Participants are asked to obey the following rules to ensure a safe and pleasant skating experience:

• Respect staff at all times. When the whistle sounds, listen to and follow staff instructions.

• Report all accidents or injuries to staff immediately.

• Children ten years of age and under must wear a protective CSA approved helmet with a screen during skating sessions. It is strongly recommended that all skaters wear a helmet on the ice.

• Only persons with skates shall be permitted on the ice surface.

• The middle of the ice surface is reserved for children and less confident skaters.

• Skate at a sensible and safe speed in the same direction as other skaters.

• Pucks or sticks are reserved for Shinny Hockey sessions and are not permitted during skating sessions.

• Wearing full hockey equipment is not permitted on the ice surface during regular public skating. Children may wear full hockey gear for designated Parent & Tot shinny hockey only.

• Skate guards must be worn in unmated areas throughout the facility.

• Skating backwards is not permitted during any Public Skates.

• Users of City facilities are personally responsible for ensuring that they are fit to participate in physical activities. Anyone with a condition affecting his/her ability to participate must take appropriate safety precautions to ensure his/her own safety and is encouraged to be accompanied by an adult who is knowledgeable about their condition.

The following activities are not permitted on the ice at any time; such behaviour could result in immediate removal from the facility.

• Carrying children (including baby carriers).

• The use of headsets, cell phones or hand-held electronic devices.

• Food and drinks.

• Rough play, speed and figure skating and multiplayer games (i.e. tag and races), foul language or inappropriate behaviour.

Wheelchairs and skating aids

• Skating supports, chairs, sleds, strollers, and pylons are not permitted on the ice surface during public skating sessions.

• Wheelchairs are permitted during Family and Public Skating sessions, with the accompaniment of a responsible person age 16 or older with skates on.

• CSA approved helmets are required for wheelchair occupants over 12 months.

• Wheels must be cleaned off sand and salt prior to entering the ice surface to ensure the safety of skaters.

• Wheelchair users are asked to use the perimeter of the ice closest to the boards.