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Unfortunately, the warmer weather this past week thawed some portions of the ice down to the bare gravel -- so we must announce that the 2020 skating season is over.

But what a magnificent season it was! The Family Candlelight Skate drew record crowds, we saw higher numbers attend the Adult Only Candlelight Skate, and Zamboni Day, and more people than ever before took advantage of the supervised public skating (Sunday afternoons, speed skate rentals).

All ages and levels of “talent” enjoyed gliding on the 400-metre skating surface, admired the tranquil setting, and appreciated the free hot chocolate on Sundays provided by Adventure Outfitters. Skaters included kids, parents, grandparents, couples, friends, school groups, hockey teams, new immigrants, new skaters, and both new and seasoned speed-skaters. Some skating enthusiasts travelled from the GTA, Burlington, St. Catherine’s, Belleville, Apsley, and Bancroft!

We are already making plans for more public events, more supervised sessions, and initiating improvements to the site and facilities for next winter. However, to be more successful, we NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS for:

1. Public Skating Sessions – to answer questions and handle speed skate rentals. No previous skating experience needed (you are friendly and sociable).

2. Ice Crew: to help flood and maintain the ice – you must like working in cold and sometimes wet conditions and at odd hours (hence, you may not have many friends).

3. Off-Season Workers & Equipment: Plans to improve the site requires volunteers with earth-moving skills or equipment (or superpowers).

To volunteer for any of these positions, please email lakefieldoval@gmail.com.

THANK YOU for skating at the Oval this winter. We hope you had tons of fun.
A BIG THANK YOU to the many individuals who made donations. Every amount helps!
And a shout out and HUGS to our event sponsors Adventure Outfitters, Hunter Street Tavern and Darling Insurance.

OPPORTUNITIES: (Contact us via email)
-Individuals or businesses interested in sponsoring events next year.
-The plow truck needs replacing. If you have one to donate or at a great price.

Unfortunately, the warmer weather this past week thawed some portions of the ice down to the bare gravel -- so we must announce that the 2020 skating season is over.

But what a magnificent season it was! The Family Candlelight Skate drew record crowds, we saw higher numbers attend the Adult Only Candlelight Skate, and Zamboni Day, and more people than ever before took advantage of the supervised public skating (Sunday afternoons, speed skate rentals).

All ages and levels of “talent” enjoyed gliding on the 400-metre skating surface, admired the tranquil setting, and appreciated the free hot chocolate on Sundays provided by Adventure Outfitters. Skaters included kids, parents, grandparents, couples, friends, school groups, hockey teams, new immigrants, new skaters, and both new and seasoned speed-skaters. Some skating enthusiasts travelled from the GTA, Burlington, St. Catherine’s, Belleville, Apsley, and Bancroft!

We are already making plans for more public events, more supervised sessions, and initiating improvements to the site and facilities for next winter. However, to be more successful, we NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS for:

1. Public Skating Sessions – to answer questions and handle speed skate rentals. No previous skating experience needed (you are friendly and sociable).

2. Ice Crew: to help flood and maintain the ice – you must like working in cold and sometimes wet conditions and at odd hours (hence, you may not have many friends).

3. Off-Season Workers & Equipment: Plans to improve the site requires volunteers with earth-moving skills or equipment (or superpowers).

To volunteer for any of these positions, please email lakefieldoval@gmail.com.

THANK YOU for skating at the Oval this winter. We hope you had tons of fun.
A BIG THANK YOU to the many individuals who made donations. Every amount helps!
And a shout out and HUGS to our event sponsors Adventure Outfitters, Hunter Street Tavern and Darling Insurance.

OPPORTUNITIES: (Contact us via email)
-Individuals or businesses interested in sponsoring events next year.
-The plow truck needs replacing. If you have one to donate or at a great price. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thanks for a great season!

Thanks for all your hard work !

Thank you volunteers! Made it out once and it was fantastic! What a treasure the oval is! 🙂

Thank you! We got out once this winter for the first time and LOVED it! Sad to hear that its closed already - we will definitely visit next year. Thanks again for all your hard work!

Thank you!!👏

Many many thanks for all the hard work.

Thanks!

Thank you !!!! See you next year

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Feb. 23 update
Warmer weather today has made the ice a bit mushy, so we are CLOSED for the rest of the day. This Thursday is to be cold enough for ice -- let's hope so! We'll keep you posted. ... See MoreSee Less

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Despite the warmer weather, we skated for an hour then walked for an hour - lovely day - thank you for creating the Oval. We love it!

Thanks for all you do, we are so glad we discovered the Oval!

Feb. 23 Update
OPEN today. Speed skate rentals available noon to 3 pm.

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Looks sso awesome!

Theresa Phillips we need to do this one day

oh I wish I could 😍

Today was a perfect day for a skate indeed. Thanks for sharing, Robert!Perfect day for a skate. ... See MoreSee Less

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Yes, it certainly was. We were there too!! Beautiful.

Friday, Feb 21st
Ice is in good condition this morning - there will be skating this weekend for as long as the ice withstands the effects of the warm, sunny weather.

Please Note: As the temperature rises, it is impossible to improve the ice conditions by either scraping or flooding. So, we have weather conditions that are perfect for outdoor skating but not very good for outdoor ice. If the rising temperatures cause the ice to become unsafe over the weekend, we will have to close the Oval until the colder weather returns. For now, the Oval is OPEN and will remain open until we post otherwise - so happy skating! ... See MoreSee Less

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Just finished a hour skating I recommend skating today!

Thursday, Feb 20th
This morning the light snow has been cleared and the Oval has been scraped and flooded - the ice is in great condition - Happy Skating!! ... See MoreSee Less

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A hidden gem!

Roelys Rubortone this is located in lakefield

Yes I had fun

Wednesday, Feb 19th
The Oval has been scraped and flooded this morning and is open again for skating! ... See MoreSee Less

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Beautiful! I hope that not only residents and students take advantage but also any athlete's looking to go pro with long skating it is the second oval in Canada geared for long skating without funding!

Tuesday, Feb 18th
After a long weekend of outstanding weather and lots of people enjoying skating at the Oval, we are faced with a day of snow and rain. Today we need people (and their dogs) to stay away from the Oval. The Oval is closed today so please do not walk on the ice. Thanks! ... See MoreSee Less

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Here's something to do with the kids today--burn some energy, have fun, feel good, #familytime #friends

Note: rental skates are NOT available today. ... See MoreSee Less

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Donna Boyles Maw

Winter Schedule 2019-2020Click on link:

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