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ANNOUNCEMENT Jan 2010:  The most current information and forms will now be located on the new web site www.sqsaparade.com which is now active.

 

INFORMATION REGARDING YEAR AROUND ICE AVAILABILITY THROUGH PFSC, SQSA and Parade Ice Garden:

Ice Year Calendar

Types of Ice

Contract Ice Rules

Contract Ice

 

Ice Year Calendar

 

Types of Ice

There are four different opportunities for skaters to get ice time for practice and lessons. These are contract club ice, contract SQSA ice, Pro's ice, and Open Skating ice.

 

Contract Ice is ice time that Parade Figure Skating Club (PFSC) or SportQuest Skating Academy (SQSA) has purchased from Parade Ice Garden, and the ice is then contracted to PFSC/SQSA members.  Purchasing a contract allows the skaters guaranteed access to this prime time ice at a discounted rate. Participation is limited to 20 skaters.   You must be a member of PFSC to purchase a PFSC contract, or a joint PFSC/SQSA member to purchase an SQSA contract.  If you wish to purchase ice time on an as-needed basis, you may "buy on" to the ice when the session starts that day at the posted member buy on rate, provided the session is not full.  Non-members may also buy on, at a higher rate.


 Random Buy-On Ice Policy:
This contract season we have freestyle sessions that are full or close to full.  Therefore we will use the following procedure when buying on to a freestyle:

1. Skaters can buy on as long as there are openings (20 skaters max) on a first come basis.
2. If the session is full you may buy on if a contracted skater has not checked in 15 minutes into the session.  You can then buy on at the 45 minute rate. 
3. Contracted skaters who have not checked in 15 minutes into the session will lose their spot on that session. 
4. You may purchase a freestyle ahead of time by signing up in the book and paying the random cost.  You must pay for the session when you sign up and you will not be refunded that money if you do not skate for any reason.

PFSC contract ice is offered during the school year, from early September through late April. The contract lasts for the duration of this time, with exceptions for winter break and certain holidays and events.  PFSC subsidizes the cost of its contract ice sessions with the profits from the annual ISI Blades of March competition.

 

Note:  As the hockey season starts and pro's ice becomes less available, please note that PFSC will sell a pro-rata (partial) ice contract with the cost adjusted for a mid November start.  Please contact Xweb@paradefsc.org (remember to remove leading X before typing  this email address) for the pro-rata costs for each available session.

 

SQSA contract ice is offered year around, including the summer months. The year is broken up into a series of shorter-duration ice contracts:  Fall, Winter 1, Winter 2,  Spring, Mini May term, and Summer. While the ice schedule usually remains similar, each season may have additional group on ice and off ice classes offered, such as on ice STAR classes, off ice jump, off ice dance or ballet, etc., and the offerings will differ depending on the season.

PFSC 2009-2010 Ice Contract and Volunteer Sign Up Sheets

Revision reflecting correct 7pm start time for the Monday STAR on ice group class is now available   SQSA Winter 1 2009 Ice Contract (Nov 16-Dec 19, 2009)

SummerQuest 2009 Ice and Training contract (June 15-August 19, 2009)   SummerQuest 2010 information will be available in Spring 2010 but offerings should be similar to the 2009 program. This packet explains SummerQuest ice levels, what the group classes consist of, etc.

 

Pro's Ice is available directly to the skaters for purchase from Parade Ice Garden. This daytime ice is reserved for figure skaters who have an active relationship with one of the Parade coaching professionals. During the skating season this ice is sold on a per session basis. Participation is limited to 24 skaters.   You may also purchase a punch card at the Parade Ice Garden office. Times are subject to change, and become scarce during the hockey season- check with office or the bulletin boards at Parade Ice Garden for frequent last minute changes.

Open Skating Ice is available directly to skaters from Parade Ice Garden. This ice is available to the general public and safety concerns prohibit the execution of some skating elements. There is no enforced limit to the number of skaters. The cost is $2.75 per session ($3.00 for adults between 18 & 62).  Year around Open skating    Monday, Wednesday's and Friday's 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.  Future public skating cancellations may be announced. Call Parade’s public skating information hotline at 612-370-4846 and then at the prompt press 2' for the current schedule, it will be updated at the beginning of each month. Skate sharpening and Skate Rentals are also available for a nominal cost.

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The Five Basic Rules of PFSC and SQSA  Contract Ice:

  1. Program Skater Has the Right of Way
    Whether or not  wearing the bright neon sash, the skater performing his or her program to their music has the right of way. This means that you must move out of the way of this skater. You do not finish what you are doing, you just move. A skater wearing the sash must be skating their program, not practicing. If you will be the next skater to wear the sash, you should be ready at the boards.
     

  2. Spins
    Unless you are performing your program, ALL SPINS are in the CENTER of the ICE.
     
  3. Jumps
    Unless you are performing your program, ALL JUMPS are at either END of the ICE. Make sure you leave enough room so that other skaters can get around you.
     
  4. Movement on the Ice
    If you are not moving, then you must be standing at the boards or off the ice. If you are on the ice, your back should be to the boards and your eyes on the ice. All talking is between you and your coach. All chatting with friends is done off the ice. If you fall down, get up as quickly as possible. Lying or sitting on the ice is dangerous to you and the other skaters.
     
  5. Respect and Attitude on the Ice
    Be respectful to your fellow skaters, coaches and the Rink Parents. Kicking or stomping on the ice is not tolerated. Swearing or any foul language is unacceptable. If you are an older skater, keep in mind that the younger skaters are watching you. Be a good role model.

Click on below  for the

Comprehensive Contract Ice Rules

Last Update: 01/14/2010