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Ice Rules

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These rules apply to all skaters, coaches, and spectators during patch sessions organised by the Skating School of Switzerland (Special Figures SA, hereinafter "the School").

Safety
  • Stay alert and aware of other skaters
  • Look both ways before leaving the boards
  • Get up quickly after a fall
  • Keep moving: no stopping in the middle of the ice
  • Follow the general direction of skating
  • Helmets mandatory for beginners
Priorities and Music

Program with music: Absolute priority. Clear the way. Signal if you need to stop.

Harness work: Technical priority

Music: Managed by School coaches according to teaching needs. Do not monopolize. Handle equipment with care.

Others: Share the ice with patience and respect

Coaches
  • Teach from the ice edge (except for demonstrations, choreography, harness work, and with beginners)
  • Responsible for the safety and behavior of their students
  • Maximum 4 skaters per coach in group lessons
  • No shouting (except for safety emergencies)
Strictly Prohibited
  • Unauthorized teaching or advice
  • Solicitation/recruitment
  • Extended socialization on the ice
  • Food, chewing gum
  • Open drinks or breakable containers (closed water bottles OK)
  • Headphones, earbuds, speakers
  • Inappropriate language, insults, aggression
  • Filming/photographing others without permission
  • Intentionally damaging the ice
Ice Maintenance
  • Fill in your holes before the end
  • Leave immediately when the ice resurfacer arrives
  • Report any problems to the staff
Changing Rooms and Spectators

Changing rooms

  • Daily assignment displayed at Palladium reception
  • Keep clean, respect equipment
  • No liability for loss/theft of items
  • Coaches: Access to the skaters' changing rooms is prohibited. A separate changing room is assigned, or preparation takes place at the ice edge.

Parents and guardians

  • Viewing areas only (stands)
  • Access prohibited to changing rooms and ice edge
  • Help your children outside the changing rooms
  • No coaching from outside the ice
  • Benches reserved for skaters and coaches
Values and Ethics

A healthy, respectful, and safe environment, aligned with Olympic values (Excellence, Friendship, Respect) and Swiss Olympic ethical principles.

We expect:

  • Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, regardless of skill level
  • Fair play: Act with sportsmanship
  • Courtesy: Show patience toward all skaters
  • Focus: Concentrate on your own training
  • Zero tolerance: No abuse, harassment, or discrimination

Report to: School staff or Swiss Sport Integrity (www.sportintegrity.ch)

Application

School staff have full authority.

Non-compliance: Warning, exclusion from the session, or future ban depending on severity. No refund in case of exclusion.

Together, let's create a safe, productive, and enjoyable environment!

The French version prevails.

For any questions: [email protected] or +41 24 552 10 77

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