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Ice Skating Guidelines

ALL SKATERS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY SKATE AT THEIR OWN RISK.

Each ice skating session includes time for changing, thus you may be asked to leave the ice 10-15 mins before the beginning of the next session.

The following Rules and Regulations are for your safety – please ensure that you have read them before taking to the ice and listen to all instructions from our ice marshals or Management.

 Do

  • Do put your skates on in the skate change area – use seating provided.
  • Do keep away from the ice area when resurfacing is taking place.
  • Do skate in an anti-clockwise direction unless directed otherwise.
  • Do obey skating marshals/management.
  • Do put litter in bins provided.
  • Do ensure your skates are fitted correctly.
  • Do wear suitable attire for an outdoor skating.
  • Do try to keep noise levels to a an acceptable level (i.e no screaming).
  • Do report any accidents to a member of staff.
  • Do always listen and obey the staff’s instructions.

 Do Not

  • Do not smoke anywhere at the ice rink.
  • Do not go on the ice without skates.
  • Do not litter.
  • Do not go onto the ice without skates.
  • Do not wear “hoodies” with the hood up.
  • Do not take bags, phones or cameras on the ice.
  • Do not take personal entertainment systems to be used on the ice.
  • Do not eat, drink or chew on the ice.
  • Do not play tag or any other games on the ice.
  • Do not sit or climb on the rink barrier
  • Do not skate across the middle of the ice or against the flow of other skaters.
  • Do not skate in chains (two holding hands is allowed).
  • Do not chip, throw or spray the ice.
  • Do not carry children and infants
  • Do not skate at excessive speed
  • Do not skate backwards
  • Do not stand still or gather in groups whilst on the ice
  • Don’t spin, jump or attempt acrobatic tricks – these aren’t allowed on the rink

Anti-social behavior of any kind will not be tolerated and those responsible will be asked to leave the rink with no refund given.

Please note: you are required to skate in an anti-clockwise direction – however on some occasions the staff may instruct all skaters to skate in a clockwise direction. Please ensure that you are skating in the correct direction at all times.