After all the political folderol and back stabbing surrounding the new rink (cancelled after granting a contract to build the thing--the legal fallout is still to come home to roost for that city council decision), plus a major mechanical defugalty at the original rink, the original rink is finally back on line, offering FS sessions (prereigister over the phone, limited to 20) and stick and puck sessions (limited to 22). Next week the rink will offer public sessions but only to those with their own equipment. Publics will be limited to the first 30 skaters at the door (no preregistration offered--I guess just bring your brass knuckles).
Our Governor keeps (blocked)ing with the Covid restrictions but to my way of thinking finally got it right: as of 5pm today, all skaters must wear a mask out on the ice. Earlier this week, skaters had to wear masks when entering the lobby but for reasons which escape me, not on the ice. I decided to brave it this afternoon before the on-ice restriction kicked in. I wore a mask as did roughly half of the skaters on the sold out session. After being off the ice since mid-March, the first few minutes were a bit sketchy but then things settled down and I am happy to say that most of the limited range of elements which I can do reported for duty. On the other hand, I've completely forgotten all the steps of the Fiesta Tango! Coach A. will not be pleased...