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7.a 1 Staff Report-Skating Programs and Flyer Staff Report Date of Meeting: October 17, 2017 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 11 students registered for this program at a rate of $25 for the six-week class. Last year, Parks and Recreation Committee member Dustin Hegland volunteered to supervise the class. Learn to Skate (for beginner and advanced skaters) There were 24 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 has been a contracted instructor for the past four years for the Learn to Skate programs. At the October 2, 2017 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 2018 season? Proposal Details: Hegland volunteered to supervise 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 4, 2018, at a cost of $25. Staff met with Herman, the Skating Director of Cutting Ed ge Skating Club (CESC) in Forest Lake and experienced coach, who taught the Learn to Skate program for the past four years. Herman is interested in teaching the class again this coming winter. Herman is proposing the registration fee be increased this year. 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 3, 2018, at a cost of $65. (The rate was $59 for the four previous years.) 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. 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 22. Be sure to indicate whether you are registering for the beginner or the advanced program. Min/Max Enrollment 5/20 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 3 – February 7 Cost: $65 ($70 after December 22) Pleasure Skating: K-6th Grade Have fun, enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise on Scandia’s big rink. 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. 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 4 – February 8 Cost: $25 ($30 after December 22) 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 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: City_________________State_____Zip_________ Home Phone: Work: Cell: E-mail: Note Best Way to Communicate: Participant Name Age/Grade Program Name Price Late fee, if after December 22 $5.00 Make checks payable to the “City of Scandia” Total: 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:_________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Participant or if under 18, parent or legal guardian. For City Use Only: Date Received: Cancellation: Paid: Refund: 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 #69 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 the ir own transportation after the program.