Photo Credit : CSC Website By Mike Divis
Winter is one of the longest seasons of the year in Vermont. With all of the snow it can sometimes be difficult to find things to do if you don’t ski or snowboard.
This past summer a pavilion was built next to the Castleton State College baseball field for events and graduation.
But, for the 2013 winter, it has been transformed into an ice rink that is becoming a hot spot for Castleton residents and students.
“I wanted to make sure we maximized the use of the Pavilion year-round. Since it is impossible to hold most public events outside in the winter months, the next best use was an open skating rink
under the pavilion,” Castleton State College President Dave Wolk said in an e-mailed response.
People can be seen daily at the rink since it opened up at the beginning of the second semester.
“It’s my first year at CSC and having the ability to skate whenever is great!” Freshmen Emily Tabor said.
With all of skating occurring, however, there needs to be constant maintenance on the rink. “It’s not bad setting up the rink. It can be difficult with the cold,” said Jake Rick, the Physical Plant employee charged with keeping it smooth. “I had some experience flooding with garden hoses before this back in Rochester, N.Y. by flooding behind my house for skating.”
College students say they’re loving the option to skate on campus.
“The rink is awesome!” Junior Matt Trombley said. “I like going out to the pavilion to skate between classes.”
There are several different uses occurring at the rink with broomball tournaments on a regular basis.
And although it’s on the college campus, Castleton residents have frequently been seen bringing their children for a family skate around.
“Our facilities staff has done an outstanding job to maintain a smooth surface. The rink is open to anyone, free of charge, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., under the lights at night. Hope you enjoy it!” President Wolk said.
Winter is one of the longest seasons of the year in Vermont. With all of the snow it can sometimes be difficult to find things to do if you don’t ski or snowboard.
This past summer a pavilion was built next to the Castleton State College baseball field for events and graduation.
But, for the 2013 winter, it has been transformed into an ice rink that is becoming a hot spot for Castleton residents and students.
“I wanted to make sure we maximized the use of the Pavilion year-round. Since it is impossible to hold most public events outside in the winter months, the next best use was an open skating rink
under the pavilion,” Castleton State College President Dave Wolk said in an e-mailed response.
People can be seen daily at the rink since it opened up at the beginning of the second semester.
“It’s my first year at CSC and having the ability to skate whenever is great!” Freshmen Emily Tabor said.
With all of skating occurring, however, there needs to be constant maintenance on the rink. “It’s not bad setting up the rink. It can be difficult with the cold,” said Jake Rick, the Physical Plant employee charged with keeping it smooth. “I had some experience flooding with garden hoses before this back in Rochester, N.Y. by flooding behind my house for skating.”
College students say they’re loving the option to skate on campus.
“The rink is awesome!” Junior Matt Trombley said. “I like going out to the pavilion to skate between classes.”
There are several different uses occurring at the rink with broomball tournaments on a regular basis.
And although it’s on the college campus, Castleton residents have frequently been seen bringing their children for a family skate around.
“Our facilities staff has done an outstanding job to maintain a smooth surface. The rink is open to anyone, free of charge, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., under the lights at night. Hope you enjoy it!” President Wolk said.
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