IJsbaan (Icerink) Ruimzicht

 

Wilhelmus van Kuijk created an “IJsbaan” (Icerink) at the farm where people could iceskate for a small fee. This “IJsbaan” was first opened in 1937 and the last mention I could find in the newspaper was in 1956. It was 10.000 M2, lighted in the evening and there was music. The entrance fees for adults where 25 cents, for children 15 cents during the day and in the evening 35 cents.

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The only information about this “IJsbaan” is found in old copies of the newspaper “Utrechts Nieuwsblad”. The articles are ordered from old to new
A news article about the opening of the “IJsbaan” in 1937 by the major of Jutphaas, J.M.M. Hamers (Utrechts Nieuwsblad 29-01-1937, p. 9).
Small news article about the seasonal opening of the “IJsbaan” in 1938 (Utrechts Nieuwsblad 20-12-1938, p. 9).
Small advertisement for the “IJsbaan” including the fees to be payed for skating (Utrechts Nieuwsblad 24-12-1938, p. 16).
News article about the “Het Stadion” (a cycle club) organising an iceskating competition on the “IJsbaan” (Utrechts Nieuwsblad 13-01-1941, p. 7).
News article about the “IJsbaan” (24-01-1950, p. 2).
The result of the iceskating competition for schools (Utrechts Nieuwsblad 01-02-1950, p. 3).
News article about the “Het Stadion” (a cycle club) organising an iceskating competition on the “IJsbaan” (Utrechts Nieuwsblad 01-02-1951, p. 5).
Announcement from “Het Stadion” (a cycle club) about organising an iceskating competition on the “IJsbaan” (Utrechts Nieuwsblad 05-02-1954, p. 7).
Announcement from “Het Stadion” (a cycle club) that their cycle winter competition is cancelled and that they are organising an iceskating competition on the “IJsbaan” (Utrechts Nieuwsblad 11-02-1956, p. 15).