ICE SKATING RINK - 2022-2023 INFORMATION PACKET - LAW MEMORIAL PARK VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT
LAW MEMORIAL PARK
ICE SKATING RINK
First Skate in 2012
Pre-Freeze
View from the Law Park Pavilion
2022-2023
INFORMATION PACKET
THE CONCEPT:
The Village installs the rink system to provide a safe, winter-time skating area for the
enjoyment of our residents. It is located inside Law Park Tennis Court #4, which provides a
fenced in, level surface featuring lights for night skating. The rink replaces the Law Park Pond
as our official skating area and is a vast improvement over the pond which rarely froze enough
to provide safe conditions. Only 4-5 inches of ice are needed on the “NiceRink”, whereas the
pond required a solid 6 inches of ice before we would deem it safe for skating. The rink
operates unsupervised, with the expectation that our residents & their guests will follow the
posted guidelines and rules that have been established in consultation with the Recreation
Advisory Committee and the Village’s insurance carrier.
PERMIT REQUIREMENT:
We ask all residents wishing to utilize the rink to “buy in” to the concept and support
this offering by purchasing a 2022-23 seasonal “Ice Skating Permit” for each member of their
family that may want to skate this winter. Our permit system is simple and VERY inexpensive.
The seasonal permits are $5.00 per person for Village residents; and $10.00 per person for
School District residents and Guests. Purchasers will be issued a small, plastic dog tag style
permit that we ask you to wear when utilizing the rink. Tags can be attached to the zipper of
your coat, or you can even put it through the laces on one of your skates to make sure it isn’t
lost. Lost tags will only be replaced with an additional fee.
Wearing a valid tag, visible to other skaters and staff, not only shows that you have
properly supported the program, but it provides a means for you, our tag holding residents, to
help us regulate use by enabling you to see whether or not other skaters are valid participants.
The Village made this investment for the enjoyment and safety of our residents. The last thing
we want to see is a mob of non-residents descending upon the rink and hampering the
enjoyment of those who the rink is intended for. There will not be a “skate guard” or “rink
attendant” on duty, but we do intend on using part-time staff members, Recreation Advisory
Committee members and volunteers to periodically monitor the rink and its users.
Resident Tags BMSD & Guest Tags
will be Blue 2022-2023 will be White 2022-2023
The Recreation Advisory Committee and the Recreation Department encourage you to
enjoy the rink and don’t hesitate to report your observations, suggestions, complaints and
ideas to us regularly. All policies, rules, schedules and procedures are subject to adjustment,
so share your thoughts with us. Please send emails to Superintendent Dana Durso at
DDurso@briarcliffmanor.gov. You may also call the Recreation office at 941-6560.
SCHEDULE and HOURS of OPERATION:
The following general schedule of operation will be followed for the 2022-2023 season.
The Recreation Department reserves the right to make changes at any time as needed.
Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays & School Breaks – Unless Posted otherwise
9:00 am – 10:30 am Hockey Slot * * If there are fewer than eight (8) Hockey players
10:30 am – 12:30 pm Open Skating in attendance during any designated “Hockey
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Hockey Slot * Slot”, and there are also 8 or more general
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Open Skating skaters on site, the slot becomes an Open
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Hockey Slot* Skating slot. Low-key hockey may be played
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open Skating cross-rink on half the ice surface if the ADULTS
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Hockey Slot * in attendance feel that it can be done safely.
8 or more hockey players get to use full ice
Lights are set to go out at 10:20 pm daily. during Hockey Slots
HOCKEY SLOTS:
The schedule indicates specific blocks of time for Hockey play. Those wishing to play
hockey are asked to follow these additional guidelines:
- Hockey is only permitted during specified times.
- Please adhere to guidelines outlined above regarding the number of players in
attendance at any scheduled Hockey slot.
- Special, one foot high pond hockey goals will be kept on site for hockey use. Please do
not leave them on the ice – store them near the benches when you are done playing!
If they are left on the ice, the sun will melt them into the ice and they will become stuck.
- Players must provide their own sticks and pucks
- Protective equipment such as helmets, gloves and shin pads are recommended
- Keep the puck low – lifting the puck and/or shooting into the tennis court fencing or the
rebound wall is NOT PERMITTED. Failure to adhere to this guideline will likely lead to
the elimination of hockey play at the rink.
- Players must include/involve all interested players that are in attendance in the pick-up
games that are formed during any particular hockey slot. Make fair teams and play for
fun . . . this isn’t the NHL!
PRIVATE RENTALS – SKATING PARTIES:
The schedule above may be adjusted to occasionally allow for private rental of the rink
during specified time frames. This privilege will be restricted to Village Residents with skating
tags only. Requests for private rentals must be submitted in writing a minimum of 1-week in
advance with the required rental fee of $100 for a specifically allocated 1½ time slot. A skating
supervisor will be assigned to all private skating parties. Please complete a “Rink RentalApplication Form” (included in this packet) and submit to the Recreation Department office at
3 Library Road.
RINK MAINTENANCE:
Skating conditions will be entirely dependent upon the weather, and the Village
reserves the right to close the rink at any time for safety and/or ice maintenance reasons.
The ice will be periodically resurfaced with fresh water by our Parks maintenance crew;
however, participants will be welcome and permitted to perform the routine maintenance
task of shoveling off accumulated ice shavings/snow as needed. Several wide push shovels will
be available on site for participant use. Please use these shovels safely and only for their
intended purpose.
OPEN or CLOSED:
The status of whether or not the rink is open for skating will be posted on the
Recreation page of the Village website at www.briarcliffmanor.gov. You may also call the
Recreation Office at 941-6560, check our Facebook page: Briarcliff Manor Recreation
Department or check the posted Skating sign mounted high on the southern facing fence of
Law Tennis Court #3. This sign is visible from Pleasantville Road if you look into the park as
you drive past the Briarcliff Congregational Church Parish House.
If the rink is open and you find that ice conditions are poor, please contact the Briarcliff
Police Department at 941-2130. The desk officer will then contact the appropriate personnel
from the Recreation Department.
LIGHTS:
The tennis court lights for the skating rink (courts 3 & 4) must be activated by pushing
the push-button starter switch that is located on the court fence near the entrance to court 3.
You will see the button as you walk down the path that runs alongside courts 2 and 3, parallel
to Pleasantville Road. An automatic timer will extinguish the lights at approximately 10:20 pm
each night. A yellow strobe light located at the button box will flash 5 minutes before the
lights go out. If this occurs at any time prior to 10:15 pm, simply push the button to extend
the light timer. The timer extension will not function after 10:15 pm. Please report any
lighting issues you may encounter to the Recreation Department at 941-6560.
FEEDBACK – THOUGHTS - IDEAS:
The skating rink operation is one that we continue to learn more about during each
season that we operate; what works best, what doesn’t work, what we can improve, etc.
Please assist us by letting us know what your experiences are as the winter season progresses.
We are open to your ideas and suggestions!
Please call the Recreation office at 941-6560, or send emails to the Recreation Superintendent,
DDurso@briarcliffmanor.gov.PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LAW PARK ICE SKATING RINK RULES as well as the
CODE of CONDUCT and ASSUMPTUION of RISK information prior to purchasing your tags!
Thank you and enjoy the 2022-23 Skating Season! Think COLD!
VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
LAW PARK ICE SKATING RINK RULES
ALL SKATERS PARTICIPATE AT THEIR OWN RISK
• Children 10 and under MUST be accompanied by a supervising chaperone 16
years or older.
• It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that children 10 years and younger, and all
beginner skaters, wear protective headgear.
• Skating in a manner that endangers or interferes with other skaters’ safety or
enjoyment is strictly prohibited. Please be courteous and respectful of fellow
participants!
• The following are NOT PERMITTED on the ice or inside the skating area:
NO Excessive Speeding, Racing, Whips, Rough Play or Checking
Weaving through other skaters, Tag Games or Chain skating
Alcohol, Drugs, Food, Drinks, Smoking, Dogs or other Pets
Jumps, Spins, Backward Skating, Throwing Snow or Objects
Carrying of Children or objects like handbags or cameras
Cell Phones, personal listening devices or headphones
• Skates must be worn to enter the ice surface – Responding to an emergency is
the only exception.
• Hockey is only permitted during designated times – See posted schedule
• Please report any misuse of this facility to the Briarcliff Police Department at
941-2130.
• WHEN GATES ARE LOCKED, THE RINK IS CLOSED – DO NOT CLIMB FENCES TO
GAIN ACCESS!
• Restrooms are available on the north side of the Law Park Pavilion – If locked,
please call the Rec. Dept. at 941-6560 or the Police Dept. at 941-2130.In the event of EMERGENCY or SERIOUS INJURY, please call 911
All other non-emergency issues/injuries please call - Briarcliff Manor Police Department 941-2130
VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR - LAW PARK ICE SKATING RINK
CODE OF CONDUCT & ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Skaters and spectators understand and agree to the following:
• Maintain reasonable control of his/her skating speed and course at all times.
• Read and abide by all posted signs, rules and warnings.
• Maintain a proper level of attention to avoid other skaters, objects or conditions on the ice.
• Accept responsibility for knowing the range of his/her ability while on skates and skate within the limits
of that ability.
• Refrain from skating while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other control impairing substances.
• Refrain from taking food or beverages onto the ice.
• Refrain from throwing or leaving objects on the ice.
• Refrain from instigating or becoming involved in any type of altercation.
• Refrain from any abusive, disorderly or dangerous conduct.
Assumption of Risk: By engaging in skating, skaters and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of and
assume the inherent risks of skating which include but are not limited to the following:
• Injuries that result from collisions or contact with others.
• Injuries that result from falls.
• Injuries that involve objects or artificial structures that are properly within the intended path of the
travel of the skater.
• Protective gear such as helmets and other pads are recommended.
ALL SKATERS PARTICIPATE AT THEIR OWN RISKVILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT
LAW PARK ICE SKATING RINK - SEASONAL PERMIT APPLICATION 2022-2023
Please return completed form with payment to the Recreation Department Office
located in the lower level of the Briarcliff Library - 3 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
NOTE: Your skating tags must be picked up in person at the office – tags will not be mailed
Name of Responsible Adult Family Member:_________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
Phone #s: (Home)_____________________________ (Cell)_____________________________
E-mail Address:________________________________________________________________
PERMIT TYPE: Please check the appropriate permit type & indicate how many you need.
Act. #500 Sec. 1 VILLAGE of BRIARCLIFF MANOR RESIDENT (VBMR)
Qty.: _____ skating tags @ $5.00 each = $____________
Act. #500 Sec. 2 BRIARCLIFF SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENT (BMSD)
Please list names of Qty.: _____ skating tags @ $10.00 each = $____________
Family members for
each tag purchased:_____________________________________________________________
Guest Tags - Sec. 3 Qty.: _____ guest tags @ $10.00 each = $____________
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT:
In consideration of acceptance of my application for Ice Skating Permits as referenced above, I hereby for myself, my
heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, family members and any guests we may bring to the rink, waive, release and
discharge any and all rights and claims for damages and/or losses which I may have against the Village of Briarcliff
Manor, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees for any and all activities connected with our use of the Law Park
Seasonal Ice Skating Rink. I agree that the Village of Briarcliff Manor, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees will
not be liable for myself, my children (or wards), my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns for any acts in connection
with our use of the rink. I further attest that I have read, understand and will ensure that my family members adhere to
the rink rules and the code of conduct provided to me. I have reviewed the assumption of risk information. I understand
the meaning of this Agreement and by my signature hereon indicate that it is voluntary on my part.
SIGNATURE:____________________________________________ DATE:_________________
METHOD OF PAYMENT: CASH CHECK # ______ MasterCard VISA ** (additional 2.5% fee)
Checks payable to: Village of Briarcliff Manor ($20 fee for returned checks).
** Credit Card information below is shredded after processing. RECEIPT # ________________
Credit
Card #: ________________________________ Exp. Date: ______ Signature: ___________________________VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT
3 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Phone: (914)-941-6560 BMRD@briarcliffmanor.gov
LAW PARK ICE SKATING RINK - RENTAL APPLICATION
FEE: $100 for a 1½ hour time slot – Act. #9504
DATE(S) REQUESTED: _____________________________________ TIME SLOT: ____________________
NAME of INDIVIDUAL, GROUP or
ORGANIZATION REQUESTING USE: _______________________________________________________
NAME of PERSON of RESPONSIBILITY: _____________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT INFORMATION: (Home Phone) _______________________ (Cell) _______________________
(Work Phone) ____________________________ (E-Mail) ________________________________________
PROPOSED USE: ________________________________________________________________________
EXPECTED ATTENDENCE: ADULTS _________ MINORS _________ TOTAL: ______________
HOW MANY NON-RESIDENTS? ADULTS _________ MINORS _________
WILL THERE BE A FEE CHARGED TO ATTENDEES? NO _____ YES _____ If YES, what is the
intended use of the proceeds? ______________________________________________________________
The undersigned is over 21 years of age, and in consideration for permission to use the Law Park Ice Skating Rink agrees to abide by the fee structure
and all rules& guidelines for rink use. The applicant agrees to be responsible to the municipality for the use and care of the facilities. He/she does
hereby covenant and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Village of Briarcliff Manor, its employees, and all related officials from and
against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs & attorneys fees) for bodily injury and/or property damage, to the extent
permissible by law, arising out of or in connection with the actual or proposed use of the Law Park Ice Skating Rink..
DATE____________________ __________________________________________
(Signature of Applicant / Person of Responsibility)
METHOD OF PAYMENT: CASH CHECK # __________ MasterCard / VISA ** (additional 2.5% fee)
Checks payable to: Village of Briarcliff Manor ($20 fee for returned checks). ** Complete Credit Card information below (shredded after processing)**
*** In order to receive a date commitment, the appropriate fees must accompany the application. ***
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY BELOW THIS LINE – TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION or AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE
REQUESTED USE IS: APPROVED __________ REJECTED __________ DATE ___________________
FEES CHARGED: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
COMMENTS / NOTES: ________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Receipt #_______________ Date:_______________ ________________________________________________________
Superintendent of Recreation or Designee
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Credit Card #: ______________________________________ Exp. Date: ___________ Cardholder Signature: ________________________________You can also read
