Rules
It is important that certain rules and etiquette are followed during figure skating sessions.
Download a copy of the BFISC Club Rules or BFISC Constitution.
Anyone having private lessons can use the ice during the figure skating sessions with the exception of the two sessions per week that are set aside for elementary 2 level and above.
Safety is always a priority, so all skaters should do their best to avoid collisions regardless of lessons or music being played.
The accepted priority of ‘right of way’ is;
- Skater’s in a lesson doing their music.
- Skater’s in a lesson working with their coach without music.
- Skater’s not in a lesson but who are doing their program to music.
- All other skaters practicing.
Being a figure skater can be stressful and competitive. Every skater should make an effort to be nice to one another and compliment one another. Make friends with those you see at the rink. Don’t participate in gossip about other skaters or coaches.
Skaters stepping onto the ice should look carefully in each direction to avoid collision.
Skaters who fall should get up immediately unless injury prevents them from doing so.
Skaters should not link up with others as it makes it harder for others skaters to go around them or avoid collision.
Parents are discouraged from standing at the barriers chatting to skaters as this can create a hazard when skaters suddenly turn and leave the barrier. Parents watching their child practice are encouraged to do so from the grandstand on the long side of the rink ( not the judging/music side ).
Most jumps that are skated into backwards occur at the coffee shop and Zamboni ends of the rink. Skaters should not congregate in these areas and need to keep a close look out for skaters jumping in these areas.
Skaters should not eat or drink on the ice. Only plastic water bottles should be used close to the barrier.
Skaters need to ensure they keep neat the area where he or she gets ready to skate. Do not leave rubbish for rink staff to clean up.
