December

Join the 583 people who are already Friends of Inverness Ice Centre

Extra Public Skating sessions

We have been able to add in some extra public skating sessions as follows: Friday 7th January, 2:30 – 4:00pm Friday 7th January, 4:30 – 6:00pm Saturday 8th January, 12:30 – 2:00pm Saturday 8th January, 2:30 – 4:00pm Saturday 8th January, 4:30 – 6:00pm Due to the current Covid restrictions, places at these sessions are extremely limited, and they must be booked in advance online through our ticket agency – www.ticketsource.co.uk/inverness-ice-centre  

Curling Protocols for Period to 17th January 2022

Anyone who is self-isolating, showing symptoms or has tested positive should not visit the rink. Changing rooms will not be used for time being. Customers/ teams will be asked to arrive dressed for the session as far as possible. On entering the Ice Centre, please check in for “check and trace” purposes by using the Q code. Face coverings to be worn off ice. Physical distancing guidance from the Scottish Govt must be always followed. Please use the sanitiser next to the lift before entering the building. (There are other sanitisers located around the Ice Pad). Please check which sheet…

JUNIOR CURLING IS BACK!

JUNIOR CLUB CURLING DATES Please note the dates below for junior club curling at Inverness Ice Centre Tuesday 4th January at 6.45pm Tuesday 11th January at 6.45pm Tuesday 18th January at 6.45pm Tuesday 25th January at 4.30pm Tuesday 1st February at 6.45pm Earlier session times are available if preferred by the group   Booking essential as some dates have limited space so anyone interested in coming along please phone/message Brenda 07746770433 or email curlingmatters@gmail.co.uk  

Guidance for Continuing Curling After 27th December

Following discussions with sportscotland and SIRA, we are pleased to confirm that curling can continue during the three-week period of restrictions announced by the Scottish Government, that start two days after Christmas. Sport plays a key role in the physical and mental health of people of all ages and abilities, and we are happy we can continue to enjoy curling, albeit with a couple of small changes. From the 27th of December, you may notice some changes in the ice rinks, and the bar areas as they adapt to new hospitality guidance. On ice, we are advising players to observe…

Junior Try Curling

Inverness Ice Centre would like to invite 9-16 year-olds to drop into the rink on Tuesday 4th January 2022 to try the sport of curling.  All equipment is supplied including brushes and sliders. All you need is warm, loose fitting clothing and clean, flat rubber soled shoes (trainers are ideal) to change into for curling.   9-12 yrs 11am until 12 mid-day 13-16 yrs 1pm until 2pm  To book your place e-mail: curlingmatters@gmail.com with your name and age or message Brenda on 07746770433  By 31st December 2021

Ross Province Knockout

The first Ross Province Knockout Final was played at the Ice Centre on 8th December 2021.  Two Belmaduthy teams played for the Allangrange Trophy. After an exciting, close game, the 5-4 victory went to the team Skipped by Scott Fraser with, Third Peter Macintyre, Second Willie Main and Lead Brenda Macintyre.  The runners up were Skip John Fraser, Third Jamie Fraser, Second Iain Fraser and Lead Lynne Fraser. Thanks to Al Cruikshank for taking the photo.

Inverness CC Bonspiel

To All Curlers : Irrespective of home Province.   The 40th Annual Bonspiel of the Inverness Curling Club will be held on Saturday 22nd January 2022 at Inverness Ice Centre and the club is seeking eighty individual curlers to enter  what is one of the most enjoyable bonspiels of the season. You would play according to your abilities/preferences in rinks drawn by the organisers. The entry fee is £27.00 / head (£15.00 for juniors), which includes lunch and a ticket for our special raffle. The format will be on normal lines with each rink playing two games. Session A games…

Monthly Friends Memberships now live

The Friends of Inverness Ice Centre membership scheme has now expanded to include the option to buy a monthly Friendship. From today, Monday 13th December, you can now choose to have a monthly Friendship, initially starting on January 10th 2022. The option to have an annual membership for Adults or Juniors is, of course, still available, but from today you can also choose an Adult Monthly Membership, or a Family Monthly Membership. After January 10th 2022, all packages will be available to start at any point through the year that suits you. Just follow this link to get the package…