Code of Conduct

Members and parents of junior members are required to review, discuss, and

accept this Code of Conduct and indicate that they have read and understand

their responsibilities by signing the attached agreement before participating in

club activities. The Club wishes to create a safe skating environment and will

benefit from having a uniform standard of behavior.

GENERAL

All KFSC members must conduct themselves in a manner respectful of all

policies and property at the Icearium as well as any other facility. Any violation of

facility policy may result in disciplinary action from the Club. This Code of

Conduct is also in effect when the Club is represented at out of town activities.

Please exhibit a model of behavior that will provide a good example to the

community and encourage pride in our club.

• Members are expected to display proper respect and sportsmanship

towards their fellow skaters, coaches, officials, parents, and the general

public.

• Members are expected to follow the direction of Icearium staff and KFSC

members acting as rink attendants during Club ice.

• Any act performed by a Club member that a rink attendant, Club member,

or a coach sees and deems unsafe or inappropriate may be brought to the

KFSC Board's attention for any disciplinary action necessary.

• Persons appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or mood-altering

drugs will not be allowed on the ice.

• The ice monitor may place restrictions on routines or elements that he/she

deems unsafe or dangerous to other skaters on any club ice session.

SPECIFIC CLASSES OF INFRACTIONS

CLASS I

• Spitting, littering, tossing objects/snowballs

• Intentionally leaving objects on the ice

• Chewing gum, eating, or drinking on the ice (exception for water/sports

drink at the boards).

• Discourteous behavior

CLASS II

• Abusive or obscene language, profanity, or any gesture of profanity

• Insubordination toward any official, parent, or coach

• Displaying or promoting unsafe actions on the ice or elsewhere in the

facility

• Deliberately skating in a manner that interferes with another skater's

safety

• Any destruction or defacement of property including the ice surface

CLASS III

• Any intentional physical contact, bodily or by throwing objects, which

would be considered aggressive in nature by a responsible, prudent

person

• Threatening or harassing of other skaters or persons

• Possession or use of any illegal substance on the premises

• Theft

CONSEQUENCES FOR INFRACTIONS

CLASS I

1st offense:

• verbal warning

2nd offense:

• verbal warning of upgrade upon next offense

3rd offense:

• upgrade to Class II - 1st offense

CLASS II

1st offense:

• Immediate removal from the ice and loss of privileges for the following

session.

• Written apology to offended party

• Letter of reprimand with warning of upgrade upon next offense

2nd offense:

• Upgrade to Class III

• Meeting of all parties concerned for disposition

CLASS III

A class III infraction will require a meeting of the Board, skater, and parents if the

skater is a minor.

1st offense:

• Removal from Club ice and Club activities for a length of time to be

determined by the Board

• Written letter of apology to offended party

• If the skater is a minor, upon return to ice, parent must accompany skater

for a period of time to be determined by the Board

2nd offense:

• Permanent Club suspension.

• Notification to USFSA headquarters of conduct violation and Club

suspension.

ICE ETIQUETTE

The following right-of-way order is to ensure safety for all skaters on the ice and

is in effect during all Club sessions.

• 1st priority: Skater wearing a safety vest skating his/her program

• 2nd priority: Skater in a lesson

• 3rd priority: Skater in a spin or jump entrance

It is common etiquette to make extra effort to stay out of the way of priority

skaters; however, you do not have to stop skating and stand at the boards.

It is important to be aware, cautious, and considerate of other skaters. Be

especially aware that there are low and high level skaters sharing the ice and

that neither is more important than the other.

KEEP MOVING! If you feel the need to stop and talk to another skater, you must

move next to the boards.

LOOK WHERE YOU ARE GOING AT ALL TIMES! Skaters are responsible for

looking in the direction they are skating--forward or backward.

SPIN IN THE CENTER. Spins should be practiced in the center of the rink.

DO NOT LINGER IN JUMPING LANES. Most jumping is done at the ends of

the rink. Skaters will use the sides of the rink to gain speed for their jumps.