Events

Winter Skills Display and Family Skate – December 21st, 2019

This Annual event consists of a Skating Display, followed by our Family Skate. Photography is allowed at this event.

The Skating Display will showcase skaters from our PreStar and STAR 1-5 & Up programs. Come enjoy the show!

All RPFSC members and their family are welcome to skate afterwards at Family Skate. There will be complimentary skate rentals and helmets available from 10:45am – 12.00pm. In the interest of safety, and depending on the number of participants, there will be two 30-minute sessions. All non-registered RPFSC skaters must sign in before stepping on the ice and are required to wear a CSA certified hockey or skating helmet. These requirements are mandatory for insurance coverage.

Note: NO LESSONS on December 21st, 2019.

Please see the schedule below and ensure your skater(s) arrives on time if they are part of the Skills Display.

Winter Skills Display and Family Skate Schedule

9:00am – STAR 2, 3, 4, 5 and Up Skaters arrive for Warm Up
9:30am – PreStar, STAR 1 – 4 Group Exhibition Skaters arrive for Warm Up
10:00am – 10:45am – Skating Skills Display
10:45am – 11:15am – Session 1: Family Skate
11:15am – 11:30am – Ice Clean
11:30am – 12:00pm – Session 2: Family Skate
12:00pm – 12:45pm – Program Assistants and Coaches Skate

RPFSC Annual General Meeting

The RPFSC Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Monday, October 28th, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the Curling Lounge at Hillcrest Centre. The meeting is a great opportunity to meet other parents in the club, learn about club accomplishments from the past year and participate in the Election of Officers. Click here to read the Agenda for the meeting.

Nominations for Board Officers are now open. Click here to read about available positions and the nomination process. You may nominate a club member for election or re-election by emailing your Nomination Form to [email protected] or dropping the form off at the RPFSC Information Desk prior to the AGM. We will not accept nominations from the floor during the AGM. All nominations must be received by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019.

Email [email protected] by Monday, October 21st, 2019 if you wish to join us for dinner (before the AGM) at 6:00pm.

We look forward to seeing you at our AGM.

Fall Warm Up & CanSkate Clinics

Fall Warm-Up is open to skaters in STAR 1, STAR 2, STAR 3, STAR 4 and STAR 5 & Up. The On Ice and Off Ice sessions will take place on Saturday, September 7^th. Please see the schedule below.

CanSkate Clinics (Program Assistant Training) is open to skaters in STAR 2, STAR 3, STAR 4 and STAR 5 & Up. The PA training will take place on Saturday, September 7th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. Please come prepared knowing which day(s) you will be able to Program Assist.

Fall Warm-Up Schedule

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	On-Ice – Star 1, 2, 3 and 4 Off-Ice – Star 5 & Up
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	On-Ice – Star 5 & Up Off-Ice – Star 1, 2, 3 and 4
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	CanSkate Clinic Part 1 (Program Assistant Training)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	CanSkate Clinic Part 2 (Program Assistant Training)

There is no cost to participate but you must log into your account ( https://register.rpfsc.ca ) and register your attendance (Warm-Up and/or PA Training) by Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019. Choose from:

Star 1 – 4 Saturday Warm-up – Fall 2019
Star 5 Saturday Warm-up – Fall 2019
Star 2 – 5 & Up Program Assistant Training Clinic – Fall 2019

Skaters must be registered for the Fall/Winter 2019/20 season and have paid their registration fees prior to being permitted on the ice.

Winter Skills Display and Family Skate – Saturday, December 15, 2018

This Annual event consists of a Skating Display, followed by our Family Skate. Photography is allowed at this event.

The Skating Display will showcase skaters from our PreStar and STAR 1-5 & Up programs. They are working on something festive. Come enjoy the show!

All RPFSC members and their family are welcome to skate at Family Skate. There will be complimentary skate rentals and helmets available from 10:45am – 12.00pm. In the interest of safety, and depending on the number of participants, there will be two 30-minute sessions. All non-registered RPFSC skaters must sign in before stepping on the ice and are required to wear a CSA certified hockey or skating helmet. These requirements are essential for insurance coverage.

Note: ALL LESSONS will be CANCELLED on December 15^th, 2018.

Please see the schedule below and ensure your skater(s) arrives on time if they are part of the Skills Display.

Winter Skills Display and Family Skate Schedule

9:00am – STAR 2, 3, 4, 5 and Up Skaters arrive for Warm Up
9:30am – PreStar, STAR 1 – 4 Group Exhibition Skaters arrive for Warm Up
10:00am – 10:45am – Skating Skills Display
10:45am – 11:15am – Session 1: Family Skate
11:15am – 11:30am – Ice Clean
11:30am – 12:00pm – Session 2: Family Skate
12:00pm – 12:45pm – Program Assistants and Coaches Skate

Annual Skate Swap

We will be holding our Annual Skate Swap on December 8^th, 2018.

Date: Saturday, December 8^thTime: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Lobby area outside of the rink

If you wish to place items (skates, dresses, bags, etc.) for sale in the swap, it must be received between 8:30am – 9:00am on Saturday, December 8^that the information desk.

There will be envelopes available to mark each item being offered for sale. Print on the envelope: the description of the item, your name, and price for sale. Then attach the envelope to your item.

Please note: All skates must be approved by the attending coach before being allowed for sale. (The coach will be inspecting skates at 8:30am to ensure that they are in good condition)

Envelopes for sold items and all unsold items can be picked up immediately after the Skate Swap from 12:00pm – 12:45pm. Items not collected will be taken to a consignment store or donated to charity.

If you have any questions, please contact CL at [email protected]

National Coaches Week – September 22 to 30

National Coaches Week is a week long celebration of the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize our team of coaches at RPFSC for the integral role they play in teaching our skaters. Thank you to our RPFSC coaches!

Marnie Walthers – Director of Skating
Carissa Wong – Canskate Coordinator
Natasha Chau
Madeline Chang
Tierney Grattan
Tarrah Harvey
Christina Lam
Mikaila Meslo
Melissa Tye
Emma Tynan
Thomas Williams

and also to our Coaches-In-Training

Ava Boitard
Lucy Gagel
Erika Mak
Charlotte Quon

Winter Warm Up and Program Assistant Training – Saturday, September 8

Our Annual Winter Warm Up and Program Assistant Training will take place on Saturday, September 8 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The Winter Warm Up is for skaters in STAR 1, STAR 2, STAR 3, STAR 4 and STAR 5 and up. Your skater must be registered for Fall session in order to participate in the On-Ice portions of the day.

Program Assistant Training (CanSkate Clinic)

Skaters who are in Star 2 and up who wish to Program Assist CanSkate during the 2018/19 Skating Season are asked to attend the CanSkate Clinic. Please come with the days you will be available to Program Assist for September to December.

CanSkate sessions run on:

Tuesdays – 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
Thursdays – 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
Saturdays – 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

8:45 am

All skaters should arrive by this time to prepare for their on-ice or off ice session.

9:00 am to 10:00 am

On-Ice – Star 1, 2, 3 and 4
Off-Ice – Star 5 and up
Parent meeting for Star 5 and up Skaters.

10:00 am to 11:00 am

On-Ice – Star 5 and up
Off-Ice – Star 1, 2, 3 and 4
Parent Meeting for PreStar, Star 1, 2, 3 and 4 Skaters

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

CanSkate Clinic – Part 1

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Lunch for CanSkate Clinic participants
CanSkate Clinic – Part 2

If you have any questions about Winter Warm Up, email [email protected]

Come to our Carnival on Saturday, March 24!

Volunteers Needed for Carnival!

Our Carnival on March 24 is sneaking up and we’re ready to roll up our sleeves!

Our Carnival Committee is looking for parents and guardians to participate in this upcoming event to be fun and successful. Click here for the list of volunteering opportunities available. Please be advised when you complete 5 volunteer hours for the Carnival, you will be credited $20 towards your skater’s Spring registration. Please email [email protected] for sign-up.

Winter Skills Display and Family Skate – Saturday, December 16

Our Annual Family Skate is coming up! This event consists of a Skating Display, followed by our Family Skate. All RPFSC members and their families including siblings are welcome to skate together, after the skills display. There will be skate rentals and helmets available from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Photography is allowed at this event.

The Skating Display will showcase skaters from our PreStar and STAR 1-5 and up programs. They are working on something special for the upcoming Skating Display.

For the Family Skate, in the interests of safety and depending on the numbers, we will have two 30-minute sessions. All non-RPFSC members must sign in before skating and also be required to wear CSA Certified Hockey helmet. These requirements for non members are essential for insurance coverage.

The Schedule for our event is as follows:

9:00 am – STAR 2, 3, 4 and 5 an up Skaters arrive for Warm Up
9:30 am – PreStar and STAR 1 Skaters arrive for Warm Up
9:15 am – Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate
10:00 am – 10:45 am – Skating Skills Display
10:45 -11:30 am – Session 1: Family Skate
11:30 – 11:45 am – Ice Clean
11:45 am – 12:15 pm – Session 2: Family Skate
12: 15 – 12:45 pm – Program Assistants Fun Time

ALL skating lessons will be cancelled for this day.

Volunteers

You will be receiving an email from our Volunteer Coordinator, Kylie Goldsmith seeking volunteers to assist at this event. Any questions about volunteering can be addressed to [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you at our event!