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The Risks of Natural Unstructured Winter Play

More than ever, the public is recreating outside enjoying skating, skiing and sledding. When they do so on pub...

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Frozen Natural Pond Water Hockey Skating Guidelines

Skating on natural ice is the root to Canada’s long-standing tradition of winter recreation and sport. H...

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City Found Not Liable in Skating Injury Leslie v. Mississauga (City), 2003 (ONSC) & 2006 (ONSCDC)

As published in Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. (ORFA) Facility Forum Fall 2016 - This claim in...

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Risk Management Considerations for Outdoor Skating Rinks

Outdoor skating rinks are a popular fixture in most municipalities during the Canadian winter. However, the pr...

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Claim Case Studies & Legislation: Inline Skating on City Streets

The plaintiff was with friends trying out his new inline skates. They were skating on the sidewalk along a bus...

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ABC's of Outdoor Rink Maintenance

Alcohol is forbidden at all ice rinks. Benches should be provided for resting, otherwise skaters will group to...

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