Participation at The Oval is at your own risk.

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The Oval and HRM are not responsible for any accident, injury,

loss or damage.

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Children 12 years of age and under must wear a CSA approved

multi-impact helmet (hockey helmet).

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Only CSA approved multi-impact helmets (hockey helmets) are

allowed on the ice.

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Skaters may not enter the ice until the ice resurfacing is complete.

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Skaters must leave the ice promptly at the end of a session.

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Skates must be worn on ice surface at all times.

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Skaters should use appropriate speed during public sessions.

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Eating or drinking is not permitted on ice surface.

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Phones or hand-held electronic devices are not permitted while skating.

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Dogs are not permitted.

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Strollers, sleds and carrying children on the ice are not permitted. 

Smoking and alcohol is not permitted on site.

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Skate in a counter

clockwise direction

at all times.

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Skaters should not

loiter in areas that

may block major

traffic flow.

Directions of

Skating

Monitors are

to be obeyed

at all times.

Slower skaters use outside lane, faster skaters use inside

lane. No more than two people may join hands; chain 

skating is not permitted. Throwing snow, horseplay and 

dangerous behaviour is not permitted. Hockey sticks, 

pucks or any type of equipment are not permitted.