Club Policies

LSC complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Venue accessibility details are available at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Accessibility. For accommodations, contact info@leasideskatingclub.com.

📄 LSC Accessibility Policy (PDF)

• A $45 administration fee, per student, may be applied should the administrator or coordinator deem a skater is not suitable for a session (under age, wrong session, etc.)
• If a skaters requests to switch a class, there will be a $20 admin fee.

The Leaside Skating Club (a non-profit organization) is dedicated to teaching the joys and skills of skating to people of all ages. We are committed to ensuring our members have the best skating experience in a professional and fun environment. LSC is not in any way be responsible for loss of property, damage, or injuries to persons, including participants while on the premises. Membership will be closed for any session which becomes filled. LSC reserves the right to change sessions or ice times at any times during the skating year, cancel programs where minimum registration levels are not met. LSC is not required to make up lost time or compensate members for closing arenas due to nature.

All participants, including athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, officials, volunteers, staff, and Board members, are required to adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct.

📄 LSC Code of Conduct Policy (PDF)

LSC enforces mandatory Removal-from-Sport and Return-to-Sport protocols in compliance with Rowan’s Law and Skate Canada guidelines. All athletes under 26 and parents/guardians of athletes under 18 must complete the required acknowledgment form prior to participation.

📄 LSC Concussion Policy, Protocols & Rowan’s Law Package (PDF)

This Policy applies to all individuals and/or members, including reports and responses from individuals as defined within this Policy.

General disputes regarding Club governance or compliance may be submitted in writing to disputes@leasideskatingclub.com.

📄 LSC General Dispute Reporting & Resolution Policy (PDF)

2025-2026 - Guest Skating is permitted on our STARskate sessions. $30/hr. We have a maximum of 4 sessions per Term. Please contact Administration to inquire.

📄 LSC Hiring & Recruitment Policy & Procedures (PDF)

Skaters are able to attend all classes as scheduled for the program in which they are registered. In the event that a skater is unable to attend a scheduled class(es) or there is a cancellation due to LSC Events or Leaside Memorial Garden Events, make-up classes, refunds, or credits for the missed class(es) will not be provided. The fees reflect these possible changes.

Leaside Skating Club respects the privacy of our members. Photography and videography at club events and practices are permitted for personal use only. Publishing images or videos of minors on social media without parental consent is prohibited.

The club may photograph or film participants for promotional purposes. Parents or guardians who do not wish their child to be photographed should notify the club in writing at registration.

• The $45 Skater Registration Skate Canada Fee is non-refundable after the skater’s first class.
• Program fees are refundable up to the program start date listed for each program.
• A $45 cancellation fee, per student, will be applied to all cancellations prior to the first session.
• No refunds after the program start date except for medical reasons. Medical refunds are issued with a doctors note.
• The $45 Skate Registration Skate Canada Fee is non-refundable.

Leaside Skating Club is committed to the principles of Skate Canada's Safe Sport framework. We prioritize athlete well-being and take a zero-tolerance approach to maltreatment of any kind.

All coaches and club officials are required to complete Safe Sport training and background checks as a condition of participation. Concerns can be reported to the club's designated Safe Sport officer or directly to Skate Canada.

STAR 1 - 5:
Skaters are assessed by their LSC home club coach when the coach indicates the skater is ready to test. $14 payment made online before the test is taken.

STAR 6 - GOLD:
Skaters that are assessed by a Skate Ontario Assessor/Judge when a coach indicated the skater is ready to test. $17 payment made online before the test day.

Test Fee Non LSC Member (STAR 6 - Gold):
Skaters who have permission from LSC Administration to test at an LSC STAR 6 - Gold assessment day will pay for their test fees online along with the $50 Non-LSC Member Test Fee.