house rules
The Jaap Eden rink is the place where Amsterdammers young and old can experience skating fun in an accessible way. Enjoy this traditional Dutch sport in the open air. To allow all visitors to enjoy the sport, a number of house rules has been set up to ensure that skating is safe. Jaap Eden rink asks all visitors to observe the house rules below, so that you and your fellow visitors can skate safely and have fun.
house rules on the ice
- (Skating) fun for everyone
- Wearing gloves is mandatory
- Wearing a helmet is recommended and mandatory during youth lessons. Helmets can be purchased and rented at Watermansport
- Much less safe but still better than no protection: Wear a thick hat
- Keeping the inside of the 400-meter track clear for fast skaters
- The outside of the 400-meter track is designated for exit and slow skaters
- Skating in the correct skating direction = counterclockwise
- During zamboni cleaning breaks, all skaters must be off the ice
- No walking with shoes on the ice
- Please store skate protectors in the bags provided along the rink
- The use of sleds, ice hockey sticks, pucks on the ice is not allowed
- The use of chairs is permitted only during special family hours. These can be found in the overview of public opening hours.
- The use of speedskating skates in the ice hall is not allowed
- Instructions from the ice rink staff and skating school instructors on the ice must be followed at all times
- Purses are not allowed on the ice
- It is forbidden to carry loose items on the rink that may pose a danger to fellow users
- It is forbidden to offer mutual forms of competition which have an organized character
House Rules in General
- The use of a ball is not permitted on the grounds and in the hall
- Smoking in the buildings of the ice rink is prohibited. We also ask all visitors to refrain from smoking on the grounds during children hours from 08:00 - 18:00. Outside of these times, smoking is permitted within designated smoking areas.
- Access to the grounds is possible only with a valid admission ticket; the admission ticket is strictly personal
- There is a requirement for identification on the premises if requested by employees of the rink or on behalf of the rink
- Consumption of alcohol is not permitted in the buildings and on the grounds, with the exception of designated catering establishments
- Giving skating lessons/instructions/activities is not allowed, commercial and publicity activities iare also not allowed
- The associations active at the Jaap Eden rink may only give instruction/lessons to its members during the hours that the members have received a subscription for this through the KNSB
- Taking skating lessons at public hours is only permitted when it is given by the skating school. If a violation is found, access will be denied immediately without refund of any admission.
- Following skating lessons/instruction is only possible on subscription hours at association active at the Jaap Eden rink or the skating school. This is only possible if a subscription is obtained through the party providing the skating lessons/instruction.
- If a violation is found, the subscription will be taken away without refund of any entrance fees
- Garbage should be deposited in the designated trash bins
- Dogs are not allowed on the grounds
- A maximum speed of 5 km/per hour applies to vehicles on the grounds
- Visitors may not carry or use soft/hard drugs
- Visitors may not carry weapons
- Threats, abuse and other forms of aggression are prohibited
- One is prohibited from engaging in sexual harassment, racism and discrimination
- Theft or willful damage of property will be reported to the police
- To protect one's own and others' safety, visitors may be searched
- For visitor safety, we use a camera (video) recording system
- Jaap Eden does not provide any customer data or camera images, in any form whatsoever, directly to other visitors. In the event of a crime, Jaap Eden does provide customer data or camera images, in any form whatsoever, if they are requested by an official authority.
- Instructions from the ice rink staff and skating school instructors on the premises must be followed at all times
Violation of the house rules or other unauthorized conduct may result in denial of access, exclusion from participating in activities or confiscation of the access pass issued or cancellation of season tickets for a definite or indefinite period of time, without Jaap Eden being obliged to refund any admission / season ticket or other monies or otherwise becoming liable to pay compensation to the visitor.
Safety
Safety is a top priority for the Jaap Eden IJsbaan. We feel responsible for our employees, visitors and local residents. Our business operations are designed with this in mind. The Jaap Eden IJsbaan meets all the legal requirements. To ensure the safety policy, a safety management system has been set up with the help of an external expert. A Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RI&E) and a Supplementary Risk Inventory and Evaluation (ARI&E) are carried out annually. Regular coordination takes place with the Fire Department and Environmental Department.
Staff and instructors
The staff of the Jaap Eden rink and the instructors of the skating school are responsible for overseeing the safety of all visitors. They oversee compliance with the above house rules .
FIRST AID
At the back of the checkroom building near the 400 meter outdoor rink is the first aid station. For first aid, please contact one of our janitors who are also first aiders. If the first aider is not at his post, please speak to one of our staff or report to the ticket office building.
Supervision
The Jaap Eden IJsbaan uses a security company to supervise and provide security on the grounds and in the buildings.
Liability
Entering the grounds and using the facilities is at your own risk. The Foundation is not liable for any injury or loss or damage to property.