Before you Skate

Rules of the Rink

ALL PERSONS ENTERING AND/OR UTILISING THESE PREMISES AND/OR FACILITES DO SO ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK. ICE SKATE IOM AND THE FUN FARM, ITS MANAGEMENT AND STAFF WILL ACCEPT NO RERESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY OR LOSS OF PERSONAL ITEMS.

ALL SKATERS MUST ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE RINK AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS. ALL SKATERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SKATING WITHIN THE RANGE OF THEIR ABILITIES.

Do

  • Make sure your skates are a good fit and are securely fastened.
  • Skate anti-clockwise.
  • Wrap up warm.
  • Follow the instructions of the Skate Marshals.
  • Report all accidents to a member of staff. There is a first aid trained member of staff on site at all times.
  • Be considerate to other skaters.
  • Stop skating and leave the rink when the session finishes.

Don’t

  • Skate in the opposite direction to the crowd.
  • Skate at excessive speed.
  • Carry babies or small children on the ice.
  • Wear long coats or scarves on the ice.
  • Skate in chains of more than three people.
  • Skate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Smoke, drink or eat on the ice.
  • Sit or climb on the barrier.
  • Chip, throw or spray ice or drop litter.
  • Use photographic or recording equipment on the ice – this includes mobile phones.