Public Skate Rules

 

1.    Control your speed, giving the right of way to those in front of you. Weaving in and out of other skaters is prohibited.

2.    Sitting on the boards or entering the player’s benches is prohibited. Please skate with the flow of skaters at all times.

3.    Carrying children, hanging on to others, or creating trains is prohibited.

4.    Playing tag or tossing clothes or other objects is prohibited.

5.    Throwing debris or spitting on the ice is prohibited.

6.    Profanity and abusive behavior is not allowed.

7.    Hockey sticks or pucks are not allowed on the ice during public skate.

8.    Only individuals with skates are allowed on the ice. No shoes permitted on the ice surface.

9.    Skating under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited.

10.   Electronic devices and cell phones may not be used while on the ice. If taking a picture, please stop skating and move to the edge of the rink.

11.   Skating Aid Walkers can only be used by novice skaters. Advanced skaters MAY NOT use Skating Aid Walkers. Skaters caught bumping each other with the Skating Aid Walkers will lose the privilege of using them.

12.   Food or drink is not allowed on the ice.

13.   Skate Guards may issue time-outs to anyone who repeatedly violates rules. Severe infractions may result in suspension from facility use.

14.   Rules are subject to change; all rules are not listed. Any behavior deemed unsafe or inappropriate will not be tolerated.

Ice skating involves some risk. Veterans Memorial Arena is not liable for any injuries that may result from this activity. Please be considerate of one another’s health and safety and act accordingly