News and Upcoming Events
Spring is arriving and we are happy to inform you that we have received ice time from the City of Burlington and are currently planning the 2012-2013 Small Fry Skating Season.
With the introduction of full day JK/SK Kindergarten, Small Fry Skating is looking at some changes to help the program survive the transition
Our first exciting news is that we have secured ice time at Appleby Ice Centre…..Small Fry is moving! Our second piece of news is that Small Fry Skating will hopefully be launching a new early evening program (starting at around 4.30pm) which will be for children 3-6 years old.
With the transformation of the program and the change in location the skating season is going to approach quickly and we REALLY need your help in order to make it a success by filling available positions on our Executive to help us move ahead.
If you are interested in joining our team as an Executive or On-Ice Leader, please join us at our meeting on Monday May 7 @ 7pm at a location to be determined once we know numbers attending. Please RSVP via our contact form on this website or by e-mailing us at smallfryskating@gmail.com or if you can not attend and are interested in an executive or on-ice position.
The main purpose of the meeting is to secure Executive Members and make some vital decisions about our program
The following is a list of Executive positions.
President/Vice-President – oversee individual program, delegate as required, communicate with executive, co-ordinate the staffing of the information table, confirm permits with City of Burlington
Treasurer – one Treasurer for entire program, accepts registrations, cashes and writes cheques, maintains budget, insurance (position is filled by Sonia Windsor)
Events – plan and execute Christmas Party, Photo/Trophy Day, cookie purchase and co-ordination and Year End Show (formerly Carnival), solicit donations (Christmas Party, Hockey Jersey Sponsor),
Volunteer Co-ordinator – schedule volunteers, communication to program participants, helmet tags and one of newsletter or advertising or website maintenance
On-Ice Captain – co-ordinate and direct on-ice Leaders, determine each participant skating level, ensure equipment is at the ice prior to each skate, co-ordinate all on-ice activity
On-Ice Leaders
If there is a specific position you would like, please respond to this e-mail so that we know before our meeting on May 7.
We look forward to another great skating year!
Learn to Skate Program in Burlington
Burlington Small Fry Skating (BSFS) offers multiple programs. Each program run at Burlington’s Appleby Arena. The program runs through until the end of February/early March 2013 with approximately 18 sessions. Registration and schedule information will be available shortly.
Hockey Program
Burlington Small Fry Skating also offers a Hockey Program that runs at the same time as the Learn to Skate Programs for an additional fee. The Hockey Program is designed for children ages 3-5, who are already good skaters and would like to learn the game of hockey. Space in the program is limited and an assessment is required before he or she can be admitted into the program. An assessment schedule will be available at registration time.
Children previously registered in the Hockey Program do not need to be reassessed. Full hockey gear is not required for the assessment but will be required if accepted in the program.
Benefits of all Burlington Small Fry Skating Programs
- 50 minute sessions.
- Affordable fees.
- Parent participation.
- Skill Advancement until Christmas break from beginners, pre-gliders, gliders, figures and hockey.
- Babysitting of siblings while volunteering.
- Holiday season break.
- Photo Day (with additional fees)
- Year-end Carnival where the skaters show off their skating skills to their family and friends.
Important! Information About Burlington Small Frys
- All programs and special events are held at Appleby Arena.
- All skaters must wear a CSA approved helmet with face shield or cage.
- Only single blade skates are allowed on the ice.
- Layered dressing is recommended with Nylon pants, mittens or gloves to keep the little ones warm and dry. Knee and elbow pads are also recommended for beginner skaters.
Note: Skaters who are not wearing the proper helmet or dressed inappropriately will not be allowed on the ice.
Burlington Small fry skating is one of the best places in Burlington for your child to learn to ice skate. Be sure to register your child early as spaces to fill up quickly. Our small fry ice skating has helped so many children take their first steps on to the ice.
