Glen Cairn Skating Club News
2012–2013 Season
GCSC Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in our year-end survey. The feedback that we received will be taken into consideration as we plan for the coming season. If you wish to see a summary of the survey results, click here.
AGM & Year-End Banquet
- Date: Sunday June 2, 2013
- Place: The Lion's Club, 1339 Main St., Stittsville
- Price: $5 per person
- Light snacks and refreshments will be served
Please join us in celebrating another sucessful season at Glen Cairn Skating Club. Tickets are now on sale. Please contact Rilee to order tickets and arrange for pick-up.
Shirley Ivan has offered to create a slide show of photo highlights of the season. Please e-mail Shirley with any pictures you would like included.
There are several positions on the Board of Directors that will be open next season. Please contact Bob if you are interested in volunteering.
Summer Programs
For the months of May, June & July, GCSC is partnering with March Kanata Skating Club to offer skating sessions. The PreSummer session will run from mid-May to the end of June and the Summer session will be in July. CanSKate sessions will also be offered in July.
Mail–in registrations are allowed for ALL programs. Mailing addresses are on the registration forms. Fees must be paid prior to the start of the session.
6th Annual Skating Seminar
On Monday April 22, GCSC will be presenting our 6th Annual Skating Seminar featuring coaches from the Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, ON. On Tuesday April 23, skaters will have the opportunity to book private or semi–private lessons with the Mariposa coaches.
The seminar will be held at the Bell Sensplex, in Kanata.
Click here for more information and a registration form or here for online registration.
Guest Skating
If your skater wishes to guest skate (skate on a session they are qualified for, but not registered for) please send an e-mail request to gcscguestskate@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance with the following information:
- Skater's name
- Coach's name
- Session requested (day and time)
You will only be notified if the request is denied. If you don't hear back from the registrar, it is OK to go ahead. Skaters showing up without following this procedure will be asked to leave the ice. Envelopes for guest skating fees will be available in the music room at the Jack Charron Arena and in the music binder at the Sensplex. Please be sure to fill in the information requested on the envelope and sign in the guest skating book / binder section. Payment is required before the skater gets on the ice.
Guest skating fees for registered skaters are as follows:
- Freeskate (40-60 minutes): $12
- 30 min session: $8
- 20 min or less: $6
- Coaching Included 30 min (i.e. stroking/conditioning): $10
- Coaching Included 15/20 min (i.e. group spins): $8
Guest skating fees for non–club members are as follows:
- Freeskate (40-60 minutes): $15
- 30 min session: $10
- 20 min or less: $8
- Coaching Included 15/20 min (i.e. group spins): $10
Please note that the following sessions are full and not open to guest skating:
- Tuesdays:
6:15-6:45 Dance/Skills (Intermediate/Senior) - Wednesdays:
3:00-4:00 Open Freeskate
4:00-4:50 Freeskate (Intermediate/Senior) - Thursdays:
4:30-4:50 Program Components (Intermediate/Senior)
5:00-5:50 Freeskate (Intermediate/Senior)
Allergy Alert!!
Several of our skaters have life-threatening peanut/nut allergies. We ask that you please be considerate of them when packing snacks for your skaters or bringing in treats.
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