Competitive Training Contract

Index

This contract is divided into 8 sections for easy reference

1. LSA Contract Information
2. Sessions
3. Levels
4. Scheduling Options
5. Payment Information
6. Serious Injury or Illness Policy
7. Registration Process
8. Other

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I. LSA Contract Information

Skaters who wish to register for this Training Program must:

1. Be current associate, collegiate or full* members of LSA at the time of registration AND for the duration of the entire contract. *Adult Limited Membership does not include the right to enter into this contract.
2. Have no outstanding balances owed to LSA, including prior contract payments, NSF fees, walk on fees or any other amounts owed to LSA.
3. Be a Member in Good Standing with USFSA.

• This contract offers on- and off-ice classes and sessions for skaters of all levels.
• Questions about this website should be directed to .
• Questions about individual registrations should be directed to the .

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II. Sessions

LSA offers on- and off-ice sessions for skaters of all levels. Descriptions of classes and sessions offered are listed below. Every class described may not be offered during this specific registration period. Please refer to the actual schedule.

Description of On-Ice Sessions and Classes

• Free Skate Session On-ice time for practice and/or private lessons. Free skate sessions are designated by skating level (see Skating Levelsbelow) to provide optimal training and safety for the skaters on these sessions.. Skaters who are in dance lessons with an LSA instructor or designated testing partner may skate as a unit. Synchronized team members may practice their programs on free skate sessions in units of two.
• Power Class The primary focus of this class will be creating and maintaining power, improving stamina and endurance, and focusing on body alignment.
• Edges and Curves Class The focus of this class will be edge quality and turns. Skaters also will focus on maintaining flow.
• Spins Class Skaters will work on all types of spins, from the three basic spins on both feet, to variations in each position, combination spins and flying spins. Skaters will be assigned to groups according to level.
• Jumps Class The focus of this class is technique for axel and double jumps. Much of the class will be spent on learning exercises and drills to help land these jumps properly and consistently. Backspin and loop jump are recommended.
• Preliminary Dance Class For skaters who have not taken any patterned dance tests or who have not completed the preliminary dance level (Dutch Waltz, Canasta Tango, Rhythm Blues). This class will focus on the beginning concepts of ice dance.
• Synchronized Team Practice Skaters who have been named to the synchronized skating teams will practice during the time designated for their team. Practice is included in the synchronized team contract.

Description of Off-Ice Sessions and Classes

Please note that Off-Ice classes are offered for skaters age 7 and older or who have passed the Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field test.

• Strength & Conditioning This program has been developed to increase the performance, health and well-being of skaters and is run by David Boyce, physical therapist, Bellarmine professor, and outpatient clinic owner. Athletes will perform a circuit of exercises specifically developed for the LSA skaters. Attention will be given to all parts of the body including torso, legs, hips, upper body and arms. Early Fall classes will be 50?60 minutes in length. Start times may be slightly adjusted to accommodate sub-grouping of athletes. Participating skaters will be given an orthopedic evaluation if such skater has any musculoskeletal complaint. A physical therapist will perform the screen either on-site, or at a Physical Therapy Plus facility, at no charge. If further medical treatment is required, Physical Therapy Plus will assist in the process of getting the appropriate medical care required (i.e. referral to MD or rehabilitation).
• Yoga LSA has partnered with Yoga East to offer yoga classes for skaters. Focus will be on mindfulness, breathing, stretching, and developing body awareness and strength. Skaters should bring a mat to class.
• Off Ice Jump Class Skaters will work on exercises to enhance jump technique. Drills will be aimed at controlling take off, enhancing air time, improving air position and maintaining landing positions.
• Off Ice Warm Up Warming up off the ice is a key component in getting the body ready to perform on the ice at maximum potential and in preventing injuries. Skating is a power sport that requires strength, endurance, agility and flexibility. Off ice warm ups will include strength exercises, dynamic stretches, off ice jumps and light endurance and will get the muscles ready to fire when the skater steps on the ice.

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III. Levels

Skating levels are defined by LSA for the Competitive Training Program only and are used to maintain training quality and provide a safer environment. The levels are not the same as U.S. Figure Skating levels. LSA levels are used solely to determine which skaters are eligible for different classes and sessions such as free skate, on-ice classes and off-ice programs. Skaters must have achieved the test levels indicated by the date the contract is submitted. Most sessions are limited to 20 skaters with the exception of the Open sessions and group classes.

Free Skate, On-ice Classes, Off-ice Programs

• High Intermediate Free Skate, Novice Moves in the Field
• Intermediate Pre-Juvenile Free Skate, Juvenile Moves in the Field, or Adult Silver Moves
• Low Passed Basic Skills Level 4 and up or lower if the skater has a lesson with a coach
• Aspire Skaters registered in the LSA Aspire program with an Aspire or Full membership
• Open Skaters of any level
• Adult Skaters 18+ years of age

Special Circumstances

In recognition of the fact that occasionally there will be special circumstances where a skater needs access to a session or class for which they are not qualified (either too high or too low) LSA has a policy to take into account these issues. This policy is initiated by the coach or instructor, not the skater or parent, by conferring with the Skating Director. In considering the session in question such factors as: number of skaters registered, number of instructors on the session, overall make-up of the session (weak, very low, low, mixed, high, powerful) and physical size of skaters, as well as the expectations of those who registered for the session are all taken into account. The Skating Director has the authority and responsibility to grant, refer to another more suitable session, refuse, or establish parameters for each request. A signed permission slip or other written confirmation (may be email or text) from the Skating Director must be submitted to the ice monitor or Contract Chair when the skater signs in and pays in full for the session.

Level Changes

Session eligibility is based on the skater's test level on the date the contract is submitted. Skaters must contract at their current test level, not an anticipated test level. A skater's contract will not be altered mid-season if such skater passes a test that effects his or her session eligibility. Skaters may walk-on sessions based on their level at such time (i.e., this might change mid-season). Skaters who take out of town tests must email the LSA Test Chair to request that confirmation of a passed test be sent to the contract committee for an update in LSA's records. Such confirmation will occur once the test is reflected within the USFSsystem.

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IV. Scheduling Options

Schedule Changes (Made by LSA)

LSA reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to insufficient enrollment. LSA cannot guarantee timeliness of all on-ice sessions as it pertains to Iceland Sports Complex, their employees or their Equipment. LSA also reserves the right to reschedule sessions for situations caused by Iceland Sports Complex, their employees and their Equipment. It is at the discretion of the contract committee to issue credit for delays or time missed.

Walk On Procedure

Walk-On Sessions can be purchased via Entryeeze through members’ Account, using the Summer Walk-on contract. Cash, check and Venmo may also be used for payment. Once a Walk-On session is purchased, no trades or credits will be given regardless of whether the member attends the purchased Walk-On session. The following is a general description of the Walk-On procedure:

Rules and Additional Information

• Walk-on sessions must be purchased before the skater takes the ice for the session.
• After payment is made:
  • If using Entryeeze, sessions become available for purchase at 3 AM Sunday the week the sessions are on. Only one week at a time will be available for purchase. Walk-ons can be purchased up until the start of the session time
  • Skaters must print the walk-on payment receipt and put it on the ice monitor table OR text a photo of the receipt to 502-830-8607.
  • Skaters must check in with the ice monitor. If the session does not have an ice monitor, the skater must; skaters must write their name in the ice monitor book on the designated day & time of the session, in the walk-on section and note how payment was made in the date box (EE, Cash, Chk, Vnm).
  • Skaters under 18yrs of age found to be skating without payment: their parent/guardian has 48hrs to pay for the session. If we do not receive the payment a $50.00 fine will be placed in their account.
  • Skaters 18 + found skating without payment will be charged a $50.00 fine immediately.
  • Skaters wanting to walk-on to a full session should contact the skating director, Jessica Mills Kincade, at 502-830-8607 or lsask8director@gmail.com.

Walk-On Fees

Please note there will be a processing fee added for Entryeeze and Venmo for all Walk-On purchases. Walk-On prices for individual Freestyle or Open sessions are as follows:

30 minutes

$9.00

40 minute

$11.00

50 minute

$15.00

50 minute Saturday

$16.00

60 minute

$18.00

20 minute on-ice class

$12.00

30 minute on-ice class

$15.00

Walk-On Prices for Classes:

30 min

$12.00

40 minute

$14.00

50 minute

$15.00

60 minute conditioning

$20.00

Trade Procedure

Skaters who have missed a session, can use a trade to make-up the missed session. Skaters have to miss a session before they use a trade (you cannot use a trade for a session you plan to miss in the future, because plans change too often). Skaters have 1 trade for every $100.00 spent in a contract session, up to a maximum of 3 trades. Trades cannot be carried over between contract sessions; i.e.: you cannot use a trade card from missing a session in the winter contract for a session in the spring contract.

Trade stickers have been pre-printed and are in the ice monitor binder. Skaters wanting to use a trade, should simply find their sticker and place it on the walk-on section of the session they plan to skate.

Flex Purchase

Skaters may purchase a flexible option which will allow them to walk-on a session without having to produce cash, check or pay online at the time of skating. This option is useful for parents who drop off young skaters who do not feel comfortable managing walk-on payments. Payment for a flex is made in advance during the contracting process. However, there is no commitment to a particular session.

The skater will receive 5 flex stickers for every Flex purchase. The stickers are kept in the ice monitor binder for easy use. Skaters must purchase at least one session during the contract registration to be eligible to make a flex purchase. Flex stickers may be used for any walk-on to an on-ice session or class or off ice class, if space is available. Flexes hold no cash value. Skaters may not change or carry a monetary value forward from a session of lesser value if they chose to use their flex. Each skater may purchase 1 Flex pack for a registration period of less than 5 weeks, 2 flex packs for a registration of 5 to 11 weeks and a maximum of 3 Flex packs for a period of 12+ weeks.

A Flex does not guarantee use if space becomes unavailable. Flexes are only valid during the registration period in which they were issued. Flex cards may not be sold, transferred or exchanged except within the immediate family with two or more skaters.

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V. Payment Information

All payments should be made at the time of registration. For late fees and late registration, please see above terms. A credit card processing fee of 3.8% will be added to your bill.

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VI. Serious Injury or Illness Policy

LSA recognizes that a skater may incur a serious injury or illness which forces a skater to miss a significant amount of ice time. In these rare and unfortunate instances of serious injury or illness, LSA will continue to extend credit in approved situations for unused ice time. Credit of 50% for missed sessions for injuries 30 consecutive ice days or more will be considered. In order to be considered for this credit, both of the following criteria must be met:

1. The serious injury or illness is unanticipated and has occurred either (a) after the submission of the contract for the current ice session, or (b) during the current skating session. (Pre-existing, chronic, and previously known conditions are not recognized in this policy; it is the responsibility of the skater/contracting party to plan for any such condition when entering into a skating contract with LSA).
2. The skater is restricted, in the opinion of a medical provider, from participating in all forms of on- and off- ice training for thirty (30) or more consecutive ice days. An ice day is defined as any day LSA has contracted to skate with Iceland for the current session. (This policy is not designed to credit skaters for minor injury or common illnesses).

In addition to the above criteria being met the following process is to be followed for consideration of ice credit:

1. The skater or parent must put the LSA Contract Chair on notice of the injury or serious illness within three (3) ice days of the occurrence of the injury or knowledge an illness will potentially be longer-term. Notice may be given by . This allows LSA to open the skater's slot for potential use by other skaters.
2. Print and have the treating medical professional complete the Serious Injury or Illness Credit Request Form. Serious Injury or Illness Credit Request forms are due to LSA as soon as possible, but for liability reasons must be submitted before an injured or seriously ill skater resumes participation in on-ice or off-ice training. Forms are to be submitted electronically to the LSA Contract Chair or in person to John Hoffman.
3. Skater must continue to make all contract payments during the time of the injury.

Approval of ice credits is solely at the discretion of LSA in all instances; credits will not be considered if the above criteria and process are not met and followed. If ice credit is extended, credits may be used for future payments toward training time only and must be used in the next available skating session for which a skater's medical restrictions have been lifted. Credits may not be sold, traded or exchanged. In no case will skaters receive refunds due to injury or illness. To request a credit, skaters must attach proof of approval to the registration document for the next skating session.

Please Note: Decisions of the contract committee chair are final.

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VII. Registration Process

The registration process will be done online through Entryeeze.

Any technical issues with the online registration or enrollment forms can be directed to the

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VIII. Other

Refunds

Skaters who have tragic or life-altering special circumstances may request a refund in writing to the Chair of the Contract Committee. Such refund request must be made prior to the start of the contract season for which refund is requested, and refunds will not be considered after this date for any reason. The LSA Board of Directors will determine the amount of the refund, if any. The full amount will not be refunded under any circumstances. Contract Committee Contact Chair: Matt Byrdwell, .

Proper Attire

Proper skating attire is required for all LSA sessions. Skaters must wear figure skates. Hockey skates are prohibited. Female skaters should wear skating dresses or skirts, skate pants, or other athletic attire. Males should wear skating pants or other athletic attire. Jeans, jean shorts and street attire are not allowed.

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