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<br />Freestyle Figure Skating Session Etiquette and Guidelines <br /> <br />Right-of-Way Protocols <br />• Prioritize safety above all else. Always stay attentive and aware of your surroundings. <br />• The primary right-of-way belongs to skaters who may not see potential hazards. All skaters <br />should yield to those performing programs or taking lessons whenever possible, with safety <br />remaining the top priority. <br />• Having music playing does not grant priority over safety considerations. <br />• Maintain constant awareness of other skaters around you and respect their rights on the <br />ice. <br />• Skaters participating in lessons have the right-of-way over those not in lessons. <br />• Skaters with their program music playing (either freestyle or dance) have the right-of-way <br />over other skaters, unless the other skater is also in a lesson. <br />• When using a harness, both skater and coach should yield priority to skaters performing <br />their routines. <br />• Coaches and skaters involved in lessons should be aware of ongoing programs and attempt <br />to avoid interference when feasible. <br />• A safety sash is available for skaters performing programs to increase visibility and <br />awareness among others. <br />• Be mindful of skaters who are spinning; they may not see nearby skaters and cannot move <br />out of the way promptly. <br /> <br />Positioning on the Ice <br />• Arrive on time and exit the ice promptly at the end of your session. <br />• The standard skating direction is counterclockwise. <br />• Spins should be performed in the center of the rink unless you are executing a routine. <br />Jumps should be performed outside the blue lines. <br />• Avoid skating near a spinning skater, as they may not see other skaters in close proximity <br />and cannot respond accordingly. <br />• Allow ample space around spinning skaters to accommodate potential changes in their <br />movements, such as transitioning from a scratch spin to a camel spin. <br />• When possible, refrain from skating between a coach and their student during lessons. <br />• Do not stand and socialize in the middle of the ice. <br />• Coaches utilizing training tools (such as bands, sticks, stuffed animals, hockey pucks, etc.) <br />should remain attentive to other skaters on the ice. <br />• For safety, re-tie your skates in the designated hockey box or off the ice. <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 177AA06A-30B4-42FF-A85A-78B5A7C51DBE