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Safety Guide Lines

Skater's code of conduct and assumption of risk agreement.

DO'S

  • Do always listen to and obey the instructions given by our ice marshals or staff
  • Do put your skates on in the skate changing area, using the seating provided
  • Do bring your own skates if you have them
  • Do keep away from the ice area when resurfacing is taking place
  • Do skate in an anti-clockwise direction unless directed otherwise
  • Do put litter in bins provided
  • Do ensure your skates are fitted correctly
  • Do wear suitable attire (warm socks, coat, hat, scarf, gloves, etc)
  • Do try to keep noise to an acceptable level (i.e no screaming)
  • Do report any accidents to a member of staff

DONT'S

  • Do not smoke/vape anywhere at the ice rink and do not litter
  • Do not go on the ice without skates
  • Do not wear “hoodies” with the hood up
  • Do not take mobile phones, bags, cameras or similar devices onto 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” or “trains” which are three or more people holding each-others they skate. Note: Two persons holding hands is allowed
  • Do not chip, throw or spray the ice
  • Do not carry children and infants
  • 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

The management will not be responsible for any loss or injury incurred. Skaters and Spectators understand and agree to the following, By engaging in skating, both skaters and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of, and assume the risk of skating which includes but is not limited to:

  1. Injuries that result from collision or contact with other skaters or other individuals who are on the skating surface.
  2. Injuries that result from falls.
  3. Injuries involve objects or artificial structures that are within the properly intended path of travel of the skater. While all reasonable measures are in place to ensure your safety, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of the safety information prior to entering the rink. It is your responsibility to bring to the attention of the Ice Marshal any event or act which may impact on your safety while skating. If you are new to skating or have young children it is best to take them during a time when the rink is less crowded. Please contact and we can recommend a suitable time to take your children.

Skaters and spectators also agree to:

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