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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

RPFSC Fleece Warm-Up Jackets

If your child has grown out of their fleece warm up jacket, exchanges will be available on Saturday, September 9 during Winter Warm Up/Skate Swap as well as during the first week of lessons on September 12, 14 and 16.   

Kindly wash the jacket in advance of exchange. If your skater is not returning to skate this year, please drop the clean jacket back at our Information Desk on during RPFSC skating hours. Please ensure that the skater’s name is on a paper with the jacket.

 

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)

Parent Meeting – Saturday, September 9

As we had communicated in August, RPFSC is implementing Skate Canada’s new STAR 1-5  program that replaces our previous StarSkate Figure Skating Program.

We will be holding a Parent Meeting on Saturday, September 9 between 9:15 am to noon to provide information on this new STAR 1-5 program and to answer any questions that arise as a result.

Parents of skaters in STAR 1, STAR 2, STAR 3 and STAR 4 are highly encouraged to attend this Parent Meeting.

Please check in with our desk on Saturday, September 9 at 8:45 am when you drop off your skater to confirm the meeting time. The meeting will be held in a meeting room at Hillcrest Centre.

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]

2017/18 Canskate Schedule now Available

Our Fall session will begin September 11.

Click here to view the CanSkate schedule. The schedule for StarSkaters and Ice Only skaters will be coming soon.

Click here to view CanSkate requirements and registration fees.

Those who skated with our club during the 2016/17 Skating Season will be given priority registration. We will send you an email to confirm the upcoming registration dates.