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BFSC Spring 2024 (May 13th to June 26th)

Spring programming will run from May 13-June 26. All skating will take place at South Courtice Arena on Pad B.  Please note, there is no skating on May 16, May 20th or June 27. 

Starskaters must meet the requirements to skate on their session. Please read the NEW SPRING requirements for Starskate below. As always, please communicate with your skater’s coach to determine levels if you are unsure.

Online registration opens March 24 @ 8am by visiting: https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

Mondays – 6 Sessions
(May 13, May 27, June 3, 10, 17 & 24)
*No skating May 20.
Wednesdays – 7 Sessions
(May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5, 12, 19 &  26)
Thursdays – 5 Sessions
(May 23, May 30, June 6, 13, 20)
*No skating May 16 and June 27.
5:30-6:20 CANSKATE5:30-6:20 CANSKATE
SESSION #1
5:30-6:20 STARSKATE
SENIOR
6:30-7:20 STARSKATE
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE A
6:30-7:20 CANSKATE
SESSION #2
6:30-7:20 STARSKATE
JUNIOR
7:30-8:20 STARSKATE
INTERMEDIATE B/SENIOR
7:30-8:20 STARSKATE
INTERMEDIATE B/SENIOR
7:30-8:20 STARSKATE
INTERMEDIATE A & B

**NEW** SPRING STARSKATE REQUIREMENTS 

  • Junior – MUST have Passed Stage 4 and have been invited
  • Intermediate A–All three Star 1 Assessments – Freeskate Elements, Dance Elements and Skills and have a private coach
  • Intermediate B – All Star 2 tests PLUS 2 of the following: Star 3 Skills, Star 3 Dance (Baby Blues and Star 3 Dance Elements) and or Star 3 Freeskate (Elements & Program) and have a private coach
  • Senior – All Star 3 tests, plus two Star 4 tests & must have a private coach

CANSKATE 

  • 50 min program for those 3 years of age and up
  • A learn to skate program for skaters that have some experiences or NO prior skating experience 
  • A dynamic program that focuses on fun and basic skill development
  • Skaters of different skill levels and ages may skate on the same Canskate session

BFSC Spring Pricing

Canskate:

Mondays (6 sessions) – Current skaters: $138 (Program Fee only)  New skaters: $197 ($138 Program Fee + $59 Skate Canada Fee)
Wednesdays (7 sessions) – Current skaters: $161 (Program Fee only)  New skaters: $220 ($161 Program Fee +$59 Skate Canada Fee)

Starskate:

Mondays: $138 (6 sessions)
Wednesdays: $161 (7 sessions)
Thursdays: $115 (5 sessions)

Posted by Jeff in Activities, CanSkate, Canskate, Information, Learn to Skate, News, Skating Programs, STARSkate

2023 Summer Skating Schedule

Summer Skating–7 Weeks

     (July 18-August 31 2023)

CANSKATE REGISTRATION will open JUNE 3rd at 8 am by using our registration link.

STARSKATE REGISTRATION FOR NON-BFSC HOME CLUB SKATERS will open June 5 at 8 am.

         Registration link: https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

        Summer programming will run for 7 sessions from July 18-August 31. All skating will take place

        at South Courtice Arena, Pad B. 

**Please note, we require minimum numbers to run each session. You will be contacted if our

numbers fall below the required number of participants or if we need to make changes to the schedule.

                

Requests for withdrawal from any program must be received in writing by Registration@bfsc.net within

the first two weeks of the start of the session. Only remaining sessions will be refunded. The Skate

Canada Membership fee is nonrefundable.

If you have any questions please email: Registration@bfsc.net

Registration link:https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

Posted by Deborah Schnedler in Canskate, Information, Learn to Skate, Skating Programs, STARSkate

BFSC Regular Season (Winter)

 

 

 

  BFSC  2022-2023 Winter Season

All winter Canskate programs are now full. Please add your name to one of our waitlists. If an opening

becomes available, our online system will automatically contact you by email.

Use this link to register for skating programs or to join waitlists: https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

Winter Canskate programs begin Jan. 10th, 11th, 15th & 16th.

To learn more about the Canskate program, please visit: Canskate Information Link

Please read program requirements and the descriptions below before completing all registrations. 

Locations:   (SC)–South Courtice Arena (Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs.),   (GR)-Bowmanville, Garnet Rickard (Tues.) 

 

 

 

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BFSC Summer Skating (July 12-August 18)

 

Summer Skating–6 Weeks

(July 12-August 18)

SUMMER  REGISTRATION will open JUNE 4th. 

Registration link: https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

BFSC is proud to announce the schedule and fees for the 2022 Summer Season. Summer programming will run for 6 sessions from July 12th-Aug. 18th. All skating will take place at South Courtice Arena.  

**Please note, we require minimum numbers to run each session. You will be contacted if our numbers fall below the required number of participants or if we need to make changes to the schedule.

Canskate Costs: $120 program fee + $44 Canskate fee (new 2021-2022 Canskate participants)

Junior/Intermediate Starskate Costs:  $120 fee for 1 day/week, $240 for 2 days/week, $360 for 3 days/week 

Requests for withdrawal from any program must be received in writing by Registration@bfsc.net within two weeks of the start of the session. Only remaining sessions will be refunded. The Skate Canada Membership fee is nonrefundable.

If you have any questions please email: Registration@bfsc.net

 

 

Registration link:https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

 

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Information on our 2021-22 Season

Canskate

Registration is open.  If session is full, please add your skater to the waiting list.

 

 

 

 

 

Starskate – Junior (Canskate Stage 4-6, Star 1)   Intermediate (Star 2-3)   Senior (Star 4-10)

Session are open for Full Registration or Drop-Ins.  Drop-In must have a valid Skate Canada Membership for the 2021-22 Season.

 

Please see below all Clarington Guidelines and return to sport Information

Vaccination verification under the passport will come into effect on Wednesday September 22. 

  • Full vaccination means 2 approved doses, with 14 days lapsed after the second dose.  Approved medical exemptions do apply.
  • Proof of vaccination includes a copy of your vaccination receipt and adequate identification that confirms the name and birthday of the individual.  Photo ID is acceptable but not required.  The information on both documents must match to be considered verified.
  • Every person who is 18 years an older will require proof of vaccination to enter the facility.
  • Every person who is under 12 years old will NOT have to provide proof of vaccination 
  • Every person who is 12-17 years old will have to provide proof of vaccination EXCEPT when participating in organized sport and active recreational activities.  Participation in organized sport would include any coaches, instructors officials (on and off ice) that are aged 17 and under.
  • Vaccination verification will be completed at the main entrance to each facility and will be based on the above criteria.  This will be done by municipal staff and/or a third party agency contracted by the Municipality.
  • Should an organization be required by their Provincial Sport Organization (i.e. OMHA or OWHA) to impose requirements that exceed the guidance provided in the Provincial Regulation, it will be the sole responsibility of that organization to enforce those requirements. .

Effective October 27th the Municipality will be taking over screening and contact tracing for anyone that enters a recreation facility. As the permit holder, you are no longer responsible for doing screening and contact tracing. The security guards at the door will be screening, contact tracing and completing vaccine verification.  These changes do not impact vaccine verification, that process will remain the same. 

The Municipality is launching an electronic COVID-19 self-screening on Wednesday, October 27, for those wishing to enter Clarington’s recreation facilities and complete the screening in advance. You can access the COVID-19 Self-Screening online, at the door using the posted QR code, and in person with facility staff.

PLEASE arrive 20-30 minutes before the start of the session so Health Checks can be confirmed.

Link – COVID-19 Self-Screening for Entry to Recreation Facilities (arcgis.com)

Please read all Return to Play guidelines below from Clarington

Return to Ice Guidelines for Permit Holders 

As we reopen it is critical to share the below information:  

➢ A maximum of 60 skaters are allowed on the ice, plus coaches/staff.  

Arrival at the Facility  

  • The facility will be entered through the main entrance. Adjustments may be necessary  due to other events happening within the facility. This information will be  communicated in advance of the permitted date. 
  • Arrive to the facility 15 minutes before your start time to line up outside.  o It is the permit holder’s responsibility to ensure that all participants and  spectators have entered the facility. 
  • Spectators and participants must immediately go into the designated areas. Loitering  and gathering in the facility is not permitted  

While in the Facility  

  • Parents/guardians will be allowed in the facility and must sit in the designated area and  must wear a mask at all times. Staff will monitor and notify the permit holder (or  coach) if there are any concerns or capacity numbers are exceeded. Failure to follow  these guidelines will put future permits at risk of cancellation  
  • Changerooms will be open. Masks must be worn at all times and can be removed as  the skater enters the ice.  
  • Washrooms are open.  

While Exiting the Facility  

  • Spectators must immediately exit the facility at the end of the ice time.
  • Spectators and participants are not permitted to loiter in the facility
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