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Holiday Buy-Ons Available

We have two Buy-On sessions available during the winter break. If you would like to skate during the holiday break please see below for the schedule and fees.

Log into your RPFSC (UpLifter) account
Select “Registration“
Search “Holiday” button in the left hand column
Click “Add” button next to the session you wish to register for. These sessions will be added to your Shopping Cart. Please make sure you select the correct participant.
When you have selected your sessions, go to “View Cart” and proceed to confirm your billing information and submit payment.

Monday, December 23rd (Registration ends on December 22nd)

1:00 – 2:00pm Star 5 & Up
2:00 – 3:00pm Star 1 – Star 4

Saturday, December 28th (Registration ends on December 27th)

10:00 – 11:00am Star 5 & Up
11:00- 12:00pm Star 1 – Star 4

Rates:

Star 1 – Star 4: $15 buy-on/session (lesson included)
Star 5 & Up: $8 buy-on/session (ice only, coaching fee billed separately)

Happy Holidays,
Riley Park Figure Skating Club

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

2019 – 2020 RPFSC Board of Directors

At our Annual General Meeting held on Monday, October 28, 2019 the following individuals were elected for two year terms until the 2021 AGM:

President – EJ Richard
Past President – Doris Yip
Treasurer – Veronica Xue
Board Member at Large – Alvin Jerimiah
Board Member at Large – Jennifer Lee
Board Member at Large – Susana Leung

They will join our Board Members who are in their positions until our 2020 AGM.

Vice President – Tomoko Mak
Secretary – Amy Scott
Coaches Representative – Marnie Walthers
Board Member at Large – Volunteer Coordinator – Grace Yuen

We also wish to extend our gratitude to Dennis Bohme (Board Member at Large), who coordinated Promotions. We appreciate his talent and time for the work he contributed to our Club.

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.

Open Ice for Star 2 to 5 and up

Before lessons officially begin, we would like to welcome our skaters back. To get a jump start on skating, we will be offering two Open Ice sessions for registered skaters in STAR 2, STAR 3, STAR 4 and STAR 5 & Up.

Tuesday September 3 @ 3:45 – 5:30 PM (Star 2 – 5 & Up Tuesday Open Ice – Fall 2019)
Thursday, September 5 @ 3:45 – 5:30 PM (Star 2 – 5 & Up Thursday Open Ice – Fall 2019)

There is no cost to participate but you must log into your account and register your attendance by Sunday, September 1st, 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]

Priority Registration for 2019 Winter CanSkate

The last day of Fall CanSkate lessons will be:

Tuesdays – December 18
Thursdays – December 20
Saturdays – December 22 with Family Skate on December 15.

If you currently have your skater registered for Fall CanSkate lessons and would like to add CanSkate Winter lessons, (January 7 to March 16, 2018) you have priority to add on the Winter CanSkate Session until November 30. Beginning December 1, registration for Winter Canskate lessons opens to the public and registration for Winter CanSkate will be on a first come first serve basis until all our spots are filled.

If you need to change your registration day for the Winter Session, please email [email protected]

Our Winter Canskate lessons will be as follows:

Tuesdays – January 8 to March 12
Thursdays – January 10 to March 14
Saturdays – January 5 to March 16

Feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions about CanSkate registration.

Limited Parking beginning November 3

The Nat Bailey Winter Market begins Saturday, November 3rd and runs every Saturday until April 28, 2019 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!

While it is also tempting to visit the Market, CanSkate Parents Caregivers must remain at the rink during the your skater’s lesson to ensure you will be able to meet your skater if they come off during the lesson.