Goto Parents Schedule

posted Jan 24, 2012 4:51 PM by Tim Bouma

Hi everyone,

Here are the updated go-to parent schedules. You will notice that people are covering multiple days in development and intermediate hours and there are still gaps in advanced hour.

It would be greatly appreciated if every family could take a turn! Please forward me your availability and I will slot you in (either in an empty spot or the spot of a parent who is covering multiple nights)

It is not a difficult job. I have attached the expectations below for you to review.

Thanks,

Rachael.

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As was communicated at the parent meetings Thursday, the coaches feel it is very important to have a 'go-to' parent in the stands during practices.

This is a safety initiative. If there is an accident on the ice, the coaches would like to have an identified adult in the stands who can react immediately. It is important because, although rare, speed skating injuries can be very serious.

It is important that the adult is in the stands, rather than the restaurant, because one: the coaches can see (and speak to) the adult, and two: the restaurant door is usually locked which means there would be a significant delay in the 'go-to parent' being able to get to the ice and hear instructions.

What to do on your day

***It is logistically impossible for me to manage all three lists, so I'm leaving it up to you! If you can't make it on your assigned day please find a replacement (a spouse, swap with another parent etc)

There will be an orange vest and a first aid bag in Rocky's room. Please collect these before the practice, put on the vest, and sit somewhere in the stands where you are visible to the coaches.

After the practice return the vest and bag to Rocky's room or hand them off to the next parent.

There is an emergency action plan posted in Rocky's room if you wish to review it. There is also a copy in the first aid bag.

Responsibilities

If there is an emergency you are not expected to provide first aid!

You may be asked to phone 911, bring the first aid bag to the coaches and help direct emergency personnel upon their arrival

On a normal evening it would also be appreciated if you could: