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TRAINING ICE

WHAT IS TRAINING ICE?

Training ice sessions are for skaters who are training with a coach or practicing specific skating skills. The number of skaters is limited for each training ice session so that each skater can work safely and effectively. Presently, all ages and skill levels are welcome at all training ice sessions.

SESSION RATES

  • $16 / Single Session
  • $120 /10 Pack ($12/Session)

*All training ice sessions are 45 minutes.

Training ice skaters MUST have an EZ Facility Self-Service account. Registration for training ice is online in advance of each session. Skaters may purchase a single session or a package of 10 sessions at a discounted rate. Once a package has been purchased, skaters may schedule their sessions on the calendar in their self-service accounts. In addition to purchasing sessions, an EZ Facility account allows you to keep track of your schedule. Instructions for creating your EZ Facility account and purchasing sessions are below.

EZ FACILITY SELF SERVICE

SKATERS, PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN

Everyone must sign in for training ice. This helps us maintain accurate records for billing and for safety. Please remember to sign the training ice book, and/or the sheet at the front desk when you arrive.

ICE USAGE AND ETIQUETTE RULES

Before booking training ice, you must acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following rules. Failing to follow the rules may result in being asked to leave the session without a refund.

RULES GOVERNING ALL BEHAVIOR
  • Please respect the rights of others
  • Please respect facility property and the property of others
SPECIFIC RULES GOVERNING TRAINING ICE / FREE SKATE SESSIONS
  • Only the maximum number of skaters will be allowed on each session
  • Sign in rinkside and pay for each session at the front desk BEFORE stepping onto the ice.
  • No breakable containers are allowed rink side. Drinks are allowed on or below the railing. Food is not permitted near the rail or on the ice.
  • Please pick up all belongings (including dirty tissues, water cups, bottles, etc.) at the end of the session.
  • Parents, skaters not in the session, and other spectators should not loiter at the rail or on the benches. This is unsafe and it interferes with a constructive training session.
  • Coaching by parents from the bleachers, benches, or railing is NOT allowed at any time. Parents will be asked to leave the arena if this happens.
  • The benches by the ice are to be used by the skaters and coaches only.
  • If skaters must talk to someone off the ice, even if for a brief time, they need to get off the ice to do so or the skater will be asked to leave the ice.
AWARENESS OF OTHERS

It is important for everyone’s safety that all skaters stay aware of other skaters on the ice. Try to anticipate their patterns as you decide your own pattern.

  • If you are a less experienced skater, please be extra careful to stay aware of other skaters and to look ahead of where you are skating to see what others are doing or are about to do.
  • If you are an experienced skater, please be patient with less experienced skaters. Remember, you were new to training ice at one time too.
  • Please be understanding if someone gets in your way.

Remember to look both ways before leaving the railing or skating across the ice.

Keep moving while on the ice, as it is dangerous for you and for other skaters if you stand still during a session. It is especially important not to stop in the middle of the ice or any of the jumping corners (AKA Lutz corners).

RIGHT OF WAY
  • The skater doing a routine to music has the right of way. Brightly colored vests and belts are provided by the arena to help identify the skater whose music is being played. Please stay aware of which skater is doing his or her routine and do your best to stay clear of his or her pattern. Please wear the vest or belt when you play music to help other skaters know you are skating your routine.
  • Skaters taking a lesson have the right of way over general skaters in the session.
  • Skater on the harness also have the right of way. Please be careful of the harness area.
MUSIC
  • Program music will be played on a rotational basis. This will be done on the honor system, with the responsibility left to the skaters and coaches.
  • After a skater’s music has been played, their music or another program may be put at the end of the line to re-enter the rotation. Dance music can take the place of program music.
  • Not everyone will be able to play their music on full sessions due to lengths of programs.
  • Coaches may put the music of the student they are teaching ahead of other skaters. Everyone should appreciate this policy when they are in a lesson enjoying this privilege and graciously accept this policy when they are the ones being asked to wait in line. One pro cut per 15 minute lesson unless there is no queue.
  • Please do not stop and restart your music if others are waiting in line.
  • Please handle the music equipment with extreme care.
  • NO full headsets allowed on training ice (or public). Only one ear bud allowed at any time for safety reasons.
  • Virtual lessons by non-staff coaches are not allowed unless approved.
PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR
  • Kicking, digging holes, scraping or stomping the ice with your blades and kicking the railings are prohibited. Any skater engaging in this behavior will be asked to leave the session immediately.
  • Being verbally abusive to other skaters or coaches is prohibited. Any skater engaging in this behavior will be asked to leave the session immediately.
  • Deliberately challenging, scaring, or intentionally blocking another skater is prohibited. Any skater engaging in this behavior will be asked to leave the ice immediately for an indefinite period of time.
  • Creating video or recording anyone other than your own skater is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Anyone engaging in this behavior will be asked to leave the arena for an indefinite period of time.

Hockey power skating lessons must be in lesson for the entire session. No unattended players outside of lesson time.

No more than 3 skaters are permitted in semi-private lessons at one time on training ice.

CLEARING THE ICE

When the ice-resurfacer horn sounds or doors open for cleaning, all skaters and coaches must leave the ice immediately. If you are skating to your music, please stop skating immediately, turn off the music, and clear the ice. No exceptions.