2023-2024 Newsletter
Learn to Skate, CanSkate, Intro to STAR
Welcome!
We are thrilled to welcome our new and returning skaters to start a new season! Please read the important information below.
Equipment
Skaters attending our sessions will have more fun and advance faster if they are properly and safely equipped.
- Skates fit comfortably
- There is room for toes to wiggle slightly
- Heels do not lift inside the skate more than ¼ inch
- An adult finger can fit in the top of the boot when done up
- Excess laces are tucked or tied up so that they do not hang loose or drag on the ice
We suggest opting for 'lace-up' skates because they offer support, enable proper mobility, and can be adjusted to ensure a comfortable fit. The skate's boot should be sturdy and support both the foot and ankle.
Important Dates
| First Night of Skating | October 24 |
| NO SKATING for Hallowe'en | October 31 |
| Theme day: Costume day (Wear your Hallowe'en Costume) | November 7 |
| Holiday Paint Night Fundraiser | November 15, 7pm |
| Christmas in Bayfield Parade | November 18, 11am |
| Theme day: Olympics day (Wear your favourite jersey) | December 5 |
| NO SKATING for Boxing Day | December 26 |
| Theme day: Beach day (Wear your floral shirts or favourite beach attire) | January 2 |
| Theme day: PJ Day (Wear your comfiest PJs) | February 6 |
| Carnival Dress Rehearsal | February 27 |
| Carnival | March 2, 1-3pm |
| Last Night of Skating and Saint Patrick's Day (Wear Green) | March 19 |
About the Sessions
Session Times
Learn to Skate |
Tuesdays, 5:00–5:30 |
CanSkate |
Tuesdays, 5:40–6:30 |
Intro to STAR |
Tuesdays, 6:30–7:50 |
Please email bayfieldskatingclub@gmail.com with any questions about your child’s skating time.
Nametags
Skaters are required to wear a provided nametag throughout the session. The colour of the nametag indicates which group the skater is in. The nametags are clip-on and will be located at the concession stand near the entrance. Please return them at the end of the session so we can keep their group colours up-to-date.
Badges and Ribbons
In Learn to Skate, skaters will receive a ribbon once they have achieved all of the PreCanSkate skills.
In CanSkate, skaters work on skills in three categories: Agility, Balance, and Control. Skaters receive a ribbon when they have achieved all skills in a particular category. Each category has a progression of stages from 1 to 6. When a skater achieves all the skills within a particular level, they receive a badge for that level. For example, receiving Stage 1 Balance, Control, and Agility equals a Stage 1 badge.
Skaters will receive their certificates, ribbons, and badges the week following when it was earned. They may move into a different group after they have received a certificate or badge.
Report Cards
Skaters will receive two report cards at the halfway point and end of the year. These report cards will indicate how the skater is progressing on the skills in each category and level.
Coaches & Executive
The coaches and executive can be reached at bayfieldskatingclub@gmail.com. We also post updates on our Facebook page–give us a follow!
Coaches
Executive
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