Lack of Maintenance At Ice Skating Rink Leads To Injury

Case Overview

This sports management case takes place in Connecticut and involves a man who was injured while ice skating. The man was on the ice while his child was receiving an ice skating lesson. The man’s skate got caught in a hole on the middle of the ice approximately two inches deep. It is alleged that the defendant/s failed to properly clear, clean and zamboni the ice especially the aforementioned area where the ice was so worn and containing holes, which caused the man to suffer injuries.

Questions to the Sports & Recreation expert and their responses

Do you have experience managing ice skating facilities?

I have been involved in the design and maintenance of ice rinks for 30 years.

Do you have knowledge of the necessary steps to maintain the ice and keep it in good conditions?

For maintaining a rink, there should be a daily measure of the thickness of the ice, the ice edge should be checked for bumps and cracks and it should be cleaned. For heavily used rinks, the Zamboni should be brought out every 50-60 minutes, ice shavings should be picked up and hot water should be poured to smooth out the surface.

About the expert

This expert is a graduate of Colgate College and has over 30 years of experience in the ice rink industry. Previously, he was the President of US Arena Supply, an ice rink design and material supplier. Currently, he owns and manages an ice rink management and design company, where he is heavily involved in the operations and maintenance of ice rinks throughout the country, including several projects in New York.

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Specialties:

Sports & Recreation