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SCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: October 18, 2016
To: City Council
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Winter Skating Programs and Flyer
Background:
Last year, we offered three skating programs:
Pleasure Skating (K -6th grade)
There were 20 students registered for this program at a rate of $25 for the six-week class. As in
past years, Parks and Recreation Committee member Matt Rasmussen volunteered to supervise
the class. This coming winter, Dustin Hegland volunteered to run the Pleasure Skating program
and Jodi Feldmann volunteered to be a backup.
Learn to Skate (for beginner and advanced skaters)
There were 30 students registered for these programs at a rate of $59 for the six-week class with
80 percent of the registration fees going to the instructor, Kathryn (Katy) Herman. Katy Herman
was a contracted instructor for the Learn to Skate programs.
At the October 3, 2016 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee members recommended
offering the Pleasure Skating program and Learn to Skate programs this coming winter season.
Issue:
Should the City Council approve the winter programs and the distribution of the Scandia Parks
and Recreation Skating Programs flyer for the 2017 season?
Proposal Details:
Hegland and Feldmann have agreed to volunteer their time to run the Pleasure Skating program.
Staff is proposing the same registration fee as last year. The Pleasure Skating program would
run the same time as last year's program, from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., one day a week
(Thursday) for six weeks beginning Thursday, January 5, 2017, at a cost of $25.
Staff met with Herman, the Skating Director of Cutting Edge Skating Association (CESA) in
Forest Lake and experienced coach, who taught the Learn to Skate program for the past three
years. Herman is interested in teaching the class again this coming winter. Herman is proposing
the same registration fee as the last three years. The Learn to Skate program would run the same
time as last year's program, from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., one day a week (Wednesday) for six
weeks beginning Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at a cost of $59. If possible, cancellations due to
inclement weather or poor ice conditions could be rescheduled.
Options:
1. Approve the recommended skating programs and the skating programs flyer.
2. Amend and then approve the skating programs flyer.
3. Do not approve the skating programs or the skating programs flyer.
Recommendation:
Option 1.
SCANDIA PARKS AND RECREATION SKATING PROGRAMS
Learn to Skate Program: Beginner and
° Advanced
The six-week Learn to Skate program will be
taught by a trained coach and director of the
Cutting Edge Skating Association. The Learn to
Skate program is structured to teach
recreational skating to children of different
abilities. The Learn to Skate program for
beginners is directed at children who have little
or infrequent skating experience, but can stand
on their own. The beginner skaters will learn
techniques for falling safely, forward march and forward skate, 2 foot and 1 foot glides,
forward swizzles, backward wiggle, backward swizzles and 2 foot snowplow stop. The Learn to
Skate program for the more advanced skaters would work on backward stroking, back
crossovers, t -stops and/or hockey stops, and mohawks. There will be a bus available for kids to
take from Scandia Elementary to the Community Center. Helmets are recommended. Register
by December 23. Be sure to indicate whether you are registering for the beginner or the
advanced program.
Min/Max Enrollment 5/15 for each class
Location: Wojtowicz Skating Rink at Scandia Community Center
Time: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Students must be picked up no later than 5:15 p.m. to avoid a
penalty fee of $10 every half hour beyond 5:15 p.m.
Day: Wednesdays from January 4 - February 8
Cost: $59 ($65 after December 23)
Pleasure Skating: K -6 t" Grade 4
Have fun, enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise on Scandia's big rink. �N
Parks and Recreation Committee member Dustin Hegland will be available to
provide supervision and guidance. There will be a bus available for kids to
take from Scandia Elementary to the Community Center. Helmets are
recommended. Register by December 23.
Min/Max Enrollment 5/15
Location: Wojtowicz Skating Rink at Scandia Community Center
Time: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Students must be picked up no later than 5:15 p.m. to avoid a
penalty fee of $10 every half hour beyond 5:15 p.m.
Day: Thursdays from January 5 - February 9
Cost: $25 ($30 after December 23)
Visit the City website at www.ci.scandia.mn.us for registration forms.
Call Judi Negus at 651-433-2274 for further information.
REGISTRATION FORM
SCANDIA City of Scandia Recreation Programs
General Instructions: Complete this registration form and return with payment (cash or check) by the registration
deadline to the City of Scandia, 14727 209th Street North, Scandia, MN 55073. Enrollment is limited and pre-
registration for all activities is required. If a program fills, a limited wait -list may be available. Refunds will be issued if
the program is cancelled; you will be notified at least 3 business days prior to the class if there is a cancellation. Refunds
will not be issued for non-attendance unless your cancellation is received at least one week prior to the start of the
class. Assume all classes will run as scheduled. If school is closed or let out early due to weather, classes will be
cancelled as well. Additional registration forms are available at the City office or on our website: www.ci.scandia.mn.us.
Call Judi Negus at 651-433-2274 for further information.
Adult/Parent's Name:
Street Address:
Home Phone:
E-mail:
Note Best Way to Communicate:
Work:
City,
_State Zip
Cell:
Late fee, if after December 23
Total:
to
Acknowledgements: I certify that the above information is true, accurate and complete. I understand that once I am a confirmed participant, I
agree to the cancellation policy as stated above. I hereby give permission to the City of Scandia to use photographs taken of me or my child during
these activities for promotional purposes.
Release: I recognize there is a significant element of risk in any sports and/or activity. Knowing the inherent risks, dangers and rigors involved, I
certify that I and/or my family (including any minor children) are fully capable of participating in the activities, and wish to do so as voluntary
participants, and with such knowledge assume any and all risks while participating in the activities. In consideration of the City of Scandia and its
partners, (collectively referred to herein as "the City of Scandia"), providing this program to me and/or my family and/or legal wards, I hereby
waive and release the City of Scandia, and its employees, agents and volunteers, from all actions, claims and demands for personal injury, including
death, arising out of the conduct of the activities. I further agree that I shall not bring any claims, demands, legal actions and causes of action against
the City of Scandia, its employees or agents. This waiver of liability does not waive liability for any injuries that I obtain as the result of willful,
wanton or intentional misconduct by the City or any person acting on behalf of the City. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge
that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon me and/or my family and/or legal wards during the entire period of participation in Scandia
Park and Recreation activities.
Signature:,
Participant or if under 18, parent or legal guardian.
For City Use Only.
Date Received. Cancellation:
Paid: Refund:
Date:
BUS TRANSPORTATION TO THE RINK
Bus service to the rink is available for all students. If you wish to utilize this service you will need to have a signed bus change
form to ride bus #68 on file in the Scandia Elementary office. Please request one from the office by calling 651-982-3300.
Only students with a signed form on file will be transported on a Forest Lake School Bus to the rink. Students will need their own
transportation after the program.