As the days are getting chillier, we are fast approaching that time of year when the Ranchlands Community Association gets the outdoor rink ready to roll. Our community organized outdoor rink is one of just a few in the city and is such an important part of our community. Whether you are out walking or playing, it is so nice to hear the swoosh of skates, crack of slapshots, and sounds of laughter and fun, as people of all ages from our community enjoy the ice in our community rink.
Each year we have a team of rink volunteers who come together to make sure that the ice is good for hockey games and family skates on Wednesday and Sunday. And while the rink and ice may feel magical, it would not happen without our Rink Coordinator and three teams giving a couple of hours of their time three times a week on Monday evening, Thursday evening, and Saturday morning. Each team of four adult volunteers snow blow, power sweep, hand shovel the edges and players boxes, and then the big moment – flood the ice all in two hours or less, depending on the weather.
We are still short some volunteers. No previous experience is required but if you have ever shovelled a sidewalk or driveway, you can pretty well do the job! Please consider joining our group. You can call the office or email the office to sign up or get more information at 403-241-0335 or [email protected].
This amazing group of Ranchlanders work throughout the winter to make sure our rink is open for kids and families, and we are grateful for each one of them.
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