Annual Membership Skate With The Mat-Su Figure Skating Club Packet 2016 Skating Season At MSFSC, we encourage the instruction, practice, and advancement of our members in all figure skating disciplines. We operate figure skating programs for skaters of all ages and promote growth of the sport under objectives of the Ice Skating Institute and United Figure Skating Association. We Cultivate an environment with five core values: *FUN *HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION *GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP *FRIENDLY COMPETITION *VOLUNTEERISM
Membership Levels JUNIOR SKATER For one skater under the age of 16. Has no voting privileges Cannot hold office INTERMEDIATE SKATER For one skater 16 to 17 years of age. Has voting privileges Cannot hold office SKATING PROFESSIONAL For professional skating instructors 18 years of age or older. Includes: Attendance and voting rights at club meetings. This includes the Annual Membership Meeting and any special club meetings called by the MSFSC Board of Governors. (Board meetings not included.) Ability to coach on MSFSC ice and MSF- SC sponsored off-ice sessions Must be privately insured through ISI, USFSA or PSA ADDITIONAL MEMBER Skater/Non-Skater Additional family members are welcome to join for an additional fee. Additional Members should indicate on the application if they will be a skating or non-skating member and must comply with the applicable qualifications and privileges. Includes: Attendance and voting rights at club meetings. This includes the Annual Membership Meeting. Adult Skater For skaters 18 years of age or older. Includes: Attendance and voting rights at club meetings. This includes the Annual Membership Meeting and any special club meetings called by the MS- FSC board of governors. Ability to serve on the board Ability to serve on the board
Membership Benefits 1 year Mat-Su Figure Skating Club membership Club parties and extra special events Fundraising Opportunities Access to MSFSC ice sessions MSFSC email news, ice calendar & club updates Ability to purchase official club apparel Ability to use fundraising towards qualifying competitions and skating activities Opportunities to volunteer in club activities that support the community of figure skating Membership Lev
Parents Code of Conduct Codes of Conduct give everyone a guide to what is expected of us if we are part of an organization, participating in a sport, or as spectators at our child s events. Preamble: The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, trustworthiness and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these six pillars of character. 1. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all skaters, coaches and officials at every practice session, competition and test session. 2. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win. 3. I will encourage my child to skate in a safe and healthy environment. 4. I will inform my child s coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others. 5. I will teach my child that doing one s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the results of a competitive event. 6. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or blame my child s teammates for placement in a competition. 7. I will do my best to make skating fun and will remember that my child participates in sports for his/her enjoyment and satisfaction, not mine. 8. I will ask my child to treat other skaters, coaches, fans and officials with respect, regardless of race, creed, color, sexual orientation or ability. 9. I will applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat emphasizing the positive accomplishments and learning from the mistakes. 10. I will teach my child to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. 11. I will be a positive role model for my child and other skaters. 12. I will demand a figure skating environment for my child that is free of drug or alcohol abuse and agree that I will not use or provide to a third party any drug prescribed by applicable federal, state or municipal law. 13. I will not assist or condone any competing athlete s use of a drug banned by the International Olympic Committee, International Skating Union, United States Olympic Committee or U.S. Figure Skating, or, in the case of athletes, to use such drugs or refuse to submit to properly conducted drug tests administered by one of these organizations. 14. I will not provide alcohol to or condone the use of alcohol by minors, abuse alcohol in the presence of athlete members or at U.S. Figure Skating activities or, in the case of athletes, consume alcoholic beverages while a minor. 15. I will respect my child s coach(s) and refrain from coaching my child or other skaters during competitions and practices because it may conflict with the coach s plan or strategies. 16. I will respect the decisions of officials and their authority during competitions and test sessions and teach my child to do likewise. 18. I will show appreciation and recognize the importance of volunteers and club officials. 19. I will study the rules of U.S. Figure Skating and teach my child accordingly, so that we have an understanding and appreciation of the rules of competition and membership. 20. I will support all the opponents in my child s competition and respect the rights of all skaters to participate. Other Information Code of Conduct We encourage all skaters, including Adult to be familiar with the Code of Conduct which embodies the ideals we present in our programs and activities. New to Skating? Skating, like many things, can seem complicated when you first get involved. You might be looking for answers to many questions, like: What to wear Buying the right skates Preparing for competition How testing works Feel free to ask any board members, program coordinators, skating professionals, and other members for answers to your questions. We were all new to the sport once, so we understand. Volunteer Opportunities Skating clubs are run by volunteers and at MSFSC we encourage and value volunteerism by all our members, including our junior members. Contact the club president to find how you can get involved. Ice Rules Mat-Su Figure Skating Club supports a safe skating environment for all participants. Ice Rules are posted at each rink location. Skating Professionals and Program Coordinators may remove skaters who do not abide by ice rules. Please do your part to make sure we all skate safe! 2016 MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION (Membership begins July 1st 2016-July 1st 2017) Complete and return application with check or money order payable to Mat-Su Figure Skating Club. Applications to be mailed only to: MEMBER INFORMATION Member Name: Street: City: State: Zip: US Citizen? YES NO Phone #: Email Address: Important: We communicate the majority of club news by email. Member email addresses are never shared. Mat-Su Figure Skating Club PO Box 879563 Wasilla, Alaska 99687-9563 Age: Birthdate: / / Male Female Currently a teaching skating professional?: NO OR YES PSA/ISI#: What is the Highest Applicable Test Level you have passed as of the date of this application? Freestyle Moves In The Field Dance PARENT /GUARDIAN IN FORMATION (Please complete if you are the parent or guardian of a junior skating member) Parent/Guardian Name: Street (if different from junior member s): City: State: Zip: US Citizen? YES NO Phone #: Email Address: Important: We communicate the majority of club news by email. Email is sent using a secure system and member email addresses are never shared. *All monies earned through membership in the Mat-Su Figure Skating Club is the property of the Mat-Su Figure Skating Club. Your account is available for withdrawal only to active members. If your membership expires you have 60 days to withdraw funds. After 60 days any remaining funds become property of the Mat-Su Figure Skating Club. Age: Birthdate: / / Male Female VOLUNTEERING Skating clubs are run by volunteers and at MSFSC we value volunteerism by all our members, including our junior members. 10 hours of volunteer time per year is required by all members of the MSFSC. Please let us know which areas you are interested in helping with: THANK YOU! MEMBERSHIPS FIRST FAMILY MEMBER: Junior Skater $25.00 Adult Skater $25.00 Skating Professional $25.00 ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER: Additional Member Skater $20.00 Additional Member Non-Skater $10.00 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP FEES: 2016 Mat-Su Figure Skating Club Waiver and Release of Liability, DONATIONS The MSFSC is a nonprofit association. Your donations are graciously appreciated and support the activities of the club in many ways. Total Donation: Enclosed:
Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement In consideration of participating in Mat-Su Figure Skating Club activities, I represent that I understand the nature of figure skating activities ( activity ) and that I am qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I acknowledge that if I believe event conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participating in the activity. I fully understand that this activity involves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death, which may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, those of others participating in the activity, the conditions in which the activity takes place, or the negligence of the releases named below; and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the activity. I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Mat-Su Figure Skating Club, it s directors, officers, administrators, sponsors, volunteers, instructors, trainers, other participants and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the activity takes place (each considered 2016 VISUAL MATERIALS AND INTERVIEW RELEASE (please print) Name of Participant: Relationship: I hereby give permission to the MSFSC or to the local media to interview and/or take photographs, slides, movies, DVD s, or videotapes of the above participant(s). In addition, I give permission to the MSFSC to use these interviews, photographs, sides, movies, DVD s, or videotapes in its publications and presentations, and in material that may be circulated to media (newspapers, radio, television, etc.). I am aware that the above names participants may be part of videos, DVD's, and/or photographs that will be sold to parents, family members, and customers. I understand and agree to make no claim for compensation for use of these written or visual materials. I also agree to release and discharge the MSFSC from all claims and demands of any nature whatsoever arising from or with respect to the use of any interviews, photographs, slides, movies, DVD s, or videotapes. I give / I do not give permission to the MSFSC or local media to interview and/or take photographs, slides, movies, DVD s, or videotapes of myself and/or my child. Participant s Signature: Date: / / Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: / / Member s Signature: Date: / / Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: / / (if member is under the age of 18)
one of the Releasees herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release, waiver of liability, and assumption of risk, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or cost which may incur as the results of such claim. The Mat-Su Figure Skating Club has the right, but not the obligation, to provide rules, regulations and/or ice monitors for Club Ice. We hereby acknowledge that the Mat-Su Figure Skating Club shall not be responsible for the supervision of the members at Club Ice. I have read this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AS- SUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.