A message from friends of the rink

THE DAVID M. McCARTHY MEMORIAL ICE ARENA

and the FRIENDS OF THE RINK

USED EQUIPMENT/SKATES COLLECTION

Hi GAHA/Rampart families, we apologize for the late opening of the “Used Equipment/Skates Collection” BUT am pleased to report that the rink contractors have moved out their equipment and as of Saturday morning / October 4th we are OPEN once again.  We have an abundance of donated used skates and hockey equipment and it’s all stocked on the shelves located at the end of the bleachers in front of the white storage shed.

We want to extend a big thank you to all those who generously donated throughout the summer months and during September.

If your players are fortunate enough to be acquiring some new hockey gear or skates, we are reaching out to you to ask if you would consider donating your original equipment and/or skates to  the Collection.  Please note: The Collection/Donation box that was formerly in the area between the entry doors has been located out in the Rink near the Party Room.  There is also a larger black bin at the end of the bleachers near the “Collection” wire racks.

If you are a member of the Rampart Organization and your family is in need of some “gently used” equipment or skates you are welcome to check through the “Collection”.

For those families who might not know , the McCarthy Rink offers “Forever Young” – Adult Beginner Hockey Program once again this Fall .  If you do have adult or larger used equipment or skates, we are also collecting for this cause.  Please check out your cellars, garages, attics and the like and bring any unwanted hockey gear as well as skates down to the rink and we’ll  provide a “second” life to them.

Items donated at the McCarthy Rink will be distributed to families within our Rink – GAHA – RAMPARTS.

Families are welcome to help themselves to needed items or if you need help in selecting items for your players, please contact Sharon Gray at 585-344-2248 or for assistance and she will make arrangements to meet you at the Rink during regular operating hours.  The Used Equipment and Skates Collection is managed by Sharon Gray on behalf of the Friends of the Rink.  Please do not hesitate to contact her if you have any questions or concerns.

If your child arrives at the Rink without a piece of equipment, feel free to grab the item from the bins (if item is available) and we ask that you replace after the practice or game.