Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer hours are a standard expectation across most figure skating clubs nationwide. While FSCQC has not formally required this in the past, we will be implementing a volunteer hour requirement beginning this season.
Our club runs entirely on volunteer support. Simply put, without volunteers, there would not be a club. This requirement helps ensure the work needed to run competitions, shows, and other events is shared so we can continue to provide quality opportunities for our skaters.
Each family will be required to complete 8 volunteer hours per membership year. A full buy-out option will be available for $160 per family, and any unfulfilled hours will be billed at $20 per hour.
There are many opportunities throughout the year to fulfill these hours, including our competition, shows, fundraising efforts, committees, and other club events. Volunteeropportunities will be communicated via email and shared through our usual club communication channels, so families will have plenty of chances to sign up in advance. We will also provide guidance and support for all volunteer roles.
Volunteer hours will be tracked throughout the season, and families will be able to monitor their progress. Additional details on how hours are recorded and how to check your balance will be shared at a later date.
When registering for the upcoming season, families will have the option to buy out their volunteer hours. If you wish to buy out your volunteer hour requirements, you will need to select the “Volunteer Hour Buy-Out” category in addition to your standard membership category (for example: Individual, Additional Family Member, and Volunteer Buy-Out). If you are having trouble with the membership categories, please reach out to Jenn Owens, our membership chair.
Any unfulfilled volunteer hours will be billed at the end of the membership year. Outstanding balances must be paid in full before registration for the following season will be allowed.
Members who do not complete their volunteer hours or pay the associated fees may be considered not in good standing with the club. This may impact participation in club-related activities, including testing, competitions, performances, and other club events.
Examples of volunteer opportunities (More coming soon)
COMPETITION JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Registration
The registration desk needs to be staffed at all times during the competition. This is where skaters check in, receive their credentials, and ask any questions. This year, awards will also be distributed at the registration desk.
Monitors
Ice Monitors check skaters in for each event, open and close the door to the ice, and communicate with the Announcer as needed.
Practice Ice Monitors take attendance at practice, keep track of the time, give 5 and 1 minute warnings, and clear the ice.
Locker Room Monitors must be SafeSport compliant. They are available to handle any issues that might arise in the locker rooms, and assist the Ice Monitor.
Hospitality
Hospitality volunteers make sure that there is food and drink in the judges’ room, the coaches’ room and the volunteer room. Restocking and cleanup takes place continuously throughout the competition. This committee will also be asking for donations of specific items.
Runners
Runners should be high school age or older, adults preferred. They run sheets back and forth between the judges, the accounting room, and the referee.
Set-up and Tear-down
We’ll need as much help as we can get setting up the competition and especially tearing it down after it finishes. There’s usually food left over, so we get to eat, too!
Our club runs entirely on volunteer support. Simply put, without volunteers, there would not be a club. This requirement helps ensure the work needed to run competitions, shows, and other events is shared so we can continue to provide quality opportunities for our skaters.
Each family will be required to complete 8 volunteer hours per membership year. A full buy-out option will be available for $160 per family, and any unfulfilled hours will be billed at $20 per hour.
There are many opportunities throughout the year to fulfill these hours, including our competition, shows, fundraising efforts, committees, and other club events. Volunteeropportunities will be communicated via email and shared through our usual club communication channels, so families will have plenty of chances to sign up in advance. We will also provide guidance and support for all volunteer roles.
Volunteer hours will be tracked throughout the season, and families will be able to monitor their progress. Additional details on how hours are recorded and how to check your balance will be shared at a later date.
When registering for the upcoming season, families will have the option to buy out their volunteer hours. If you wish to buy out your volunteer hour requirements, you will need to select the “Volunteer Hour Buy-Out” category in addition to your standard membership category (for example: Individual, Additional Family Member, and Volunteer Buy-Out). If you are having trouble with the membership categories, please reach out to Jenn Owens, our membership chair.
Any unfulfilled volunteer hours will be billed at the end of the membership year. Outstanding balances must be paid in full before registration for the following season will be allowed.
Members who do not complete their volunteer hours or pay the associated fees may be considered not in good standing with the club. This may impact participation in club-related activities, including testing, competitions, performances, and other club events.
Examples of volunteer opportunities (More coming soon)
COMPETITION JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Registration
The registration desk needs to be staffed at all times during the competition. This is where skaters check in, receive their credentials, and ask any questions. This year, awards will also be distributed at the registration desk.
Monitors
Ice Monitors check skaters in for each event, open and close the door to the ice, and communicate with the Announcer as needed.
Practice Ice Monitors take attendance at practice, keep track of the time, give 5 and 1 minute warnings, and clear the ice.
Locker Room Monitors must be SafeSport compliant. They are available to handle any issues that might arise in the locker rooms, and assist the Ice Monitor.
Hospitality
Hospitality volunteers make sure that there is food and drink in the judges’ room, the coaches’ room and the volunteer room. Restocking and cleanup takes place continuously throughout the competition. This committee will also be asking for donations of specific items.
Runners
Runners should be high school age or older, adults preferred. They run sheets back and forth between the judges, the accounting room, and the referee.
Set-up and Tear-down
We’ll need as much help as we can get setting up the competition and especially tearing it down after it finishes. There’s usually food left over, so we get to eat, too!