Trained Program Assistants offer instruction assistants on the ice during Learn to Skate Programs. They are easily identified on the ice in their bright red fleeces. Program Assistants have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and assist in the skill development of young skaters.

Skaters have the opportunity to complete their 40 community service hours for their high school curriculum or earn a bursary as Program Assistants (PA’s) in our Learn to Skate Programs. The bursary is awarded at the end of the season and may only be used for OSC merchandise or registration fees. The bursary cannot be exchanged for cash value at any time. PA’s receive $5.00 per hour towards their bursary or credit for volunteer hours. For more information please call the Club office for additional information.

Program Assistant registration forms are available on the Forms page.

PA Training and Scheduling

Program Assistants - Winter

Anyone wishing to be considered for a Program Assistant position this winter season must attend the free training and information session. Program assistants will be selected from those in attendance. Your PA hours either count toward your high school volunteer hours or contribute to a bursary at the rate of $5 per hour.

Free PA Training and Information Session

Date: Saturday, September 13 2008

Place: River Oaks Recreation Centre

Time: 8 am to noon

Qualifications: - all previous OSC Program Assistants

- any skater at least 11 years old and completed two

Preliminary Tests

All PA’s must attend our Training and Orientation session. To qualify to assist as a PA, skaters must be 11 years old and have completed two Preliminary Tests, or have assisted as a PA in previous years.

Please contact the office to reserve your spot in the training session.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT FORM

Page last updated July 31, 2008.