Rules & Waivers

Acknowledgment

Upon entering the Palouse Ice Rink (PIR) facility and/ or purchasing admission into Public Skate and all other programs, you acknowledge there is risk of injury that can occur during participation, you agree to participate at your own risk, you agree to follow all rules, codes of conduct, and agree to release the PIR from any liability.

Public Skate Session Rules:

1. Skate in control, and in the same direction as other skaters. Do not cut others off or skate erratically.
2. Directions of Skate Guard on duty must be obeyed at all times.
3. While on the ice, skaters must keep moving. If a break is needed, please exit the ice!
4. No racing or speed skating, roughness, horseplay, tag, or other game play is allowed on the ice during public skating.
5. Please use the skating aids for their intended purpose! Do not sit on them, race, or bump into others with them.
6. Do not sit on the dasher boards.
7. Do not hold hands while skating with more than 2 people. This impedes the movement of others!
8. For the safety of you and your family, please do not carry your children while skating.
9. No Phone use on the ice. Step off the ice to use your cell phone or to take photos or videos of people on the ice.
10. Public Skates are not substitutes for figure skating practice or sessions. Jumps and spins must be confined to center ice and are not permitted during busy sessions.

WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE

If you witness someone doing something unsafe please bring it to the attention of the staff as soon as possible. PLEASE REMEMBER: our staff has the final say in what is and is not allowed during each public skate session if it is not already listed in the rules above.

Have fun and enjoy our non-profit community Rink!

Facility Rules:

• Skaters must purchase a session pass before stepping onto the ice.
• No food or beverages allowed on the ice at any time.
• Skates must be worn before getting onto the ice surface.
• Skaters may not enter the ice until the resurfacer doors are closed. Skaters must leave promptly at the end of a session so resurfacing can begin.
• The Palouse Ice Rink is not responsible for lost or stolen items. No lockers are provided. Lock all personal belongings in your car.

Have fun and enjoy our non-profit community Rink!