HOW TO GET READY FOR SKATING

• Do you feel you are in good basic physical condition?  Are you able to get up and down from the ground and balance enough to walk on the ice? 
• Do only what your skill level allows - don’t bite off too much until you are ready!
• Dress for winter:  warm socks, mittens, hats, jacket, wind breaker, warm skates, helmet.
• Stay away from thinner ice areas: under bridge, near open water, or moving current. 
• Entry points for skating on Mascoma Lake are Lakeside Park or private access points as appropriate.
• Take an Ice Safety Course - check in with the local fire departments.
• Have an Emergency Plan in case of falls or injury (cell phone, phone numbers.)