The Skating Club of Vail

The U.S. Figure Skating Skater Code of Conduct

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024


As a member of The Skating Club of Vail, all skaters must adhere to this Code of Conduct at all times.

General Guidelines:

Ice Etiquette and Safety:

  • While in a lesson or practice, it is the skater’s responsibility to always be conscientious and aware of other skaters around them.

  • Skaters must skate with the flow of other skaters and familiarize themselves with the most commonly used areas for jumps and spins.

  • The only time a skater has the SOLE right of way is when they are skating their program to music.  When you hear another member’s music, please extend that skater the courtesy and move out of their path momentarily.  This only takes a moment and you will enjoy the same courtesy while you are performing your program.

  • Advanced skaters are expected to exhibit patience toward beginner members of the club.  Remember, you were an inexperienced skater once, and it takes time for our future generation to advance to the point where they are completely comfortable skating with all levels of skaters.  

  • Unsafe or discourteous behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.