Member Info

Facebook Closed Group (For Club Members Only)

A group for Parents, Carers and Skaters only with updates on club news and competitions. When you request to join the group, it will ask you the name of the skater/member. If it is left blank, your request will automatically be declined and a reminder to answer will be sent. We need to ensure members of the group are active members of figure club to keep the skaters’ photos and information as private as possible. www.facebook.com/groups/1066233843393962

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Photography Policy

Please can all members and parents note that photography is a very sensitive subject in and around the ice rink and we would like to bring to everyone’s attention the policy that we have within the club. Still photography and videoing of your own child is acceptable for your own use and for the purpose of ice skating coaching. However, photographs or video of any other individual member is prohibited and should be deleted immediately. If you have photos or video of your skater with others in the background, please do not put them on social media.

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Moving Groups

Moving groups and how this is graded is such a controversial subject, so please see below for some pointers:

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Our groups are organised not only by age categories but also by the skating levels that participants have achieved. This structure is designed to ensure safety, foster friendships, and accommodate varying abilities.

 

Each group includes a booster section for individuals participating in the Learn To Skate program, specifically from level 7 to platinum. Once a skater has fully completed the platinum level, they will transition to the Team Swindon group corresponding to their age bracket when a spot becomes available. Additionally, when a member advances to the next age category, they will be promoted to the next group as soon as a vacancy arises.

 

We also offer an Advanced group, from which our fully trained coaches select members who are prepared to test for BIS skills. Furthermore, there is an ELITE group for those who have successfully passed BIS Skills/National Tests, as well as a dedicated group for adults.

 

The age brackets and corresponding times are as follows:

 

5-5:45 PM Junior Boosters (ages 6-10) Level 7-Platinum, Team Swindon Juniors

 

5:45-6:30 PM Senior Boosters (ages 11-14) Level 7-Platinum/Team Swindon Seniors

 

6:30-7:15 PM Young Adults Boosters (ages 15-23) Level 7-Platinum/Team Swindon Young Adults and Team Swindon Advanced (any age)

 

7:15-8 PM Team Swindon Elites (age determined by height and weight for safety reasons) and Adults (ages 24+)

 

All this will be taken into consideration by the coaches to keep everyone safe on the ice, so if you see another member being moved and you think your child is a better skater, please remember it is not purely skating ability that is considered.

Coaches will always be happy to advise you on things your child needs to work on.

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Membership Cancellations

You must give one month’s notice for cancelling your membership. You must give this on the 1st of the month but you are welcome to attend club during that notice period. Please Contact Us if you no longer require a place in club.