Skating Rinks and Arenas

• Users of County facilities are personally responsible for ensuring that they are fit to participate in physical activities. Anyone with a condition affecting his/her ability to participate must take appropriate safety precautions to ensure his/her own safety and is encouraged to be accompanied by an adult who is knowledgeable about their condition.
• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  
• Respect staff/volunteers at all times. Listen to and follow staff/volunteer instructions.
• Report all accidents or injuries to staff immediately
• The time allocated for public skating sessions may be reduced in order to accommodate ice maintenance.  Staff are responsible for safe skating conditions and will make the final decision, relative to safety considerations.
• It is recommended that all skaters wear CSA approved helmets.
• Skate in the same direction of all skaters.
• Forward skating only, no backward skating or figure skating maneuvers.
• Carrying children in arms while skating is not permitted.
• Participants can wear ice spikes on the bottom of their footwear, in place of skates, that are designed for traction while on ice.
• Prohibited Items; sticks, balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, strollers, wagons, backpacks or any other item that might interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface.
• Skating aids/pushers are not permitted.  Exception: Skating aids for physically challenged persons during all skating sessions.
• Inappropriate behaviour is not permitted: games such as tag, racing pushing, tripping, checking, swearing
• No sitting on or climbing over the boards - Use benches, bleachers, lobby or dressing room areas to rest
• No headsets, cell phones or handheld devices are to be used while skating.
• No food or drink on the ice surface.
• No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
• Sledges are available for use for people who are not able to use regular skates.

Beginner Skating, Parent and Tot Skate Information

• Participants can wear ice spikes on the bottom of their footwear, in place of skates, that are designed for traction while on ice.
• Strollers will be allowed on the ice during weekday skating sessions, but NOT the Saturday Beginner Skate session.
• Skating aids are permitted

Preschool Stick and Puck Information

• Program is designed as a parent and pre-school child program and no individual adult or child play will be permitted.
• Children must be wearing a helmet with a face mask. Adults must wear a helmet. 
• Aggressive play, power shooting, power skating, etc. is not permitted