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FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) |
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Where
does VFSC skate? When?
The
VFSC skates at two area ice rinks. The Appleton Family Ice Center
in Appleton is our sanctioned primary home ice rink, where we contract ice year round.
Our alternate ice rink is
Tri-County Ice
Arena in Neenah, WI (closes in Spring/Summer). |
Why
should I join Valley Figure Skating Club?
Skaters
can be ready for private lessons at any time. The decision
to start one-on-one lessons and/or join the VFSC can
depend on many variables, including the skater’s attitude,
desire, concentration and frequency of skating. If your
skater answers
yes to the majority of following statements, it’s probably
time to join VFSC:
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Has
passed Basic Skills Level 5
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Wishes to ‘just skate more’ with other dedicated figure
skaters
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Wants to work privately with a dedicated coach
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Desires to
compete,
test and/or perform on ice
We
offer a fun environment for your skater to grow personally,
while building great appreciation for the sport
watching and learning with like-minded peers. Skating can be
a very personal/ private sport, but the common goal of
‘personal achievement’ can be very contagious through Club
spirit and involvement! |
What
Should I Think About when Joining?
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What
are your skater’s goals?
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How
often can my child skate? (are the available ice times
feasible for my schedule)
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How
much should we budget toward the whole skating
experience (e.g. for equipment, costumes, Coaches fees,
club
fees,
competition fees etc.)
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What
do I want to get out of this experience for myself, and
my skater?
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Can
I help make it a better experience for everyone by
getting involved, being on the Board, and/or
volunteering?
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How do I
pick a Coach/Pro to work with?
Besides
exposure in Basic Skills, you can call any of the
Coaches
on our list to see if they area accepting new
students at any time. Suggestions of what to ask a
prospective Coach:
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What
are your goals for teaching?
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What
style of ‘work ethic/discipline for achievement’ do you
follow?
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What
is your hourly rate?
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How
is payment made?
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How
do you handle cancellation of lessons?
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How
often would my skater need lessons?
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What
is your skating/teaching experience?
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What
skating/teaching credentials do they have (e.g. are they
qualified to take my skater to Regional's, if need be)
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How
many skaters to you work with, and do you ‘share any
expenses’ accordingly?
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