CPFSC Member Handbook
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CPFSC Member Handbook Revised September, 2018 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 3 2018-2019 CPFSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS .......................................................................................... 4 MEMBERSHIP........................................................................................................................................... 6 VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 12 CLUB COMMUNICATION POLICY..................................................................................................... 13 ANNUAL CLUB ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................. 21 COACHES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF ........................................................................................... 20 PARENT RESPONIBILITES .................................................................................................................. 30 SKATER EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES ................................................................................. 32 TESTING AND USFS COMPETITIONS ............................................................................................... 41 LEARN-TO-SKATE PROGRAM............................................................................................................ 51 SKATING TERMS ................................................................................................................................... 52 US FIGURE SKATING POLICY STATEMENT ON HARASSMENT AND ABUSE......................... 58 FIGURE SKATING WEB SITES ............................................................................................................ 62 This handbook does not provide the answer to every question about CPFSC membership. It is merely intended to impart a basic understanding of how the club works. Any unanswered questions should be directed to the skating professionals or any member of the Board of Directors. Member input inquiries are welcomed. This handbook will be updated annually. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome to The Centennial Park Figure Skating Club! Internet Website: www.cpfigureskatingclub.com The purpose of the Centennial Park Figure Skating Club (CPFSC) is to encourage instruction, practice, and advancement of its members in any or all the disciplines of figure skating; to encourage and cultivate a fraternal spirit amongst figure skaters; and to carry out the general policies and objectives of United States Figure Skating (USFS), the governing body of amateur figure skating in the United States. The CPFSC is devoted to developing the potential of each club member. The CPFSC is a non-profit organization sanctioned under USFS. (To learn more about USFS, visit their website at http://www.usfs.org.) A portion of each CPFSC member’s dues is forwarded to USFS for enrollment. This enrollment entitles the member to participate in any USFS- sanctioned competition, take any USFS test, and receive a copy of Skating magazine (published monthly by USFS). The CPFSC is governed by a Board of Directors with a president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and directors. Board positions for CPFSC have historically been filled on a volunteer basis. However, if the situation arises when multiple individuals are interested in the same position, an election will be held in the spring of each year, so long as two-thirds of the board from the previous year maintain their seats. The board establishes basic policy and protocols of the club. These are updated as needed. Board meetings are held monthly (the second Wednesday of the month) and are open to the general membership. A CPFSC club member must comply with the club bylaws, rules, and regulations. In addition, membership carries with it the responsibility of completing 15 volunteer hours throughout the membership year by a parent or adult (over18 years of age). Please refer to the “Volunteer Requirements” section of this manual for more information. A CPFSC membership will include weekly club ice throughout the year. In addition with interactive time with other club skaters, this ice time can be used by skater to receive personal attention and private instruction from their coach. Any coach used by the member during club ice must be pre-approved by the Board of Directors if they are not part of CPFSC. CPFSC membership also entitles the member to participation in the CPFSC activities, and winter and spring annual CPFSC ice shows. 4 2017-2018 CPFSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Position Name Contact Term Expires President & 801-573-5523 Tami McNeil June 2019 Membership Chair [email protected] Vice President & 801-580-6612 Ashley Maples June 2019 Activities Chair* [email protected] Secretary & Jody Knapp [email protected] June 2019 Communication Chair 801-674-2003 Treasurer Clarice Garcia June 2019 [email protected] Competition* & [email protected] Heather Morrow June 2019 Test Chair Fundraising Chair* Hospitality Chair* Safe Sport Chair Spring Show Chair* Liz Struthwolf Indefinite Any parent of a CPFSC skater or any CPFSC adult skater who is interested in serving on the Board of Directors should make such interest known to an existing board member or officer. Board members are volunteers who donate many hours of time, therefore those who are unable to serve should give their support to those who do. *Chair position is supported by a committee (see next page for explanation). 5 COMMITTEES/JOB LIST Various committees are at work throughout the year. Volunteerism from the members of these committees allows CPFSC to stay strong and grow. Anyone interested in serving should contact a current member of the Board of Directors. Some committees are currently inactive due to a lack of volunteers. Activation of all committees is desirable and ensures the optimum functioning of the club. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! The Competition Committee, which is composed of Board Officials, works with the Competition and Test Chair(s) to ensure a successful Skatefest competition each June. The Activities Committee schedules parties and activities throughout the year for club members. This includes the Annual Awards and Holiday Parties. The Hospitality Committee provides food for all club sponsored skating events and activities. The Fundraising Committee works to secure additional funds for club usage through donations and club activities to raise money. The committee also manages fundraising table during shows and competitions. The Spring Show Committee, which is composed of coaches, Board Officials, and invited members, plans and executes the Spring Show each April. 6 MEMBERSHIP A skater can join the CPFSC as a home club member. Secondary membership is also an option provided the skater is a home club member of another USFS-sanctioned club or an individual member of USFS. The membership year is July 1 through June 30. For club registration and membership information, contact a board member or visit us online at www.cpfigureskatingclub.com. MEMBERSHIP FEES/GUIDELINES JULY 1, 2018- JUNE 30, 2019 The following CPFSC types of membership*/fees are available for those joining between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. All Individual and Family Membership members must fulfill volunteer requirements (see next page), or pay $150 to opt out of volunteer requirements. • Home Club Individual Membership - $200.00 • Home Club Family Membership - $175.00 each for two to four members residing in the same household. (Add $10 for each member above four) • Introductory Membership - $50.00 For skaters joining USFSA for the first time. This is a ONE TIME introductory rate for skaters interested in learning more about figure skating. • Non-Home/Secondary Club - $100 • Skating Adult - $100.00 • Collegiate - $200.00 initial fee and valid for 4 consecutive years. • Skater MUST be enrolled in a post-secondary school at time of registration. • Club Pro - $60.00 • Non-Home/Secondary Club Pro - $50 • Non-Skating Adult - $25 • Non-Skating Child - $45 REDUCED MEMBERSHIP FEES Applicable January 1-June 30 Reduced rates are offered for those skaters entering the club late in the membership year. Rates 7 for skaters joining from January 1 through June 30 are as follows: • Home Club Individual Membership - $100 • Home Club Family Membership - $90 each for two to four members residing in the same household. (Add $10 for each member over and above four) • Introductory Membership - $50 • Secondary Club and Skating Adult - $65 MANDATORY MEMBER MEETING Skaters in the club are required to attend a mandatory informational meeting. For any member 18 years of age or younger, a parent or guardian must attend. Four such meetings are held each year. The purpose of the mandatory meetings are to review club policies, procedures, and volunteer requirements. The following items will be covered at each meeting: 1. Communication 2. Volunteer requirements 3. Testing 4. Competitions 5. Appropriate skating attire 6. Annual events (membership drive, learn-to-skate sessions, seminars, holiday party, Skatefest, ice show, annual banquet, election of board members and officers) If the mandatory meetings are not attended, the skater will not be allowed to skate until the requirement has been met. 8 ICE FEES Membership fees cover only a portion of the actual cost of ice rental, which averages $153 per hour. The CPFSC can keep its fees