Ice Skating
Outdoor ice skating on the UConn Founders Green will not be held during Winter 2023/2024.
Public skating is available on select dates as the Toscano Family Ice Forum. Click HERE for more information.
FAQs
- Ice skating is dependent on weather and ice conditions.
- Ice skates are available for free.
- Open to UConn Students only.
- UConn Student ID required.
- Scan the QR Code upon arrival to sign the Acknowledgement of Risk form.
- There will be no sign-ups.
- Skaters will be rotated through as capacity allows.
General Rules
- STAY OFF THE ICE outside of posted open skate hours.
- Scan the QR Code upon arrival to sign the Acknowledgement of Risk form.
- There may be a wait when arrive, dress appropriately and know you will be given time to skate.
- Skate within your comfort zone and be mindful of your time on the rink so everyone can enjoy skating.
- Organized practices and games are not currently allowed
- No food or drink is allowed on the ice at any time.
- Intoxicated individuals will not be permitted on the ice.
- Do not walk on the ice with shoes, boots, etc. Salt on your boots and shoes will impact the ice conditions and safety of skaters.
- Prohibited: Tag, racing, "keep away" games, snowball throwing, and any activity that puts others at risk.
Skate At Your Own Risk
- Skate at your own risk and user assumes all risk associated with ice skating on this ice rink.
- Hockey helmets, ski helmets, or bike helmets are HIGHLY recommended for all skaters.
- No games, no pucks, no sticks permitted on the ice.
Ice Skating & Covid-19
- Stay home if you have any of the following symptoms: Cough shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell.
- Skates will be sanitized between each use.
- You will enter and exit the rink from the same location, as another group will be getting ready as you are exiting.
- Please keep social distance.
- Bathroom access is in the Austin Building.