Half rink – Figure Skating Session

This is a practice session for WFSC club members and is for practising figure skating elements.

These are not lessons. Newer skaters must be at KiwiSkate elementary level or higher and be able to manouvre around other skaters and do skid stops (eg snow plough, side stop) on the ice to avoid collisions.

General skating should be done around the edges in an anti-clockwise direction. Those practicising basic jumps or spins should do so in the centre – single jumps only and no camel or back spirals should be performed in this session.

Things to note:

• You will need your own skates – hire skates are not suitable for figure skating sessions.
• Children may attend from 8 years of age – parents please ensure they understand the rules for the sessions.
• Skaters at Elementary or Basic level must wear a helmet. Please see the WFSC Helmet Policy for more details.
• All those attending must familiarise themselves with the Right of Way Rules contained in the Code of Conduct and our guide to Figure Skating Session Etiquette.
• Wear appropriate clothing and gloves, and consider protective gear such as crash pants, knee guards or helmets. Jeans, flared/wide legged pants, extra long pants, or pants with ties/drawstrings at base of leg are not allowed to be worn on the ice.
• Headphones/earbuds are not permitted to be worn on the ice during club sessions.
• No photos or recordings of any kind are to be made of other skaters during open sessions without their permission.
• Children under the age of 14 may not be left unattended during club sessions.