Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
City of Toronto
Ontario Ministry of Health
Government of Canada
Skate Ontario
Skate Canada
March 21, 2022
The NTSC Board has made the decision to keep our vaccination policy for those 12 and older in place for the remainder of the season as an added precaution against serious illness.
As of March 21, 2022 the province and city no longer require masks in public spaces.
We strongly recommend that skaters and spectators continue to use masks in areas of the arena where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Please respect everyone’s personal choice on this matter.
Health checks are still required. Please stay home if you feel unwell.
March 1, 2022
Proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter the arena.
Masks are still required indoors.
Health checks are still required. Please stay home if you feel unwell.
January 29, 2022
Club Reopens on January 31, 2022
All regular programs resume on Monday, January 31, 2022 as allowed under the new Provincial Guidelines.
Members will not be charged for classes missed during the club closure.
The last two installment payments have been moved to February 14 and April 1, 2022.
Proof of vaccination is required for entry into the arena for ages 12+ and masks are still required indoors.
At this time, we ask that only one parent /guardian enter the arena with their skater.
January 3, 2022
Club Closed effective January 5, 2022
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
All CanSkate programs CANCELLED
STARSkate programs will run
Toronto will be in Step 2 of the Provincial Reopening Act starting January 5, 2022.
The club will remain closed for all in-person classes while in Step 2.
Online dance, fitness, yoga and jump classes will be open shortly for Registration to keep our skaters engaged while off the ice.
October 25, 2021
Parents/Guardians in the Arena
Parent/guardians who are fully vaccinated may enter the arena, assist skaters to get ready and sit in the stands during the skater’s session.
Please review our full guidelines before coming to the arena.
October 8, 2021
Vaccination Requirements
Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a letter of instruction requiring all participants, coaches, caregivers, volunteers and officials aged 12 and older attending indoor organized sports to provide proof of vaccination starting November 1, 2021.
April 18, 2021
The Board of Directors has decided to close the club for in-person classes for the rest of the regular season. Our popular online classes will continue to run in May and June and we remain hopeful that Summer School will be allowed to run.
We wish you all a safe and happy spring and look forward to seeing you back on the ice in the summer and fall!
March 6, 2021
Toronto will move to the Provincial Grey – Lockdown Zone starting March 8, 2021.
The club will remain closed for all in-person classes while in the Grey Zone.
Online dance, fitness, yoga and jump classes are open for Registration to keep our skaters engaged while off the ice.
February 19, 2021
Toronto will remain under the Provincial stay at home order until March 8, 2021.
The club will remain closed for all in-person classes.
Online dance, fitness, yoga and jump classes are open for Registration to keep our skaters engaged while off the ice.
February 8, 2021
Toronto will remain under the province wide shutdown until February 22, 2021.
The club will remain closed for all in-person classes.
Online dance, fitness, yoga and jump classes are open for Registration to keep our skaters engaged while off the ice.
January 12, 2021
The Government of Ontario has declared a province wide shutdown until February 10, 2021.
The club will remain closed for all in-person classes.
Online dance, fitness, yoga and jump classes are open for Registration to keep our skaters engaged while off the ice.
December 22, 2020
The City of Toronto will remain in the Ontario Grey Lockdown Zone until January 23, 2021.
The club will remain closed for all in-person classes.
Online dance, fitness, yoga and jump classes are open for Registration to keep our skaters engaged while off the ice.
We wish all our members a very happy and safe holiday season and we look forward to seeing you on the ice when it is safe to reopen.
November 20, 2020
The City of Toronto is under Ontario Grey Lockdown Zone Restrictions as of November 23, 2020.
Grey Lockdown Zone restrictions require the closure of all indoor rinks so our club must close.
Online dance, fitness and jump classes are open for Registration to keep our skaters engaged while off the ice.
We wish all our members a very happy and safe holiday season and we look forward to seeing you on the ice in the new year.
October 12, 2020
Additional public health measures for Ottawa, Peel and Toronto effective Oct 10/20
At this time, we will be running all of our programs as usual. The restrictions placed on certain businesses in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto, as of now, do not affect North Toronto Memorial Arena. Should there be any changes or updates, we will notify you immediately.
September 30, 2020
Starting October 1, a number of sessions have been cancelled and many STARSkate session times are changing.
Check the Weekly Schedule for all new session times!
The President of the Board explains the changes in her letter.
September 5, 2020 – COVID-19 OverSight Group
We would like to inform you of the individuals who will be acting as the COVID-19 Oversight Group as we transition back to skating activities. The following people will comprise this COVID-19 Oversight Group.
NTSC Board President
Nicole Cooper
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NTSC Board Coaches Representative
Dawn Drummond
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Club Administrator
Marie Jonsson MacKenzie
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Should you have any questions about any aspects of the Skate Ontario Return to Play Protocols or other policies and procedures related to COVID-19, please contact one of the individuals above.
Our COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be posted soon.
August 25, 2020 – Changes for the 2020/21 Season
Learn to Skate
Age 3 – 7 Parent & Tot: This program is now available! New age range of 3 to 7 years old. Additional sessions have been added to the schedule.
Age 3 – 5 CanSkate A: Cancelled. If a skating adult is available to assist the skater on the ice, please register for Parent & Tot.
Age 6 – 9 CanSkate B: Skaters must have completed Stage 1 and be able to skate independently. Younger skaters who have passed Stage 1 and can manage a 1 hour session on their own can register for this program. A maximum of 36 skaters will be allowed per session.
Age 10 – 17 IntroSkate: Currently unavailable. May be offered in October space permitting.
Skaters will be limited to ONE Learn to Skate program a week.
STARSkate
All sessions are running with a maximum of 19 skaters.
Senior and Advanced skaters are limited to a maximum of 8 sessions.
There will be no Flex (Full) Membership this season.
There will be no double sessions (skating down a level with a Flex Membership).
Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30am Intermediate/Senior/Advanced will run all year and can be added as a regular session.
Thursday 3:10 – 4:00pm Senior/Advanced can be added as a regular session
Off-Ice Training: Currently unavailable. May be offered online at a later date.
AdultSkate: Sessions will only run if a minimum of 12 skaters register in advance. No payment is required on registration until the session is confirmed.
Priority Registration for Returning Members
Learn to Skate: Priority registration for returning members until September 11, 2020. Registration will open to new members on September 12, 2020 at noon.
STARSkate: Priority registration for returning members until September 11, 2020. Priority registration for skaters coached by an NTSC coach at other clubs from September 12 – 18, 2020. Open to all skaters on September 19, 2020 at noon.
Registration is tentatively scheduled to open on September 1, 2020 at noon. Registration will not open earlier but may open later. Prior members will receive an email announcing registration once the date is finalized.
Payment
Payment will be made in 4 installments (Sep 1/20, Nov 1/20, Jan 1/21, Mar 1/21). In the event of a full club closure after the program start date, any installments owed before the closure are due in full and will not be refunded.
Further Information
Pricing information will be available later this week. Please check the Programs page for the most current program and schedule information.
August 12, 2020 – 2020/21 Season
Our 2020/21 Season will proceed with modifications to our programs and schedule.
There will be no Learn to Skate for Age 3 – 4 (Parent & Tot) or Age 4 – 5 (CanSkate A).
Other programs are still under review and all programs will run with limited numbers.
Full program details and the final 2020/21 schedule will be available in late August.
July 27, 2020 – Summer School
NTSC Summer School will run from August 10 to September 4 for STARSkaters only. Special COVID-19 Protocols will be in effect and space is limited.
June 30, 2020 – Summer School
Full program details and the final 2020/21 schedule will be available in late August.
Summer School will not run in July as the North Toronto Memorial arena is not in operation.
STAR 1 -10 skaters can resume skating under the most recent Skate Ontario guidelines which respect the Ontario COVID-19 restrictions.
If you are interested in skating in July, please contact your coach to discuss private lessons at other rinks around the city that are currently operating.
NTSC Summer School will resume on August 10, 2020 for 4 weeks in a modified format. More information will be available in late July or early August.
May 15, 2020 – Skate Ontario Response to Ontario Reopening Plan
Ontario’s Stage 1 Reopening Plan includes figure skating as an activity that can resume on May 19, 2020. However, further planning is necessary before any Skate Canada club reopens.
Read Skate Ontario’s Full Response
May 10, 2020 – Online Classes via Zoom
We are excited to offer our Dance, Fitness and off ice Jump classes online via Zoom! 2019/20 Club members can register here for the latest sessions which run from May 18 – June 25, 2020.
May 5, 2020 – Summer School
We are hoping Skate Canada, the province and the City of Toronto will lift restrictions by late June so we can proceed with our Summer School. We will keep you posted.
April 2, 2020 – Club Closure
North Toronto Skating Club closed on March 23, 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. 2019/20 Season members received non-expiring club credits for the 8 weeks of missed classes from March 23 – May 14, 2020.
More Information on club closure:
Read full letter from the Board of Directors