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CLOTHING E-STORE NOW OPEN!
posted Nov 4, 2024, 1:30 PM
We are pleased to offer an e-Store for Norwood & District Skating Club clothing and accessories. Get yours ordered today, shop closes November 20th 2024.
https://stores.inksoft.com/norwood_district_skating_club/shop/home
ICE SHOW THEME ANNOUNCEMENT!
posted Oct 28, 2024, 6:16 PM
We are very excited to announce that the theme for the 2025 Ice Show is "Cowboys & Aliens" !!
The annual Ice Show is the chance for all our skaters to wear fun costumes and showcase their skating skills and talents as part of their group numbers. For the younger skaters, the groups are lead by a Program Assistant. The Ice Show is also our only fundraising event, last year we were pleased with the large number of donations and sponsorships we received, this helped to maintain the Club's financial situation.
WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP.
Fundraising Draw Tickets - PRIZE DONATIONS - We are looking for prizes to be donated for our Fundraising Draw Ticket prizes. To maximize the fundraising opportunity of the draw tickets, we would love to have families and businesses donate or discount prizes to be added to the draw tickets. We are thinking of items that can be bundled together for a 'Under the Stars' picnic package, 'Cowboy Cuisine' bbq-ing package, or create your own prize bundle! Please contact the Club at norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca and help make the Ice Show fun and memorable! Or speak to a member of the Executive, we are usually at the table in the main lobby on skating nights.
As part of the registration process, every family paid the Fundraising Fee. This fee equates to 20 draw tickets (two booklets). The draw tickets will be available for collection at the Welcome Table in the Lobby during regular skating from December. As each family has prepaid for 20 tickets, if you sell these tickets, you keep the money. Returning this year is an Early Bird Draw and a prize for our Top Ticket Seller!!
“Cowboys & Aliens” Ice Show - Sunday, February 9th 2025 at 2pm, doors open at 1pm. Dress rehearsal will be on Thursday, February 6th from 4:30pm to 8pm.
Why do we need sponsorship for the Ice Show? Why do we charge the fundraising fee? Why do we need donations? FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE READ OUR FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE.
https://norwoodskates.uplifterinc.com/pages/club-policies/financials/
Thank you for your continued support!
DECEMBER START REGISTRATION IS OPEN
posted Oct 16, 2024, 4:39 PM
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the December Start session, registration closes Tuesday, 26th November.
Join us for the December Start, which begins the first week of December.
Pre-assessments for new skaters with some experience will be held on Wednesday 27th November.
The Junior and Intermediate CanSkate December Start season officially begins on Monday 2nd December and Wednesday 4th December. Our Junior CanSkate (PreCanSkate to Stage 1) session is for 30 minutes from 6pm, and our Intermediate CanSkate (CanSkate Stage 2-4) session begins at 6:30pm for 50 minutes.
The December Start skating season starts on Monday 2nd December and Wednesday 4th December and ends in early March. We take a break for Christmas holidays, as well as Thanksgiving and Family Day.
SKATING SEASON CONTINUES
posted Oct 16, 2024, 4:38 PM
The Executive Board welcomes everyone to the Norwood & District Skating Club 2024/25 Season!
LET THE SKATING CONTINUE!!
Here are a few reminders -
- We are a Scent Free environment
- As per our helmet policy, all skaters up to CanSkate Stage 6 must wear a helmet
- All skaters must wear mittens or gloves
- Please have skaters dress warmly and in comfortable clothing that allows for movement
- All CanSkate skaters will pick up their name badges at the Welcome Table. The Welcome Table will be located near Dressing Rooms 1 and 2.
- Name badges are to be returned after each session to the Welcome Table
We look forward to a fun and enjoyable season of skating!
Kind regards,
Executive Board Members
Your Executive Board Members for this season:
PRESIDENT - Stephanie Hodge-Greaves
SECRETARY - Stephanie Racine
TREASURER - Dave Gilbert
REGISTRATION CHAIR - Jennifer Fillier
COACHES REP. - Leeanne Decker, Holly Burkholder
DIRECTORS - Melanie Chappell, Amanda Hare, Katie Miller
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the December Start session, registration closes Tuesday, 26th November.
Join us for the December Start, which begins the first week of December.
CHANGES TO SKATING SESSION TIMES!!!! As the demographic of our Club ebbs and flows, we have responded by making some adjustments to the ice times for the new season. If you have any questions, please send an email to norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca.
REGISTRATION IS PAUSED
posted Sep 25, 2024, 8:16 AM
Registration for the 2024-2025 Season is currently paused. It will re-open in October for registrations to join the Club on the ice in December!
WELCOME TO THE 2024/2025 SKATING SEASON!
posted Sep 11, 2024, 4:00 PM
Dear Skaters & Parents/Guardians,
The Executive Board welcomes everyone to the Norwood & District Skating Club 2024/25 Season!
The StarSkate and Senior CanSkate season begins on Monday, 16th September at 4:30pm, followed at 5:45pm by a PA Training Session and Assessments. The PA Training Session will be held both off and on-ice. Skaters for the assessments have already been contacted.
LET THE SKATING BEGIN!!
Here are a few reminders -
- We are a Scent Free environment
- As per our helmet policy, all skaters up to CanSkate Stage 6 must wear a helmet
- All skaters must wear mittens or gloves
- Please have skaters dress warmly and in comfortable clothing that allows for movement
- All CanSkate skaters will pick up their name badges at the Welcome Table. The Welcome Table will be located near Dressing Rooms 1 and 2.
- Name badges are to be returned after each session to the Welcome Table
We look forward to a fun and enjoyable season of skating!
Kind regards,
Executive Board Members
Your Executive Board Members for this season:
PRESIDENT - Stephanie Hodge-Greaves
SECRETARY - Stephanie Racine
TREASURER - Dave Gilbert
REGISTRATION CHAIR - Jennifer Fillier
COACHES REP. - Leeanne Decker, Holly Burkholder
DIRECTORS - Melanie Chappell, Amanda Hare, Katie Miller
REGISTRATION EXTENDED!!
posted Sep 1, 2024, 8:45 AM
REGISTER NOW FOR SKATING!
posted Aug 28, 2024, 1:54 PM
A REMINDER TO REGISTER BY SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st FOR THE UPCOMING SKATING SEASON!
CHANGES TO SKATING SESSION TIMES!!!! As the demographic of our Club ebbs and flows, we have responded by making some adjustments to the ice times for the new season. If you have any questions, please send an email to norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca or call/text 705-761-8084.
REGISTRATION OPENS ON JUNE 15TH 2024
posted Jun 14, 2024, 2:26 AM
It's hard to believe that even though the sun is shining and the grass is growing we need to start planning for the 2024-2025 Skating Season!
Registration will open on June 15th 2024 and closes on August 31st 2024.
CHANGES TO SKATING SESSION TIMES!!!! As the demographic of our Club ebbs and flows, we have responded by making some adjustments to the ice times for the new season. If you have any questions, please send an email to norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca or call/text 705-761-8084.
REMINDER: STORAGE LOCKUP ORGANIZATION
posted May 1, 2024, 10:44 AM
Please join the Executive on Sunday, May 5th from 1pm to tidy up the storage lockup and organize the costumes.
Thank you for your help!
2023/2024 AWARD WINNERS
posted Apr 8, 2024, 3:36 PM
Congratulations to all of our Skaters!
2023/2024 Award Winners
Volunteers of the Year
Joanna Weaver
Justin Harvey & Family
Most Improved
CanSkate: Tianna Contois; Blake Howard
StarSkate: Anna Genge
Most Enthusiastic
CanSkate: Charlotte Fillier; Skyla Oliver
StarSkate: Helen Genge
CanSkater of the Year
Zoe Joy
Spirit of Skating
Annie Dwyer
Olivia Hare
Nora Gilbert
Lily Tanentzap
Program Assistants of the Year
Helen Genge
Carley Cunningham
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH AT 2:30PM - AWARDS BANQUET & AGM
posted Apr 5, 2024, 10:37 AM
Dear Friends,
Please join us for the annual Skating Club Awards Banquet & AGM this Sunday!
April 7th, 2024 at 2:30pm
Millennium Room, Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre
All skaters will receive their report card and any badges or ribbons they may have earned throughout the season. There will be door prizes, including a Summer Ontario Parks Day Use Parking Pass! One entry per person (no cost to enter!). Light refreshments.
Thank you for your participation!
AWARDS BANQUET & AGM
posted Mar 22, 2024, 12:49 PM
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The 2023/2024 is drawing to a close, please join us for the Awards and AGM event. Awards Banquet and AGM Event on Sunday, 7th April at 2:30pm Millennium Room, Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre All skaters will receive their report cards and any badges or ribbons they may have earned! We also have Door Prizes!
Our final days for Junior and Senior CanSkate students was Monday, 4th March and Wednesday, 6th March 2024. StarSkaters continue after March Break until 27th March.
Our "SKATING THROUGH THE SEASONS" ICE SHOW held on Sunday, 11th February 2024 was a huge success!! Thank you to the many volunteers for working together to figure out how to organize an Ice Show. We thank the skaters, coaches and audience for the their dedication and enthusiasm throughout the the event.
Please email norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca or text 705-761-8084 with any questions.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Norwood Lions Club
Carline Auto Service Maybee's Auto Centre
Carter Concrete
Norwood Holistic Health
Oakland Greens Golf & Country Club
Bernie Walsh Electric
Norwood Home Hardware
Wooden Duck Real Estate
Norwood Business Bungalow
Horizon Dental
Archer Bulk Carriers
Norwood Foodland
J.J. Stewart Motors
John Kloosterman Equipment Sales
Norwood Agricultural Society
Mike Heffernan Ball Realty
Lang Pioneer Village
Linlor Farms
Papa's Pizzaland
Elaine Scott
Avila's Autocare & Detailing
49th Firewood Supply
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SEASON FEEDBACK FORM
posted Mar 4, 2024, 2:26 PM
Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe that tonight and Wednesday (6th March) are the final skating sessions for our Junior and Senior CanSkate students! StarSkaters continue after March Break until March 27th.
Please take a quick minute and complete this feedback form to help us plan and improve for next season.
Awards Banquet & AGM Meeting - SUNDAY, 7th APRIL from 2:30pm to 4pm, Millennium Room, A-N Community Centre.
All Skaters & Families welcome! All skaters receive their end of season report card and any badges they may have earned. This year we are excited to have several door prizes as well as light snacks and refreshments.
Enjoy March Break!
PHOTOS & ICE SHOW THANK YOU
posted Feb 15, 2024, 5:36 PM
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Sending Results
ICE SHOW - FINAL WEEK REMINDERS!!
posted Feb 5, 2024, 10:42 AM
Dear Friends,
We are in the final week of preparations before the 'Skating through the Seasons' Ice Show. The Ice Show is our only fundraising activity this season. On Sunday the doors open at 1pm and we have an intermission. The Millennium Room bar will be open for refreshments and there will be a 50/50 draw, Candy Counter, Fundraising Raffle tickets and a Raffle Table available for visitors to purchase tickets to support our Club.
We would like to request that all families donate an item to the Raffle Table to help generate interest in our prize table. The item can be a gift certificate, seasonal decor items, art supplies, skate guards, etc Bring your item along to Dress Rehearsal!
We also need parent volunteers to help manage the dressing rooms during the Ice Show. Please volunteer, we're begging now!!
Text: 705-761-8084
Email: norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca
DRESS REHEARSAL:
Monday night skaters 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, February 8th
Wednesday night skaters 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, February 8th
There is a photographer coming to dress rehearsal! It's only $25 for a group and individual photo. Payment is cash only to the photographer on Thursday. Forms available at the arena, or print your copy from this link: Photo Order
SHOW TIME! - SUNDAY 11th FEBRUARY
Monday night skaters - please check in at your dressing room by 1:30pm.
Wednesday night skaters - please go to your dressing room at Intermission.
The Ice Show starts at 2pm.
COSTUME SIZES PLEASE!
posted Feb 4, 2024, 1:53 PM
Dear Friends,
As we prepare the costumes for the Ice Show we need to know your skater's clothing size!
Please send us an email, text or Facebook Message with your skater's name and costume size as soon as possible.
Text: 705-761-8084
Email: norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca
Thank you!
REMINDERS:
Regular skating sessions on Monday and Wednesday this week to continue practicing Ice Show numbers.
Dress Rehearsal is Thursday, 8th February, there are different times allocated for each night of skating.
MONDAY NIGHT SKATERS - 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, 8th February
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SKATERS - 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, 8th February
PHOTOGRAPHS - We will have a photographer for dress rehearsal! Please complete a form it you would like to order photos. The form is attached and will also be available at the arena. Cash only, payable to the photographer on Thursday, 8th February.
2024 Photo Order Form for Dress Rehearsal (8th Feb)
ICE SHOW PRACTICE BEGINS!
posted Jan 29, 2024, 3:03 PM
Dear Friends,
We are excited to advise you that from tonight our coaches will begin working on the Ice Show group numbers!
Please let us know (email or speak to a Coach or Executive member), if you know your skater will not be able to participate in the dress rehearsal on Thursday 8th February or the Ice Show on Sunday 11th February at 2pm.
Admission tickets are available for advance purchase at the Welcome Table during regular CanSkate sessions. Please sign up to volunteer or bring an item for our Raffle Table being held at the Ice Show!
The skating season and assessments will continue after the Ice Show until the week before March Break. There is no skating on Family Day.
Kind regards,
The Executive Board, Norwood & District Skating Club
norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca
SKATING CANCELLED TONIGHT - 24 JANUARY 2024
posted Jan 24, 2024, 1:08 PM
Dear Friends,
We have cancelled all skating this evening, Wednesday 24th January 2024 because of the predicted freezing rain conditions.
Please take care and stay safe,
Kind regards,
The Executive, Norwood & District Skating Club
INFO: 2024 RETURN TO SKATING, ICE SHOW RAFFLE TICKETS
posted Jan 7, 2024, 9:06 PM
Dear Skaters & Families,
Happy New Year!!
2024 Return to Skating - Monday night skaters return to the ice on MONDAY 8th JANUARY and Wednesday Skaters return on WEDNESDAY 10th JANUARY. StarSkaters will return on the 8th January, but will not skate on Wednesday 10th January.
Fundraising Raffle Tickets - As part of the registration process, every family paid the Fundraising Fee. This fee equates to 20 raffle tickets (two booklets). The raffle tickets will be available for collection at the Welcome Table in the Lobby during regular skating. As each family has prepaid for 20 tickets, if you sell these tickets, you keep the money. We do have extra booklets to sell! All ticket stubs must be returned by 31st January. All winners are drawn at the Ice Show.
“Skating through the Seasons” Ice Show - Sunday, February 11th 2024 at 2pm, doors open at 1pm. Dress rehearsal will be on Thursday, February 8th from 5pm to 8:30pm. Our Ice Show is the chance for all our skaters to wear fun costumes and showcase their skating skills and talents as part of their group numbers. For the younger skaters, the groups are lead by a Program Assistant.
Ice Show - ADMISSION TICKETS - Available for advance purchase! Admission is $10 per person. Children 12 and under are free.
Ice Show - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Please add your name to our volunteer sign-up sheets that are on the Welcome Table. We will need a lot of help to put on our first Ice Show since before the pandemic.
Ice Show – SPONSORSHIP AND DONATIONS NEEDED – Do you have a local business that is able to sponsor our Ice Show? Or perhaps you would like to donate an item for our door and raffle prizes? Please contact Leslie at andrewscsc@hotmail.com and help make the Ice Show fun and memorable!
Why do we need sponsorship for the Ice Show? Why do we charge the fundraising fee? Why do we need donations? FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE READ OUR FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE.
https://norwoodskates.uplifterinc.com/pages/club-policies/financials/
Thank you for your continued support!