1.   That ice allocation be completed by May 15 of each year, based on final registration figures from the

      concluding season. 

      Allocated ice time for Minor Sports Groups will be booked as individual contracts at the appropriate rates.

      Allocated ice times must be used by the user and by the designated category, i.e.:  Minor, Adult, etc.

Time must not be allocated as Minor and used otherwise.

Non-affiliated minor and adult teams must book the facility through the Town of Markham.

 

Transfer or Sublet Prohibited:

 

No person, organization, association or Minor Sports Group shall transfer or sublet, or permit to be transferred or sublet, any ice allocation, or part thereof, for value or otherwise.  If any person, organization, association or minor sports group transfers or sublets an ice allocation or any part thereof, or permits such transfer or sublet, their facility rental contract shall be terminated without notice and the Town shall refund the permit fee on a prorated basis.

 

If any person, organization, association or minor sports group fails to abide by any of the provisions of this policy or any of the terms and conditions of their facility rental contract, the Town may terminate the facility rental contract and refund the permit fee on a pro-rated basis.

 

The facility rental contract is not effective unless and until the permit fee has been paid in full or post-dated cheques have been received.

 

2. That the following ice allocation formula be applied (a team will consist of 16 players for the purposes of

    allocation):

           

Rep Hockey                                                          Game (per week)                  Practice (per week)

Minor Novice/Novice                                         70 minutes                                             60 minutes

Minor Atom/Atom                                               75 minutes                                             60 minutes

Minor Pee Wee/Pee Wee                                   100 minutes                                           60 minutes

Minor Bantam/Bantam                                        110 minutes                                           60 minutes

Minor Midget/Midget                                         120 minutes                                           60 minutes

Juvenile 120 minutes                                           60 minutes

Development                                                        120 minutes per week per level (i.e. A, AA, AAA)

 

                Hockey – House League                                    Game (per week)                  Practice (per week)

Minor Novice to Pee Wee                                  30 minutes                                             30 minutes

Bantam                                                                   37-1/2 minutes                                      30 minutes

Minor Midget to Juvenile                                   45 minutes                                             30 minutes

Hockey Development/Select Programs            1/2 hour per division per week (House League divisions only)

 

                 Ringette – Rep.                                                   Game (per week)                  Practice (per week)

                All Divisions                                                         90 minutes                                             60 minutes

 

Ringette – House League                                  Game (per week)                  Practice (per week)

All Divisions                                                         30 minutes                                             30 minutes

                Development                                                        60 minutes per week

 

                Figure Skating

Pre School                                                                             3 minutes/skater

CanSkate                                                                               2 minutes/skater

Primary Test Skater                                                              8 minutes/skater

Intermediate Test Skater                                                 14 minutes/skater

Senior     Test Skater                                                       25 minutes/skater

Singles Competitive                                                         18 minutes/skater

Pairs Competitive                                                           72 minutes/skater

Dance Competitive                                                          72 minutes/skater

Snychro Compeititve                                                        5 hours/week/team

CanSyncroSkate                                                                2 hours/week/team

CanPowerSkate                                                              2.5 minutes/skater

Adult                                                                                      3 minutes/skater

 

 

                Mens Recreational Hockey Leagues                               37-1/2 min/team

 

NOTE:

All calculations are based on a 60-minute hour.

                Ice preparation time will be taken out of the allocated time for any group.

3. That all regular season ice (September-April) contracted by the organization is the financial responsibility of the

    user and that no ice shall be returned to the Town, except as indicated by the Tournaments and

    Competitive Games section of this policy.

 

4. That any recognized minor representative organization be restricted to an ice allotment related to a maximum of

    18 teams subject to the availability.

 

5. Up to 10% of the normal ice allotment determined under this policy shall be designated to early morning non-

    prime hours.

 

6. That ice allocated for recognized Minor Sports Groups used by this policy be contracted with the various

    associations for those periods specified in their May 15 allotment.  Contracts should include:

A)        Ice for tryouts

B)      House League schedule to conclusion of playoffs

C)      Representative organization schedule to conclusion of playoffs for individual teams

 

7. That ALL ice contracted and invoiced at the Minor Group rate be used by at least one team consisting of Town of

    Markham residents.

 

8.  That this policy be reviewed annually, and if warranted, any recommendation for adjustments in

     the policy be submitted by May 15 to Council for consideration.

 

9.  That when a request is received by a new association (one that is not established in a Markham facility), their       request will be presented in a report/recommendation to Council for consideration.


10. That leagues/associations not be permitted to expand without Recreation Services and/or Council approval.

     Any requests to initiate a new organization/program must be submitted to the Town in writing for approval 18

      months in advance of any ice being approved.

11. That a Town-wide Ice Allocation Meeting, if required, be held in April of each year.

12. That the annual allocation process be based on the following maximum percentages:

 

                                Minor Groups                                                                       65%

                                Resident/Adult Leagues                                                     20%

                                Commercial                                                                              3%

                                Jr. A                                                                                          2%

                                Public Skate                                                                            5%

                                Learn to Skate                                                                         5%

 

        Note: These percentages are based on the total ice available at all Town of Markham facilities and do not

                 necessarily apply to each individual facility. Also any future facilities expansion will require

                 re-examination of this % formula.

 

 

13. That after ice allocation entitlements have been met for all organizations, if ice time is still available it will be

      offered to the organizations at the Resident Rate.

 

 

ICE RENTAL PROCEDURE

 

 

CONDITIONS:

 

PRIME TIME:

 

All hours between 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight Monday to Friday and all hours between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight Saturday and Sunday, plus all hours used on Statutory Holidays.

 

11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. PRIME TIME

Available ice time between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) shall be sold at a discounted rate of $134.00 per hour and designated on all contracts as Prime Ice.

 

MINOR USE GROUPS:

 

Those recognized groups operated by volunteers for organized activities for youngsters; i.e. Minor Hockey

Associations, Figure Skating Clubs, Ringette Associations, etc., who are residents of the Town.

 

Minor use group rates shall apply only to ice between September 1 and April 15 of each season, applicable only to hours booked by recognized representatives of the Association and invoiced directly to that Association.

 

RESIDENTS:

 

Those persons who pay residential taxes to the Corporation of the Town of Markham.  Resident groups must consist of a minimum 75% of such residents or be a non-profit, or charitable organization, or recognized community service group wishing to raise funds for the benefit of the community. The 75% residency rule does not apply to Minor Use Groups.

 

COMMERCIAL:

 

Those persons, groups, associations, corporations, etc., who do not meet the criteria established for Resident or Minor use, wishing to rent ice for recreation purposes.

 

COMPETITIVE - (NON-PRIME):

 

Games or organized activities, or qualified individuals practising for Dominion Championships or recognized international competitions where an individual is representing the Town or a recognized association or club within the Town.

 

RENTAL RATES

           

                See Schedule of Fees and Part-time Wages – AD 02.02

                                                                    

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL:                  Contracted use annually:

 

                                                 0  -  9 hours          -               no reduction

                                                10 - 19 hours         -               less $ 2.00 per hour

                                                20 - 29 hours         -               less $ 3.00 per hour

                                                30 - 39 hours         -               less $ 5.00 per hour

                                                40 - 49 hours         -               less $ 7.00 per hour

                                                50 + hours             -               less $10.00 per hour

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:

 

Subject to minor group rates between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when booked during the same week used and if for recreational purposes.  Any other hours used or reserved are subject to Resident Rates.

 

A minimum ratio of one adult to ten children must be maintained with a maximum of 150 children on any one excursion.

 

Note:  The number of time slots allotted to any particular school will be limited by the demand for daytime ice.

 

 

 

 

HIGH SCHOOLS:

 

If located in the Town of Markham, all users are subject to the Resident rate, if for recreational purposes.  If located outside of the Town of Markham, all users are subject to the Commercial Rate.

 

TOURNAMENTS AND COMPETITIVE GAMES:

 

Requests for tournaments or special events must be made to the Arena Co-ordinator prior to the Ice Allocation Meeting.

 

Minor Groups will pay the prime time rates for all ice time used for the event, except on Statutory Holidays where there will be an additional $45.00/hour charge to cover staffing.

 

TOURNAMENTS - All hockey tournaments or skating events NOT recognized under the Minor Group or Resident clause will be charged the Commercial Rate.

 

Contracts must be signed and returned along with the deposit, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event.

 

In the event of cancellations, the lessee shall pay 50% of the returned ice cost if cancelled less than thirty (30) days prior to the event unless the ice is re-rented.

 

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS:

 

All scheduled users on Statutory Holidays where staff are paid holiday rates are subject to $45.00/hour additional charge.

 

 

 

COMPETITORS:

 

Those Town of Markham residents who qualify for Canadian or International Events are entitled to a maximum of 3 hours free use for practice and up to 5 hours additional ice at 50% of non-prime Minor use rate providing ice is available without jeopardy to existing contracts. This does not apply to ice that was allocated to the Association during the Ice Allocation process that year.

 

INDIVIDUAL SKATERS:

 

Non Exclusive

 

Individual skaters (excluding teaching Pro) will pay a portion of the regular Minor use rate either by purchasing a ticket or through the skating club during those hours specifically set aside for such use.

 

Exclusive

 

This is where an individual or individuals wish to exclude any other person (available during non-prime time only).

 

              1 Skater                                  $15.00/hour

              2 Skaters                                $20.00 ($10.00 each)/hour

              3 Skaters                                $24.00 ($  8.00 each)/hour

              4 Skaters                                $29.50 ($  7.40 each)/hour

 

 

PAYMENT PROCEDURES:

 

Minor Hockey, Figure Skating Clubs, Men’s Recreational Leagues, etc.

 

A)     Deposit cheque in the amount equalling the first month’s rental dated at time of signing

B)      Post-dated cheques for each month as outlined in contract

 OR

C)      Payment in advance for full value of contract

 

Tournaments

 

A)     50% of total payment required at time of signing

B)      Remaining 50% due on tournament start date

 OR

C)      Payment in advance for full value of contract

 

Residents, Community Groups, Schools, Competitive - Ice and Dry Pad Rentals

 

Upon confirmation of ice time, a contract will be drafted and at the time of signing, the following must be provided:

 

A)     Deposit cheque in the amount equalling the last four weeks rental dated at time of signing

B)      Post-dated cheques for each month as outlined in contract

 OR

C)      Payment in advance for full value of contract

 

 

Over the counter rentals - Ice and Dry Pad Rentals

 

A)     Full payment must be received prior to ice usage

B)      Booking made over the phone will be held for two days

C)      Payment must be made to the respective administrative office during normal office hours

D)      Maintenance staff are not permitted to accept payment