Ice Skating

Recreational ice skating programs and events, which take place at the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall, are organized and run by the staff of the SUNY Oswego Skate Shop. Operating as part of the programs and services provided by Campus Recreation, the mission of the Skate Shop is to provide a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for participants of all skill levels.

Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall map

Open Skate Hours

Fees

Admission: $2 for SUNY Oswego Students, Faculty & Staff, with valid SUNY Oswego ID
Admission: $3 for General Public and Alumni
Skate Rental: $3 (see below for more information)
Skate sharpening: $8, available by appointment, email [email protected]

Rental Skates

The SUNY Oswego Skate Shop has an inventory of quality figure and hockey style rental skates which are available for use by Open Skate participants. Rental skates are available in whole sizes only, from 10 Youth to 14 Adult.

Please note, because the inside of ice skate boots can cause irritation when rubbing on bare skin, it's highly recommended that participants wear socks that are "crew" length or longer.

Beginner Skating Aids

To assist inexperienced skaters, the Skate Shop has a limited number of beginner skating aids (a.k.a. "walkers" or "pushers") that are available to Open Skate participants.

There is no fee for the use of a skating aid.
Only one person can use a skating aid at a time.
Users of skating aids should be cautious to avoid interfering with or running into other skaters.
Skating aids should only be used by beginner skaters.

Rules & Liability

Our mission is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for members of the campus community and general public to participate in ice skating as a recreational activity. Open Skate participants are expected to assist us by following these important guidelines and cooperating with the Skate Shop staff. Participants who appear unwilling to follow these guidelines, are uncooperative, or who are otherwise disruptive, will be required to leave the arena for the remainder of the skating session. Anyone with concerns about the behavior of other skaters should contact a Skate Shop staff member or activity coordinator immediately.

Prohibited Activities

Activities which have the potential to cause personal injury, property damage, or to interfere with other skaters, are prohibited. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Games such as racing, tag, crack the whip, etc.
Horseplay, shoving, stealing articles of clothing
Skating at high speed
Intentionally sliding, laying, or sitting on the ice
Intentionally chipping or gouging the ice surface
Sitting on or climbing over the dasher boards
Throwing or kicking items (including gloves, hats, snow, ice, etc.)
Skating opposite the established direction for skaters
Carrying another person while on the ice
Spitting

Prohibited Items

Items which have the potential to contaminate the ice surface and bench areas, or to interfere with other skaters, are prohibited from the rink area. These include, but are not limited to:

Hockey sticks, pucks, balls
Strollers, chairs
Food, gum, candy and drinks
Tobacco products
Headphones (over-the-ear style)
Shoes, boots, sneakers (Participants must wear ice skates while on the ice)

Other Guidelines

Participants in ice skating activities acknowledge that skating is a potentially hazardous activity that presents an inherent risk of serious personal injury. Skaters participate at their own risk, and agree to accept responsibility for their own health & safety while at the facility.

Participants must not wear ice skates on concrete surfaces or tile floors. Ice skates can only be worn on the ice, floor mats, or rubberized flooring surfaces.
Participants should secure their personal belongings. SUNY Oswego and its employees are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult while at the facility.
Anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances will be required to leave the ice.
Participants who become injured or need assistance during an ice skating activity should seek immediate help from an on-ice Skate Guard, Skate Shop Attendant, or an activity coordinator.

Campus Recreation

101 Lee Hall
315.312.3114
[email protected]