​When using an outdoor rink, it’s important to follow these guidelines so everyone can enjoy a safe and fun skate:

• In response to COVID-19 directives, the number of skaters on the ice at one time is limited to 25.
• Skating time is limited to 45 minutes. Staff will blow a horn to let skaters know when it’s time for the next group to enter the ice. Of note, flooding and rink maintenance may take place up to every 1½ hours – people must stay off the ice during that time.
• 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, with the exception of 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, hockey sticks and personal water bottles.
• Gather all your belongings before exiting the rink. Please remember to take your personal items home with you. There is no “lost and found” on-site.
• 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.