RINK STORIES: The Haidey family

RINK STORIES: The Haidey family

This super nice family came for a skate and brought a donation of skates to the rink. We had a great visit with them and some of the other families in the warming hut as things started to get busy again in the evening. They agreed to have their family picture taken...
RINK STORIES: David, Helen, Byron & Celia

RINK STORIES: David, Helen, Byron & Celia

David (left), Helen, Byron and young Celia have skated at the rink a handful of times already this year, as well as, numerous times over the previous years. They are always friendly, upbeat and thoughtful plus every time they skate they get better and better!
RINK STORIES: Leia, Serge & family

RINK STORIES: Leia, Serge & family

Leia Laing (mother), Serge Cloutier (father), Amelie (daughter – accent ague over the e), and David (son) Cloutier came for a skate. They have come skating at the Downtown rink over the last handful of years as it has moved around the park and really appreciate...
RINK STORIES: Omar

RINK STORIES: Omar

Walking by and being intrigued by the ice (by testing it with their shoes) – Omar (centre) and his friends were invited to try skating for the very first time by RDBID staff member, Kurtis. After a few falls and many laughs, Omar has started returning to the...
RINK STORIES: Etta Cochrane

RINK STORIES: Etta Cochrane

Visiting the Victoria Park rink with her Mom and Dad – Etta was determined to have fun during her very first time skating.  Using a chair and her arms to balance, she did exceptionally well making her onlooking parents proud.  Whenever she did take the odd...