The WIP - The Watson Ice Pad

The WIP - The Watson Ice Pad Twin ice pads for hockey and skating, managed 100% by volunteers Open to the community, depending on ice conditions. PARKING: Please park on Carrick Ave.

by the school and walk over. It’s only a couple extra steps and let’s face it, we all need more steps. PLEASE do not park on any of the other streets through the paths or Tudor. THANK YOU for you cooperation!

11/15/2023

New organizers required. Myself and the other volunteers can’t commit to building the WIP this year. If no volunteers come forward it will not happen. Message us if you have any questions. We can connect you with the Town contact.

11/13/2023

Looking for new volunteers to organize and manage The WIP.

If you’re interested I can share what’s all involved. The town provides the water, you just need hoses, shovels and time.

Reach out to us if you’re interested in managing The WIP this winter.

Some progress was made on the weekend but we’re still working at the ice. Hopefully the next weather supports good ice ...
01/16/2023

Some progress was made on the weekend but we’re still working at the ice. Hopefully the next weather supports good ice making 🤞

01/14/2023

Anyone with a metal snow shovel that can loan it to us today and/or help we’re here working to try and get this going. Thanks

UPDATE: We’re waiting patiently for the weather to cooperate so the water will freeze up.We’ve already run into issues w...
01/09/2023

UPDATE: We’re waiting patiently for the weather to cooperate so the water will freeze up.

We’ve already run into issues with kids crawling under the fence and stomping holes through the thin ice. This will only cause further delays, please remind you kids to stay out unless the gate is open.

As soon as the ice is ready we will unlock it and make it available to everyone.

It's getting to be that time ! This morning Misha, Mark and of course our resident supervisor - Harley Golden, all work...
11/24/2022

It's getting to be that time ! This morning Misha, Mark and of course our resident supervisor - Harley Golden, all worked to get those pesky leaves twigs and debris out of the court to prep for colder temperatures. We hope everyone is excited to get back onto the ODR !

02/27/2022

The WIP is closed for the season. Thank you to all the individuals who volunteered their time to make this happen. Looking forward to The WIP 2023!!

02/14/2022

Happy to announce it's open ! Enjoy for a few days as some poor weather is coming

02/08/2022

The WIP is temporarily closed until the temperature drops and we can flood again.

02/01/2022

The WIP will be closed temporarily while we wait for the warm weather to pass and maintenance to be completed.

Stay tuned for our next update. Thanks for your patience.

01/29/2022

The WIP is open. No flood today but we will have everything fixed tomorrow. Enjoy.

01/29/2022

Temporarily closed for a couple hours so we can flood. Hopefully ready by 2 pm today.

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Keswick, ON

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