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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 6^th 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!!

Please come out for a Family Fun Skate on Wednesday, 27th November from 6pm to 7:20pm! This Fun Skate is not a coached session and does not have program assistance but rather an opportunity for our December Start skaters to warm up those skating legs, speak with members of our coaching staff and the executive board. It also is a time for families to enjoy some ice time together!

To participate on the ice on any other date as a parent volunteer for your child, you must speak with a coach or executive member. Parent volunteers must be registered with Skate Canada and pay the non-refundable fee of $61.70. The Skate Canada fee covers insurance for the program.

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.

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.

Mondays and/or Wednesdays

StarSkate & Senior CanSkate (Stage 5 & 6) - 4:30pm - 5:40pm

Junior CanSkate (PreCan to Stage 1) - 6:00 - 6:30pm

Intermediate CanSkate (Stages 2, 3 & 4) - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Pre-assessments for new skaters with some experience will be held on Wednesday 27th November. 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.

If you have any questions, please send an email to norwooddistrictskatingclub@live.ca

Want to learn more about our Club?

Contact a club member or drop us a line to find out more!