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.

HATS:  Please be aware that you are not permitted to wear any type of hats, baseball caps, beanies or bandana's whilst on the ice for health and safety reasons (Secure religious head wear is accepted). 

 

 

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.