Rules and regulations for the Emera Oval

Participation at The Oval is at your own risk.
The Oval and the Halifax Regional Municipality are not responsible for any accident, injury, loss or damage.
Children 12 years of age and under must wear a CSA approved multi-impact helmet (hockey helmet).
Skaters may not enter the ice until the ice resurfacing is complete.
Skaters must leave the ice promptly at the end of a session.
Skates must be worn on ice surface at all times. Shoes and boots not permitted.
Skaters should use appropriate speed during public sessions.
Slower skaters use outside lane, faster skaters use inside lane.
No more than two people may join hands; chain skating is not permitted.
Hockey sticks, pucks or any type of equipment are not permitted.
Eating or drinking is not permitted on ice surface.
Strollers / Wheelchairs are permitted on the ice, children in strollers must wear a CSA helmet
Skate in a counter clockwise direction at all times.
Please do not loiter in areas that may block major traffic flow.
Directions of Skating Monitors are to be obeyed at all times
Helmets are mandatory use for any registered HRM Skating/Sledge Lessons regardless of age.