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.
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.
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.
Great Winter Fun Day everyone!
Now that the Fun Day has ended, the rinks are closed. The current precipitation and temperature is causing soft ice and pooled water. Please stay off! Thank you!
The rink has been very successful so far this year. Thank you to all the volunteers for your efforts!
We flooded the rink every night this week, and it is in great shape. There has been a high volume of skaters every day, which is wonderful.
Upcoming weather/closures:
– the rink will be open today and tonight
– the temperature is forecast to go above freezing tomorrow (Friday Jan. 10), and we will likely close the rink on Friday and Saturday
– we will take a look at conditions on Sunday morning to determine if we can open it on Sunday, or if we need to wait for better weather and/or complete repair work
We are looking for fieldhouse supervisors and maintenance/flooding volunteers on Sunday Jan. 12 and on Wednesday Jan. 15. Please contact kingsmererink@gmail.com or Adam at 613-552-5615 if you want to volunteer.