Browser Cookies
This site uses cookies necessary to properly function. By closing this popup, clicking a link or continuing to browse otherwise, you agree to the use of cookies. View our policies.

News

INFO: CHRISTMAS BREAK, ICE SHOW & 2024 RETURN TO SKATING

Dear Skaters & Families,

Happy Holidays!

1. Christmas Skating Break & Holiday Spirit Nights – Get in the holiday spirit and wear RED and GREEN, or perhaps an Ugly Christmas sweater. Our final sessions of 2023 are next week on the 18th and 20th December.

2. 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.

3. “Skating through the Seasons” Ice Show - Sunday, February 11th 2024 at 2pm. Dress rehearsal will be on Thursday, February 8th from 5pm to 8:30pm.

4. 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.

5. 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!

6.. Skate Sharpening - a reminder to get your skates sharpened up during the break!

Thank you to all the parents, caregivers and grandparents that help and support all of the skaters and get them ready for being on the ice. A heartfelt thank you as well to our Coaches and Program Assistants who work so hard providing a fun and dynamic skating program. 

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and fun holiday season.

See you in 2024!!

From, 
Stephanie G, Dave, Stephanie R, Jennifer, Melanie, Leslie, Leeanne, Holly, Amanda, Lindsay, Shannon & Meagan
Norwood & District Skating Club Executive Board 

 

WELCOME NEW DECEMBER START SKATERS!

Dear Skaters & Parents/Guardians,

The Executive Board welcomes our new December Start skaters to the ice!

LET THE SKATING BEGIN!! 

The December Start Skaters join the ice on Monday 4th December and/or Wednesday 6th December. Our Junior CanSkate (PreCanSkate to Stage 2) session is for 30 minutes from 6pm, and our Senior CanSkate (CanSkate Stage 3-6) session begins at 6:30pm for 50 minutes. 
 
We will ask that you sign the Rowan's Law Concussion Awareness form on your child's first night of skating. 

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
  • No skating during the Christmas school holidays (we return the week of Monday 8th January 2024)
  • The Ice Show is on Sunday 11th February, with a dress rehearsal on Thursday 8th February
  • No skating on Family Day (19th February)
ROWAN'S LAW - Concussion Awareness Resources
Athletes under 26 and parents/guardians of athletes under 18 years of age MUST confirm that they have reviewed the Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resources (link to resources below) and Skate Ontario's Concussion Code of Conduct for Athletes and Parents/Guardians (below) on the first day of skating. Forms will be available for signing and will be held by the Club in the event of an audit by the Government of Ontario. 
 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-awareness-resources

 

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

COACHES REP. - Leeanne Decker, Holly Burkholder

PA & COACHES LIAISON - Leslie Scott

REGISTRATION CHAIR - Jennifer Fillier

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - Melanie Chappell

TEST CHAIR - Lindsay Genge

DIRECTOR - Amanda Hare

ICE SHOW COORDINATOR - Shannon Simpkins

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR - TBC - please let us know if you'd like to volunteer! 

Want to learn more about our Club?

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

Contact us