From time to time the GPSC will take pictures at club events and post these pictures on the Website, Facebook or in the Newsletter.  By accepting the policy, you are agreeing that any pictures of you (or your family) at club events (including competitions at other clubs) can be used in this way without the need for the GPSC to seek further permission.  You further understand that the GPSC may include your child's name on its Website, Facebook and/or in Newsletters for purposes such as good luck and congratulations without the need to seek further permission.  

Proper courtesy must be extended to all skaters and coaches at all times. Swearing, kicking, stomping on the ice or other disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated. Offending skaters will be asked to leave the ice immediately and the disciplinary process will be initiated. 

Ice etiquette must be obeyed at all times - 

• Skaters having their music played have the first right of way. Respect their performance and avoid interfering with their program.
• Skaters in a lesson have second right of way. If you see skaters participating in a lesson, give them space and yield to their movements. 
• Regardless of priority, safety always comes first. Be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to adjust your path to avoid collisions.
• No food is permitted at ice level or during off ice classes. Water bottles must only contain water. 
• Skaters are required to be on time for all on and off ice skating sessions and lessons regardless of whether it is group, private or off- ice. 
• Permission must be attained before leaving the ice for any reason. This is both a courtesy to the coaching staff as well as a safety precaution for the skaters. 
• Skaters must avoid standing and socializing in the middle of the ice or along the boards. Skaters will receive warnings and if these warnings are ignored, they will be asked to leave the ice. 
• Lying on the ice is only acceptable if you are injured or need assistance. 
• If you need to speak to a coach, do so while they are off the ice. Please refrain from interrupting coaches during lesson time unless it is your own child's lesson.
• Skaters must arrive ready to skate, with hair tied back, no loose clothing or hoodies, no cleavage or belly buttons showing.
•  For off ice all skaters need appropriate footwear-runners. No boots or flip flops. 
• If a skater is not showing up prepared and ready to participate in on ice or off ice classes, they will be asked to leave and will need to miss their next on ice class. No refunds will be issued. 

SKATE CANADA ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INHERENT RISK

I understand that participation in skating, figure skating, and any other sporting activities listed in the enclosed appendix (hereinafter the “Sports Activity”) is voluntary, and involves inherent risk during participation, including the risk of possible accidents, physical injury, or exposure to the COVID-19 virus or other infections or infectious diseases as a result of attending training, club events or competitive events. I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to personal injury, disease transmission, death, property damage or loss, resulting from my participation. I have carefully considered the risks involved, and I have full confidence that reasonable precautions will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of myself (or my son/daughter/ward).

2. WAIVER

I do for myself (or my child), and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby waive, release, and forever discharge Skate Canada and/or Skate Canada: Alberta-Northwest Territories/Nunavut Association (Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section), all Regions of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section, GRANDE PRAIRIE SKATING CLUB, their officers, partners, agents, employees, servants, representatives, volunteers, coaches, officials, successors and assigns (the “Representatives”) of and from any actions, causes of action, complaints, demands and claims or any recourse whatsoever (“Claims”) that I have or may have in the future in any way connected with my (or my child’s) participation in the Sports Activity contemplated herein, whether in law or in equity, in respect of personal injury, illness or disease transmission, loss of life, or property damage of any kind or nature, and I do hereby discharge the Representatives from any such liability. This includes negligence, breach of contract or breach of any statutory or other duty of care.

3. INDEMNIFICATION

I further agree to fully indemnify and defend Skate Canada and/or Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section, all Regions of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section, GRANDE PRAIRIE SKATING CLUB and any of their Representatives from and against any and all Claims brought against Skate Canada and/or Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section, all Regions of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section, GRANDE PRAIRIE SKATING CLUB and any of their Representatives, including all related costs and expenses, and against any loss, costs, damages, or expenses which Skate Canada and/or Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section, all Regions of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section, GRANDE PRAIRIE SKATING CLUB and any of their Representatives may sustain, suffer, incur, or be liable for resulting from, arising from, or in any way related to my (or my son/daughter/ward’s) participation in the Sports Activity. I also agree and undertake not to make any claim or take any proceedings against the Representatives set out above, or any other person or corporation which might claim contribution or indemnity under the provisions of any statute or otherwise from the Representatives set out above.

4. SEVERABILITY

The provisions of this Assumption of Risk and Waiver shall be deemed severable and if any provision or portion thereof is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, the remainder shall not thereby be invalidated, but shall remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgement: I am aware of the nature and effect of this Assumption of Risk and Waiver and I fully understand all of the terms and conditions above. I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing this Assumption of Risk and Waiver and I am signing it freely and voluntarily without inducement.

Parent/Guardian: I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named below and that I am entitled to his or her custody and control. I understand the aforesaid inherent risks that could arise from these activities, I grant permission for my son/daughter/ward to participate in the Sports Activity and other activities incidental thereto and I execute this Assumption of Risk and Waiver on behalf of myself and my son/daughter/ward.

Appendix

Additional Description of Sports Activity

All StarSkate programs and events 2026-27

All CanSkate programs and events 2026-27

Series 3 and Star 1 - 3 Competition 2028

All Seminars hosted by Grande Prairie Skating Club 2026-27

Skate Canada Membership Policy

Please review and acknowledge the policy below as it relates to the collection and sharing of information with Skate Canada. 

Notice of Collection

By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to comply with the Skate Canada Privacy Code as provided and hereby request, and consent to, the registering of myself with Skate Canada. 

By signing below and registering with a club or skating school and allowing yourself to be registered nationally with Skate Canada and submitting this form, you indicate your acceptance of all terms and conditions associated with the Skate Canada Privacy Code and expressly provide your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your confidential information to register you with Skate Canada in any capacity including, without limitation, as a Skate Canada registrant, coach or in connection with your affiliation with a skating club or skating school and to administer various services, such as Skate Canada programs, services and events, contact you to provide you with relevant offers regarding events and competitions, all as set forth in the Privacy Code. In addition, through the submission of form, you expressly consent to the sharing or exchange of your confidential information with Skate Canada affiliates, which includes your local skating club or skating school or provincial association or section, and with service providers.

A parent or guardian’s signature must be obtained if the individual is a minor at the time of signing this acknowledgement. This parent or guardian’s signature can be in addition to or in place of the skater’s signature. 

By signing below and registering my minor child with a club or skating school and allowing your minor child to be registered nationally with Skate Canada and submitting this form, you indicate your acceptance of all terms and conditions associated with the Skate Canada Privacy Code and expressly provide your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your minor child’s confidential information to register your minor child with Skate Canada in any capacity including, without limitation, as a Skate Canada registrant, coach or in connection with your affiliation with a skating club or skating school and to administer various services, such as Skate Canada programs, services and events, contact you to provide you with relevant offers regarding events and competitions, all as set forth in the Privacy Code. In addition, through the submission of form, you expressly consent to the sharing or exchange of your confidential information with Skate Canada affiliates, which includes your local skating club or skating school or provincial association or section, and with service providers. 

Refunds for withdrawals or missed sessions must be made in writing to the GPSC Board of Directors. Fees for programming will only be refunded or credited if: 

• The session has not started or only one class out of the session has taken
  place.
• The skater moves out of the area and leaves the Grande Prairie Skating Club.
• The skater is not able to participate for two or more weeks due to a illness or injury. (The board reserves the right to request a doctor’s note to accompany any requests for refunds due to medical reasons.)

Prorated refunds, including fundraising and volunteer requirements will be at the discretion of the GPSC executive based on the points above. Skate Canada fees are NOT refundable. A $25 administration fee will be deducted from ALL refunds and credits. There shall be no refunds due to facility mechanical failures , club activities on regular ice or other reasons beyond the control of GPSC. 

Fundraising Policy 2026-27

The Grande Prairie Skating Club, a non-profit organization, considers fundraising essential at every level of skating. It helps maintain reasonable ice and program costs for all members. Fundraising requirements are announced at the start of the season and are mandatory for all skaters registered in Rising Stars or StarSkate. Each skater must meet ALL fundraising commitments. Failure to fulfill ALL fundraising commitments will result in a penalty of $500 being added to your skater’s account. The penalty will be applied to your Uplifter account after fundraising has been completed and will need to be paid prior to registering for any future events or skating sessions.

Volunteer Policy 2026-27

The Grande Prairie Skating Club is a non-profit organization that relies on volunteers for its operations. Our dedicated volunteers play a crucial role in the GPSC, serving on the Executive Board and organizing various fundraising events and club activities. In order to make our club a success we require all families to volunteer their time. To ensure the success of our club every GPSC family from Rising Stars and up is required to complete a minimum number of volunteer shifts. PLEASE READ EACH VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT CAREFULLY AS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REQUIREMENTS.

• If you do not complete your regular volunteer requirements, your account will be charged $125 for each shift you are short.  If you are a no-show or cancel a shift  your account will be charged. 
• Volunteers must be 14+ years old to volunteer (some shifts may require volunteers to be of legal age). Volunteer shifts may be covered by family or friends.
• Any amounts charged to your account for missed volunteer shifts will need to be paid prior to registering for any future events or skating sessions. 

• If you do not complete your competition volunteer requirements, your account will be charged $300 for each shift your are short.  If you are a no-show or cancel a shift your account will be charged.
• Volunteers must be 14+ years old to volunteer (some shifts may require volunteers to be of legal age). Volunteer shifts may be covered by family or friends.
• Any amounts charged to your account for missed volunteer shifts must be paid prior to registering for any future events or skating sessions.
• All skaters aged 10 and up will also be required to complete runner shifts.  The required number of runner shifts will depend on competition requirements and enrollment.