This program is designed for our youngest skaters who would benefit from having a parent/guardian join them on the ice as they begin their skating journey.

• Parents/guardians MUST be able to skate well enough to support their child on the ice.
• Parents/guardians must wear skates and a CSA approved helmet while on the ice.
• Parents/guardians do not need to pay a registration fee for the program, however they MUST have an annual Skate Canada Membership and pay our club administration fee in order to step on the ice.

This program is for skaters with NO prior skating experience who are not yet able to stand and move independently on the ice. Once skaters have developed the necessary basic skating skills, they will be moved into a CanSkate group on the same session to continue building their skills. 

REQUIREMENTS:  Able to stand and move independently

Skaters in our CanSkate program should be able to stand and move independently on the ice. Skaters with no prior skating experience should begin in PreCanSkate.

• Skaters will work though the six stages of CanSkate earning ribbons in the focus areas of Balance, Control and Agility as they work towards each badge.
• Skaters are assessed on on ongoing basis and awards will be given as they are earned and skaters may move groups as they progress through the program. A formal report card will be provided at the end of each seasonCanSkate (3+ years)Adult Learn to Skate (13+ years)

This program is designed for teens and adults who want to learn to skate.

• Participants must wear a CSA approved helmet until they have have passed Stage 5 or its equivalent (the coach or program director will advise when a helmet can be safely removed).
• Skaters can choose to wear hockey or figure skates for this program

REQUIREMENTS: Passed CanSkate Stage 4

This program is for skaters who are interested in pursuing figure skating. Skaters will work on the skills required to complete the CanSkate program with an emphasis on figure-skating specific skills and form. Our PreSTAR program will bridge the gap between CanSkate and our STAR sessions by refining their technique and introducing the skaters to the skating skills, elements and stroking patterns used on our STAR sessions and in the STAR 1 program.

• Figure skates and proper figure skating attire (close-fitting clothing, no hoods) must be worn
• Helmets are required until the skater has completed Stage 5.

REQUIREMENTS: Passed CanSkate Stage 4 (or equivalent)

This program is designed for teens and adults who want to develop their figure skating skills. Skaters must have passed Stage 4 (or its equivalent with approval from the CanSkate Director). Figure skates and proper skating attire must be worn. Helmets must be worn until the skater has achieved Stage 5 or its equivalent.Our PreSTAR program will bridge the gap between CanSkate and our STAR sessions by refining their technique and introducing the skaters to the skating skills, elements and stroking patterns used on our STAR sessions and in the STAR 1 program.

• Figure skates and proper figure skating attire (close-fitting clothing, no hoods) must be worn
• Helmets are required until the skater has completed Stage 5.

REQUIREMENTS: Passed Stage 2 and can skate forwards and backwards.

Our CanPower Skate group runs on our CanSkate session and is designed for skaters who have solid basic skating skills and are looking to further their skating with a focus on hockey-specific skating.

• Full gear may be worn (all pads and gloves), but sticks and pucks are not permitted.
• Skaters in this program will receive CanSkate ribbons and badges to mark their progress.

REQUIREMENTS: Passed Stage 2 and can skate forwards and backwards.

This group is for skaters looking to build their skating skills for hockey. Skaters should be able to move independently on the ice.

• Full gear is recommended (all pads and gloves)
• Sticks and pucks may be used at the discretion of the group coach
• Skaters will NOT receive CanSkate awards for this program

Our Special Olympics program is open to skaters wishing to learn to skate and needing more support than is offered in our traditional CanSkate program. Participants will work on developing fundamental skating skills in a program designed for their particular learning needs. Participants may have a support person join them on the ice to assist in addition to our dedicated team of coaches and volunteers. A Participant Information form will be sent to the parent/guardian of all registered skaters prior to the program start. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet the staff and tour the facility in advance of the first class.

FHFSC reserves the right to place registered participants in alternate programming if the Participant is not eligible for the FHIST program.

• All skaters are subject to a mandatory Skate Canada Membership fee that is charged per skater per year (Sept 1- Aug 31). A skater who is a registered member of another skating club and can produce a valid Skate Canada registration card for the current year will not be charged Skate Canada Membership Fees by FHFSC. Skate Canada fees are determined, set and paid to Skate Canada through the club at skater registration per year.
• In addition to the Skate Canada fee, there is an annual FHFSC Club Administration fee per skater each year.  All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
• Skate Canada Membership Fees and Club Administration fees are mandatory annual fees valid from September 1 - August 31. This fee cannot be prorated to when you start.
• All fees and service charges are subject to change without prior notice. Fees will be posted on the FHFSC web site.
• Program fees are automatically prorated to your start date.  We are unable to adjust fees should a participant wish to end a program early.
• Program fees are non-refundable after the first class. There will be $30 administration charge for any cancellations prior to the start of the first class.
• Private Skaters are permitted to one switch of their session during the season and they must continue skating on the new session for the remainder of the season. All such changes must be made in writing and be approved by the club office and Competitive Director. An Administration fee of $30 will be charged for each change and no discount will be applied to session fees for such changes.

• FHFSC does not issue refunds, credits, make-up sessions, or ticket-ice for any reason other than medical withdrawal from a program and requests must be accompanied by a doctor's note
• Skate Canada fees are non-refundable after submission to Skate Canada.
• Refunds or credits may be issued in the case of sustained medical injuries or illness, which results in a skater missing 3 or more classes.  The request for refund must be made in writing to the Office and must include a valid medical doctors note. All decisions are final. 
• A refund or credit will be granted if such a refund is requested before the first day of the full session/hour of the week for which the refund is requested.
• In any scenario, the Skate Canada Membership Fee and FHFSC Administration Fee are non-refundable.
• Forest Hill Figure Skating Club will not issue any refunds (in part or in full), make up classes or offer ticket ice in lieu of refunds in the case of withdrawal from any of FHFSCs programs. Any outstanding amounts owing to FHFSC at the time of withdrawal are deemed outstanding and must be paid in full.
• Forest Hill Figure Skating Club does not and will not offer make up classes, refunds (in part or in full), or credits for any reason. This includes classes cancelled by the Club due to inclement weather or extraordinary circumstances beyond the Club's control.
• Forest Hill Figure Skating Club will not issue any refunds (in part or in full), or make up classes or offer ticket ice in lieu of refunds or make ups in the case of dismissal from the ice.  Any outstanding amounts owing to FHFSC at the time of dismissal are deemed outstanding and must be paid in full. 
• FHFSC will not issue a refund (in part or in full), but FHFSC will offer ticket ice in lieu of refunds in the case of ice time being changed or pre-empted for FHFSC events, competitions, test days, or fun-skates. 

• Forest Hill Figure Skating Club accepts the following types of payments: Cash, Visa, MasterCard and cheques. FHFSC does not accept debit, Visa-Debit, money orders, e-transfers or post-dated cheques. Instalment payments must be paid by credit card. There is a service charge of $50.00 for all NSF cheques.
• Full season skaters are eligible for an early bird discount if paid in full by August 20th of the current season. The current season runs from September to May. 
• Full season skaters that do not qualify for the early bird discount may pay using 3 instalment payments.  
• Instalment payments are due as follows: 
  • 1/3 of total season fee upon registration
  • 1/3 on October 1st of the current season
  • 1/3 on November 1st of the current season
• The Board of Directors may cancel the membership of any skater that is deemed not in good standing. Overdue accounts owed to FHFSC include but not limited to ice time(s)

• FHFSC reserves the right to change or cancel sessions if minimum registration requirements are not met or other reasons at our discretion. Members will be notified in advance regarding any such changes.
• All registrations MUST be done online before arriving for the session. Skaters will not be permitted to skate if they are not registered. If assistance is required, members can contact us by email at office@fhfsc.ca prior to the start of the session.
• Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and we cannot guarantee a spot on your preferred day/time. Please register promptly to ensure you reserve a spot for your skater.
• Registration is closed for any session that is filled to capacity. Registration is considered complete once FHFSC receives the completed online registration form with payment in full for each registered skater.

• Participants in PASS: All individuals on the ice MUST hold a valid Skate Canada Membership for insurance purposes.
• Skaters participating in Learn to Skate Programs (PASS, PreCanSkate, CanSkate, Adult CanSkate): ALL participants must be wearing skates, a CSA-approved hockey helmet (required until skater has passed CanSkate Stage 5 or equivalent), long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket.
• Skaters are expected to provide their own equipment, including helmets.
• Skaters participating in CanPowerSkate programs: Full equipment including a CSA-approved hockey helmet with full face cage is permitted when CanPowerSkate is running on a CanSkate session. On other hockey sessions, full equipment may be required or prohibited, please read the registration information carefully for more details. 
• Skaters participating in PreSTAR and STAR groups: Proper figure skating attire is required. Helmets are required until the skater has passed CanSkate Stage 5 (or equivalent) and helmets/headbands are optional after that point.
• Participants must be qualified to skate on the session they have chosen.  If a skater does not meet the requirements, they will not be permitted to skate and will be required to change their registration to an appropriate session.  Any exceptions must be approved by Club Management.
• Skaters under the age of 10: A parent, guardian or designee MUST remain on the premises for the duration of the program. 
• Parents (not including those registered in our PASS program) are NOT permitted on the ice surface.
• The Club is not responsible for any items left on the ice or anywhere in the Arena.
• The Club reserves right to dispose of unclaimed items after the end of the season.

In accordance with Skate Canada, helmets must be worn by all skaters (including adults) who have not passed CanSkate stage five (5) in its entirety. See Skate Canada official policy at the bottom of this document.  

All skaters, or their guardians, must execute a waiver of liability at the time of registration for programs with FHFSC. Participation without an executed waiver is strictly prohibited

The FHFSC reserves the right to change sessions or ice times without notice at any time during the skating season.  

Should safety conditions require ice re-surfacing, FHFSC reserves the right to deduct the necessary time from any session in accordance with the Larry Grossman or Phil White arena policy without reimbursement.

• FHFSC reserves the right to remove from the ice:
• Skater(s) that display dangerous and or disruptive behaviour(s) or action(s) that are deemed dangerous. 
• Parent/guardian and or observers that enter the ice surface.
• Parent/guardian or observers that display dangerous and or disruptive behaviour(s) or actions that are deemed dangerous. 
• Skater(s), parent/guardian(s), observer(s) and coach(es) that breaches FHFSC Rules.  
• FHFSC may revoke the membership of any skater without refund.

Club Dispute Resolution Policy

Bullying, Harrassment & Discrimination Policy

Code of Ethics Policy  (for Coaches, Skaters, Members & Parents)

Rowan's Law- Concussion Code of Conduct

Helmet Policy