U.P's Cineplex Unveils Skating Rink
BVI Platinum News
Updated: July 29, 2012 11:32 am AST
Published: July 28, 2012 10:37 am AST
U.P's Cineplex has added to its entertainment offerings with the opening of its skating rink and ballroom facilities at the cineplex building in Road Town. Dozens have already experienced the skating.

The top room will also be used for corporate parties, balls and conferences.

U.P's already features multiple movie theaters, a bowling alley, food court and a sports bar.

Proprietor, Elton Leonard is working along with Neil Blyden of Neil Blyden and Associates.
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nice, but change needed | Report Abuse
The intensions was all good to have a skating ring, but they needed to take a good look at how skating rings are built....no entrance and exit...and non skaters walking on the ring with shoes will eventually damage the ring....skaters need to all skate in on direction and EXIT corners every few... more
July 30 at 11:15am  |  Like ▪ 4 People like this.   Dislike
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I heard you have to be over 18 to skate or be present with an adult, is that true?
July 30 at 8:33am  |  Like   Dislike
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over 21 after 10 or 11pm
July 30 at 4:43pm  |  Like   Dislike
Umbrella | Report Abuse
I went with a group last night and the children had so much fun! It was fun for the adults too but the safety hazards out shadowed it all at times. As stated, the rails are necessary. Or even more so a partition (not safety cones) to clearly mark the "rink" and the spectator area. Also, there was... more
July 29 at 9:44am using an iPad  |  Like ▪ 17 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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You can't just clear off a floor, provide skates, and call it a proper skating rink. I hope the owner reads these posts and makes the necessary safety precautions before some gets hurt. (Was there a building inspection?) It's nice to offer these entertainment options for the public but be... more
July 29 at 1:24pm  |  Like ▪ 22 People like this.   Dislike
Hmm! Tiny cones aren't going to do anything to enclose the skaters, some amateur skater is going to roll right past it and out those windows!!!
July 29 at 9:28am  |  Like ▪ 10 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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Like seriously who places a skating rink so high in a building, and the windows are so low.
July 29 at 1:11pm  |  Like ▪ 9 People like this.   Dislike
Buzz Bvi | Report Abuse
Well done Elton. Glad to see you have truly brought something fresh and exciting, and looking good, to the BVi with UPS and with this knew addition. I hope it all works out well and people support you and respect your efforts.
July 28 at 6:17pm  |  Like ▪ 11 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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Where is the railing? They would never approve this in the States, not only because of the windows, but to keep others surrounding the rink from being injured. This is an accident waiting to happen.
July 28 at 5:42pm  |  Like ▪ 29 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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like for real!!! and where arethe poles too that goes in the middle. mehnnn now i cant doit. what am i gonna hold on to? :(
July 29 at 12:29pm  |  Like ▪ 11 People like this.   Dislike
Safety first | Report Abuse
Are they providing parachutes for when people go flying through those huge glass windows?? Scary! Please ensure the safety of your patrons!
July 28 at 5:00pm using an iPad  |  Like ▪ 35 People like this.   Dislike
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Prank | Report Abuse
LMAO!!! That's the first thing I thought. I'll pass on that until they sort out the skating area. The ballroom is really nice and classy but no rollers for me right now lol
July 29 at 1:53pm  |  Like ▪ 6 People like this.   Dislike
mother | Report Abuse
It is wonderful, just hope that the grown-ups respect the children and don't run them down!
July 28 at 3:43pm  |  Like ▪ 8 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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reality check | Report Abuse
How about those fire escapes ?
July 28 at 2:33pm  |  Like ▪ 15 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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joiner | Report Abuse
and grease trap
July 29 at 2:05am  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike
Concerned.. | Report Abuse
1st things first... Where are the rails?!?!?! 2nd Why you you have to pay $5 to go up in the elevator and you already have to pay $10 to skate. When you do the maths you paying more money than you have to see a Movie! Talk about a quick buck! We'll see how long this lasts when people really think... more
July 28 at 12:04pm  |  Like ▪ 16 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 12 People dislike this.
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