University of Illinois Ice Arena – Public Skating

Public Skates*

• Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 pm
• Friday**, 7:30-9:30 pm
• Saturday, 1:30-4 pm (WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL OCTOBER 27)
• Sunday, 1:30-4 pm
• *Dates and times subject to change. Please check online calendarfor updates.
• **No Friday evening sessions on Illini Hockey home weekends. See schedule.

Learn to Skate

Our skating instructors will develop skills in a safe and fun environment while following the guidelines of the US Figure Skating Basic Skills for recreational and competitive skaters.

Below you will find the schedule, breakdown of levels, class duration, and fees. Students looking for skating course credits should see the University’s class listing for Kinesiology (The learn-to-skate program does not offer classes for credit).

View class descriptions and prepare for the first day of class.

Registration

Registration will start August 27 for members and August 31 for non-members.

Freestyle Skate

Freestyle sessions are available for experienced skaters of all ages.

Individuals can skate with or without a coach and “walk on” at any of the various times offered. Multi-session pass discounts are available. A list of qualified, private coaches is available at the Ice Arena.

Get the Freestyle Brochure (pdf).

Schedule

• Check Ice Arena Calendar

Please Note: Other times will be added and exceptions may apply. See the online calendar for complete freestyle schedule. Get on our listserv by contacting ui-icearena@illinois.edu.

Freestyle (Basic 6/Adult 4 and above)