A new motor has been procured for compressor #2.  BK Rinks is currently completing motor set-up, with installation scheduled for Monday (July 6th).  With the very high outdoor temperatures experienced last week, compressor #1 alone was unable to prevent the ice from melting.  Once compressor #2 is operating, LIR staff will bring the pad down to operating temperature and begin rebuilding the ice.

The following programs have been canceled or postponed up to Sunday, July 12th:

• Freestyle Ice, Public Skate, all Open Hockey - CANCELED
• Summer Skills, Body-checking Clinic, Learn-to-Play Hockey and PHL Adult Hockey - POSTPONED (to be rescheduled)

Individual program customers will receive a follow-up email.  We will continue to provide timely updates as we work towards re-opening the rink.

Mark Cheyney - LCYAHL President

This morning (June 27th) the Lanacaster Ice Rink experienced a motor failure in compressor #2.  BK Rinks has assessed the situation and will begin the repair process on Monday (June 29th).  Due to high outdoor temperatures at this time of year, the rink is unable to operate normally without both compressors working.  Therefore, LIR will remained closed until repairs are effected.

The following programs have been canceled or postponed up to Sunday, July 5th:

• Freestyle Ice, Public Skate, all Open Hockey - CANCELED
• Summer Skills, PHL Adult Hockey - POSTPONED (to be rescheduled)

Individual program customers will receive a follow-up email.  It is our intention to keep the LIR community fully informed on the progress of nursing our (very) old ice plant back to health.  We are all frustrated with the timing of this mechanical failure, coming as it has on the heels of the COVID-19 closure.  We ask for everyone's patience and understanding as we work the problem.

Mark Cheyney - LCYAHL President

Lancaster Ice Rink will re-open on Saturday, June 27th.  In order to provide as safe an environemnt as possible, the Board of Directors and general manager have developed COVID-19 protocols pursuant to applicable CDC and Pennsylvania guidelines.  This development process also included advice from Rink Management Services Corporation (industry expert), a director of health and safety for a national corporation and an epidemiology expert.

Below, you will find two documents:  LIR Re-Opening Guidelines and Self-Screening Protocol.  Please read and famiarize yourself with the contents of these two documents before coming to the rink.  When you arrive at the rink, please follow all protocols.  If you have any questions, please email GM Spencer Fiel at lirgm@comcast.net.

LCYAHL Board of Directors

Travel hockey evaluations for the Lancaster Firebirds will be held on the following dates:

• 8U (Mite) - July 24
• 10U (Squirt)/12U (Peewee) - July 20, 22, 27, 29 (if needed)
• 14U (Bantam)/16U (Midget) - July 21, 23, 28, 30 (if needed)
• 18U (Midget) - July 24, 31

Evaluation times and other details will be released in the coming weeks.

Our mission is to provide boys and girls a safe and challenging environment in which to play hockey, that promotes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

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