Ice Sheffield - how cold will it be?

[23inmyhead]

This will probably sound like a daft question but how cold is it likely to be in the seating area at Ice Sheffield? I'm coming to watch the British Adult Championships next weekend and I don't know whether I will need a big, warm coat and a blanket or if it will be warm enough for an ordinary coat etc. My daughter has just waltzed off to Bulgaria for the week with my really warm ski jacket which I'd intended to wear so now I'm wondering if I need to go out and buy another one or if I'll be warm enough in an ordinary coat.

[katepilarr]

i dont remember beeing cold at ice sheffield last year watching the euros. actually i recall running around in a t-shirt at some point. but they are plastic seats so a blanket underneath might a good idea esp if you intend to sit there all day. there is a cafe right at the top  where you can warm yourself up if needed.

[InDreams]

I didn't find it particularly cold (and I do tend to feel the cold quite a bit) and I just wore an ordinary coat.

[black]

how cold is it likely to be in the seating area at Ice Sheffield?

Depends where you sit; it's warmer on the top row than rink side.

A regular coat should do just fine, though you might want to consider wearing leggings under trousers and/or taking something to sit on because the plastic seats will conduct heat away.

[InDreams]

Depends where you sit; it's warmer on the top row than rink side.

A regular coat should do just fine, though you might want to consider wearing leggings under trousers and/or taking something to sit on because the plastic seats will conduct heat away.

This. I was sat near the top, plus I had tights on under my jeans.

[23inmyhead]

Thanks for your replies, that's really useful.

[batikat]

The BACs will be in the actual ice rink (which was used as the practice rink at the Euros).  In can be freezing - particularly early on in the day and there won't be many spectators there to warm the atmosphere up.  If you are planning on spending a lot of time sitting there then take a fleece blanket or something - light to carry but a lifesaver if you need it.  Even if you end up sitting on it to keep the cold from the seats getting to you.  There's a nice cafe there to warm up in with decent food and hot drinks and sometimes you can get a seat overlooking the rink. Enjoy!

[katepilarr]

The BACs will be in the actual ice rink (which was used as the practice rink at the Euros).

that what i was talking about

[suttonskater]

It's not cold at all

[The ice mouse]

what is cold?
 

[santa-maria]

In can be freezing - particularly early on in the day and there won't be many spectators there to warm the atmosphere up.  If you are planning on spending a lot of time sitting there then take a fleece blanket or something - light to carry but a lifesaver if you need it.  Even if you end up sitting on it to keep the cold from the seats getting to you.  There's a nice cafe there to warm up in with decent food and hot drinks and sometimes you can get a seat overlooking the rink. Enjoy!

Spot on, it is an ice-rink and you'll be there for hours at a time.. Coffee in a flask wouldn't go amiss but that Hot Chocolate from cafe is to die for..
Unless you sit anywhere near Ice Mouse who doesn't recognize word 'cold' it will get to you so blanket is favourite too..