Whether you are a seasoned skater or a newcomer to the ice bowl, please make a note the following tips, this should make your visit safer and more enjoyable:
Clothes: Dress comfortably but please avoid, scarves or big coats and baggy clothing.
Gloves: Always wear gloves as they keep your hands warm and give you added protection if you fall over.
Skates: Whether you hire skates or wear your own, please lace them up tightly and make sure they are a good fit, especially around your ankles.
On the ice: Please read our 'Do's and Don'ts' Board and do not hesitate to ask a member of staff if you have a problem. Ice stewards are provided on busy sessions for your safety so please ensure you follow their guidance and abide by the rules of the rink.
Ice Rink users – Code of Practice
- Ensure your skates are correctly tightened
- Please follow the flow of skating
- Skate in a safe manner which is not likely to cause injury or accident
- DO NOT smoke whilst skating
- DO NOT eat or drink whilst skating
- DO NOT wear, scarves or loose clothing on the ice
- DO NOT throw snow or ice
- DO NOT sit on or climb over the rink barrier
- Keep the centre of the ice clear
- DO NOT hold hands and form a chain
- DO NOT go onto the ice until directed
- Clear the ice as directed
Training Ice
Why is patch time separate from normal sessions?
- Patch is specific training ice for practicing skaters, all of whom will have lessons, and many will be training for tests and competitions.
- Patch requires a certain standard which is why the public cannot use it due to the safety risk this would cause.
Which is the best session to go to?
- Practice necessitates a quiet session, so after school and family public sessions are preferred by those who cannot attend during the day;
- Disco sessions, although fun, are often busy;
- Patch is not advised to begin with, until you have the required skill.
What rules apply to sessions?
Patch requires a general awareness and respect for those skaters in a lesson and / or using the music.