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< 2010-2011 |
RINK REPORT CARD: 2007-2008 |
Ramsden |
B+ |
Inside Ramsden Park, west side of Yonge Street across from the Rosedale subway station |
416-392-0918 |
Strengths: Very loyal skating group, nice central location, double pad. Rink change house has lots of potential. Known for its long-running one-puck shinny game.
Areas for improvement: This rink lost marks for having no window in the staff room and therefore no way to see out or have skaters know where staff are. The signage was a bit confusing and the ice was not always as good as it could be, especially toward the end of the season.
Next steps: Break down wall between public changeroom and staff clubhouse, turn is all into one spacious community room, cut windows into ex-staff-room wall. Put in a small snack bar, kids’ books. Improve indoor lighting. Do weekly family events.
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77 % | |
1. Access |
25 / 30 |
Public ice time / permit balance |
12 / 12 |
Reliable schedule |
9 / 11 |
Enough mats for skaters |
3 / 3 |
Skate equipment available |
1 / 4 |
2. Communication |
15 / 20 |
Good signage |
9 / 11 |
Friendly staff |
3 / 4 |
Working phone line |
3 / 5 |
3. Ice Quality |
6 / 10 |
Regular maintenance |
2.5/ 3.5 |
Not too thick |
1 / 3 |
Maintenance complements schedule |
0.5 / 0.5 |
Clean below the surface |
2 / 3 |
4. Skater Friendliness |
31 / 40 |
Welcoming atmosphere |
14 / 14 |
Convenience |
4 / 8 |
Working facilities |
9/ 11 |
Safety |
4 / 7 |