Flin Flon Skating Club - Skater's Code of Conduct

Club members will always show respect for themselves, other Skate Canada members, and the Club by behaving in a fashion that shows discipline, good sportsmanship, and a positive attitude.

Skating is an individual sport, but the experience and one's performance can be greatly enhanced if a skater is also a participating member of a Club or a team. Each skater should commit themselves to being a supportive team member. If everyone supports each other, each skater will not only enjoy the experience more, but they will perform at a higher level. Each skater shall demonstrate behaviours that promote teambuilding.  A good team person:

• Works hard
• Sets a good example
• Does their best
• Supports & encourages
• Is always positive
• Talks positively to and about teammates
• Gives respect
• Is responsible
• Is reliable
• Listens to the Coach
• Cooperates
• Plays fair

Proper dress codes must be followed for practices, exhibitions and competition and Test Day.

If a skater has a total of two unexplained lesson absences or four late arrivals to practice, a phone call will be placed to the parents.

Skaters shall respect curfews set by the coach regarding Test Day & competition.

Skaters shall abide by the following rink and ice rules:

• Close doors
• No littering in rink
• Lock dressing room
• No eating in dressing rooms
• Ask to leave the ice
• No cell phones on ice or in the players boxes during sessions
• No friends on ice, in the players boxes, dressing rooms or music room/Club office
• No video, or pictures, in dressing rooms
• Close rink gates
• No chewing gum
• No eating food on the ice
• Stay clear of solo skater
• Keep your eyes open
• No fooling around

Consumption of alcohol or use of non-medical drugs or smoking during practice, exhibitions or competition will be grounds for dismissal as a skater.