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Skating at the Lakeside

A Penticton hotel manager's desire to offer an outdoor skating rink in the winter months is now a reality.

The rink opened by Okanagan Lake at the Penticton Lakeside Resort in mid-November.

"General Manager David Prystay was aware of the public's desire for an outdoor ice rink a couple of years ago," said Brannigan Boyd, director of marketing. "Last winter he tested the rink at his house. It was a hit with his family so he decided to bring it to the resort."

The rink is now open to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

People need to contact the front desk at the hotel to book a free public skate.

Because of the size there can only be 10 participants at once at any given time, and there is a maximum of 60 minutes allowed on the ice if other guests are waiting.

Children 12 and under need to have adult supervision and participants are encourage to wear safety helmets.

Hockey teams are also making use of the space, according to Boyd.

"With the high volume of hockey tournaments Penticton hosts, we've been able to offer it to our in-house out of town teams," she said." It's a great opportunity for them to bond before or even after a game.

The kids and coaches can warm up while the parents have the opportunity to relax and connect. It's received a ton of positive feedback and the guests are particularly fond of the fact the beach is licensed so they can order food and drinks."

The rink will be open until March, weather permitting.

More information is available at the hotel, including rules posted at the side of the rink.


 

 



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