Volunteering Opportunities
The Carstairs Skating Club requires a substantial amount of volunteers throughout the season. It is vital that each family contributes in order for the club to continue offering the competition opportunities it has in the past.
Each skater, or parent/guardian if skater is under the age of 18, agrees to commit to 3-5 hours of volunteer time. This is mandatory for full year CanSkate, Modified, StarSkate and all Synchronized Skating Teams skating out of Carstairs Skating Club.
Fall and Winter session CanSkate are not required to volunteer, but assistance in the time of need is appreciated.
If an Onyx Ice member skates singles at their home club, they are still required to participate in CSC volunteer and fundraising requirements.
Volunteer Opportunities for the 2026-2027 skating season:
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Assist with Fundraisers
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Various positions at Winterfest (December 6th)
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Year End Carnival (March 21st)
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Carstairs Skating Club year end banquet (April 17th)
Additional opportunities may arise as the season progresses.
Families enrolling have the option of opting out at the time of registration by paying the $150 charge. Should the volunteer commitment not be fulfilled, the above mentioned fee will be invoiced to the members account.
More information will be emailed out regarding opportunities closer to the beginning of the season.
Fundraising Opportunities
In order to keep our fees manageable and cover ice costs, CSC relies on fundraising.
Upon registering, families are agreeing to the fundraising commitment. Skaters registered in the Fall CanSkate or Winter CanSkate only, will participate in one fundraiser, but if skaters are registered for FULL year CanSkate, both are required. Both fundraisers are mandatory for IntroStar, Modified, StarSkate and Synchronized Skating programs.
Typically the fundraisers are:
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Fall - Hutterite Chickens (Oct/Nov 2026)
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Winter - Winter Raffle (Dec 2026/March 2027)
Additional fundraisers could be added throughout the season. They will not be mandatory, but encouraged. Onyx Ice teams may have additional mandatory fundraising commitments.
Should a family enrolling want to opt out of Fundraising, they can pay a $150 fee at the time of registration. If a family does not fulfill their fundraising commitment, the above mentioned amount will be invoiced to their account.
Because skating fees can be costly, CSC may organize a personal fundraiser. Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards the skaters fees by way of credit on account; however club mandatory fundraising must be completed prior to personal fundraising. Should a family not fulfill club fundraiser, but did personal, the $150 opt out fee will come out of those proceeds. Personal fundraisers will be held on account only; no cash refunds will be provided. Credits will be held on account until the following fall registration.
