ICE RATING (from 1-10 with 10 being the best): 8 am – 10:30 am: 6.5 Softer, slower ice this morning. 5 pm – 6:30 pm: 7.5 Faster and smoother ice, although there is was a thin layer of water on top due to rain.
The Ice Report – February 18, 2019
ICE RATING (from 1-10 with 10 being the best): 8 am – 10:30 am – 6.5 Snow and wind made for rough conditions….the ice was slower than usual due to snow. 5 pm – 6:30 pm – 8 Fast ice with only a few small rough spots on the edges….great evening for skating!
The Ice Report – January 31, 2019
ICE RATING (from 1-10 with 10 being the best): 6.5+ Shell ice was still present due to the temperature and humidity fluctuations over the past week. The snow on the oval made it tough to see bad ice spots. It was cold and windy but as always, fun!!! Thanks to guest reporter Dieter for the […]
The Ice Report – January 26, 2019
ICE RATING (from 1-10 with 10 being the best): 8.5 The 12:15 – 2:15 session, while at an orthodox time, boasted AMAZING ice! The crew worked late into the night to fix the shell ice which had accumulated after poor weather conditions Thursday, and their dedication was reflected in the ice quality. Still a few […]
The Ice Report – December 24, 2018
ICE RATING (from 1-10, with 1o being the best): 4 pm – 6 pm: 6 Quite a snowy day, so the ice was a bit rough and slower than usual due to snow cover. There are still a few rough spots, but they are greatly improved from the previous days!
Oval closed 12/21/18
Due to the rainy conditions, the Oval is closed today (December 21, 2018). We have been told by ORDA staff that this is a preventative measure and the ice is still firm, as it appears to be. We are looking forward to great sessions tomorrow since, in the right circumstances, rain can be very beneficial […]
The Ice Report – December 20, 2018
Ice Rating (from 1-10 with 10 being the best): 9.5 It was probably the best ice so far this season! The ice was smooth and fast, with no marks or rough spots. The very far outside edges were a bit rough, but no one skated on that part of the Oval anyway.
The Ice Report – December 14, 2018
We skated through the rain this evening and the ice was still smooth and firm! ICE RATING (from 1-10 with 10 being the best): 7 The ice was still smooth and pretty fast. There were marks from the Zamboni blade near the edge that was a bit rough, but overall very good.
Schedule for Week of February 9 – 15
IF READING FROM MAIN PAGE, PLEASE CLICK “READ MORE” TO SEE SCHEDULE WITH CORRECT FORMATTING. Here is this week’s schedule. Please note that the Friday 4 pm – 6 pm has been designated for US National Age Class Championships competitors ONLY according to the competition information page HERE. Hours: Thursday, February 9th 4:00pm-6:00pm – Speed […]
Schedule Week of February 2 – 8
Hope to see you soon! -Christie