Synchro Fees, Policies & Refund Information

Please be sure to review our Register for Synchro Page for important information regarding this season's registration.

Our Program

For 2016/17, our synchronized skating program will run on Friday evenings and is available to skaters in STARSkate (Pre-Junior, Junior and Intermediate). Details for the 2016/17 season to be available in August 2016.

Synchro focuses on edges, power and flow. More than 50% of practice time will be devoted to improving basic stroking – edges and crossovers – plus turns and form. Synchro will improve skating skills – especially Freeskate Skills and Dance. We’ll do all this is a fun and supportive team environment.

Synchro will operate similarly to our PreSTAR sessions, with fees including both ice time and coaching.

Important note

By registering online all skaters/parents agree to all SMFSC policies, Skater’s Code of Conduct and Athlete’s Release as outlined in the online waiver prior to registration.

Schedule is subject to revision based on skater registration should the SMFSC Board of Directors deem necessary. SMFSC cannot guarantee that all sessions will be held at Meadowvale-4-Rinks on Rink 3. Due to maintenance, over booking or other reasons, the City may relocate SMFSC to another rink.

Requirements /Policies

• Residency Requirement (as required by the City of Mississauga): Participants must reside in Mississauga.
• Prerequisites:

• Synchro – Participants must be registered in STARSkate (Pre-Junior, Junior, Intermediate or Senior).
• Participants must register for a minimum of two STARskate sessions per week in order to participate in Synchro.

• No Make ups for Missed Classes: Skaters sign up for a specific session and cannot be accommodated on another session if they have to miss a day for any reason.
• Cancelled Classes: SMFSC cannot make up a class or provide a refund if there is a cancellation due to severe weather or other circumstances beyond the control of SMFSC.
• Refund Policy: See details of our refund policy below.

Schedules and Fees (2016/17)

Synchro	Requirements:	Must be registered in STARSkate (Pre-Junior, Junior, Intermediate) AND Must skate a minimum of two STARSkate sessions per week
Day	Start Time	End Time	Session Name	Price*	First Day	Last Day	# of Sessions
Fridays	7:00 PM	7:50 PM	Synchro Skills	TBA	09-Sep	04-Mar	24

• Exception dates (no skating) Dec 25/30 & Jan 1 (winter break). There are additional exception dates designated by the team: Oct 9 and Nov 27, Dec 4.
• Session price includes both ice costs and coaching fees
• Fridays there will be a 1 hr off-ice session followed by on-ice time.  Skaters are expected to attend at each session.
• additional fees will include cost of new dresses for competition, and competition entry and registration fees
• more details to follow as of this date (July 9th 2016)

Registration/Payment

To Register: Registration begins online at www.smfsc.ca at 7 p.m. on August 16, 2013 for the fall session.

Payment: Can be made online via Visa or Mastercard or offline via cheque.

• Payment plan: Payments may be split as follows 40% on registration, 20% on December 1, 2014 and 20% on February 1, 2015, 20% on April 1, 2015. Members choosing to pay by credit card will have their card charged automatically on above-mentioned dates. Post-dated cheques are required from members not paying by credit card. Registrations are not complete until all post-dated cheques have been received; skaters will not be permitted on the ice.
• Unused credit notes: Previous members with credit notes must contact the club at info@smfsc.ca , prior to registering, and ask to have the credit applied to their account. Allow 2 days for a response.
• NSF Fees: $25 fee will be charged for NSF cheques.

 

Tax Credit Receipts

When you register, you will receive a receipt by email. This can be used for your records. Additionally, if you log into the website and select “My Account’ in the top right corner and select “My Order History” you will see any eligible tax receipts for each tax year. Please note: The tax receipts will be issued in the name of the person who made the payment for each participant enrolled in the SMFSC programs.

Refund Policy

• SMFSC has a no refund policy after the first 3 weeks (September 22, 2015) of the STARSkate skating program.  No exceptions will be made.  A pro-rated refund will be granted to any skater choosing to cancel their membership before September 22, 2015 by way of written notification. The amount refunded will be calculated using the pro-rated session fees from date of received notification of termination to the club less a $25 administration fee and the Skate Canada membership fee of $33. Further to this, a credit may be issued for medical reasons only once the club receives a written document requesting a credit, due to lost skating time which consists of 4 or more consecutive weeks and accompanied by a Doctor’s Certificate. All credits of session fees will be pro-rated, minus the Skate Canada fee and Administration Fee.
• Refund amounts are based on the date of receipt of written notice, submitted during a Synchro session or emailed to info@smfsc.ca. Include the skater and parent names, skating day, address, and the reason for withdrawal.
• There is no refund for lessons completed prior to receipt of a written notice, regardless of attendance, or for any lessons that take place within 48 hours after the notification is received.
• Changes to registrations after September 14^th, 2015 will be subject to a $25 processing fee. Once a change is made, this change is considered final and further changes will not be accepted.  There will be no Fee to add a session.
• After the final deadlines, withdrawal credits will only be considered for medical reasons, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Credit notes, for future classes, are valid for 1 year. The deadlines are:

◦   Synchro: September 22, 2015