 1-7 (age 6 & up)

NOTE - NEW TIMES & DAYS -Sessions are Wednesdays 6:10-7:00 pm and Saturday 12:20-1:10 pm. The Club recommends taking the two-day a week session as skater's progress better. Once a week sessions are Friday 7:10-8:00 pm. or Saturday 12:20-1:10pm. This program offers opportunities for skaters to develop basic skating skills with the option of taking Skate Canada tests while earning awards and incentives. A professional coach will supervise all sessions with the help of qualified Program Assistants. Each session will be comprised of a warm-up period, a teaching component, a review and a cool-down period. Children will be assessed on a daily basis and will progress at their own rate.

An "Enrichment Program" will be offered to skaters wishing to progress at a faster rate and taking the 2-day per week Canskate Session. Skaters will spend 15 minutes each week working in a group with a Professional Coach. Some will be taught solos and have the opportunity to compete in a Competition. Cost for this program will be $100 for the season.

WHAT'S AFTER CANSKATE

Pre-Preliminary (passed Canskate Level 4)

Offered Wed. & Fri. 6:10-7:00 for skaters working on Canskate Skills 5-7. Skaters will be divided into groups. Professional coaches will give group lessons. Skaters may also arrange private lessons on this session. Skaters are encouraged to learn to skate on their own and practice what they have been taught. Skaters can also prepare solos and enter a local competition.

A "Pre-Preliminary Enrichment" session will be offered on this session, Skaters will progress faster if they spend 15 minutes each week working in a group with a Professional Coach. Cost for this program will be $80 for the season.

Junior Dance Session

A Junior Dance session is offered 5:30-6:00 on Wednesday and is recommended for Pre-Preliminary skaters working on Canskate Skills Level 4 or higher. This session teaches different skills and allows skaters to experience Skate Canada testing. Lessons are included in the Junior Dance Session.

WHAT'S AFTER PRE-PRELIMINARY

Many parents wonder what the next step to take after Pre-Preliminary is. Skaters are encouraged to move to our Junior Sessions the following year if the skater has not passed any Freeskate test. You will enroll in the Junior Level at our Club. You will be looking at beginning individual private lessons with a coach for your skater. The steps are as follows:

1. Establish General Goals for Skating - discuss with your skater whether or not he/she wants to skate for fun or if he/she wants to eventually compete. It is not necessary to make a decision now, but it is a good idea to know where you are headed.
2. Select and Contact the Coach of Your Choice - listed in the brochure. Each coach has different qualifications, philosophy and lesson rate. Ask questions to ensure that your goals will match that of your coach. It is essential that you and your coach build a cooperative and trusting relationship
3. Select ice times - Select skating times with your coach that work best for your skater and your coach.
4. Select Lesson Type - Based on Steps 1,2,3 above, discuss the type of lessons you desire or can afford.
5. Contact the Club - once you have everything set up with your coach in terms of lessons and ice times, you can register for the Junior Sessions you desire.

PRIVATE LESSONS - are a benefit to skaters at all levels (including Canskate and Pre-Preliminary sessions) and can speed along the progress of a talented skater, or can help a child having problems catch up to his or her friends. Private lessons will make your child's skating experience more positive. You can book private lessons with any of our coaches although all coaches are not available for all sessions. Reserve your lessons soon as our coaches book up early.

Skaters must request permission in writing from the Board of Directors, to skate a higher session to accommodate a coach's lessons. Home Club and qualified members are registered first.

Junior, Intermediate and Senior sessions are available for skaters wishing to further their abilities. They have the option of becoming competitive and competing in various competitions leading to National or higher levels. Skaters also take Skate Canada tests.

INTERMEDIATE SESSIONS

Once a skater has passed Preliminary Freeskate, enroll in Intermediate session.

SENIOR SESSIONS

Once a skater has passed Senior Bronze Freeskate, enroll in Senior Session.

Benefits of Participating in Competitive Skate

Skaters enrolled in Competitive Skate learn a variety of life skills as they progress up the competitive ladder. These include goal setting, focus, ability to deal with success/failure, time management and principles of fair play and sportsmanship. In addition to the benefits outlined above, participants in Skate Canada Competitive Skate receive:

• Access to provincial and national funding programs
• Opportunity to be selected to Skate Canada's National Team, Junior National Team, or Synchronized Skating National Team
• The opportunity to compete at Bank of Montreal Section, Challenge, Junior Nations and/or Canadian Championships
• Opportunity and potential to be selected to represent Canada internationally at one of more than 30 competitions each year.
• Access to sport science services.

Enjoy your child's progress and make some new friends!

Fundraising

Chocolate Bars - Each family with a skater at the Canskate level or higher will be required to sell 1 box of chocolate bars to offset the cost of ice time. Chocolate bars will be available at the Arena on Registration Days August. 26, September 2, and September 8.

Promotional Books - one fundraising book per family is included for Canskate, Pre-Preliminary and Synchro skaters. Private Ice skaters are asked to include this in their fees. There are 20 tickets @ $2.00 in each book. Once you sell all the tickets, please Return the ticket stubs to the name indicated on the outside of the booklet.

If you are interested in volunteering with our various fundraising activities, please contact Deb Stronach or Sherry Lewis.

SCHEDULE

Click here for the 2009-2010 Schedules and Fees