SYNCHRONIZED SKATING
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SYNCHRONIZED SKATER’S CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Two unexcused absences from practices will be cause for dismissal from the team. After the first unexcused absence you will be given a written
warning, after the second time you will be dismissed from the team. Excused: Illness, church functions, skating competitions, and mandatory school
functions where
credit is received (band, chorus, programs, etc.). Unexcused: Birthday parties, studying, other sports practices/games/extra –curricular activities (dance,
basketball, gymnastics, cheer leading, etc.). Any other absence must be approved by the coach.
*Family vacations must be approved by the head coach prior to the start of the season in order to be excused.
**It is unavoidable for some practices to be rescheduled due to ice conflicts. If practice is rescheduled and the skater has a conflict with the date, the
coach must be given a 1 week notice for the absence to be excused.
2. Two excused absences will count as one unexcused absence. Therefore, 4 excused absences will be cause for dismissal from the team.
3. Missing the practice ice for a competition or missing the last two practices before a competition will result in an alternate skating.
4. Skaters are required to be at all performances or competitions. Missing a competition, due to an unexcused absence, will result in an alternate skating
(or skating short if not alternate) the following competition. Missing a competition without prior arrangements from the coach will be cause for dismissal
from the team.
5. Parents must notify the head coach of any absences prior to the start of the practice. If a parent fails to do this, it will be counted as an unexcused
absence.
6. You are required to be at the arena and ready for practice on time. 2 late arrivals will be counted as one unexcused absence.
7. Skaters will not leave the ice unless dismissed by the coach. If you fail to get permission, you will not be allowed back on the ice, which means you will
have an unexcused absence.
8. Dress code: Black long sleeved skating dress and skating tights.
9. If a skater criticizes or raises their voice at the coach or other members of the team, that skater will be asked by the coach to leave the ice. This will be
considered an unexcused absence and the skater will not be allowed back on the ice until they and their parent meet with the coach. It is the coach’s
discretion if further disciplinary action is required..
10. If the skater’s attitude is frequently disruptive to the team, there will be two warnings to the skater and parent. If the behavior does not improve, it will be
cause for dismissal from the team.
11.BBFSC will be enforcing the North Dakota High School Athletic Association policy on alcohol, drug, theft, etc. BBFSC will also be following the school
rules on academic eligibility. These rules are listed in the front of your school planner and can also be found
at www.ndhsaa.com.
12. Required Private Lessons: Beginner 1,2,3, Preliminary, and Pre-juvenile lines must take a 15 minute, weekly moves in the field lesson with a Border
Blades approved coach throughout the course of the season. Open Juvenile, Juvenile, and Open Junior lines must take a 30 minute weekly lesson. It will
be the responsibility of the skater to have a Border Blades approved coach, sign a lesson sheet. Skaters failing to meet the lesson requirement will be
ineligible for a varsity letter.
13. Required Individual Practice: Beginner 1,2, and preliminary lines must practice an additional 15 minutes per week throughout the course of the
season. Beginner 3, Pre-Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Juvenile, and Open Junior lines must practice an additional 30 minutes per week throughout the course
of the season. The skater is responsible for getting their practice sheets signed by a Border Blades approved coach. Skaters failing to meet the practice
requirement will be ineligible for a varsity letter.
14. Skaters must turn in a copy of their birth certificates before the competitive season starts, unless one is already on file. This is a United States Figure
Skating Association Rule.
15. If you are dismissed from the team for any violation of any conduct and eligibility violations, any and all expenses relating to this team for the remainder
of the season are still your parent’s responsibility.
SYNCHRONIZED SKATING LETTERING CRITERIA
REQUIREMENTS TO LETTER
remainder of the season.
lose a captains or co-captain position for the remainder of the season.
remainder of the season.
All lettering requirements are under the discretion of the coaches.
1. Two unexcused absences from practices will be cause for dismissal from the team. After the first unexcused absence you will be given a written
warning, after the second time you will be dismissed from the team. Excused: Illness, church functions, skating competitions, and mandatory school
functions where
credit is received (band, chorus, programs, etc.). Unexcused: Birthday parties, studying, other sports practices/games/extra –curricular activities (dance,
basketball, gymnastics, cheer leading, etc.). Any other absence must be approved by the coach.
*Family vacations must be approved by the head coach prior to the start of the season in order to be excused.
**It is unavoidable for some practices to be rescheduled due to ice conflicts. If practice is rescheduled and the skater has a conflict with the date, the
coach must be given a 1 week notice for the absence to be excused.
2. Two excused absences will count as one unexcused absence. Therefore, 4 excused absences will be cause for dismissal from the team.
3. Missing the practice ice for a competition or missing the last two practices before a competition will result in an alternate skating.
4. Skaters are required to be at all performances or competitions. Missing a competition, due to an unexcused absence, will result in an alternate skating
(or skating short if not alternate) the following competition. Missing a competition without prior arrangements from the coach will be cause for dismissal
from the team.
5. Parents must notify the head coach of any absences prior to the start of the practice. If a parent fails to do this, it will be counted as an unexcused
absence.
6. You are required to be at the arena and ready for practice on time. 2 late arrivals will be counted as one unexcused absence.
7. Skaters will not leave the ice unless dismissed by the coach. If you fail to get permission, you will not be allowed back on the ice, which means you will
have an unexcused absence.
8. Dress code: Black long sleeved skating dress and skating tights.
9. If a skater criticizes or raises their voice at the coach or other members of the team, that skater will be asked by the coach to leave the ice. This will be
considered an unexcused absence and the skater will not be allowed back on the ice until they and their parent meet with the coach. It is the coach’s
discretion if further disciplinary action is required..
10. If the skater’s attitude is frequently disruptive to the team, there will be two warnings to the skater and parent. If the behavior does not improve, it will be
cause for dismissal from the team.
11.BBFSC will be enforcing the North Dakota High School Athletic Association policy on alcohol, drug, theft, etc. BBFSC will also be following the school
rules on academic eligibility. These rules are listed in the front of your school planner and can also be found
at www.ndhsaa.com.
12. Required Private Lessons: Beginner 1,2,3, Preliminary, and Pre-juvenile lines must take a 15 minute, weekly moves in the field lesson with a Border
Blades approved coach throughout the course of the season. Open Juvenile, Juvenile, and Open Junior lines must take a 30 minute weekly lesson. It will
be the responsibility of the skater to have a Border Blades approved coach, sign a lesson sheet. Skaters failing to meet the lesson requirement will be
ineligible for a varsity letter.
13. Required Individual Practice: Beginner 1,2, and preliminary lines must practice an additional 15 minutes per week throughout the course of the
season. Beginner 3, Pre-Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Juvenile, and Open Junior lines must practice an additional 30 minutes per week throughout the course
of the season. The skater is responsible for getting their practice sheets signed by a Border Blades approved coach. Skaters failing to meet the practice
requirement will be ineligible for a varsity letter.
14. Skaters must turn in a copy of their birth certificates before the competitive season starts, unless one is already on file. This is a United States Figure
Skating Association Rule.
15. If you are dismissed from the team for any violation of any conduct and eligibility violations, any and all expenses relating to this team for the remainder
of the season are still your parent’s responsibility.
SYNCHRONIZED SKATING LETTERING CRITERIA
- Testing/lettering year is from April 1st to March 31st.
- A student must demonstrate varsity level ability as compared to other North Dakota athletes and demonstrate this ability in competitive situations.
- Show leadership, hard work and good sportsmanship in all levels of skating.
- Letters are awarded according to the requirements below and will also be under the discretion of the coach.
- Skaters are required to submit, to the synchro manager, their signed lettering requirements summary by April 1st. It is the responsibility of the
skater to obtain the coach's signature.
REQUIREMENTS TO LETTER
- The skater must have passed the Pre-Juvenile Moves-in-the-Field test.
- The skater must be part of the highest level synchronized skating line that BBFSC has available. (This includes alternates.)
- The first year anyone is eligible to letter is 7th grade.
- You must attend every practice set by the coaches. The coaches will use their discretion in determining what is an excused or unexcused absence
and if it affects your lettering status. - Skater must attend scheduled competitions.
- Skater must perform with the line in public appearances.
- The skater must meet the eligibility requirements that Grand Forks Public Schools have set in academics and citizenship in all classes during the
course of the season.
remainder of the season.
lose a captains or co-captain position for the remainder of the season.
remainder of the season.
All lettering requirements are under the discretion of the coaches.
Synchronized Skating evaluations for the Diamond and Sapphire Blades competitive synchro teams will be on Sunday, October 16th, at the Eagles
Arena from 1-3pm. More information to come in late October regarding the Non Competitive Ruby Blades team.
If you are interested in attending the evaluations or you have any questions, please contact either Tina or Kimberly by Monday September 26.
Arena from 1-3pm. More information to come in late October regarding the Non Competitive Ruby Blades team.
If you are interested in attending the evaluations or you have any questions, please contact either Tina or Kimberly by Monday September 26.