All skaters, coaches, and parents (or guardians) are expected to be respectful towards each other and follow the policies listed below, as well as general ice arena policies. Freestyle sessions are for teaching and practicing. Skaters and coaches are expected to work cooperatively to share the ice space without disrupting each other.

Only skaters who have paid are permitted to use the ice during freestyle ice times.
Skaters are expected to follow directions from the Skating Director, Gallatin Ice coaching staff, and rink staff regarding ice usage, safety, and session conduct.
The Skating Director retains final authority regarding the interpretation and enforcement of freestyle session policies.
Coaches teaching private lessons do so at the discretion of the Skating Director. Guest coaching is permitted only with prior approval from the Skating Director. Video lessons are not allowed.
Skaters and coaches must wait for the Zamboni doors to close before taking the ice and will promptly exit the ice when the Zamboni doors open.
All skaters, coaches, and parents are expected to refrain from disruptive, offensive, or abusive behavior or language (this includes playing inappropriate music).
Skaters are not permitted to wear personal headsets of any kind while skating. Coaches may use hand-held music systems.
During busy sessions, music should be placed in line in the scorekeeper's box and is to be played by the skater or coach on a first come, first served basis. Coaches actively teaching lessons have priority for music selection and may play lesson music ahead of skaters waiting in line.
When Gallatin Ice classes, clinics, camps, or other scheduled instructional programs are held during a freestyle session, coaches leading Gallatin Ice programs have priority over ice usage and music as needed for the safe and effective operation of the class. Skaters not enrolled in the program are expected to cooperate with temporary ice usage patterns, music priorities, or activity restrictions.
Skaters are expected to remain aware of other skaters at all times and take reasonable steps to avoid collisions or interference.
Outside of scheduled Gallatin Ice programs, freestyle sessions remain shared practice sessions and all skaters and coaches are expected to share ice space and music access cooperatively.
Only skaters and coaches are allowed on the players' benches and in the scorekeeper's box.
Music may not be started within the last three minutes of a freestyle session.
Harness use is permitted during freestyle sessions only and not on Public Sessions.
All session times are subject to change. Reasonable notice of changes will be posted when possible.

Parents and Guardians are held to a higher standard than our youth community members.

Here is a link to a Code of Conduct for Parents and Guardians

Parents or skaters who violate the code of conduct will be referred to the Disciplinary Action Committee, who will establish appropriate consequences based on the GIF Disciplinary Action Framework.

The following Parent Guides, published by US Figure Skating, are provided to offer additional guidance.

Let's all do our best to keep the sport fun for everyone!

Vol 1 parent guide

Vol 2 parent guide

Vol 3 parent guide