FREESTYLE ICE ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES
THIS IS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

Freestyle sessions are reserved for figure skaters only. The restrictions imposed on these sessions are for safety and training reasons. Many programs offered by the Redwood Empire Ice Arena (REIA), such as the Group Lessons and private lessons on Public Sessions, as well as the Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club’s (SRFSC) Basic Skills Program provide the necessary time and instruction to help beginning skaters develop their skating skills to Freestyle levels.

The following requirements must be met before a skater may register for a Freestyle session:

1. The skater must own his or her own pair of figure skates. Rental skates are not allowed.
2. The skater must have completed lessons in stroking, edge control and basic spins and jumps. This level of skating is comparable to passing Intermediate A in the REIA’s group lesson program and Basic 5 in the SRFSC’s lessons.
3. The skater must be approved by an REIA Coach.

If you are able to meet or exceed the requirements listed above, and you are interested in registering for a Freestyle session, please read the following. The skater needs to understand and agree to the information.

Lack of compliance to the following policies shall result in removal from the ice. In the event of such action, there will be no refund or credit for lost sessions.

• Skaters are required to check in and pay before stepping on the ice.
• Food and/or drink are not permitted on the ice (exception – plastic water bottles.
• It is the responsibility of all skaters to keep the ice arena clean. Remove all belongings (tissue, water bottles, gloves, sweaters, etc.) before leaving the ice.
• There is to be no stopping or standing on the ice except against the railing. This includes stopping to “speak” with people off the ice. You may leave the ice to talk with another skater or spectator.
• PARENTS are restricted to the orange seating or coffee shop at all times. Any parent observed instructing a skater (including using gestures from the orange seating or coffee shop) will result in the removal of that parent and skater from the ice arena. There will be no refund or credit for unused sessions.
• Earphones and other electronic devises are PROHIBITED on the ice for safety reasons.
• Music will be played on a rotational basis. Programs will be played once per session if the session is full. All programs will be played all the way through. There will be no stopping or starting for any reason if there are other skaters waiting.
• During a lesson, coaches have the right to cut into the music line-up.
• The skater skating his or her program has the right of way. The skater must wear the designated vest or belt so that other skaters will recognize the skater doing his or her program. When a skateris skating their program they may say “program” if another skater is in their way. Any other language in this situation is unacceptable.
• All corners of the arena are considered to be the “lutz” zones. There is to be no spinning or practicing of crossovers in those areas (exception- skater doing his/her program). Keep all spins to the center of the ice.
• Kicking the ice, kicking the boards, shouting, foul language or arguing with other skaters or coaches will not be tolerated.
• Skaters will promptly leave the ice when the Zamboni driver honks the horn.
• Take personal pride in the way that you look at the rink. Please obtain proper skating attire such as a sweater, gloves and tights. Do not wear jeans, baggy sweatshirts or sweatpants. These items make it very difficult to see correct bodylines and positions.