Ice Skating

ice skates

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.