The Skate Path Rules and Guidelines!
Skating Rink Guidelines:
For the enjoyment and safety of all skate participants, please respect the following guidelines. The City of Vaughan reserves the right to refuse service to anyone found in violation of these guidelines.
General
- This is a shared-use facility for public enjoyment
- Please respect other skaters and your facility
- We do not rent skates or helmets
Safety
- Incase of emergency, call 911
- Do not use the ice when the signs indicate ice surface is unsafe
- All skaters must skate in the same direction
- CSA-approved helmets and protective equipment are strongly recommended
- All persons on the ice must wear skates
- Skate guards are strongly recommended for off ice
- City of Vaughan Safe Community Centre Policy applies
Not Permitted
- Boots and shoes
- Food and drinks
- Cell phones and electronic devices
- Animals
- Balls
- Chairs and strollers; exceptions apply for sledges required to assist those with physical disabilities (caregiver must wear skates)
- Speed and figure skating
- Backward skating
- Horseplay and skating games
- Carrying children while on the ice
- Body contact or checking
- Profanity and abusive language
- Aggressive behaviour
- Smoking
- The use of sticks and pucks is prohibited during supervised hours
Assumption of Risk:
- Use this rink at your own risk
- Skaters and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of and assume the inherent risks involved with Ice skating: these include, but are not limited to:
- Injuries from collisions or contact with other individuals on the ice surface
- Injuries from falls
- Injuries from pucks, sticks and other hockey equipment that may cause injury during routine activities connected to the sport
- The City of Vaughan is not responsible for lost or stolen items
