RINK MONITOR DUTIES - ICE HAWKS (copy of directions also available in CIFSC duffle bag at Ice Hawks)
(Click for CIFSC Club Calendar - Rink Monitor Schedule)

As the rink monitor at Ice Hawks, you are the “adult in charge” of the package (we only have one rink monitor for each package at Ice Hawks). You will not be playing cds for the skaters but will have other duties, including checking in the skaters (including walk-ons) and being available in case of an emergency.  You must be present inside the rink, for the entire package. (FYI: Ice Hawks rink is colder than K.B. Willett.)  Please arrive a few minutes early so that you are set up before the skaters enter the rink.

If you are the first (or only) package of the night, please get the CIFSC duffle bag from the zamboni room, at the end of the rink where the skaters enter and exit the ice. In the duffle bag, you will find the emergency contact list and first aid supplies along with a binder with the skater’s names for each package at Ice Hawks. It is your responsibility to check in the skaters (check off the names of the skaters on the sheet provided in the binder - please check in skaters at the end of the rink where the skaters get on the ice). Only allow skaters whose names are on the list on the ice. If there is a skater on the ice who is not on the list, it is your responsibility to ask her/him to leave the ice. If a question arises regarding whether or not a skater should be on the ice (skater’s name is not on the list, but she thinks it should be), contact Mary Vodra (contact information is in the emergency contact list in the CIFSC duffle bag).  If you are unable to get a hold of Mary, allow the skater on the ice (as long as the session is not full) and leave a voice mail or send an email to Mary informing her of the situation.

You are also the "adult in charge" at the rink and should remain inside the rink, in case of emergency.  There is an emergency contact list and first aid supplies in the duffle bag.  If you notice supplies are needed, please call or email Wendy Wetzel.

"Walk On" instructions:

Walk On skating is allowed only if there is room on the ice for that session; sessions are limited to 15 skaters. If a skater wants to "walk on" (has not signed up for the session, but would like to skate) the rink monitor must collect $14.00 from the skater ($11.00 for a 45 minute low freestyle) before she is allowed on the ice; this would be in the form of cash or check written out to CIFSC (the rink monitor is not expected to make change). Sometimes skaters run late for their sessions, so if a skater that is scheduled to skate does not show up at the start of the session, do not assume she is not coming.  Do not allow a walk-on to take her place.  Money that is collected should be placed in the envelope in the back of this binder that is labeled WALK ON FEES.  Please also fill out the form with skater’s name, session, etc.  If there are any questions, please call Mary Vodra.

If you are the first or last (or only) package of the night, you should make sure the rink lights are turned on (or off). The switch is located in the zamboni room.

If you are not the last package of the night, please leave the CIFSC duffle bag on the bleachers (near the zamboni end) for the next rink monitor.  If you are the last (or only) package of the night, please return the duffle bag to the zamboni room. 

Near the end of your package, you may want to stand down at the end of the rink where the skaters exit to remind the skaters to fill pick holes (if a bucket of ice is provided by Ice Hawks).

Make sure to check the Rink Monitor Schedule (emailed to skaters as well as available online on the "club calendar" link). You will be charged $20 for each no-show.  If the date you are scheduled doesn’t work out for you, you may switch with another parent (check the “Club Calendar” to see list of skaters).  Please notify Wendy Wetzel if you switch dates with someone (so you won't be charged if your replacement is a no-show). Also, let Wendy know if you fill in for someone who was a no-show, so you can receive credit for doing so.

FYI - Only CIFSC home club members are assigned rink monitor duties.

A copy of these instructions will also be included in the CIFSC duffle bag at Ice Hawks.

Thank you.