Bloomington Ice Garden: Open Skate Rules and Guidelines

Open Skating Rules and Guidelines

• No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
• No speeding, playing games or skating against traffic.
• Figure skating (i.e. jumping and spinning) and backwards skating are allowed in the center area only.
  • Others should stay out of the center area.
• Only plastic or metal skate aids allowed; no chairs, etc.
• Skate aids are to only be used by those who need them.
• Carrying of children while skating is not permitted.
• Formal teaching/instruction during open skate is not permitted. 
• Hockey sticks, pucks, balls or other similar items are not permitted on the ice during open skate.
• Throwing snowballs or other objects (e.g. gloves) is not permitted. 
• All persons must leave the ice during resurfacing times.
• No eating or drinking on the ice. 
• Skates should not be worn into the bleachers. 

Any individual or group determined to be in violation of these rules and guidelines will be asked to leave the ice without a refund. 

Repeated violations may result in being prohibited from future open skate participation.