The following policies are part or our registration form and require consent from all our members, adults or parents/guardians.

Parental Consent for Medical Attention or Treatment

I certify that as the parent/guardian of said participant, give my consent to the club and the facility the activities are taking place in and their staff and to members of the club, Board of Directors, and volunteers to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic, including transportation and emergency medical services, for myself/ourselves and/or said participant for any injury that could arise from participation in these activities. This consent for Medical Attention shall be binding and effective for the current ESC membership year.


Terms and Conditions:

You agree to comply with Emirates Skating Club rules which relate to opening hours, use of facilities and your conduct. Emirates Skating Club management may make reasonable changes to these rules at any time.


Parent Codes Of Conduct

I will, to the best of my ability through actions and words:

1. Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all skaters, coaches and officials at every practice session, competition and test session.
2. Place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.
3. Encourage my child to skate in a safe and healthy environment.
4. Inform my child’s coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
5. Teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the results of a competitive event.
6. Never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or blame my child’s teammates for placement in a competition.
7. Do my best to make skating fun and will remember that my child participates in sports for his/her own enjoyment and satisfaction, not mine.
8. Ask my child to treat other skaters, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, creed, colour, or ability.
9. Applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat emphasizing the positive accomplishments and learning from the mistakes.
10. Teach my child to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
11. Be a positive role model for my child and other skaters.
12. Demand a figure skating environment for my child that is free of drug or alcohol abuse and agree that I will not use or provide to a third party any drug proscribed by applicable federal, state, or municipal law.
13. Not assist or condone any competing athlete’s use of a drug banned by the International Olympic Committee, International Skating Union, United Arab Emirates Olympic Committee, or UAE Winter Sports Federation (UAEWSF), or, in case of athletes, to use such drugs or refuse to submit to properly conducted drug tests administered by one of these organizations.
14. Not provide alcohol to, or condone the use of alcohol to minors, abuse alcohol in the presence of athlete members, or at UAE Winter Sports Federation activities or, in the case of athletes, consume alcoholic beverages while a minor.
15. Respect my child’s coach and refrain from coaching my child or other skaters during competitions and practices because it may conflict with the coach’s plan or strategies.
16. Respect the decisions of officials and their authority during competitions and volunteers and club officials.
17. Show appreciation and recognize the importance of club volunteers and club officials.
18. Support all the opponents in my child’s competition and respect the rights of all skaters to participate.
19. Direct questions or concerns regarding the decisions made by officials to a member of our coaching staff. Parents address officials via the coaching staff only.
20. Conduct myself in such a way that brings discredit or discord to the club, or national governing body, I will voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary action. The club maintains the right to terminate any membership with/without cause in the interest of our vision, mission and objectives.
21. Acknowledge that all lesson cancellations must be 24 hours prior to lesson time or that lesson fee are forfeited.
22. Accept that there are no refunds or makeup of lesson(s) whether they are private of group.
23. Note that all coaches, classes, and schedules in the calendar season are subject to change.

Codes of Conduct Acceptance

I have closely read the Codes of Conduct and hereby acknowledge my willingness to observe it. I realize the Codes of Conduct will be in effect during my entire figure skating career.
I have read the Codes of Conduct and consent to have my son/daughter participate in the club events under these rules and regulations.

Skating Club Codes Of Conduct

The goal of this code is to provide skaters and their parents of the standards of behavior, conduct and appearance that are expected and appropriate for the young people who represent the Club in various areas of figure skating.

Skaters are expected to be polite and show respect for fellow club members as well as club coaches, parents, board members, and others involved in competitions and training. Reasonable manners and behavior are expected both on and off the ice. Swearing and discourteous language is not allowed at any time nor is it to be directed to any individual. A club member who is wearing clothing identifying them as a member of club, must understand that their actions reflect on the entire club. Respect for other people and their property is expected of all skaters.

Members who are caught smoking, drinking, using a controlled substance not prescribed for their use will receive a suspension of 15 skating days for the first offense. Subsequent offenses will result in a suspension of membership. No fees will be refunded. Parents are encouraged to seek appropriate counseling.

All skaters and parents are expected to abide by policies and guidelines formed by the Emirates Skating Club and its committees regarding the various aspects and events of the club. These policies are established on what is believed to be in the best interest of the club as a unit.

If coaches have a problem with a skater acting inappropriately during practice or displaying other objectionable behavior, the coach has the right to ask the skater to leave the ice and sit within view of the coach. After a second occurrence the skater will be asked to sit off the ice in view of the coach and the coach will notify the parents of this action at the end of that skating session. After a third occurrence the skater will be requested to call their parent to come and get them and will also result in a suspension of 5 skating days.

Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following actions in the rink or locker room as witnessed by a coach or patch parent:

• Swearing or discourteous language used toward the coach or another skater,
• Extreme displays of anger,
• Destruction or theft of rink or locker room property,
• Intentional and repeated distraction of other skaters who are trying to work,
• Hitting other skaters,
• Actions that put other skaters at risk of injury,
• Not leaving the ice when the resurface machine comes out,
• Unsportsmanlike conduct or disrespectful behavior toward coaches or others.

Coaches and patch parents will use their discretion regarding the first warnings and determining other behaviors not specifically listed above that would constitute inappropriate behavior for a club skater.

Parents are encouraged to be positive and supportive in their relationships with their skaters, coaches and club staff. A team effort by parents, club staff and skaters is needed for skater’s progress and enjoyment.

If an alleged inappropriate action, under the Codes of Conduct, occurs by a skater and/or parent, the following procedure will be followed:

1. Written notice will be sent to party stating violation to be discussed. The letter will include date and time of meeting before an appointed grievance committee. Failure to respond may be considered and admission of the allegations and shall constitute a waiver to a meeting.
2. After all information is gathered, a recommendation on status of membership will be forwarded to the Club President for action and the party in question will be notified, in writing, within 10 days of their decision.
3. If after the above process is completed, allegations or problems continue to occur, the UAEWSF will be notified.

Consent To Photograph, Videotape, Audio-Record, or Interview

I grant the Club and/or its designees the right to use my name, photograph, videotape, voice record, and/or interview for news, promotional, advertising, trade and/or educational purposes.

There is no limit placed on the time period in which the negatives, film, digital photos, computer scans, prints or tapes may be used. I waive my right to inspect or approve the finished version(s) including written copy that may be electronically communicated to other entities.

I understand that photos may be posted on websites and the Internet, which is accessible, by anyone in the world. I understand that the club and its designees cannot control or prevent the misappropriation or misuse of any information by users of the Internet.

I hereby release the club, its Board of Directors, and its designees from any liability or responsibility for the appropriation, use, misuse, reproduction and downloading of photos/information by Internet users who access websites or others who obtain such information.

This right is held by the club until revoked in a dated, written statement by the Grantor, Parent or Guardian.

Agreement To Waive and Release Liability

In consideration of participating in club activities, I represent that I understand the nature of figure skating activities and that I am qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in figure skating. I acknowledge that if I believe event conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participation.

I fully understand that this activity involves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death, which may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, those of others participating in figure skating, the conditions in which figure skating takes place, or the negligence of the “releasees” named below; and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foresee-able at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in figure skating.

I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to take legal action against the Emirates Skating Club, it’s directors, officers, administrators, sponsors, volunteers, agents, employees, staff, instructors, trainers, coaches, other participants and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which figure skating takes place from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “releasees” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release, wavier of liability, and assumption of risk, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the releasees, I will indemnify, save and hold harmless each of the releasees from any loss, liability, damage or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim.

As the skater’s parent and/or legal guardian, understand the nature of the above referenced activities and the skater’s experience and capabilities and believe the skater to be qualified to participate in figure skating.

I hereby release, discharge, covenant not to take legal action and AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on the skater’s account caused or alleged to have been caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations, and further agree that if, despite this release, the skater, or anyone on the skater’s behalf makes a claim against any of the above Releasess, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or cost any Releasees may incur as the result of any such claim.



I hereby state that I am not affiliated or training with any other Skating Club/ Academy within the borders of the United Arab Emirates. I agree that fi I choose to train with any fellow Skating Club/ Academy, I must inform Emirates Skating club and forfeit any outstanding remaining classes or financial balance.