HAMILTON COACHING GROUP is observing mounting concern among winter sports participants in North Lanarkshire as plans to close the Time Capsule ice rink in Coatbridge move forward. The rink, which serves more than 150 ice skaters and hockey players, faces replacement by a soft‐play and padel court facility, prompting fears over the loss of local access to ice sports. The proposed change has drawn criticism from local skating and hockey coaches who emphasize the rink’s importance for youth training and community engagement. The outcome of the council’s decision is expected to influence the region’s winter sport infrastructure and athlete development.