Version of 14.11.2025
Skating School of Switzerland — Special Figures SA, Champéry
These general terms and conditions govern the use of patch sessions organized by Special Figures SA under the Skating School of Switzerland brand (hereinafter "the School"). Patches are ice training sessions that the School rents from the rink and makes available to skaters.
Members: Skaters enrolled at the Skating School of Switzerland and coached by the School's coaches.
Non-members: Skaters who are not students of the School but wish to use patch sessions, either independently or accompanied by their own coach.
Clubs: Skating clubs that book patch sessions for their groups, under specific conditions defined with the School.
Third-party coaches: Any coach not employed by the School who wishes to accompany their students during patch sessions.
Each patch session has its own characteristics (duration, required level, maximum number of participants, rate). This information is available upon request from the School.
Skaters must meet the level requirements of the chosen session to be authorized. The maximum number of skaters per session is defined according to its characteristics. If capacity is reached, a waiting list may be maintained.
Right of admission: The School reserves the right to refuse any registration or revoke access to patch sessions, without having to justify its decision.
For members: Registration according to the School's training program or upon request for additional sessions.
For non-members: Registration with the School with sufficient notice.
For third-party coaches: Mandatory registration with the School before the first session (see section 5).
Registration for a session implies acceptance of these general terms and conditions and the ice rules.
Palladium regulations: In addition to these terms, all participants must comply with the general regulations of the Palladium de Champéry. In case of conflict between the two sets of rules, the stricter rules apply.
Rates are available upon request from the School. Payment is made in advance.
Any payment delay results in immediate suspension of privileges until full settlement.
Members: Free cancellation up to 96 hours before the session. After this deadline, no refund.
Individual non-member skaters: Any booking made is considered final and non-refundable.
Clubs: In case of cancellation by a club, 50% of the total amount of booked sessions remains due.
Non-transferability: Bookings are nominal and non-transferable to another person or another session.
Cancellation by the School: In case of session cancellation by the School (technical problem, force majeure), a credit or full refund is granted.
Session modifications: The School reserves the right to cancel or modify sessions. Whenever possible, advance notice will be given to registered participants.
Any third-party coach wishing to teach during our patch sessions must:
Third-party coaches do not pay to access sessions but must register for each session. Registration implies acceptance of these general terms and conditions and the ice rules.
Number of students: The maximum number of students per third-party coach is defined according to each session's characteristics.
Solicitation prohibition: Third-party coaches may not in any way solicit, recruit, or offer lessons to the School's members or other non-members present on the ice. This rule also applies off the ice, within the rink premises.
Any violation of this policy results in immediate and permanent exclusion of the coach and their students from all sessions organized by the School.
Figure skating involves inherent risks. All participants acknowledge and accept these risks.
Participants use the ice at their own risk. Special Figures SA, its employees, and representatives disclaim all liability in case of accident, injury, or property damage occurring during patch sessions.
Each participant agrees to:
Third-party coaches are fully responsible for the safety and behavior of their students.
The School is committed to promoting a healthy, respectful, and safe sports environment, in accordance with Swiss Olympic's Charter of Ethics and the Statutes on Ethics in Swiss Sport.
All participants (skaters, coaches, parents, spectators) commit to respecting these ethical principles, including:
Reporting: Any violation of ethical principles or inappropriate behavior may be reported to Swiss Sport Integrity (www.sportintegrity.ch) or directly to the School.
The School reserves the right to exclude any participant who does not comply with these general terms and conditions or the ice rules.
Exclusion may be temporary or permanent depending on the severity of the violation. No refund will be granted in case of exclusion.
Violations that may result in immediate exclusion include, but are not limited to:
Modifications: The School reserves the right to modify these general terms and conditions at any time. Modifications will be published on the School's website and will take effect immediately upon publication.
Applicable law: These terms are governed by Swiss law. Any dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Valais.
Language: In case of discrepancy between the French and English versions of these terms, the French version shall prevail.
Special Figures SA
Route du Centre Sportif 1
1874 Champéry
IDE: CHE-215.931.210
Contact: [email protected] or +41 24 552 10 77
By registering or participating in a patch session, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these general terms and conditions.