Ski Sisters not letting ice chance skate by

A pair of entrepreneurial sisters are relishing the fact a popular ice skating spot is good to go this winter.

‘Ski Sisters’ Kaitlyn and Emma Robinson are back in business now that the Teetotal Ice Skating Pond, at St Arnaud, has frozen over and is ready for skating.

“It’s great to have people here who can enjoy Teetotal Pond’s ice,” said mum Rachel, while Kaitlyn and Emma were busy sharpening skates and dressing the ice rink.

“Lake Rotoiti School took the opportunity for a field trip to come up here today and enjoy the ice skating while we have it,” added Rachel.

Kaitlyn and Emma’s Ski Sisters business hires out ice skates for use on Teetotal Pond, as well as doing preparation work on skis and snowboards for the winter season.

As Teetotal Pond doesn’t always freeze each winter, Rachel says they’re making the most of it.

“It takes a good few successive frosts and low temperatures to make Teetotal thick enough for skating, so it’s a hopeful sign for Rainbow.

“After having the girls purchase skates and open up the opportunity for more people to have a go ice skating locally, they’re really excited to have it open.”

Hire skates from 14 Beechnest Drive, St Arnaud and follow Skisistersnz on Facebook and Instagram for updates.