SUMMER SCHOOL 2015
* Please read for important updates *
Message from the President
The Gloucester Skating Club has had a very busy and productive year. A number of our skaters achieved
personal bests and represented GSC at the Skate Canada Sectional, Challenge, Canadian Championships,
EOSIC, Ontario Championships We are very proud of all of our skaters and their accomplishments.
The Gloucester Skating Club is a not-for-profit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors, with
support from a small number of administrative staff, dedicated professional coaches, and most importantly
our MEMBER VOLUNTEERS!
Also, the Annual General Meeting of the Gloucester Skating Club Inc. will be held on:
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015
Bob McQuarrie Recreational Complex, 1490 Youville Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
6:30 PM
Rachelle Ferron
GSC President
Registration Package
Please review all of the following registration documents prior to registering on-line. Contact the Club
Office at [email protected] if you have questions.
 NEW: Summer registration is by the week. For skaters who will skate less than a full week, they may
guest skate if space permits.
 Invitation email and registration instructions
 Parent information letter
 Brochure and Schedule
 Programs and Progression Chart
 GSC Members receive an early bird discount of 5% if you register for June and Summer sessions
by May 10th, 2015
 Skaters may register after the due date however sessions may be cancelled if there are insufficient
registrations at the due date.
Summer Schedule –June 29 - August 14, 2015 -Test Days August 7 & 11, 2015
The following training activities are available:
 Coaching fees extra for ALL on-ice sessions in private and group lessons (See Brochure for Coach
contact information)
 On-ice spins sessions – included for Comp A/Elite, Comp B, GOLD STARSkate
 Dance/Skating Skills (included for Bronze, SILVER STARSkate and COMP “B”), extra for all other
levels)
 Off-ice classes daily - jumping, conditioning, core strengthening, flexibility, creative movement / dance
/ ballet – included for all levels
 Off-ice enrichment classes for Comp A/ Elite, Gold STARSkate/Comp B Skaters who are striving to
gain a “competitive edge” in their training - extra fees apply
 Off-ice and on-ice harness for all levels (contact your Coach)
 DARTFISH technology for skill analysis (contact your Coach, coaching fees apply)
Off Ice Training
Attendance and commitment to an off ice program is a major contributor to accelerated skill development
and the overall enhancement of an athlete’s on ice performance and long term development. Our highly
qualified off ice instructors are also available for private or small group consultations. (See Brochure for
contact information).
 Skaters must do a proper off ice warm-up 20-30 minutes prior to their on ice session.
 Skaters must have a skipping rope and small hand/bath towel for off-ice classes
 Water bottle: Everyone having a water bottle allows the group to stay in one place during the session
and keep everyone well hydrated, which is essential for young people, especially athletes. Drinking lots
of water helps a skater’s body to function at its best by helping muscles work more efficiently and cool
down more effectively after hard work-outs.
 Proper running shoes (good arch support): It is very important for skaters to have appropriate foot
wear during off ice. Skaters’ feet need to be well supported while they are running and jumping. Proper
footwear also helps prevent injuries, not only to their feet, but to their whole body; the position of our
feet set up the alignment of all our joints.
 Snacks: Proper and adequate nutrition is crucial to staying healthy and having enough energy to train
and recover. Generally skaters arrive straight from school, skate and then go to off ice, so it’s essential
that they have quick and healthy snacks to munch on between skating and off ice. Granola bars, dried
fruit, fresh fruit, or whole wheat crackers (to mention a few) are a great idea. Ideally, to help skaters’
bodies to recover well after training, try to drink at least 500-750ml of water and have a snack or meal
within 1 hour of the end of their session(s).
Qualifying Levels and Placement/Movement of Skaters on Sessions for BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD
STARSkate, Comp B, Comp A, and Elite. Please consult with your coach and our Programs &
Progession Chart.
Skaters must register for the 2015 Summer School where they qualify as of the registration due date - no
exceptions. The Director of Skating and Professional Coaching Staff will assess all sessions and skaters
based on the number of skaters on the session, the viability of a session and the level of skaters to determine
any upward movement. If you are moving up a level in the current year, please contact the Club Office to
have your registration type changed to the new level. After the registration deadline, skaters may add
sessions at the next lower level if space permits.
Guest Skating
Guest Skating is permitted if space permits. Check our Website and Notice Boards for full sessions that do
not allow Guest Skating.
Fundraising
Fundraising is an integral and important part of the Gloucester Skating Club as it helps to keep ice and
program costs reasonable for everyone, at every level of skating. The Club supports the following ongoing
fundraisers. Spread the word throughout your community! If you have an idea for a fundraiser, please
contact the Club office at [email protected]. Additional fundraisers are announced throughout
the year.
 FundScrip
 Boston Pizza fundraiser
 Nevada tickets at Mac’s on the corner of
 Magazine subscriptions
 Broadway Bar & Grill fundraiser
 Used Skate and Clothing Sales
Youville and Jeanne D’Arc
For details please go to the Fundraising tab at www.gloucesterskatingclub.ca.
Housing for Visiting Skaters
If you are in need of housing, or are interested in hosting an out of town skater, please contact the Club
Office at [email protected] to notify us of your interest and availability.
Youth and Adult Synchronized Skating
The Gloucester Skating Club has two Youth and three Adult Synchro Skating Teams, for further
information on the Synchronized Skating Programs please contact:
Kaleidoscope (Youth)
Fine Line
Green Machine
Quest
Lisa Murray, Team Manager at [email protected]
Catherine Hodgkinson, Team Manager at [email protected]
Joni Sleigh, Team Manager at [email protected]
Katie Williams, Team Manager at [email protected]
In closing, we hope to assist you, as athletes and parents, to accomplish your goals and dreams, allowing
you lifelong health, enjoyment and success in the sport of Figure Skating.
We can follow us on Facebook under Gloucester Skating Club
and GSC @GSC skaters for Twitter for the latest information.