
Mission Statement
The Red Deer Skating Club is dedicated to promoting and developing quality skating through teamwork in a friendly and professional environment.
Purpose & Whom
* quality skating for all -fitness, fun, social interactions, friendship, support - want an inclusive atmosphere
* Red Deer - everyone - all ages and surrounding area, groups
* teach people to skate - life skills for all
* participation in grand scheme
Services
* participation by all * developing the whole person ( self respect) *communication
* goals & goal setting * measured success - achievement in small parts * partnerships - teamwork
* feedback & evaluation * whole community - not just figure skaters
Emphasis
* skating in general * recreational programs * competitive & test
* encompass all groups * future year-round training center * build friendships
* keeping young skaters working, motivated and challenged
Issues
* ice * size of community (pro & cons) * trying to meet everyone's needs
* costs * fun (retention) for everyone * look at school systems
*involvement * time using to volunteer base * change = risk
REACH FOR THE DREAM
Where Do We Want To Be
* membership strong retention * change attitudes - fun
* broader spectrum of services * community awareness
* education of parents- communication * develop volunteers (whole family)
* best utilization (positive early morning ice) * team coaching
* incentives * recognition of achievements at all levels
* partnerships - friendships with officials, coaches , skaters and parents
Retention of Members
* friendly environment * on ice group activities focused on each group
* promote love of skating * identify reason for skaters leaving (what will bring you back)
* outside activities * precision for target group
Community Awareness
* media contact * parade
* bulletin board * communication plan 50th
* target where kids are at * MacDonalds paper
* pubic contest * outside groups ( hockey/ringette)
WE ARE SKATE CANADA
Coach, Official, Skater, Parent
* information sessions/tables * newsletters
* social functions * fun days/competitions
* coffee/muffins * discussion groups
* buddy group to meet/know new people
* how to get involved (to be part of a family)
Goal & Objectives
* future happenings * more informed
* goals for skaters future * growth - future 2000+
* keep club on track * meet the needs of all skaters
* layout a path - goals- see the broad picture
* decision - who & for what? * focus on what we can do in the furture
* meeting the needs of all the community and skaters
* keep recreational skaters focused - push the envelope for change
LOVE OF SKATING!!!