In June last year, the Board took the unanimous decision to reopen the Ice Centre, thereby providing continuity for members and users of all three ice sports. As a result of strict adherence to new COVID compliant procedures and protocols, we incurred significant additional operating costs.

The Board is currently undertaking a review of curling and has formed a Working Group consisting of Neil Gillies, Brenda MacIntyre and Neil Gallacher, along with Iain Stewart (Curling Development Manager – Scottish Curling).

My name is Keith Hudson and I’m a recent addition to the Inverness board of Directors. Currently, I am National Development Officer for “British Ice Skating” but prior to that, I have been an International Level 4 Ice Dance Coach of more than 27 years.

Board Announcement 22nd December 2020 We write with heavy heart to advise that the Board has unanimously agreed to close the Inverness Ice Centre from Christmas Eve and it is not anticipated we will open again before the end of April but as always this will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by Board and management.

Following the Scottish Government announcement, please keep checking our website and facebook pages for updates. We will be open as normal until Christmas Eve and a further announcement will follow to advise of what’s to happen beyond that and we will continue to keep you updated. Keep safe and well.

These are uniquely challenging times for the ice sports sector across the UK. Therefore, the announcement from Sports Minister Joe FitzPatrick of a £2,000,000 financial support package for the sector is extremely welcome.

The Ice Rink Managers Association support the evolution of a high standard of governance by all National Governing Bodies as it is one of the most important factors in preparing our industry to be fit for the future. We wish to engage fully with all the National Governing Bodies of ice sports and are working to produce a Memorandum of Understanding between all ice sports NGB’s and IRMA that will best support our members. Throughout the past nine months, during the pandemic, we have worked very closely with all Ice Sport NGBs in a bid to re-open ice rinks. This…

Please see the attached return to curling walk through video. We look forward to welcoming you back next week. Video For further information on curling guidelines this season please see the Scottish Curling attachment. https://inverness-ice-centre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Return-to-Curling-Guidelines_v7.pdf