CLUBS
Clubs need to make sure their bylaws are up to date, and always following USFSA policies. Does USFSA have the latest copy of your bylaws on file?
Safe Sport policies have big changes, and most clubs should think about a "Safe Sport Committee" to help implicate these new changes. It will have a huge impact on your upcoming Competitions, Test Sessions, and Seminars to make sure the right people have had Safe Sport Training and Background Checks.
Do you know about their new " Strategic Planning Committee", and what it is for? The Strategic Planning Committee will develop a strategic plan to provide focus and direction to the organization. Does your Club think about it's direction and how to improve it? USFSA has to depend on volunteers at the Club level to keep our sport safe, growing and being able to compete at International Levels. Clubs have to think at each meeting:
1) How is membership doing?
2) Is there a person helping draw people to LTS (Learn to Skate)?
3) Are we making a profit at Competitions or losing opportunities?
4) Is your Club trying new things at Competitions to raise attendance?
5) How about Seminars? Seminars are great tools done by Coaches, Officials, and even Theater Teachers or Nutritionist?
Do a fun Checklist with your board! Print this checklist off from USFSA.org (click link)
Other helpful things for clubs are under this same tab- Resources and Forms for Club Management
Coaches are required to carry their "Coaches Compliance Card" with them to U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned events. Are you Coaches all in compliance? As a member, always make sure your board is staying up to date on new changes. Some boards need fresh eyes and new heart, and a bunch just need more volunteers. Always try to attend Board Meetings, and see if any help is needed. If you are a parent of a skater, teach your child that even if you stop competing, there is so many things that you can do for USFSA.
Social Media is great way for clubs to send out information and make announcements. Many of people look at their Facebook and emails everyday. If you make posts to Facebook as much as possible, it pushes it to other readers. Show photos, and fun things going on with your club. Talk about ice times, and special events coming up. Some might not see it the first time, so don't be afraid to post a update or time approaching to a new post. Also, update your website as much as possible. Add great pictures to catch a person's eye or attention. Teach your readers on emails or Facebook post to learn how to go to your website. Your website will have detail information to help readers. Links for your competition, test sessions, ice shows, or volunteers needed. USFSA will also like all associates, to remember Social Media Policies. Never put negative things on social media about different clubs or changes with USFSA. Even on private accounts, once you allow negative comments on social, the world can see them. Be positive about our sport, and show how this can benefit so many different people.
Skaters and parents put so much time and money into this sport, because we have the love for Figure Skating, so why let that end? You will find some quit out of frustration, schooling, and maybe family. Send out links to old skaters.... " Looking for judges, announcers, accountants, or coaching for LTS". It's also very important to praise our Adult Skaters. Some have quit for years, to try it again. I'm sure this can be very scary at times, but it also shows their love for our sport, too! Adult Skaters might also be great volunteers for Competitions, or Ice Shows. Last, but not least, make sure a board member of your Club is always on USFSA calls or webinars for your area. PNIC does calls for our area and Clubs trying to past information around. PNIC wants to assist with building each of our clubs, any way we can.
Learn to Skate (LTS) program has to be always worked on by your club. Skaters will get injured, go on to college, or sadly get burnt out. Have parent meetings with LTS parents. Post steps for your parents to take to move onto figure skating, hockey, or speed skating. Talk to them about competitions or buying skates. The biggest piece of the pie is, having your board members or junior board around during LTS times. Parents can ask questions and see a presents of your club.
Safe Sport policies have big changes, and most clubs should think about a "Safe Sport Committee" to help implicate these new changes. It will have a huge impact on your upcoming Competitions, Test Sessions, and Seminars to make sure the right people have had Safe Sport Training and Background Checks.
Do you know about their new " Strategic Planning Committee", and what it is for? The Strategic Planning Committee will develop a strategic plan to provide focus and direction to the organization. Does your Club think about it's direction and how to improve it? USFSA has to depend on volunteers at the Club level to keep our sport safe, growing and being able to compete at International Levels. Clubs have to think at each meeting:
1) How is membership doing?
2) Is there a person helping draw people to LTS (Learn to Skate)?
3) Are we making a profit at Competitions or losing opportunities?
4) Is your Club trying new things at Competitions to raise attendance?
5) How about Seminars? Seminars are great tools done by Coaches, Officials, and even Theater Teachers or Nutritionist?
Do a fun Checklist with your board! Print this checklist off from USFSA.org (click link)
Other helpful things for clubs are under this same tab- Resources and Forms for Club Management
Coaches are required to carry their "Coaches Compliance Card" with them to U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned events. Are you Coaches all in compliance? As a member, always make sure your board is staying up to date on new changes. Some boards need fresh eyes and new heart, and a bunch just need more volunteers. Always try to attend Board Meetings, and see if any help is needed. If you are a parent of a skater, teach your child that even if you stop competing, there is so many things that you can do for USFSA.
Social Media is great way for clubs to send out information and make announcements. Many of people look at their Facebook and emails everyday. If you make posts to Facebook as much as possible, it pushes it to other readers. Show photos, and fun things going on with your club. Talk about ice times, and special events coming up. Some might not see it the first time, so don't be afraid to post a update or time approaching to a new post. Also, update your website as much as possible. Add great pictures to catch a person's eye or attention. Teach your readers on emails or Facebook post to learn how to go to your website. Your website will have detail information to help readers. Links for your competition, test sessions, ice shows, or volunteers needed. USFSA will also like all associates, to remember Social Media Policies. Never put negative things on social media about different clubs or changes with USFSA. Even on private accounts, once you allow negative comments on social, the world can see them. Be positive about our sport, and show how this can benefit so many different people.
Skaters and parents put so much time and money into this sport, because we have the love for Figure Skating, so why let that end? You will find some quit out of frustration, schooling, and maybe family. Send out links to old skaters.... " Looking for judges, announcers, accountants, or coaching for LTS". It's also very important to praise our Adult Skaters. Some have quit for years, to try it again. I'm sure this can be very scary at times, but it also shows their love for our sport, too! Adult Skaters might also be great volunteers for Competitions, or Ice Shows. Last, but not least, make sure a board member of your Club is always on USFSA calls or webinars for your area. PNIC does calls for our area and Clubs trying to past information around. PNIC wants to assist with building each of our clubs, any way we can.
Learn to Skate (LTS) program has to be always worked on by your club. Skaters will get injured, go on to college, or sadly get burnt out. Have parent meetings with LTS parents. Post steps for your parents to take to move onto figure skating, hockey, or speed skating. Talk to them about competitions or buying skates. The biggest piece of the pie is, having your board members or junior board around during LTS times. Parents can ask questions and see a presents of your club.
Quick links and files:
| medicalincidentreport.pdf |