Vacationland Figure Skating Club

 Out with the old and in with the new!  Click on the link below to read or download our new VFSC parent handbook.  It's loaded with the information you need to learn about our club, the sport of figure skating, testing, competitions, coaching, you name it, it's in there!!  A wonderful resource for every skater and perfect addition to the living room coffee table.  Copies will be available for purchase in the ToePic but hey, skating is expensive!  Save some money and get it here for free!!!

What's a walk on??  If you are not signed up for a session of ice time or an off ice class you may pay on a per use basis.  This is only allowed if the session isn't full. You must check in with the ice monitor to see if there is space and to pay.  No one will be allowed on the ice without payment.  Those that have contracted (pre-paid) for the session will get priority if the ice has filled.  If you need a make-up session due to illness or other unavoidable circumstance you must obtain a pass from the Ice Coordinator prior to taking the ice.  If you don't have a pass you will need to pay the regular walk on rate.  Walk on ice does not count for Sr club criteria.  Our 2008-2009 season walk on rates are as follows:

A Bridge class is for basic skills skaters, badge 2 through 8, that want to expand beyond the basic skills group lessons.  The Bridge class must be skated in addition to the basic skills class.  Skaters receive instruction in off-ice and on-ice skills.  Off-ice is extremely important and can help build strength, balance, and control that helps the skater on the ice.  Participants will also receive information about basic skills competitions and what to expect if they chose to compete.  It's a great way to take the next step if your child loves to skate but you're not sure if you want to hire a coach.  Bridge skaters get their own number in the show too!!   The name Bridge is used because it works as a bridge between our basic skills program and the Jr club.

That's right!  Vacationland Figure Skating Club gets 1 cent every time you do a search through isearch.com  You must be registered with igive.com first, have VFSC as your designated charity, then search away!  It is powered by yahoo and works the same way.  Just think, if every family used this instead of Google, we could easily raise over $700 per year!  So, find that news article, look for that medical term, get that song, just start your search on isearch!  After all, a penny saved is....well, you know the drill!

That's right!  Have you tried online shopping at www.igive.com?  It's easy and doesn't cost you a cent.  Log onto their website, register and designate Vacationland Figure Skating Club as your favorite charity.  If you are registering for the first time use this link www.igive.com/VFSC. Next time you shop, start at igive and the rest is automatic!   Over 650 of the retailers you shop at everyday will give a percentage of your purchase to our club.  The percentage varies from 1% to 26%.  Just think, if you spend $500 per year online how much could VFSC could get?  If every club member did that imagine what we could do for our kids!!  We could offer more programs, workshops, cheaper ice, new equipment, the possibilities are endless.  All you need to do is shop at the same online retailers that you are used to, just do it through www.igive.com.  A few examples are eBay, Eddie Bauer, Lillian Vernon, Carol Wright, HSN, Target, Lands End, Best Buy, Cabela's,  JC Penney.  The funds designated to our club are sent to us automatically and you pay the same price for your online purchase.  When you register AND shop within 45 days the club gets a $5 as a bonus.  Give it a try, it's safe and secure.   You win, the club wins.  It's that simple!

As of July 17th 2008 YOU have raised $247.88 for Vacationland!  Way to go online shoppers!!!

Sometimes figure skating can seem complicated, especially if you are new to basic skills, considering Jr club, hiring a coach, wondering about Sr club criteria, competitions, bridge class, yikes!!!  Don't let it get you down, start asking questions!!  VFSC coaches & board members are happy to help navigate you and your skater through all these areas and more.  Don't feel silly or bashful.....we were all new once too!  During basic skills lessons you will see board members with name tags around the arena.  If we don't know the answer we'll find someone who does.  If you don't see a board member go upstairs to the ToePick and there will be people there who can help.  Our goal is to make this fun for your child and family so please don't be afraid to ask for assistance!