For better use and better management. The UNOFFICIAL Website of Toronto's Outdoor Skating Rinks
< 2010-2011 |
RINK REPORT CARD: 2007-2008 |
West Mall |
B- |
370 The West Mall |
Phone number unavailable |
Strengths: big ice surface - double pad. Rink has good ice most of the time. There is a big change house with many dressing rooms, plus a central area with a new wooden ceiling of interesting design.
Areas for improvement: This rink lost marks for having too little public shinny, and for a mandatory helmet policy that discourages shinny players, especially youth. The place not as well used as it should be: a sign that something needs improving.
Next steps: : make this rink much more of a community place. Skate-lending, snack bar, more interior benches and chairs so people can talk, benches outside. Weekly family-skate events, weekly youth tourneys, Friday night music, etc.
Comments? Write to us at [email protected]
72 % | |
1. Access |
18 / 30 |
Public ice time / permit balance |
7 / 12 |
Reliable schedule |
8 / 11 |
Enough mats for skaters |
3 / 3 |
Skate equipment available |
0 / 4 |
2. Communication |
15 / 20 |
Good signage |
9 / 11 |
Friendly staff |
3 / 4 |
Working phone line |
3 / 5 |
3. Ice Quality |
9 / 10 |
Regular maintenance |
3.5 / 3.5 |
Not too thick |
3 / 3 |
Maintenance complements schedule |
0.5 / 0.5 |
Clean below the surface |
3 / 3 |
4. Skater Friendliness |
30 / 40 |
Welcoming atmosphere |
9 / 14 |
Convenience |
4 / 8 |
Working facilities |
10 / 11 |
Safety |
7 / 7 |