Keep skating safe and fun
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Outdoor rinks are limited to 25 people and physical distancing requirements apply
Thinking about visiting one of Vaughan’s five outdoor rinks this weekend? The City is reminding residents to keep safety top of mind.
Thinking about visiting one of Vaughan’s five outdoor rinks this weekend? The City is reminding residents to keep safety top of mind.
It’s important to remember the City’s following health and safety guidelines so everyone can enjoy a safe and fun skate:
- Remember the number of skaters on the ice is limited to 25. Rinks remain unsupervised.
- Practice physical distancing by keeping a safe distance of at least two metres (approximately six feet) from anyone who does not live in their home.
- Wash and sanitize hands properly before and after use.
- Do not speed or figure skate, backward skate, participate in horseplay and skating games, carry children while on the ice, or body-check on the ice.
- Playing of hockey and shinny is not permitted.
- Note that outdoor changerooms and washrooms will remain closed – it is recommended that participants arrive dressed in skating attire, apart from wearing skates. Benches and picnic tables will be available for citizens to sit down to put on and remove their skates; however, they will not be sanitized.
- Skate in the same direction.
- Wear CSA-approved helmets and protective equipment (e.g. hockey gloves) – while this is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended.
- Wear skates at all times while on the ice, and wear skate guards when off the ice.
- Do not share equipment, including skates, gloves and personal water bottles.
- Gather all your belongings before exiting the rink.
- Do not litter, and place disposable personal protective equipment, such as gloves or masks, into the garbage bin when done with them.
- Sneeze and cough into your sleeve or a tissue to prevent further transmission of germs, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not visit parks and skating rinks if you are not feeling well.
- Do not use the ice when signs indicate the ice surface is unsafe.
- Follow the City of Vaughan Safe Community Centres Policy.
Boots, shoes, food, drinks, cellphones, electronic devices, animals, balls, chairs and strollers are not permitted on the ice – exceptions apply for sledges required to assist those with physical disabilities (the caregiver must wear skates). Read the Skating Rink Guidelines for more safety information.
Outdoor rinks are open daily, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., with the exception of the rink at Father E. Bulfon Community Centre, which closes at 10:30 p.m. They are located at the following community centres: Chancellor Community Centre (350 Ansley Grove Rd.), Dufferin Clark Community Centre (1441 Clark Ave. W.), Father E. Bulfon Community Centre (8141 Martin Grove Rd.), Garnet A. Williams Community Centre (501 Clark Ave. W.) and Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.).
Any questions or concerns about outdoor skating rinks can be directed to Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
Those who feel unwell, and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, including physical distancing tips and advice from Public Health officials, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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