Rink Update – Dec 16, 2024
Quick rink update: if you’ve been out to the rink you’ve probably noticed some tape along the liner. Jason has been patching any holes we can find this weekend because we have one last water delivery tomorrow. The rink is good to use for the rest of the day but Jason will be putting the signs up tomorrow and we’ll need to stay off the ice for a few days. We’re about to get some colder weather so it’s a perfect time to get the rinks where we need them to be. Hopefully all goes smooth and the weather continues to cooperate. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we’ll see you out there later this week!!
Outdoor Rink Volunteer Opportunities for Everyone
We are so excited for another great year of skating at the Flavelle Park! Here is a list of the different tasks required throughout the season. If any of them are something that you would be able to help with, then please contact rink@fairviewcommunity.ca or visit our Facebook page Flavelle Rink Crew. All ages are welcome to help out.
Build/Set-Up
Timeline: Early December (or whenever the snow and ice stops melting on the roads)
This task requires as many people as we can get working together to get the rink area built. No experience is required, just hands to move things around and put the boards together.
Flooding
Timeline: We have a water truck that delivers water for the initial flood, and then periodically during the
season. Sometimes it’s during the day, but most often it is in the early evening.
Not much work is required other than to assist the truck where needed and monitor the boards and tarp, to make sure things are in order.
Maintenance
Timeline: Throughout the season, we monitor holes and other issues with the ice, as well as the rink area in general. While the rink isn’t being used, you can use hot water and snow to make slush and fill in any holes in the ice. For general cleanup of the rink area, we ask that everyone keeps an eye out for lost items, damage, litter, etc. so we can make the rink a better experience for all.
Take-Down
Timeline: At the end of the season, we all have a big cry because we will miss the rink, and we take the rink apart. A large group helps to disassemble, load into trucks, and store at our brand-new storage sea can located at Fairview Park.
Events
We are considering a Winter Festival party in 2024, to get the community together. If you are interested in helping out, please reach out. You can get us at the Facebook Flavelle Rink Crew page and email at rink@fairviewcommunity.ca
Click here for more information on Natural Ice Rink Management.
Flavelle Rink Volunteers