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COVID-19 Update - Oct 27, 2020

October 27, 2021

RE: COVID-19 Protocol Update

Dear Skating Families,

It has been a very safe fall at the Club. We are pleased that our COVID-19 case numbers in our province continue to hold steady. 

You may have heard the announcement today from the provincial government about capacity limits. Here are a few changes and reminders about KWSC programs:

Proof of vaccination is required from all adults in order to enter any sports facility in the Region. Therefore, the KWSC and/or the City will be asking for proof of vaccination. Our primary goal is to provide the safest possible environment for our skating families.

Masks are mandatory in the building. Skaters/coaches do not need to wear them when they are exercising (on or off ice) but the Club recommends they do in order to better protect themselves.

Health screening (can be digital, paper or verbal depending on the rink) must be completed when coming to any KWSC program.

If you skate in RIM Park (at any rink), enter the facility through the Athletic Centre entrance (not the RIM Park Main Entrance). A KWSC representative will do your health screening (for all who enter: coaches, KWSC staff, skaters, spectators, choreographers, etc.) and ask for your proof of vaccination (only spectators 12 and over, and anyone 18 or older) upon entry. Spectators and Coaches must sign in at the desk. Coaches only need take attendance of skaters since skaters (like all others who enter) will be health screened at the Athletic Centre entrance.

If you skate at a Kitchener rink, a City Ambassador will greet you at the entrance. They will check for proof of vaccination from spectators 12 and over, and anyone 18 or older upon entry. Spectators and coaches must also do their health screening via the KWSC survey located on the KWSC website (all spectators 12 and over). Coaches do health screening and take attendance of skaters.
 

If you skate at a City of Waterloo rink other than RIM Park, a City Ambassador will greet you at the entrance. They will check for proof of vaccination from spectators 12 and over, and anyone 18 or older upon entry. Spectators and coaches must also do their health screening via the KWSC survey located on the KWSC website (all spectators 12 and over). Coaches do health screening and take attendance of skaters.

Coaches will continue to take skaters attendance in all rinks that are not RIM Park.
          Activa Sportsplex                    
          Albert McCormick                                                   
          Don McLaren Arena                                                                   
          Grand River Arena                                                                     
          Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (The Aud)             
          Lions (Kitchener) Arena                                                     
          Moses Springer Arena                                                                 
          Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex                                 

The Cities of Waterloo and Kitchener are no longer requiring physical distancing in change rooms, and the showers are available for use in the change rooms.

As well, the provincial government has lifted capacity limits for sports and recreation facilities. Therefore, there is no longer a limit on spectators allowed in the building.  

For Kitchener skaters and coaches, please continue to access the spectator health screening survey on the homepage of our website (www.kwsc.org).

I greatly appreciate your patience as the KWSC staff and coaches continue to respond to the restrictions with safety at the forefront.

Debra Brown
Executive Director
Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club

For regular updates, please go to our website (www.kwsc.org) and on Facebook

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at 

For more information about COVID-19, please consult the kwsc@kwsc.org following trusted resources:

Region of Waterloo Public Health - https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/2019-novel-coronavirus.aspx 

Ontario Ministry of Health- https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-health

Public Health Agency of Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html

Skate Ontario - https://skateontario.org/

Skate Canada- https://skatecanada.ca/

October PA of the Month is Meagan Furgal!

The Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club is pleased to announce that Meagan Furgal has been selected as the October PA of the Month!

Meagan decided to volunteer as a PA so she can ‘give back to the community and share [her] love of the sport with a new generation of skaters’. Meagan is planning to pursue a career in teaching, and really values the experience of working with children and making a difference in their lives.

Outside of skating, Meagan enjoys going to the gym, baking, knitting, and volunteering with children. She studied computer science and statistics at the University of Waterloo and plan to enrol in a Bachelor of Education program next year.

Congratulations, Meagan! Your KWSC family is so #kwscproud! 

KWSC Skaters Head to Aylmer for Skate Ontario's Opportunities Series – Fall Development Day!


(Photo courtesy of Skate Ontario)

October 21, 2021 – East Elgin Community Complex

Today seven of our Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile skaters head to Aylmer, Ontario to represent the Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club at the Skate Ontario Opportunities Series- Fall Development Day. KWSC Dance Coach, Tyler Morris will be teaching an Edges and Turns segment of the seminar.

'This series is geared to all STARSkaters in Ontario. Throughout the season, the series will offer Performance & Development Opportunities (PDOs) in the form of online sessions, in-person development days, simulations and more.' For more information about this series, visit https://skateontario.org/opportunities-series-fall-development-day/

Skaters Attending: 
Laren Parcels - Coach, Victoria Bernardo
Marleigh De Vito  - Coach, Victoria Bernardo
Alexandra Jin - Coach, Melinda Kunhegyi
Julia Scheerer - Coach, Melinda Kunhegyi
Vanessa Rios - Coach, Melinda Kunhegyi
Lilla Horvat - Coach, Melinda Kunhegyi
Aniko Horvat - Coach, Melinda Kunhegyi

October Skater of the Month is Abby Huo!

The Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club is pleased to announce that Abby Huo has been selected as the October Skater of the Month!

For Abby, figuring skating is a huge part of her life. She started skating at age three and now competes at the Pre Novice level. ‘I love skating, even when I’m falling […] my rink friends always cheer me up after a bad session’.

Abby recently skated in the Pre Novice Women’s category at the Skate Ontario Sectional Series October Hub here at Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club. Coach Melinda Kunhegyi and Michael Farrington are extremely proud of Abby for ‘landing her first double axel and double lutz in competition’.

Most recently, Abby attended a training day as part of Skate Ontario’s Tier 2 Development Team where 30 Pre-Novice and Novice skaters and their coaches participated in on-ice and off-ice activities.

When Abby isn’t on the ice, she is working on her schooling as she hopes to study veterinary or medical science after high school. Outside of school, Abby enjoys travelling and baking, and also volunteers on Waterloo’s Youth Advisory Committee where she works closely with dementia programs in the region. At home, she spends time with her pet gecko and older brother.

Congratulations, Abby! Your KWSC family is so #kwscproud! 

Banner Reveal - Lily and Aidan

On Saturday, October 2nd, the Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club was pleased to unveil Lily Wilberforce and Aidan Wright’s 2020 Canadian Champions Novice Pair Banner! A small celebration was attended by both their families, the club’s Executive Director, Debra Brown, Technical Director, Pat TeBoekhorst, KWSC staff and Coach Alison Purkiss.



A special thanks to Nicolucci Orthodontics for generously sponsoring the banner and ensuring we have some great smiles on the ice!

We are so #kwscproud of Lily and Aidan and continue to support the pair in their skating journey!

Congratulations, Lily and Aidan!



COVID-19 Update - Sept 19, 2021: Proof of Vaccine

September 19, 2021

RE: Proof of Vaccine

Dear Skating Families,

As most of you already will know, the provincial government has announced that beginning September 22, there are new requirements for individuals entering indoor recreation facilities.

Therefore, in order for the Skating Club to protect its members, coaches and staff, as well as comply with government protocols, as of September 22, 2021, all spectators, community members of the Athletic Centre (AC) and skaters (who are 18 years or older) will need to provide proof of full vaccination along with identification to access any program or service operated by KWSC at any location. There are a few exemptions:

  • Children under 12 years of age
  • Skaters under 18 years of age who are actively participating in a KWSC program
  • Individuals with a medical exemption and a written document form a physician or registered nurse extended class or nurse practitioner

All other public health measures (i.e. masking, physical distancing, health screening, etc.) continue to apply to all. This proof of vaccination can be provided either electronically or with a paper copy. The Athletic Centre Membership Services Staff in the AC office will now be asking for ID and proof of vaccination. KWSC has also implemented a Vaccine policy for staff, volunteers, coaches and fitness instructors.

The following new process will be implemented on September 22 at Manulife Sportsplex (formerly RIM Park)

Skaters

Skaters (under 18) arrive at Manulife Sportsplex a maximum of 15 minutes before their session. Enter through the AC doors (regardless of which rink they will skate in), they should proceed to the rink where they will be skating.

Coaches and/or fitness instructors will continue to take attendance and do a health screening with skaters.

Skaters 18 years of age or older, should proceed to the Athletic Centre Membership Desk to provide their identification and proof of vaccination. Then proceed to the rink.

Spectators

KWSC is allowing one spectator per skater (in order to ensure capacity limits set by the cities are met). Spectators should complete their health screening online before entering the building. The link is here or can be found on the main page of KWSC.org. It is an orange button.

Spectators (of any age) should proceed to the Athletic Centre Membership Desk to provide their identification and proof of vaccination. Then proceed to the rink.

The City of Waterloo is allowing 15 minutes to leave the building after your session. We are recommending that during more heavily populated sessions such as CanSkate, skaters leave the building in their skate guards to save time exiting the rink. We are still awaiting further instructions for City of Kitchener rinks and other rinks in Waterloo (outside of Manulife Sportsplex).

Thank-you for continuing to work with us to provide a safe and positive place for youth and adults to learn to skate and develop their skills.

Debra Brown
Executive Director
Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club

For regular updates, please go to our website (www.kwsc.org) and on Facebook
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at kwsc@kwsc.org
For more information about COVID-19, please consult the following trusted resources:

Region of Waterloo Public Health - https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/2019novel-coronavirus.aspx
Ontario Ministry of Health- https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-health
Public Health Agency of Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html
Skate Ontario - https://skateontario.org/
Skate Canada- https://skatecanada.ca/

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