The Rinks portfolio is responsible for ensuring infrastructure is safe and regularly maintained during the winter season at the outdoor rinks located at Bearbrook Park, Norman Johnson Alternative School and Michael Budd Park. The rinks are maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers and supported by students who are engaged as rink monitors during operating hours.
The BCA maintains three outdoor rinks in our neighborhood during the winter months:
- Bearbrook rink by the swimming pool,
- Norman Johnson rink at the corner of Innes and Cleroux
- Michael Budd rink on Orient Park Drive
OUR RINKS ARE VOLUNTEER-POWERED, they are NOT run by the City.
We are looking for committed and reliable volunteers to help maintain the rink with our two rink masters, who will provide training if needed. Even if you can commit to only one night a week, we’ll take it! Duties include:
- Clear snow from the rinks as necessary. This includes what is generated by the skaters. Rinks must be completely cleared of snow to allow flooding.
- Move the hockey nets as necessary.
- Monitor the skate shacks when open.
- Advise supervisors of any issues such as graffiti in shacks, illegal acts etc.
- Communicate with scheduler re availability for shifts and hours worked.
- Take direction from volunteer rink flooders.
Please fill out the form below, and tell us which rink you are interested in, your availability (days of the week, times) and your contact information.
- Blackburn Hamlet Outdoor Rinks – Call for Volunteers
Published in The BANAR November 2024 Mark Lister The BCA is seeking ice-making volunteers as well as rink attendants for the 2025 season. If you are interested in volunteering for our ice-making team or being a rink attendant, or want to learn more, please email Mark Lister at parksandrinks@blackburnhamlet.ca. - Bearbrook Puddle Rink
The BCA and the City of Ottawa are aware of recent changes made by the Good Shepherd School on their property adjacent to the rink. The City and the School are working to resolve issues with the berm that was inadvertently installed on City property . We are still trying to determine the impact to - Outdoor Rinks are OPENThe BCA is happy to announce the opening of our outdoor rinks season! Our volunteers have been hard at work to get the ice ready and conditions are looking great. Norman Johnston and Michael Budd rink open today, Sunday the 21st. And BearBrook rink will open later this week, the puddle rink is available now.