Membership Packet - Midland Figure Skating Club
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Membership Packet - Midland Figure Skating Club
Midland Figure Skating Club 405 Fast Ice Drive Midland, MI 48632 contactus@midlandfigureskatingclub.org May 25, 2016 MFSC Members It is time to register your membership for the 2016/2017 skating season! Membership in US Figure Skating and the Midland Figure Skating Club for 2016/2017 runs from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. It is necessary to have your membership current and in good standing to compete, test, and participate in club activities. Please complete and return the Membership Form, Volunteer Form, Ice Etiquette Form, Parent Code of Conduct Form, and Concussion Information Sheet to complete your registration. Your membership supports Midland FSC and US Figure Skating A portion of your membership dollars goes to US Figure Skating. The rest of the money supports our club operations in Midland. With the membership monies, our club pays for membership to two interclub councils: Tri-States and Detroit Metro Skating Council. These interclub councils provide schools, support for our officials and skaters, and opportunities to host competitions. Your membership dollars also cover our fixed costs such as our club office, our club locker room, printer, club insurance, and website. The membership monies also allow us to have celebrations and functions throughout the year such as regional send-offs and awards to our skaters. Our Club Exists because of its Members The Midland FSC has been active in the Midland community for 61 years. We are focusing on growing our membership and club offerings. All of our club’s success comes from its volunteers and we thank our members for the hours given. Again, this year volunteer hours will be tracked by families and submitted in May, 2017. We will be requiring minimum raffle ticket sales per family. The minimum sale will be easy to achieve. With all members in the club engaged, we can do great things. Please read the “Volunteer Hour Information 2016.pdf” and be ready for an exciting year! We want every family to have a vote! Your vote and input are important to the future of the Midland FSC. As with our other memberships, you will be enrolled with US Figure Skating and will be able to vote at our annual meeting and special voter meetings if called. Our goal is to have one parent join with their minor skater(s). Parents please consider being a voting member in the Midland FSC. Please read the MFSC Rules and the Ice Etiquette document. By adhering to these documents, all skaters will have an enjoyable and beneficial skating experience. Hedi Allis (hallis@charter.net) is our Membership Chair. We look forward to a great 2016-2017 season. MFSC Board of Directors Midland Figure Skating Club Membership Letter Page 1 Membership Form July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 To renew your membership, please 1. Fill out the information requested below 2. Write a check payable to MFSC per fee structure below 3. Drop form and check in club locker room in Membership folder Or mail to: MFSC – Membership, c/o Midland Civic Arena, 405 Fast Ice Drive, Midland, MI 48642 Family last name: _________________________________ e-mail: _______________________________ Street Address: _________________________________________ City: _________________ Zip: __________ Phone: ___________________________ Home club (if not Midland) _____________________________ Membership Category Fees JR Junior Member, under 18 $195 AD Adult member, 18 yrs of age or over $195 VM Voting member $90 PRO Club professional Associate member, home club is NOT Midland Introductory Member (only available first year) Collegiate Member (for 4 years) Honorary member $65 Subsequent family JR or AD $96.50 Only valid as subsequent to $195 membership VM with JR membership ASSC IM CO H First name (+ last name if different than above) $110 Subsequent ASSC member AD VM PRO $92.50 $85 $150 No fee Mark Membership Category JR $40 Only 1 discount voting membership per family. Discount only valid with JR membership. ASSC IM Date of birth CO Fee H I/We have read and agree to abide by the MFSC Rules, Ice Etiquette, and MFSC Skater Code of Conduct Skater Signature: _______________________________ Parent Signature:_______________________________ □ Review MFSC Club Policies at http://www.midlandfigureskatingclub.org/about-us/club-policies/ I/We, __________________________________________[name(s) printed], have read the Parents Code of Conduct, and agree to uphold all guidelines and tenets of this document. Parent signatures_________________________________________________________Date: ______________ All Memberships are subject to Board of Directors Approval by Bylaws of the Midland Figure Skating Club, Inc. Article 1 Section 3 Revised 6-1-15 Volunteer Hour & Fundraising Requirements 1) 10 volunteer hours per member family to be completed by May 31, 2017 (Only 5 hours per Associate member family) 2) 2 volunteer hours for EACH competition hosted by MFSC (Same for Associate Members) 3) Sale of 25 tickets for the Grocery Raffle (Same for Associate Members) 4) Participation in at least one additional fundraiser (see below) (Same for Associate Members) 10 Volunteer Hours must be completed by May 31st • • • • • • You will be billed $15 for each hour not completed Volunteer hours are earned on an hourly basis. If you volunteer for an ice show and do two hours of work, you get two hours of volunteer time. You are responsible for completing your volunteer form and having it signed by the event coordinator/board member to receive credit. Adult Synchronized Skating Team member requirements will be coordinated separately through the coach and MFSC Board of Directors USFS prohibits giving volunteer hours for fundraising activities benefiting an individual skater Volunteer forms may be kept in the locker room in the Member Mailboxes All forms must be completed and turned in by May 31, 2017. Accounts will be billed the remaining hours after this date. 2 Volunteer Hours for EACH Competition Hosted by MFSC • • • Skate Midland will be hosted on November 5, 2016; other competitions are being evaluated and may be bid on by the Club and would require an additional 2 volunteer hours per competition, per family Work the day of the competition or volunteer for jobs that need to be done prior to that day (registration, program, judges’ gifts, food preparation, etc.) Competitions are one of the Club’s main sources of income – without volunteers we cannot run a successful event! A positive experience for skaters, coaches and judges is important to attract future competitions/events to our rink! Fundraising Participation • • • Organize a fundraiser (plant sale, blood drive, jewelry sale, etc.) OR Sell product from at least one of the fundraisers OR Work a minimum 2 hour shift at a fundraising event (Loons, Pat’s ticket sales, plant sale, etc.) – this time WILL also count towards your 10 hours of volunteer time Grocery Raffle Participation • Sell a minimum of 25 raffle tickets (or “buy out” for $100) (OVER) Earning Your Hours Please check one or more of the following events that you feel you would be available to help with: ( ) Learn to Skate – on the ice or at the Basic Skills information table (6 hours per session) ( ) Passing out flyers to preschools/businesses for MFSC events (1 hour per event) ( ) Ice Monitor (6 hours per session) ( ) Christmas Exhibition (1-2 hours) ( ) Test Sessions (1-2 hours) ( ) Spring Exhibition (1-2 hours) ( ) Loons Game Concession Worker (4-5 hours) ( ) Grocery Raffle - Ticket Sales at Pat’s Food Center (1-2 hours) ( ) Sponsorship committee – secure corporate sponsorships to support MFSC (hours vary) ( ) Hospitality – prepare/purchase food for various events (hours vary) ( ) Annual Meeting – planning and preparations for May meeting (hours vary) MFSC runs by its volunteers. It is due to you that MFSC is part of the community with a proud history since 1955. The 2016/2017 Volunteer Hour Form is due May 31, 2017. Hours not completed will be charged $15/hour. Nearly all figure skating clubs need to fundraise. For MFSC, we need twelve skaters on the ice for break even. Fundraising supplements our budget and keeps our ice availability stable. Members who do not fulfill the volunteer or fundraising requirements and do not pay the buy-out options will be placed as a member in poor standing. A member in poor standing will not be able to compete, test, or skate ice until financial obligations are met. Please sign below to verify that you have read and agree to the volunteer/fundraising requirements: Signature: _Print Name: Many hands make light work!!! In order for our club to run smoothly and successfully, we need YOU! Midland Figure Skating Club Volunteer Form 2016/2017 10 volunteer hours per member family (5 hours per Associate member family) Family Name: Date Activity Hours Completed Signature of Chair Total hours worked: Raffle tickets sold: Fundraiser participation: Forms may be kept in the locker room file bin in the folder labeled “Volunteer Forms”. If forms are not completed, or are not in the folder by May 31, 2017, you will be charged $15 for each unworked hour. Ice Etiquette/Safety Guidelines Skating is generally an individual sport and activities during most practice sessions are individualized and fairly unstructured. It is important to understand that some basic rules must be observed for safety and to ensure that everyone can make effective use of their ice time. Safety – First and foremost is SAFETY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH SKATER TO WATCH WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND THEM and TO BE AWARE OF SAFETY ISSUES AT ALL TIMES. It is essential to respect the rights of other skaters and be constantly aware of who is around you. If you seem to be surrounded by skaters of significantly greater or lesser skills, be especially careful! Strive to avoid collisions! Remember to treat ALL skaters with courtesy. “On Program” and “In Lesson” Get Priority – The skater who is “on program” (whose music is playing and is wearing club high visibility vest or belt) has the right of way and other skaters are expected to give them free maneuvering room. Second in priority are skaters in a jump harness. Always yield to these skaters as well. Lutz Corners – Because of the nature of the Lutz jump, it is most commonly performed in the 10:00 and 4:00 corners of the rink (clock reference from the rink stands). These corners are informally call the “Lutz Corners”, and can usually be identified by the unusually large concentration of divots in the ice. Strive to avoid long-term practice activities (especially spins) in these corners and try to be aware of your surroundings when you are in them. Remember that the approach to a Lutz jump is long and BLIND. The skater doing the Lutz is not likely to see you. Dangerous Singles Moves – When you are practicing elements like camel spins and back spirals be especially aware of the danger your exposed blade poses to other skaters. Recognize that once you’ve started the element it will be hard for you to see those around you. Take a good look at your expected space before you start the element and abort it if it looks like you could cause a problem. Falls and Injuries – If you should fall, get up quickly. Remember that the other skaters will have a much harder time seeing you when you are down low on the ice. Don’t stay there any longer than you have to. While falling, remember to keep your fingers away from your blades and learn to fall properly so that you can protect your head as much as possible. Learn to keep “loose” when you fall and this will help you avoid injury. If you see someone else who has fallen and may be injured, don’t touch him/her. If you suspect that someone is seriously hurt, the best thing you can do is, 1) have someone stand “guard” over them to make sure other skaters avoid collisions with them, and 2) get a qualified adult to come help them. A blanket or jacket/sweatshirt laid over them might help to keep them warmer while waiting for qualified help to arrive. Predictability – As you skate more, you’ll get to the point where you’ll recognize that a practice session has a certain “rhythm” to it. People tend to do “expected” or “predictable” things, and you can pretty much guess where somebody else it going based on what they’re doing (the normal approach to each jump or spin is pretty recognizable). If you’re an “opposite direction” skater (clockwise jumper), be aware that other skaters will often be uncertain about your intentions. Try not to skate or behave in a way that would surprise other skaters. If you’re standing near the boards, don’t enter the flow of skaters without checking to make sure you’re not going to get into someone else’s way. Don’t Stand Around – Refrain from standing around and visiting on the ice! If you are talking with friends, your attention is diverted away from what is happening around you on the ice. This wastes expensive ice time and presents an additional hazard for other skaters to avoid. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE and any coach or ice monitor has the authority to ask you to move if you are seen to be visiting/chatting with a group of friends on the ice. I have read and fully understand the above “Ice Etiquette/Safety Guidelines” and agree to abide by them. _____________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________ Skater Signature Parent/Guardian Reviewed with skater: Date _________________________________________________ ______________ Coach Signature Date U.S. Figure Skating Parent Code of Conduct Midland Figure Skating Club is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for members’ physical, emotional and social development and ensuring that it promotes an environment free of misconduct. Preamble: The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, trustworthiness and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character” (Arizona Sports Summit Accord). By signing below I hereby agree that: 1. I will encourage good sportsmanship by my actions, demonstrating positive support for all skaters, coaches, and officials at every practice, competition and test session. 2. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child and others ahead of my desire to win. 3. I will encourage my child to skate in a safe and healthy environment by maintaining a respectful and courteous attitude to others. 4. I will promptly inform my child’s coach of any physical/mental disability or challenge affecting my child that may affect the safety of my child or others. 5. I will teach my child that doing his/her best is more important than winning. 6. I will do my best not to ridicule, bully, blame, or yell at my child or other skaters, coaches, officials or volunteers. 7. I will do my best to make skating fun at all times and will remember that my child participates in sports for his/her own enjoyment and satisfaction. 8. I will teach my child to treat other skaters, coaches, fans, volunteers, officials, and rink staff with respect, regardless of race, creed, color, sexual orientation or ability. I will also take action and report any acts of bullying, harassment or abuse to the appropriate authorities. 9. I will applaud any effort in both victory and defeat emphasizing positive accomplishments and learning from mistakes. 10. I will teach my child to resolve conflicts calmly and peacefully without resorting to hostility or violence. 11. I will be a positive role model for my child and others. 12. I will demand a figure skating environment for my child that is free of drug or alcohol abuse and agree that I will not use or provide to a third-party any illegal drug prohibited by applicable federal, state, or municipal law. 13. I will not assist or condone any athlete’s use of a banned substance as described by the International Olympic Committee, International Skating Union, United States Olympic Committee, or U.S. Figure Skating, or, in case of athletes, to use such drugs or refuse to submit to properly conducted drug tests administered by one of these organizations. 14. I will expect my child’s coach to be in compliance with all requirements of U.S. Figure Skating and the Professional Skaters Association, to continue their education and training through programs offered by U.S. Figure Skating, the Professional Skaters Association and other accredited organizations. 15. I will respect coaches and refrain from “side line” coaching my child or other skaters. 16. I agree to educate myself regarding the proper procedures to follow when establishing or terminating the coaching relationship and refrain from third-party solicitation as outlined on the PSA website. 17. I will respect the decisions of officials, their authority and decisions during competitions and test sessions and teach my child to do the same. 18. I will show appreciation and recognize the importance of volunteers and club officials. I will fulfill my responsibility to help my club with membership, special projects, competitions, and test sessions. 19. I will become familiar with the rules of the U.S. Figure Skating and teach my child accordingly. 20. I will support and respect all skaters and their right to participate. Signature__________________________________ Date______________________________________ PARENT & ATHLETE CONCUSSION INFORMATION SHEET WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. Even a “ding,”“getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION? SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETE: Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If an athlete reports one or more symptoms of concussion after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, s/he should be kept out of play the day of the injury. The athlete should only return to play with permission from a health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion. • • • • • • • • • • Headache or “pressure” in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Just not “feeling right” or is “feeling down” DID YOU KNOW? • • • Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Athletes who have, at any point in their lives, had a concussion have an increased risk for another concussion. Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults. SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF: • • • • • • • • • • Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about assignment or position Forgets an instruction Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall Can’t recall events after hit or fall “IT’S BETTER TO MISS ONE GAME THAN THE WHOLE SEASON” CONCUSSION DANGER SIGNS In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. An athlete should receive immediate medical attention if after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body s/he exhibits any of the following danger signs: • • • • • • • • • • • One pupil larger than the other Is drowsy or cannot be awakened A headache that gets worse Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination Repeated vomiting or nausea Slurred speech Convulsions or seizures Cannot recognize people or places Becomes increasingly confused, restless, or agitated Has unusual behavior Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously) WHY SHOULD AN ATHLETE REPORT THEIR SYMPTOMS? If an athlete has a concussion, his/her brain needs time to heal. While an athlete’s brain is still healing, s/he is much more likely to have another concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes to recover. In rare cases, repeat concussions in young athletes can result in brain swelling or permanent damage to their brain. They can even be fatal. STUDENT-ATHLETE NAME PRINTED STUDENT-ATHLETE NAME SIGNED WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOUR ATHLETE HAS A CONCUSSION? 1. If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, remove the athlete from play and seek medical attention. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play. 2. Rest is key to helping an athlete recover from a concussion. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, and playing video games, may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be carefully managed and monitored by a health care professional. DATE PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME PRINTED PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME SIGNED DATE 3. Remember: Concussions affect people differently. While most athletes with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symptoms that last for days, or even weeks. A more serious concussion can last for months or longer. JOIN THE CONVERSATION TO LEARN MORE GO TO www.facebook.com/CDCHeadsUp >> WWW.CDC.GOV/CONCUSSION Content Source: CDC’s Heads Up Program. Created through a grant to the CDC Foundation from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE). Midland Figure Skating Club Skater Code of Conduct As a member of our club, all skaters must adhere to this Code of Conduct at all times. General Guidelines: Midland Figure Skating Club is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for members’ physical, emotional and social development and ensuring that it promotes an environment free of misconduct. This Skater Code of Conduct has been established to ensure the safety of all members using our ice to ensure quality practice time for all home club, associate, non-members and guests who purchase ice from the club and who participate in all club-related activities. 1. All skaters, regardless of whether they hold home club, associate, non-member or guest status must follow and uphold the tenets in this Skater Code of Conduct regarding behavior on and off the ice. All club members are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and be courteous toward their fellow skaters, coaches, parents of skaters, U.S. Figure Skating officials and guests. 2. Our club is committed to promoting a positive and friendly environment for all skaters. Remember ‘The Golden Rule’ —treat other people like you want to be treated—with respect. Ice Etiquette and Safety: 1. While in lesson or practice, it is the skater's responsibility to always be conscientious and aware of other skaters around them. 2. Skaters must skate with the flow of other skaters and familiarize themselves with the most commonly used areas for jumps and spins. 3. The only time a skater has the SOLE right of way is when they are skating and wearing the high visibility vest. Please extend courtesy to the person with the vest and move out of their path momentarily. This only takes a moment and you will enjoy the same courtesy while you are performing your program. 4. Advanced skaters are expected to exhibit patience toward beginner members of the club. Remember, you were an inexperienced skater once, and it takes time for our future generation to advance to the point where they are completely comfortable skating with all levels of skaters. Unsafe or Discourteous Behavior: Unsafe or discourteous behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. RULES FOR THE MIDLAND FSC 1. Courteous behavior is required of all skaters and their families 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. using or observing MFSC ice at all times. No food, drink, or gum is allowed on the ice. Only water is allowed near the rink boards. Keep skating when on the ice, no visiting or sitting on the boards or on the ice. Do not monopolize any ice area. A minimum of two people (one must be 21 years of age or older) must be present on ice or at rink side in order to skate. GENERAL SKATING SESSIONS The first five minutes of all sessions may be warm-up with stroking or other warm-up exercises. Music for warm-up may be played. The right-of-way priority is as follows: FIRST: Skater(s) in the vest(s) whose program has been given priority. SECOND: Skater(s) in a harness. Dance with music is allowed on General Sessions. Free dance and pair practice with music is allowed on General Sessions. Skaters must wear the club-provided high-visibility belt or vest when skating their programs or dance with music. Skaters must wear the club-provided high-visibility belt or vest when skating programs / elements without music (e.g. moves-in-the-field (MIF) element, Spin Program, etc.) when the right-of-way has been requested. FIGURE SKATING DROP-IN SESSIONS All club ice rules apply during Figure Skating Drop-in. PUBLIC ICE 1. Club Professionals and skaters will abide by the guidelines established by the Midland Civic Arena for coaching and participating on public ice sessions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PLAYING OF MUSIC & PRIORITY DURING MONITORED SESSIONS Skaters are not allowed to play their personal music during the skate session. The MFSC coaches will supply background music for use during ice sessions. No music is allowed with profanity, suggestive lyrics, or with offensive topics. Coaches will stop music deemed unacceptable. Program music will be played in order of skater in a lesson (with coach) followed by a skater not in a lesson. Skaters place their CDs in the CD rack in the segments marked skater. Order of placement will indicate priority. Skaters not ready to skate to music when priority is achieved may move behind to a later skater music spot. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. Revised June 1, 2015 PAYMENT FOR ICE TIME Skaters who are currently registered for Club Ice may makeup ice on a Club Ice session they are not registered for. They MUST notify the monitor before getting on the ice. Skaters, who are not currently registered for the Club Ice session and who are not on the session as a make-up, are considered drop-in. Drop-in skaters MUST notify the monitor AND pay the drop-in fee. Guest Skaters must pay the drop-in ice fee to the ice monitor for club ice sessions. Skaters and Club Professionals must pay Figure Skating Drop-In ice at the Midland Civic Arena Pro Shop before getting onto the ice. Registered skaters must pay all ice fees for the current skating session by the end of the session. a. Skaters who have not paid any outstanding bill within 30 days of the billing date will not be eligible to use Club Ice until the bill is paid. b. If a skater has been more than 30 days late with payment of two consecutive bills, all future ice will need to be pre-paid. USE OF CLUB ICE Ice sessions run as scheduled. Ice sessions times cannot be split between scheduled ice times. A skater skating any time on a session will be counted as using that session. Skaters skating on non-registered ice must check in with the ice monitor before entering onto the ice All skaters must sign the ice registration sheet before entering the ice. Those who are skating concurrent sessions will need to sign for each session. DISCIPLINARY ACTION Skaters who knowingly and/or repeatedly disregard these rules, whose behavior is a hazard to other skaters, or who are disrespectful toward other skaters, Pros, or ice monitors will be addressed and may be removed from the ice. MFSC members, MFSC members’ family, or guests who are disrespectful toward skaters, other MFSC families, Club Professionals, Ice Monitors, or MFSC Board or Committee Members may be removed from the ice arena. MFSC members’ family includes those individuals who are at the rink in support of an MFSC member. Club Professionals, Monitors, Board Members, Judges, Ice Administrator, Skating Director, and Ice Arena Staff have the authority to enforce these rules. All ice issues will be presented to the MFSC Board of Directors and MFSC Skating Director. MFSC LOCKER ROOM No food or drink other than water is allowed in the MFSC locker room. Violators may be removed from use of the locker room.