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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Report #:
May 22, 2001
CS-15-01
File# ;(D0
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Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
Date:
By-law #
Subject:
Garnet Rickard Complex - Summer Ice Program
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report No. CS-15-01 be received for information.
1.0 BACKGROllND
1.1 The Garnet Rickard Complex historically operates ice on Pad A from September
1 to April 30 of each year, and Pad B from August 15 to May 15 of each year.
1.2 The recent expansion project, which saw the construction of the second ice
surface, was done with the intention of expanding the ice operation into the late
spring and summer months.
1.3 The installation of a dehumidification system as well as a low emmissivity ceiling
made this a viable option.
1.4 Historically the Pad B ice is put in to accommodate annual hockey camps and
skill development programs. The preferred time of the summer is mid August.
For these programs.
1.5 This year staff was approached about facilitating a Durham Region based
summer figure skating school during the months of July and August. Staff
consulted with the Bowmanville Figure Skating Club who were aware of this
program and had endorsed it.
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1.6 Once the commitment was made for the figure skating school, letters were sent
to all existing winter ice users providing an opportunity to extend their ice usage.
Many groups took the opportunity to continue into the spring and summer
months.
1.7 We were also able to accommodate other local hockey development programs.
The growth of these programs will prove beneficial to the facility in future years.
1.8 Public programs such as seniors skating and parent and tot have been extended
much to the delight of the many residents who take part in them. As well
weekend public skating will offer a welcome break during the hot summer
months.
2.0 COMMFNT
2.1 It is anticipated that the expansion of the traditional ice-operating season on Pad
B at the Garnet Rickard Complex will enhance the spring and summer ice
opportunities for the residents of Clarington and the surrounding municipalities.
2.2 Staff will review the operation of the 2001 spring and summer months and a
commitment will be made in the fall to promote this program and generate
additional rentals for the following season.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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or of Community Services
Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
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