Club Policies

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

As a sanctioned member of Skate Canada, LSC follows their guidelines for concussion protocols and symptoms.

• For a full description of these guidelines please visit Skate Canada’s Concussion Policy page
• Skate Ontario Concussion Awareness Resources

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

Download the full policy document below.

Skate Canada is committed to ensuring that all skaters have the opportunity to participate in a safe and welcoming environment that is encouraging and promotes their overall development. Parents have an enormous influence on skaters’ experiences in the sport. The quality of a skater’s experience is determined by their relationships with parents and the manner in which parents conduct themselves in the Skate Canada environment.

In this code “parents” shall refer to “parent” and “guardians”. This code applies to all parents who are members of Skate Canada or have children who are members of Skate Canada. Parents shall abide by this code at all times while participating in any Skate Canada club or school, competition, or activity.

• All parents are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner consistent with the values of fair play, integrity, open communication and mutual respect.
• Parents shall always model positive and responsible behaviour and communicate with their son/daughter that they expect them to do the same. Parents will assume the major responsibility for their son/daughter’s on ice conduct and attitude.
• Parents shall at all times treat all individuals and property with dignity, courtesy and respect, including but not limited to skaters, coaches, officials, volunteers, other parents, and all other individuals that are part of the club, skating school, Section or Skate Canada.
• Parents shall refrain from any behaviour, or comments, which are profane, insulting, harassing, sexist, racist, abusive, disrespectful or otherwise offensive without hostility or violence.
• Parents shall emphasize the importance of values like sportsmanship, respect, cooperation, competition and teamwork to their son/daughter offering praise for competing fairly, participation and skill development.
• Parents shall model and encourage their son/daughter to maintain a healthy balance between skating and life. (i.e., school, other activities, social life, etc.)
• Parents shall model and encourage balanced, healthy food choices and subscribing to an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Parents shall set high, but reasonable expectations for their son/daughter’s participation in skating focusing on development and enjoyment for the child.
• Parents shall instill confidence in their son/daughter’s ability and skill development, always avoiding comparisons with other skaters.
• Parents shall celebrate the acquisition of skills and goals achieved by their son/daughter.
• Parents, along with the professional coach and the athlete, shall be considered members of a team whose main concern is the child’s overall progress and development. Parents shall respect that the professional coach is responsible and empowered for the on-ice and off-ice development of the athlete. A parent’s role shall be to take a healthy interest in their child’s progress and development and be responsible for the child’s nutrition, rest, adherence to off-ice training regimen set by the coach or other fitness professional, overall health, life-balance, and moral and emotional support.
• Parents shall ensure their son/daughter wears proper skating clothing and equipment.
• Parents shall never provide alcohol or drugs to minors in a Skate Canada environment.
• Parents shall never provide or advocate the use of performance enhancing drugs or substances.
• Parents shall avoid any conduct, which brings their club, skating school, Section or Skate Canada, into disrepute, including but not limited to abusive use of alcohol, non-medical use of drugs and gambling.
• Parents shall openly support and uphold this code of conduct policy and take action and steps to ensure other parents follow and uphold this code of conduct policy.
• Parents shall adhere to the policies, procedures, rules, standards, and ethics of Skate Canada at all times.

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.

Leaside Skating Club believes skating is for everyone. We welcome skaters of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities. We are actively working to ensure our programs, facilities, and communications are accessible and inclusive.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status. Questions about accommodations can be directed to info@leasideskatingclub.com.