Patinarium

Regulations

Guests must be wearing skates to be allowed onto the ice. Skaters must be mindful of other guests at all times and skate at a respectful speed that matches their own skill level. We reserve the right to refuse access to anyone who does not abide by the proper safety rules. Children must meet the minimum height requirement of 30 in./76.2 cm and be able to walk confidently unassisted. Safety helmets, gloves and warm clothing with long pants and sleeves are highly recommended, especially for young and/or less-experienced skaters. Skate training aids are available for rent.  Babies and young children may not sit on a skate training aid. The device is not designed to be used in this manner. Children’s and adult helmets are available to rent. Skate sharpening services are offered on site.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs are not allowed directly on the ice, but a special wheelchair sled is available on site to borrow, free of charge, so that people with a physical disability can take part in the Patinarium experience. The sled can be fitted to any type of wheelchair. A chaperone is required to push the sled. Guests are welcome to bring their own wheelchair sled provided it is designed specifically for on-ice use.

Allowed

Recreational, hockey or figure skates

Skate training aids

Wheelchair sleds designed specifically for on-ice use

Expectant mothers

Flexible orthopedic braces/supports

Prosthetic devices that are permanently attached or securely in place

Not allowed

People wearing boots or shoes

People wearing casts or orthopedic braces/supports made of rigid materials

Chairs, wheelchairs, strollers, sleds, cones, hockey sticks, bags larger than 9 in. x 7 in. x 2 in./23 cm x 18 cm x 5 cm (backpacks, handbags, crossbody bags, tote bags, etc.)

Baby carriers

Any other objects that might endanger the safety of other skaters

Drinking, eating or spitting

Racing or skating at excessive speeds

Pushing or shoving

Carrying anyone on your back or in your arms

Skating in chains

Playing tag or throwing objects

Engaging in hockey plays or figure skating manoeuvres

Skating backwards or against the flow

Braking abruptly

Congregating or loitering at the edge of the ice

Using a mobile phone or earbuds/headphones while skating

Leaving objects on the side of the ice

Remaining on the ice during resurfacing

Littering