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BEMIDJI
FIGURE SKATING CLUB Home
Club Policies Revised:
November, 2006 Ice Time Scheduling:
1. No ice will be
purchased by the BFSC on holidays.
2. The regular
season schedule may include up to 3 hours of ice time on scheduled
school
breaks.
3. Exhibition ice
may be scheduled as part of the regular season. 4.
Testing: Discretion of
the test chairperson and the BFSC Board of Governors
usually held two or three times a year.
5. Freestyle
sessions are not to be changed to dance session.
6. Dance may take
place on freestyle sessions – no dance music allowed at coaches
discretion.
7. Freestyle may not
take place on dance sessions; MIF are allowed. BFSC Ice Time Purchases from the City of BEMIDJI: 1. Only
one individual who is designated by the Board of Governors will be
authorized to purchase ice form the City of Bemidji for the BFSC. This
person will receive directive from the BFSC Board of Governors. BFSC Ice Time Billing to Advanced Skaters:
1.
Signed ice time contracts must be paid in full according to the
payment schedules. The only
exceptions being major illness, (child unable medically to
skate), injury, or moving away
from the Bemidji area. Notification
of this illness, injury or moving must be made immediately
to the BFSC treasurer or skater will be billed for all ice time until
such
notification has been made.
For illness and injury, a doctor's note is required.
These are the
only circumstances by which a refund will be given.
No refund includes monetary credit or
switching sessions.
2. Payment schedules
on ice time contracts cannot be changed.
3. All contracts/ice
time bills must be paid in full before skater is allowed to register for
another
session. A new contract will not be mailed to the skater and they will
not be given any priority Walk-On Ice Time:
1. If a contracted
skater is not on the ice within 10 minutes of the start of a session,
the skater
will lose their contracted ice time and another skater may walk
on. If more than two
skaters
are present it will be based on seniority.
2. All skaters who
walk-on must sign in on the posted walk-on sheet located on the bulletin
board in the locker room.
3. Check current
contract for walk-on rates.
4. Associate members
may purchase walk-on ice when available at the current club member
walk-on price. Skaters who are not members or associate members of BFSC who
wish to
purchase walk-on ice when available, may purchase as much ice as
they wish at the price of
$1.00 per hour paid at the time of walk-on in the mailbox in the
locker room. 5. Jr. Advanced skaters are welcome to
skate on advanced ice to prepare for their upcoming test
or competitions. Music Policy:
1. There may be a
monitor by the music box to check in and play music in the order it is
received. No skater's music will be kept in the music box, skaters may
bring it to the monitor
each session.
2. Skaters whose
music is being played have the right of way on the ice and must be
wearing
the designated sash. This
sash entitles wearer ONE run through their program with music.
After one skate through program has
been completed, sash wearer is no longer entitled to right
of way.
3. Skaters are not allowed to use personal music player requiring
ear/headphones. Coach Hiring Policy
No skater shall hire a coach to give private lesson instruction
on ice time purchased by the Bemidji
Figure Skating Club if they are not on the Approved BFSC Private Lesson
Coach list. Fantasy On Ice Show: SOLO REQUIREMENTS: Solo
requirements are completely based on skating ability, and BFSC
coaches will decide upon skating solos collaboratively.
Every soloist must consistently be able to do the following, and
must also do the following in the ice show program:
1. Axel
2. Two different
double jumps
3. Two different
combination spins
4. Connecting step
sequence
5. Presentation Note: Items 1-4 are
worth 50% of total score, and presentation is worth 50% of total score. + Each solo is granted the same amount of time: 2 minutes + If a skater is a senior in high school, that skater will
automatically receive a solo. However
if that skater cannot meet the solo requirements,
her solo will be limited to 1 1/2 minutes, unless
the skater has passed the Intermediate freestyle test. + If a skater has passed her senior freestyle, that skater has the
option to skate her 4 minute senior freestyle
testing program with all of the required elements in it. + There can be a maximum of 8 solos and a minimum of 4 solos. FEATURE SOLO REQUIREMENTS: Every
feature soloist must consistently be able to do the following, and must
also do the following in the ice show program:
1. Axel
2. One double jump
3. One combination
spin and sole solo spin
4. Connecting step
sequence
5. Presentation Note: Items 1-4 are
worth 50% of total score, and presentation is worth 50% of total score. + There can be a
maximum of 4 feature solos + Each feature solo is
1 1/2 minutes long The total amount of solos and feature solos cannot exceed 12.
If the total number of solos and feature solos exceeds 12, solos
and feature solos will be given based on freestyle level.
In the event of a tie, moves in the field levels will be looked
at. GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL BFSC MEMBERS:
Any skater who has
graduated from high school must be asked back as a guest skater to have
a solo, but they may skate in the opening line number of dance number. Skaters must be registered for ice time November - March to
participate in the ice show. Skaters
with solos need to commit to all performances.
Attendance at all opening number and advanced group practices is
mandatory. Any unexcused
absence will result in not being allowed to skate in that missed
practice number in the ice show. Any
absence must be pre-approved by the ice show director and must be
communicated to the director by a parent. High School Recognition at Fantasy On Ice Show:
1. All high school
seniors who are current and active members of the BFSC and USFSA will
be recognized at each show. Lost or Damaged Articles at the City Arena
1. As of February
15, 1989, the City of Bemidji will no longer accept any responsibility
for
lost or damaged articles at Neilson-Reise Arena (City Arena) BFSC Locker Room:
1. Periodically
during the skating season, the club locker room will be cleared of all
items left
out of the lockers. This
includes skating outfits, equipment, street clothing, personal items,
etc. Items will be
placed in the lost and found at the arena.
The BFSC and City of Bemidji
will not be responsible for any lost articles.
2. To gain entrance
into the locker room when not in use for a club function, BFSC skaters
must
show their USFSA membership card to the rink attendant as
identification to gain access to
the locker room. Skaters
are then responsible for making sure the rink attendant locks the
locker room door when they are finished.
3. Locker room
assignments, including large lockers, will be available only for
registered
advanced skaters according to seniority.
4. No food or drinks
allowed in locker room
5. Coaches are only allowed in locker room for business purposes.
6. Only BFSC skaters
and associate members are allowed in locker room. Media Publicity Policy
1. High School
pictures will be taken in September for yearbook use.
2. USFSA tests
passed: Dance, (levels
only), freestyle, moves in the field will be submitted
in written form to newspaper. 3.
All non-qualifying competitions:
All skaters who
participated are eligible to be in the picture. Pictures
will be taken the Thursday after the competition at 4:00 PM at the rink.
Qualifying
competition: Only
skaters who qualify for the final round.
Pictures will be taken the
Thursday after the competition at 4:00 PM at the rink. Publicity chair responsible.
4. Advanced group
picture on wall in arena - organized at the beginning of the skating
season. Registration Policy:
1. Pertains to BFSC
Home Club Members and prior BFSC Home Club Members joining as
Associate Member.
2. Advanced skaters
(private lesson members)
a) Priority list
stands as posted.
b) Skaters will not
be displaced by any skater registering after 4/1/94.
c) Registrants after
4/5/2001;
1. Skater must have
been registered in the Junior Advanced class offered by the BFSC
or have passed Pre-Preliminary freestyle and moves in the field
to contract advanced
ice.
2. Priority based on
the following:
a) Home Club
member: length of membership in BFSC. In the case of a tie-based
on longevity in BFSC programs.
b) Associate members
who have been prior BFSC Home Club members: length of
membership in BFSC. In
the case of a tie-based on longevity in BFSC programs.
3. Home Club members
and prior BFSC home club members joining as associate
members will not be displaced by any skaters registering after
4/1/94.
a) Registrants after
9/1/99:
1. New advanced
skaters will be placed on the priority list at the start of advanced lessons, based on when a
signed advanced contract was received by the Administrative Secretary.
2. Priority based on
the following: a)
Home Club member: length of membership in BFSC.
In the case of a tie- based
on longevity in BFSC programs. b)
Associate members who have been prior BFSC Home Club members: length
of membership in BFSC. In the case of a tie-based on longevity in BFSC
programs.
3. If a contract is
not received by the contract deadline, skater will be displaced to the bottom of the priority list
for that session
4. Junior Advanced
skaters registrants after 4/1/2001: Skater
must have passed Badge
8
in the basic skills program through the BFSC.
5. Freestyle Skaters
registrants after 4/1/99: Skater must have passed Badge #8 in the basic skills program through
the BFSC.
6. Basic-Skills
Skaters: a)
Registrants after 4/1/94: Skater
must enroll in appropriate badge level through
the BFSC.
7. Associate
Members: a)
Any non-member of BFSC who is a member of another club must
become an
associate member to contract ice.
Coach
hiring Policy
Drafted
4/6/06 Bemidji
Figure Skating Club - Hiring Policy All candidates, for all levels MUST be in good standing with U.S. Figure Skating, to be considered for any coaching position with the Bemidji Figure Skating Club. All candidates must also agree to become full members or associate members of our club, before signing a contract. To be considered for a BASIC SKILLS coaching
position: Candidate must have passed at least Intermediate
Moves in the Field, and Juvenile Freestyle. Candidate must be at least 16 years of age, and able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Candidate must have mentored at least 3 basic skills sessions with the Bemidji Figure Skating Club, and possess a written favorable recommendation from mentor's supervisors to be considered for a coaching position. -- or -- Candidate must have a written letter of recommendation from a prior club and at least one documented year of coaching experience. A resume must accompany this written documentation, which includes two reference's names and either a telephone number or e-mail address. Candidate MUST attend a Board of Governors meeting in person, upon invitation by the Board of Governors, after letter of application and all accompanying documents are submitted. Upon approval by the Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors to coach, a 6-month trial period will commence which will be followed by an evaluation. Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors has the right, at any time, and for any reason, to terminate the contract of a coach. To be considered for a JUNIOR ADVANCED
coaching position: Candidate must have passed at least Novice Moves
in the Field, and Novice Freestyle. Candidate must be at least 16 years of age, and able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Candidate must have mentored at least 3 sessions with the Bemidji Figure Skating Club in the Basic Skills program, and at least 3 sessions with the Junior Advanced program. Candidate must possess a written favorable recommendation from mentor's supervisors to be considered for a coaching position. -- or -- Candidate must have a written letter of recommendation from a prior club and at least one documented year of coaching experience. A resume must accompany this written documentation, which includes two reference's names and either a telephone number or e-mail address. Candidate MUST attend a Board of Governors meeting in person, upon invitation by the Board of Governors, after letter of application and all accompanying documents are submitted. Upon approval by the Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors to coach, a 6-month trial period will commence which will be followed by an evaluation. Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors has the right, at any time, and for any reason, to terminate the contract of a coach. To be considered for a PRIVATE LESSON
coaching position: Candidate must have passed at least Novice Moves
in the Field and Novice Freestyle. Candidate must be a high school graduate, and able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Candidate must have mentored at least 3 sessions with the Bemidji Figure Skating Club in the Basic Skills program, and at least 3 sessions with the Junior Advanced program and 30 hours mentoring with a private lesson coach. Private lesson mentoring must consist of 30 hours of instruction covering both Moves in the Field and Freestyle from Pre-preliminary through the highest level skater at the club during mentorship. Mentor must maintain a log book of dates, hours, level observed, and coach mentoring with, including coaches signature, to be considered as valid mentoring hours. These 30 hours must include one test session also. Fees paid and mentoring appointments made with the coaches are the responsibility of the mentor. Candidate must possess a written favorable recommendation from mentor's supervisors to be considered for a coaching position. -- or -- Candidate must have a written letter of recommendation from a prior club and at least one documented year of coaching experience. A resume must accompany this written documentation, which includes two reference's names and either a telephone number or e-mail address. Candidate MUST attend a Board of Governors meeting in person, upon invitation by the Board of Governors, after letter of application and all accompanying documents are submitted. Upon approval by the Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors to coach, a 6-month trial period will commence which will be followed by an evaluation. Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors has the right, at any time, and for any reason, to terminate the contract of a coach. To be considered for a DANCE LESSON coaching
position: Candidate must have passed at least Silver level
dances and Novice Moves in the Field. Candidate must be a high school graduate, and able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Candidate must have mentored at least 3 sessions with the Bemidji Figure Skating Club in the Basic Skills program, 30 hours mentoring with a private lesson coach. Private lesson mentoring must consist of 30 hours of instruction covering both Moves in the Field and Freestyle from Pre-preliminary through the highest level skater at the club during mentorship. Mentor must maintain a log book of dates, hours, level observed, and coach mentoring with, including coaches signature, to be considered as valid mentoring hours. These 30 hours must include one test session also. Fees paid and mentoring appointments made with the coaches are the responsibility of the mentor. Candidate must possess a written favorable recommendation from mentor's supervisors to be considered for a coaching position. -- or -- Candidate must have a written letter of recommendation from a prior club and at least one documented year of coaching experience. A resume must accompany this written documentation, which includes two reference's names and either a telephone number or e-mail address. Candidate MUST attend a Board of Governors meeting in person, upon invitation by the Board of Governors, after letter of application and all accompanying documents are submitted. Upon approval by the Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors to coach, a 6-month trial period will commence which will be followed by an evaluation. Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors has the right, at any time, and for any reason, to terminate the contract of a coach. __________________________ These
policies are subject to change as the Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of
Governors deems necessary. All
current policy changes will be published on our web site.
Exceptions can be made to any of these above requirements at the
sole discretion of the Bemidji Figure Skating Club Board of Governors.
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