Volunteering at Burnaby Skating Club
As a non-profit organization, Burnaby Skating Club (BSC) is run and managed by a group of volunteers: the BSC Board and skaters' parents. Volunteer work is essential to the quality and success of our Club, and to your child's experience here. Prior experience is not required. Volunteering in the Club is a great opportunity to learn about the sport of figure skating and how the Club runs, as well as a fun way to meet other Club members and have a good time while helping out.
Skaters registered in Bronze B and higher levels are required to submit the deposit thru uplifter when registering at any time during the current skating year (ie.September 1, 2025, to August 15, 2026).
Volunteer Deposit:
Members will receive an invoice of $200 through Uplifter (registration site) to be paid at the time of registration. This payment will be credited back to your uplifter account by August 31, 2026, if your required volunteer hours are completed.
Volunteer hours cannot be carried over into the subsequent year(s).
Email notification and registration link will be sent out during the last week of August 2025 and when volunteers are needed. Tasks will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure they fulfill the minimum required credits. To receive your Volunteer credit, Please select the Volunteer credit button to complete the Volunteer Credit Recording Sheet.
The number of hours is per immediate family (member), not per skater, and is based on the highest skater designation in the family and as below:
| Skater Designation | Minimum Volunteer Credits Required |
|---|---|
| Bronze B | 10 credits |
| Silver, Gold, Diamond | 15 credits |
Volunteer Opportunities
Event Coordinators (15 credits): Be the main point of contact to coordinate ONE of these activities: fundraising, Ice Show, annual banquet, club events.
Club Wear (15 credits): Volunteers organize try on sessions, coordinate orders, deliver to volunteer reps for ONE season.
Marketing – Trophy Display (15 credits): Update and maintain the Club’s notice boards at Kensington Arena.
Emergency first aid kits (5 credits): Verify and replenish inventory in first aid kits at the beginning of ONE skate season.
Music Playing (1 credit per session): Volunteers play the music for freeskate sessions, test days, or club simulations.
First Days of Skating (1 credit per session): Welcome new skaters, provide guidance to the rink.
Fundraising (credits will be given accordingly): Assist at various fundraisings held throughout the year.
Annual Ice Show, Team Element Performance, Award Banquet and Club Events (credits will be given accordingly): Help to organize and promote the event, sell tickets and decorate.
AGM (1 credit): Families earn 1 credit just for showing up at the AGM. Please fill out the Credits Recording Sheet after attending the AGM.
Program Assistants (1 credit per session): Club skaters, age 10 and over, can assist the CanSkate and Pre-CanSkate coaches on the ice (PAs can decide to receive school credit instead, please sign up with the coach team and let them know your selection in advance).
All board members who completes a minimum of one year fulfilment are automatically exempt from the volunteer credit requirements.
Questions can be sent to: volunteer.skateburnaby@gmail.com
We appreciate your time and talents. Your support makes a HUGE difference in how well the Club runs. Thank you for volunteering!