Ice Skating Rules and Venues Conditions
Please take a moment to read our Ice Rink Rules and Venue Conditions before your visit. These guidelines help us provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Ice Rink Rules
On the Ice
- Always skate in an anti-clockwise direction, unless directed otherwise by the Ice Manager
- Skate within your own limitations and be respectful to other skaters at all times
- Do not spin, jump, speed skate or skate in a way that may cause danger to others
- No chains of more than three skaters
- Never throw snow or ice, or chip or dig holes in the ice
Safety
- Follow instructions from ice marshals and stewards
- Any skating deemed dangerous to others will not be tolerated and failure to comply with the above rules may result in you being asked to leave
- Skating can be a hazardous activity and is entirely at your own risk
Children & Families
- Children under 9 years must be accompanied on the ice by an adult at all times.
- Children aged 9–12 must be accompanied by an adult but the adult does not need to skate.
- Penguin skating aids are available to hire on a first-come first-served basis and have a strict height restriction
Personal Belongings
- No bags on the ice
- No mobile phones on the ice
- No hoods while skating
Venue Conditions
Entry to Ice Cube (the venue) shall constitute an acceptance of the following terms and conditions by the visitor, and implies an understanding by the visitor to observe them and other statements / directives displayed at the venue:
Children & Young People
- All children aged under 13yrs must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian (18 years or over) at the Ice Cube.
- Public viewing around the rink is not permitted except by parents, guardians or carers.
Safety & Security
- The specific rules/operational procedures for each Ice Cube attraction must be adhered to. Ice rink rules can be viewed at the venue and on the Skating Rules tab above.
- CCTV is in use with images recorded for the purpose of crime prevention and safety.
- Smoking is not permitted on/in any of the structures/rides.
- Event stewards are there for your safety, therefore please follow their directions.
- Event stewards are entitled to search visitors and their belongings. Prohibited items include but shall not be restricted to glass, cans, alcohol, laser pens, illegal substances or any items deemed to be a potential weapon or threat to public safety. Leeds City Council will not take responsibility for prohibited items.
Animals
No animals are permitted inside the Ice Rink Pavilion, except registered assistance dogs.
Photography & Filming
- Recreational photography of family, friends and/or scenic views of the venue/event is permitted, except where other persons attending the event can be clearly identified as the main focus. Please therefore be respectful to other people's privacy at all times or you may be challenged to stop and/or leave.
- No tripods or other large photography/film equipment may be used in the venue without prior written authorisation.
- Photography/filming/recordings for professional/commercial use is not permitted without prior written authorisation.
- All persons entering the venue consent to any photography, filming and recording as arranged by the organisers and/or Leeds City Council for possible future transmission or promotional purposes.
Behaviour & Admission
The organisers reserve the right to refuse admission or eject any persons for anti-social or threatening behaviour, actions likely to cause damage or injury, or failure to comply with the reasonable request of the organisers. Entry will also be refused to those that appear to be intoxicated.