Rink Rules & Skating Tips
26 Nov 2009 to 03 Jan 2010
Terms and Conditions
Base Line Sports International and Lincoln Business Improvement Group reserve the right to refuse entry to the rink.
The rink may need to close due to poor weather conditions including heavy rain. If you feel that the rink may be closed then please phone the on site box office on 01522 717118.
Lincoln BIG has a ‘No Refunds Policy’. In the event that the rink is closed another time slot will be found for you.
Rink Rules
Under eights must be accompanied by a rink paying adult at all times. One child under eight per adult skater (except for school skating sessions when a teacher/pupil ratio will be sent out to the individual school).
Please skate in an anti-clockwise direction around the ice. Do not skate across the ice and do not go back against the flow of skaters.
No smoking, alcohol, food or drink within the rink site. Please put rubbish in bins provided.
Do not use mobile phones on the ice.
If you are skating alone, please provide your name and emergency contact details to skate collection.
If you have any medical conditions that may be affected by skating, please let skate collection know before you start to skate.
Ice skates should only be worn on rubber matted areas within the marquee or on the ice.
If anyone requires toilet facilities during their skating sessions, skates must first be taken off and returned to the ice skating returns point.
If any person notices any dangerous behaviour or someone not complying with rink rules, notify a rink steward immediately.
Abusive or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.
If you are hurt or see anyone injured please notify a rink steward immediately.
The management reserve the right, at their sole discretion to refuse admission or remove anyone from the premises without a ticket, not abiding by the rink rules or they feel is unable to skate due to reasons such as alcohol or drugs.
All skaters must complete a circuit of the ice before returning to the marquee. If you do not feel confident, stay close to railings and complete a circuit. Do not go back against the flow of skaters.
You must not sit on or climb over the ice rink barriers.
Top Skating Tips
A first aid room is available within the rink marquee; please see a rink steward or manager for assistance.
If you fall, try to fall forwards, bring your hands off the ice. To get up, bring one leg up, put both hands on your knee and push yourself up. Do not crawl to the side of the barriers. If you can not get up attract attention of a rink steward.
Be aware of your limits and do not exceed them. If you need help please ask a rink steward.
We recommend wearing long clothing; make sure legs and arms are protected from the ice. Socks and gloves must be worn. Avoid long coats, scarves and jewellery.
Ensure that your skate laces or buckles are tight and offering good support. Please ask a member of staff if you require help. Plastic inner socks will be offered to ensure your feet stay dry, please place the socks in the bin before leaving.
Do not take your shoes off before reaching the counter. Do not put your skates on until you reach your seat. Please carry your skates by the heel not the blade as it is sharp. When changing please try and find a seat at the end of a row, please stay seated until instructed otherwise. Please be careful as you are putting skates on or walking in your skates near other users.
For anyone who has not skated before it is recommended to attend a short lesson with a rink steward to be given on the basics of skating. This is to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable skating experience. You will be asked by staff about this prior to going onto the rink.
Disclaimer
Any sport activity involves an element of risk. By participating in this activity you do so at your own risk. Base Line Sports International and Lincoln Business Improvement group take no responsibility for injury from participation. By participating in this activity you accept the disclaimer and agree you have received a safety briefing and fully understand the risks involve.
Rachel Hanson
rachel.hanson@lincolnbig.co.uk
