Rink Update – 2022-02-02

The temperature is above freezing today with mixed precipitation and scattered flurries in the forecast, so the rink is closed today. This is the end of one of the longest stretches of the rink being continuously open for skating – it was last closed on Jan. 9 at 1pm because the temperature was above freezing (it was opened again on Jan. 10).

Based on the current forecast the rink will be open tomorrow. Skating conditions may be rough as a result of the weather.

Rink Update – 2022-01-04

We flooded the rink this morning, we had supervised hours from 6-9pm, and we shoveled and flooded the ice this evening. It was a busy day at the rink!

The ice is in somewhat rough shape after warmer temperatures today.  The forecast calls for +1C from 1pm to 8pm tomorrow, so we’re closing the rink for the day tomorrow.  “Rink closed” signs are posted and caution tape is up now.

We should be able to open the rink again on Thursday based on the current forecast.

Rink Update – 2022-01-02

The rink is open again at noon today after being closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 because of above freezing temperatures.

Reminders to anyone using the rink:
– always close both gates to the hockey rink when you are the last to leave
– always shovel the rink surface before and after using it (skaters and hockey players must shovel if they want to use it)
– when shoveling, do not leave snow piles on the ice. snow piles against the hockey boards must be lifted out of the rink
– stay off the ice when the temperature is above freezing (like yesterday)
– stay off the ice when the “Rink Closed” signs are out (like yesterday)

All of the items above help expedite flooding to create a better ice surface.

Rink Update – 2021-02-25

The rink is open today after 9 volunteers answered the call for help to clear the rink of heavy snow last night. There is 1 cm of very light snow on the ice surface today, but that can be easily cleared by anyone who wants to skate.

“Rink closed” signage and caution tape have been removed.

Enjoy the rink while it lasts! The forecast is currently calling for above freezing temperatures this weekend.

Rink Update – 2021-02-24

The rink is closed on Wednesday February 24th because the forecast is calling for above freezing temperatures.
Signage has been posted instructing people to stay off the ice surfaces, and caution tape has been put up.
If everyone stays off the ice on Wednesday and the weather is good overnight, we should be able to open the rink again on Thursday.