Category: Events

Carnival Participants – Time to Measure Up for Your Costumes!

We have allocated the following times for our Carnival Participants to be measured for costumes. We will have volunteer moms taking measurements in Dressing Room #2. We ask that skaters allow enough time to get their measurements taken either before or after their lesson.

  • Saturday, December 2 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Tuesday, December 5 – 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
  • Saturday, December 9 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am

As you may recall, we also ask that each skater’s family contribute five hours of volunteer time to the Carnival. This is in addition to the annual volunteer commitment to the club. A $20 credit will be given to families who complete five or more hours of volunteering for the Carnival. Assisting with measurements can count towards your five hours of volunteer time. If you’re able to assist us during these times, please email [email protected]

If you have any questions or if your skater is unable to make one of these times, please email [email protected] to make alternate arrangements.

Limited Parking beginning November 4th

The Nat Bailey Winter Market  begins Saturday, November 4th and runs until April 21st, 2018 from 10am to 2pm in the parking lot and plaza of Nat Bailey Stadium and Hillcrest Centre. Parking will be VERY limited on these days. Please ensure you allow additional time to find parking so that you will not be late for lessons – especially for CanSkate lessons at noon!

2017-18 RPFSC Board of Directors

At our Annual General Meeting held on Monday, October 16, the following individuals were elected for two year terms until the 2019 AGM:

  • President                                         Doris Yip
  • *Vice President                               Vacant
  • Board Member at Large                 Dennis Bohme
  • Board Member at Large                 EJ Richard
  • Board Member at Large                 Grace Yuen

They will join our Board Members who are in their positions until our 2018 AGM.

  • Secretary                                         Sarah Quon
  • Treasurer                                         Veronica Xue
  • Board Member at Large                 Keith Nusgart
  • *Board Member at Large                Vacant

and the following two individuals who are in their positions until our 2019 AGM.

  • Past President                                Cathy Chang
  • Coaches Representative                Marnie Walthers

*As per RPFSC Bylaws 6.21 – If a Director ceases to hold office, the Board may appoint a Member to as a replacement Director to take the place of such Director until the next annual general meeting.

The RPFSC Board will be meeting on November 22, 2017. Afterwards, we will announce the appointments to fill the vacancies of Vice President and Board Member at Large.

We also wish to extend our gratitude to Eileen Cervi, Kylie Goldsmith and Tomoko Mak who have left the Board.  We appreciate their gift of talent and time for the work they contributed to the Board while managing their respective portfolios. While they are no longer on the Board, they will continue their work in in the following areas:

  • Eileen Cervi – Ice Allocation
  • Kylie Goldsmith – Volunteer Coordinator
  • Tomoko Mak – Test Chair

2017 RPFSC Annual General Meeting

NOTICE OF RILEY PARK FIGURE SKATING CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

By having a registered skater in RPFSC’S CanSkate, PreStar and/or STAR 1-5 programs, you are a member of Riley Park Figure Skating (RPFSC) for the 2017-18 Skating Season and we invite you to join us at our Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The RPFSC Annual General Meeting will held as follows:

  • Date: Monday, October 16, 2017
  • Time: 6:00 pm – Dinner – please RSVP by emailing [email protected]
  • Time: 6:30 pm – Meeting Commences
  • Location: Boardroom, Curling Club, Hillcrest Centre, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver

Click here to read more about the Meeting Agenda and Election of Officers.

National Coaches Week – September 23 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
  • Tierney Grattan
  • Tarrah Harvey
  • Christina Lam
  • Ally Mason
  • Anna McLean
  • Mikaila Meslo
  • Kya Sveinson
  • Melissa Tye
  • Emma Tynan
  • Thomas Williams

2017 RPFSC Skate Swap

Our Annual Skate Swap will take place on Saturday, September 9, from 10:00 am to noon in the change area outside of the rink.

If you wish to place items (skates, dresses, skirts, etc.) for sale in the swap, please read and follow the procedure

  1. Items for sale will be received between 9:00 am and 9:50 am only. There will be a payment envelope available for each item being offered for sale. Fill in the form (name, price of item) and attach the envelope to your item, using the elastic provided.
  1. Please note:  All skates must be approved by the attending coach before being put out for sale to ensure they are in good condition. The coach will review all skates at 9:50 am. Skates that do not meet with the coach’s approval can be retrieved immediately or after the sale by the seller. There is no guarantee skates put into the swap will be offered for sale.
  1. Envelopes for sold items and all unsold items must be picked up between noon and 12:45 pm.  Our club does not have room to store things. Any items not collected in the 45 minutes following the swap will be taken to a consignment store, and proceeds will be paid out to RPFSC. Any items not accepted by the consignment store will be donated to charity.

Schedule for Saturday, September 9 – Winter Warm Up

Here is the schedule for Winter Warm up on Saturday, September 9.

Any skaters who wish to program assist CanSkate this year must attend the Program Assistant Training (11:00 am to 1:00 pm).

All Information meetings will be held on the second floor at Hillcrest Centre.  We ask that parents and skaters attend the meeting together.  We strongly encourage parents and skaters in Star 1, 2, 3 and 4 attend the meeting.

SCHEDULE
8:45 am – All skaters arrive
9:00 am – 10:00 am – On-Ice – Star 1, 2, 3 and 4
9:15 am – 10:00 am – Information Meeting for Star 5 and up parents and skaters
10:00 am to 11:00 am – On-Ice – Star 5 and up
10:15 am to 11:00 am – Information Meeting for Star 1-4 parents and skaters
11:00 – 12:00 pm – On-Ice – Part 1- CanSkate Program Assistant Training
12:00 pm -1:00 pm – Off -Ice – Part 2 – CanSkate Program Assistant Training (lunch will be provided)

Winter Warm Up and Program Assistant Training – Saturday, September 9

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

The Winter Warm Up and Program Assistant Training is for our 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.

Any skaters who are interested in assisting CanSkate for the 2017/18 season must attend the Program Assistant Training.

8:45 am

  • All skaters should arrive by this time to receive instructions for the format of the morning.

9:00 am to 11:00 am

  • All Skaters will be spending time both off and on the ice.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Program Assistant Training – Part 1 (On Ice)

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

  • Program Assistant Training – Part 2 (Off Ice)
  • Lunch included

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

Carnival Commitment Forms due April 30

The RPFSC Board of Directors has made a commitment to producing its Bi-Annual Carnival for Saturday March 24, 2018

The Carnival is an opportunity for our skaters to dress up, learn group choreography and experience performing in a fun atmosphere. Some of you may recall our last Carnival Production, the Beatles-themed, “Magical Mystery Tour” in March 2016.

While the event is still a year away, planning begins now. Before the Board proceeds with the next steps in planning, we want to ensure that we have enough skaters committed to participate in our Carnival which is during Spring Break next year. Therefore, we are providing you with as much notice as possible for you to consider and plan for your skater’s commitment to participate in Carnival during Spring Break next year.

Download and review the Participation Commitment Form which outlines more specific requirements for skaters who will participate in our Carnival. If you haven’t already, please complete the bottom portion of the form and return it to us by April 30, 2017.

Feel free to email us at [email protected]