Norwich ice rink to reopen on Labor Day

Norwich — The Rose Garden Ice Arena will reopen next week after a COVID-19 shutdown, announcing a September schedule for public skating, hockey stick time and pickup games and freestyle skating with coronavirus precautions in place.

All activities will be for registered participants, with no walk-ins allowed.

The rink will open Monday, which is Labor Day, with hockey stick time and pick-up games running from 2 to 4 p.m. Freestyle skating sessions begin Tuesday from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Public skating sessions will begin Wednesday from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Space is limited for public skating. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children, military and seniors. Skaters must call in advance at (860) 892-2555.

Hockey helmet, gloves and sticks are required for stick time sessions, and full gear is required for pick-up games. Stick time and pick-up game sessions are $20 per skater, with goalies admitted free. Participants must register online at rosegardenicearena.com. Goalies should email rink manager Shannon FitzGerald at Shannon.RoseGardenIceArena@outlook.com to register.

A COVID-19 waiver is required for pick-up games.

Freestyle skating sessions are $30 per hour for non-Rose Garden or Ice Sports Industry members, and $25 for Rose Garden or ISI members.

All skaters (and guardians) must sign the rink’s COVID-19 policy release form. Skaters may be accompanied by one chaperone.

Face coverings must be worn, except by skaters on the ice. Coaches must wear face coverings on the ice. Guest coaches are welcome with proof of liability insurance.

For more information, call the rink box office at (860) 892-2555 or email FitzGerald at Shannon. RoseGardenIceArena@outlook.com.