The Carlyle Sports Arena received a much-needed facelift, thanks to the hard work of volunteers and members of the Rink Board. Ìý
Last season the board raffled off a side-by-side and some of the funds raised were used to purchase the materials for the facelift. Insulation was installed on the cinder block of the main building and then covered with tin. A new energy efficient window was installed and the addition was also tinned to match the main building. The addition did not require insulation on the outside, as it had been added inside before the new dressing rooms were built a few years ago. Ìý
Parking stops were also installed to help prevent vehicles from parking too close to the building and help with delineating the parking stalls during the winter. Parking signage and new entry doors will soon be installed, with windows for increased visibility and safety of visitors entering or exiting the building.Ìý Littlehawk/Gibsons graciously donated their time and equipment to steam clean the kitchen ventilation hood system, equipment along with the boards and walls on the ice surface. A&W also donated equipment to the kitchen.Ìý
The community is blessed to have so many people and businesses who are willing to give of their time, talents and money to maintain and improve this valuable asset. At a time when many communities are losing their rinks, Carlyle is lucky to have a healthy, vibrant hockey and figure skating community to keep our children and adults entertained during the winter and to be able to host events such as Homespun, as well as grads, weddings and other events.
