After a very successful winter on our outdoor rinks, where we managed to keep the gates open for almost two straight months, the ice is now since melted, and we’ve moved on to our spring and summer season. Some wondered why we kept the rink under lock and chain for so long, but it took almost six weeks for our ice to melt, and for the pipes to thaw out enough to drain the lake of excess water.
We’ve replaced the nets on all four backboards, so feel free to take advantage of the hoops in the rink. We’ve also left the hockey nets inside the rink, so the kids can fit in some street hockey over the summer months. All we ask is that everyone respect the equipment and leave it in the best shape you can for the next person that wants to use it.
Although we have pickup services contracted out for the three garbage bins that surround the rink, at times they can fill up quicker than expected. If you spot a full spin, feel free to contact me at [email protected] and I’ll arrange for an extra pickup. With that in mind, we ask that you don’t put garbage from home into the community bins, especially cardboard boxes. As you can imagine, they tend to fill up the bins in a hurry. Thanks in advance!
It seems a little strange to talk about winter, when summer has yet to arrive, but it’s never too early to start recruiting volunteers for ice maintenance next fall and winter. Give it some thought, and we’ll remind you in the coming months. If we could put together a crew of about ten or twelve rink rats, committed to about an hour or two per week, it would make much lighter work for all involved. And, for parents of young kids, it’s a couple hours of peace and quiet out flooding the rink! I’m happy to take your information anytime at [email protected]
Have a great summer and enjoy all the great things about living in Hidden Valley and Hanson Ranch!
Bruce R.
Facilities Director, HVCA
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