These guidelines apply to all skating programs.
All participants – must respect and abide by posted signs and cooperate with arena staff. Rules are modelled after Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. Public Skating Guidelines (Sept. 2018).
Parents/Guardians – must be within sight and control of their children. Do not leave children unattended.
Food & Beverage Consumption – is permitted in the arena lobby and spectator seating area only.
Games, Hockey Games, and Hockey Sticks – no games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and the enjoyment of others. This includes horseplay, hockey games, and the use of hockey sticks.
Keeping pace – maintain reasonable control of your speed, course and direction. Do not skate in groups. Do not stop where you obstruct other skaters. Accept responsibility for knowing the range of your ability while on skates; skate within the limit of that ability and as appropriate to the session in which you’re skating.
Shoes – ice skates required, no street shoes on ice.
Skating Aids – only permitted during the pre-school skate.
Wheelchair Sledges – wheelchairs and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist however, they must wear skates or ice cleats on the ice surface.
Use of Helmets – helmets are strongly recommended.
Technology – headsets, cell phones, cameras, or other handheld electronic devices are not to be used while skating.
Carrying of infants/children – children must not be carried by any means (such as on shoulders, in arms, or any carrier, etc.) while on the ice.
Sitting on Boards – patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.
Figure Skating – figure skating maneuvers are only permitted during open figure skate.
Chars, Sleds, Strollers and Pylons – are not permitted on the ice surface.
