My blog of Orr Rink for the AC Community, Amherst

RINK - Winter 2011-12

My blog of the Rink based on email communications, Amherst College e-Digest, web site times, etc.

Physical Education/Athletics number: 542-2274, ext 5 (weekdays).

about.com has lots of info on skating, including fit and lacing.

How Skating Works is an interesting article by an Amherst alum who is a scientist and enthusiastic skater.

Many YouTube tips if you look for ice skating lessons.

AC community ice skating Tentative Schedule (please let me know if you hear of any changes - nsis [at] comcast.net)

Note that sessions may be cancelled due to hockey games, holidays, equipment problems, etc.
Those coming from a distance may want to confirm that a session is available.

Rink Nov 1, 2011, to about Feb 24, 2012 (depends on hockey teams schedules).

Open (or Rec) Skating:
M,T,Th,F: Noon-1:30
Wed: 1:15-2:20
Sunday as of December 20:
Noon-2, except Noon-1 on 2/12.

Evening Hours:
M 1/23 - 8:10-9:10 p.m.
M 2/6 - 8:10-9:10 p.m.
M 2/13 - 8:50-9:50 p.m.
M 2/20 - 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Sticks & Pucks see facility hours.

*The rink will sometimes be unavailable because of games, etc. Best to call and check if you come from a distance.

This chart is a rough guide of daytime recreational skating.
Details, evenings, changes, and exceptions are to the left and at facility hours.

https://www.amherst.edu/athletics/department/physed/hours lists facility hours.
https://www.amherst.edu/athletics/department/directory has a Phys Ed staff directory. Jim Plumer heads the rink.

Updated: Jan 8, 2012