UPDATE: Friday, January 19:
Unfortunately, Our Ice Rink at RCC has to be closed.
We had a staff member shoveling the light snow off of the rink today. They went thru the ice.
This happened on the exact sections where people clearly went on the ice before it was open on at least 2-3 occasions this week. People went on the ice and started to shovel before it was ready Tuesday despite signs saying it was closed. They created frozen chunks of ice that couldn't be removed; especially on thin ice. I assume they left when the ice started to crack. Again last night, after our staff coated the surface of the rink with a fresh layer of water, people went on despite caution tape last evening.
Again we are sorry, that the rink is not safe to use.
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Welcome to the Seasonal Ice Rink at the Redding Community Center Parking Lot (located to the right as you pull into the RCC). This ice rink is provided for the enjoyment of Redding residents and their guests. Please take note of the following guidelines:
Important Information:
Stay off the ice: It is crucial to avoid the ice until it is officially open, as the liner underneath can be damaged by skate blades.
Opening Announcement: We will notify you when the rink is open for the season through a Park and Recreation email blast and a Town of Redding Facebook post.
Operating Hours:
The rink will be open from "dawn until dusk."
Designated "Sticks and Puck" Times:
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ice Skating Rules:
Skating is allowed only during designated times when posted as "OPEN FOR USE."
Supervision is not provided; children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older.
Skate respectfully and at a speed that considers varied abilities.
Slower or stopped skaters should stay towards the center.
Sticks and pucks are only permitted at designated times.
Skate at your own risk; the Town of Redding is not liable for any reason.
Ice skating can be dangerous; do not skate alone. Helmets are strongly recommended for everyone, especially children and beginners.
Be aware of changing ice conditions; it may vary on any given day or any part of the ice surface.
Sticks And Pucks Guidelines:
Only permitted during designated posted times.
No full-size nets allowed.
Milk crate height goals are permitted to keep shots low to the ice.
Varied age groups may use the surface during sticks and pucks time; please play cross-rink when necessary to allow maximum use for all residents.
Protective hockey equipment is recommended (at least hockey gloves and helmets with a face shield).
No checking allowed.
For Your Safety and Enjoyment:
Skates must be worn on the ice surface.
No skating aids (chairs, milk crates, etc.) are permitted on the ice.
No food or beverages are allowed on the ice surface.
No dogs on the ice surface.
No smoking, drugs, or alcohol are permitted, including parking areas adjacent to the rink.
Inappropriate language or behavior will not be tolerated.
Learn more here