Fundraising
The Seine River Skating Club is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that does not receive ongoing funding from municipal or provincial bodies. To help keep program fees as affordable as possible, families registered in certain programs are required to participate in fundraising activities each season.
At registration, each family is charged a fundraising commitment fee (the Cash Raffle) which must be paid by the first lesson. Unless otherwise noted, all fundraising items will be available for pickup early in the season.
2025-2026 season’s fundraisers include:
World’s Finest Chocolate Bars
Each skater is required to sell one box of World’s Finest Chocolates or choose the $50 buy-out option before the deadline. Parents may either make the selection during check in during the first class with the club volunteers or by emailing the fundraising coordinator before the deadline. Each box raises $50 in profit for the club.
Pickup Details:
- Chocolates will be available at the rink during the week of October 27.
- Each box will be labeled with the skater’s name.
- lease pick up your box during that week, as the club cannot store unclaimed boxes.
- If you cannot pick up your chocolates, email alainastgermain@gmail.com in advance to arrange an alternative.
Sales & Payment:
- Each box contains 60 bars (sold as 3 for $5), totaling 20 sales per box.
- Amount Owed: $100 per box
- Payment Window: November 24 – December 19 2025
- A box or envelope will be placed near the name tags at the rink for payment drop-off.
- Payment Options:
- Cheque payable to Seine River Skating Club
- Cash (please use bills for ease of bank deposit)
- Please place all payments in a sealed envelope clearly labeled with your skater’s full name.
Buy-Out Option:
If you selected the $50 buy-out option before the deadline, this amount will be automatically charged to your credit card on November 1 2025.
Parent volunteers are especially needed during CanSkate and Pre-CanSkate sessions to assist with chocolate distribution. If you can help, please contact our Fundraising Coordinator, Alaina Payette, at alainastgermain@gmail.com .
January Skaters
Families joining the club in January 2026 have adjusted deadlines:
• Buy-Out Selection Deadline: January 15, 2026*
The $50 buy-out fee will be automatically charged on February 1, 2026.
• Chocolate Pickup (if selling): Week of January 19, 2026
• Payment Window: February 16 to March 5, 2026
* Please direct all questions or selections to Fundraising Coordinator Alaina Payette at alainastgermain@gmail.com. If no selection is given before the selection deadline the default option will be to sell chocolates.
Cash Raffle
Tickets have been printed and distributed. If you did not receive your raffle book, please contact the fundraising coordinator. The draw will take place February 25, 2026. These tickets were included in your registration, so you can either sell them to recoup your $50.00, or fill them out yourself and enter the draw.
Additional ticket books are available for purchase.
Please place the ticket stubs in the collection box in a ziplock bag or envelope (labeled with your skater's name), staples removed.
Additional Fundraiser (Intro to STAR and STARSkate)
Families in these programs will have an additional fundraising activity in the new year. Details will be shared closer to that time.
