Skaters must be members of Skate Canada to skate on PECSC sessions, try tests, skate on the Adult Synchronized Skating team, or compete.
The membership year runs from Sept 1-Aug 31 at a cost of $61.70 (as of Sept 2024). The fee is paid to Skate Canada, is NON-REFUNDABLE and is due in FULL upon registration in the first program of each membership year. ( it can not be prorated as per Skate Canada). Out of club skaters must provide proof of current Skate Canada Membership at time of registration.
If you are a 'new' skaters with our club but have registered in previous years in a Skate Canada program, and therefore have a Skate Canada membership number, please let us know (info@pecsc.ca) in order to use your existing number and keep track of your accomplishments all under the same profile.
This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE once you complete your registration for your program, even if you withdraw from the program prior to its start date, this fee will still be due payable.
This coverage is not optional. Skaters cannot step on the ice or register at Prince Edward County Skating Club without it.
The break-down of this fee is as follows:
- Registrant fee - National portion $28
- The National portion goes to Skate Canada. Skate Canada is recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) as the governing body for the sport of figure skating in Canada. As the largest learn-to-skate teaching organization in Canada, Skate Canada is dedicated to creating a nation of skaters both recreationally and competitively. Skate Canada is designated by the ISU as the official sanctioning body of figure skating in Canada and oversees the rules and standards of the sport at the development, national and international levels of competition within Canada. Skate Canada's learn-to-skate and skill-development programs encourage skaters to hone their on-ice skills. To learn more, visit the Skate Canada website.
- Registrant fee - Sectional portion $28
- The Sectional portion goes to Skate Ontario. Skate Ontario provides developmental and competitive opportunities for approximately 75,000 participants including competitive, recreational and Special Olympic skaters as well as coaches, officials, and volunteers. Skate Ontario is an organization dedicated to delivering the best programs and events to support skating for fun, fitness and achievement. Skate Ontario is committed to supporting a safe, inclusive and respectful skating environment across the province. For more information visit the Skate Ontario website.
- Safe Sport Fee $5
- The National Safe Sport Program prepares skaters for greatness by ensuring safety is a winning part of their routine. Promoting a safe environment aligning with Skate Canada's core values is paramount. Skate Canada is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of all participants through: prevention, comprehensive policies and protocols, risk identification and management, education, training, resources, and communication. Safe Sport provides a national reporting and resolution framework that is compassionate, fair, transparent, timely, and without reprisal. For more information, visit Safe Sport on the Skate Canada website.
- Injury Benefit Charge $0.70
