WFSC Ice Rules & Etiquette

 

General Rules

• Be on time and prepared for your session.
• Respect coaches, fellow skaters and officials at all times.
• No food, gum or drinks (except water) on the ice.
• Cell phones stay off the ice.

Right of Way

• Skaters doing program to music have the right of way -- please be aware and move aside safely.
• Yield to skaters taking lessons with a coach.
• Always look both ways before starting an element, especially spins and jumps.

Safety & Awareness

• Keep moving - no standing or sitting on the ice.
• Stay aware of other skaters around you.
• If you fall, get up quickly and safely.
• Practice jumps and spins in designated areas, whenever possible.
• Call out "Excuse me" or "Heads up" to alert inattentive skaters.

Etiquette

• Be polite and encouraging to others (foul or abusive language is forbidden).
• Avoid socializing during a session.
• Avoid disruptive behaviour (shouting, horseplay, blocking patterns).
• Share the ice fairly -- everyone deserves space to practice.
• Clear the ice promptly at the end of a session.

Music Use

• Follow the posted music rotation system.
• Be respectful when requesting your program music - one program per turn.
• Coaches may occasionally adjust music order for lessons.