“Skating Since 1976”
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The North Dorchester Skating Club always want to make sure that all our members are fully informed about the skating club operations. With that in mind, we have listed the top questions asked in hope that it might answer any questions you may have.
What if the “Frequently Asked Questions” didn’t answer my question?
If the FAQ didn’t answer your question, please send an email to info@ndsc.ca and one of the board members will return your email as soon as possible.
The North Dorchester Skating Club always want to make sure that all our members are fully informed about the skating club operations. With that in mind, we have listed the top questions asked in hope that it might answer any questions you may have.
What if the “Frequently Asked Questions” didn’t answer my question?
If the FAQ didn’t answer your question, please send an email to info@ndsc.ca and one of the board members will return your email as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. - Can we enroll our child in skating once the season has started?
Q. - Is Learn To Skate for only skaters who want to play Hockey or Ringette?
Q. - "I haven't completed my bond requirements...what happens now?"
Q. - I have bond questions. Who can I contact to get them answered?
Q. - How do the bond credits work?
Q. - What are the Skate Canada and W.O.S. fees?
Q. - Are refunds available?
Q. - Are helmets necessary for my skater to skate?
Q. - Who can take private lessons?
Q. - When are private lessons offered?
Q. - How much do private lessons cost?
Q. - How do I choose a private coach?
Q. - Need information about buying new skates?
Q. - Need information about sharpening skates?
Q. - Need information about care of skates?
Q. - Can we enroll our child in skating once the season has started?
A. - Absolutely! You can sign your skater up in any one of our programs throughout the season. The programs fee will be pro-rated to reflect the amount of time left in the season. You can download your registration package by clicking HERE. Once it's filled out, get in contact with either Sylvia McMurter at (519) 268-6881 or Mark Wagter at (519) 268-0959 and they can get your skater up and skating.
Q. - Is Learn To Skate for only skaters who want to play Hockey or Ringette?
A. - Not at all. The Learn to Skate program has been designed for everyone in mind. All ages are welcome from first timers, JK, high school or parents and old timers wishing to regain skills and confidence! In this new program, develop the basic skating skills such as balance, stopping, turning and extreme backwards! Groups made according to age and ability. On ice instruction with Lynne Finlay, the 2008 recipient of the Best Canskate Coach in Canada! For more information, please contact Glenda.
Q. - "I haven't completed my bond requirements...what happens now?"
A. - It is your responsibility to make sure that your bond requirements are met prior to the end of the season. The club provides several ways to work off the bond by fundraising, volunteering or by joining a committee or the board of directors. If you have worked off a portion of the bond, the balance will be issued back to you by cheque after the end of the season. All bond cheques will be cashed on April 1. If you would like more information about opportunities for working off your bond, please visit our fundraising page of the website.
Q. - I have bond questions. Who can I contact to get them answered?
A. - If you have questions about your bond, please refer to “How do bonds work and how do I work them off” from the main website page. You also contact Sylvia at (519) 268-6881.
Q. - How do the bond credits work?
A. - There is only one bond cheque required per family and it’s based on the highest level skater in your family. CanPowerskating does NOT require a bond cheque. The bond cheque works on volunteer time turned into credits. 4 hours of volunteer time equals 1 credit ($50.00 of your bond cheque.) The highest level of skater in your family will determine the amount of your bond cheque and the number of credits that are needed to work it off.
Program Levels and Bond Cheque Amounts
Pre-Canskate & Canskate Bond cheque - $50.00 = 1 credit
Synchro, Prepreliminary, Synchro, Junior and Senior Bond cheque - $100.00 = 2 credits
It is your responsibility to arrange and complete the volunteer work prior to April 1, 2010. If volunteer requirements are not completed, your bond cheque will be cashed on April 1, 2010. Bond credits are non-transferable.
Q. - What are the Skate Canada and W.O.S. fees?
A. - With $31.00, Skate Canada will continue to return 50 percent of the membership fee to the Sections.
Consider the many benefits to being a Skate Canada member including:
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Program Levels and Bond Cheque Amounts
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It is your responsibility to arrange and complete the volunteer work prior to April 1, 2010. If volunteer requirements are not completed, your bond cheque will be cashed on April 1, 2010. Bond credits are non-
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An accident insurance benefit at a substantially lower cost to the members than that available in other sports (80 cents per member).
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Access to high quality programs that are recognized and often sought after internationally and by other national sport organizations.
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Access to qualified, NCCP certified Skate Canada professional coaches who have been trained through high quality training programs developed by Skate Canada.
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National registry of figure skating qualifications (tests) and results (for qualifying events) held in a central computerized system for easy access.
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Test certificates and Award of Merits for tests passed.
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Web site
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Online store with special pricing for members on materials and Skate Canada merchandise.
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Members only access to information including event announcements, rulebook, information on athlete development, talent ID and off-
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Toll free telephone and fax access to member services and national office.
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Have the opportunity to participate in interclub and invitational competitions.
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Elite athlete and skater development funding and programs.
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Opportunities for skaters to compete for positions on the national teams.
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Voting privileges and opportunity to participate in the decision-
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The opportunity to purchase selected Skate Canada event tickets prior to the general public.
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Benefit from participation in a sport that promotes fun, fitness, achievement and the development of essential life skills such as confidence, time and stress management, teamwork and motivation/commitment.
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As a member of Skate Canada and supporting the initiatives of the organization, you are showing that you believe in a sport organization that strives for excellence and strives to provide outstanding opportunities for all its members and to provide the best programs possible for our members, so that figure skating remains as part of the cultural fabric of this country.
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to help Canskater’s progress through the "Canskate" program more quickly
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to help skaters to understand and develop his/her strengths
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to target and improve areas of weakness
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to assist skaters through the Skate Canada test program
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for competitive and/or recreational skaters who wish to compete
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the coach’s area of discipline or expertise
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the coach’s years of experience
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the coach’s level of certifications with the National Coaching Certification Program
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have a list of questions to ask the coach
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ask parents who already have a skater taking private lessons
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ask a board member for information
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call potential coach’s to arrange an interview
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conduct an informal interview over the phone
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come out and watch a private lesson session
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Never over size your child. Make sure when your child puts on the skate that you can squeeze no more than one finger down the back of the boot. It the boot is slightly too big a thick insole will make the boot comfortable and decrease the chance of blistering.
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Make sure your child can stand securely in the boot. If the ankle is tilting to one side or the other, the boot is likely too big or there is not enough support for your child’s weight.
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Moulded plastic skates should be avoided because the plastic ends up controlling the foot. These skates are so inflexible that skaters will have problems bending their knees and ankles. The plastic gets very cold and stiff on the ice, making the skater’s feet cold as well.
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Q. - Need information about sharpening skates?
A. - It is suggested that you see a professional skate sharpener that will set the proper grind level for your skater. A figure skating grind is very different than a hockey grind. The stone used to sharpen it also very different. A figure skating blade has various rockers (curves of the blade), depending on the level of the skater. Skates should be sharpened after about 10 to 15 hours of ice. Your coach could recommend someone to you.
Q. - Need information about care of skates?
A. - Skate guards should be worn when walking to and from the ice. Guards should be removed from the blades when the skates are stored to prevent blades from rusting. Blades should always be dried with a cloth/towel after each wearing. Terry cloth blade covers should be put on the blades until the next wearing to absorb any extra moisture and protect the blades.
Good skates will foster enthusiasm and excitement in anyone learning to skate!
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Good skates will foster enthusiasm and excitement in anyone learning to skate!
