Veterans’ Memorial Skating Rink
The Veteran’s Memorial Skating Rink / Arlington Sports Center is an indoor ice facility located at 422 Summer Street in Arlington. The facility includes a regulation size rink of 85’x 185’ with spectator seating for 1,085 people. Complete snack bar service (hours vary) and vending machines are available in the main lobby, along with skate rental and sharpening services. Team rooms are provided for those renting ice time. The Veteran’s Memorial Skating Rink / Arlington Sports Center is open to the public during the months of September through March. The rink is a great place to host a school field trip or birthday party. For rental or event information, contact Dave Cunningham, Facilities Manager at 781-316-3882.
Public Skating Schedule
September 18 – March 21
Admission: $3 children (16 & under) & seniors; $6 adults
Skate Rentals: $5 per pair~~Skate Sharpening: $5 per pair
Mondays 12:00pm – 1:50pm
Thursdays 9:00am – 11:00am
Fridays 11:00am – 12:50pm; 2:30pm – 4:30pm; 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturdays 4:00pm – 5:50pm
Sundays 9:30am – 11:30am; 2:00pm – 4:00pm
2009/2010 Extra Public Skates, Special Events, & Kids Stick & Puck
Wednesday Oct 12 9:00am – 10:50am Kids stick & puck
Saturday Oct 24 8:30pm – 10:20pm DJ & Disco Ball Public Skating
Friday Oct 30 2:30pm - 4:30pm Halloween Skate – Wear a costume and get in FREE
Wednesday Nov 11 9:30am – 11:20am Kids stick & puck
Wednesday Nov 11 12:00pm – 1:50pm Public skating
Saturday Nov 21 8:30pm – 10:20pm DJ & Disco Ball Public Skating
Friday Nov 27 9:00am – 10:50am Mother/Father-Daughter/ Son stick & puck
Monday Nov 30 9:00am – 10:50am Kids stick & puck
Thursday Dec 10 11:45am – 1:45pm Kids stick & puck
Wednesday Dec 23 4:30pm- 5:50pm Holiday public skating
Tuesday Dec 29 3:10pm – 4:30pm Holiday Skate
Friday Jan 01 7:00pm – 9:00pm Public skating
Thursday Feb 18 11:45am- 1:45pm Kids stick & puck
Friday Feb 19 9:00am-10:50am Mother/Father-Daughter/ Son stick & puck
***DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Dates Public Skating NOT Held
Nov 26, 2009 Holiday
Dec 12, 2009 High School Hockey Jamboree
Dec 20, 2009 9:30am – 11:30am ONLY (2:00pm – 4:00pm on as scheduled)
Dec 24, 2009 Holiday
Dec 25, 2009 Holiday
Dec 26 – 29, 2009 Hockey Tournament
Dec 31 and Jan 2, 2010 Hockey Tournament
Feb 20, 2010 AHS Alumni Hockey Festival
***DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Holiday Public Skating Schedule
Saturday Dec 19, 2009 4:00pm – 5:50pm
Sunday Dec 20, 2009 ONLY 2:00pm – 4:00pm (no 9:30am – 11:30am skate)
Monday Dec 21, 2009 12:00pm – 1:50pm
Wednesday Dec 23, 2009 4:30pm – 5:50pm
Wednesday Dec 30, 2009 12:00pm – 1:50pm
Friday Jan 1, 2010 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday Jan 3, 2010 9:30am – 11:30am 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Skate Rentals & Sharpening
The Arlington Sports Center offers Skate Rentals & Sharpening for $5 per pair or purchase a 10-punch pass for $50 (11th service is FREE)!! Available during public skating, regular business hours, and/or by appointment.
Men’s Stick Practice
Ages: 18 years and up
Date: Thursdays, starting September 17 (x:11/26, 12/10, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18)
Time: 11:45am – 1:45pm
Cost: $5/day per person
Women’s Stick Practice
Ages: 18 years and up
Date: Fridays, starting September 18 (x:11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/19)
Time: 9:00am – 10:50am
Cost: $5/day per person
Ice Skating Classes
Students grouped according to age and ability. Participants must provide their own single-blade skates or may rent for $5/pair or $25/session. Helmets are required for all skaters. Don’t forget to dress warm…bring hats and gloves!!! All lessons held at the Veteran’s Memorial Skating Rink at 422 Summer Street.
Tot Skate Code: 110203
Ages: 1-1/2 to 4 years (with parent)
(A1): Tuesdays, September 22 – October 27
(B1): Tuesdays, November 3 – December 8
Time: 9:30am – 10:15am
Cost: $65 for a 6-week session or $12 per drop-in lesson.
Beginning ice skating made simple and fun!!! Introduce your child to the exciting sport of ice skating. Instructors emphasize proper balance and control. Parents and children are required to provide their own single blade skates or rent a pair for an additional $25 per session. Helmets are required!!!
Tot Hockey Code: 120106
Ages: 3 – 6 years
(A1): Mondays, September 21 – November 2 (x: 10/12)
(B1): Mondays, November 9 – December 14
Time: 11:00am – 11:30am Cost: $65 for 6 weeks!
This program is intended to help your child develop skills for better balance and foot motion, emphasizing skating concepts and having fun through ice hockey games. Full helmet with cage, knee and elbow pads, gloves, stick, and single blade skates are required. Program run by Dave Cunningham
Preschool Skate Code: 120202
Ages: 4 – 5 years
(A1): Tuesdays Sep 22 – Oct. 27 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
(B1): Wednesdays Sep 23 – Oct. 28 Time: 2:50pm – 3:20pm
(C1): Fridays Sep 25 – Oct. 30 Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
(A2): Tuesdays Nov 3 – Dec 8 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
(B2): Wednesdays Nov 4 – Dec 9 Time: 2:50pm – 3:20pm
(C2): Fridays Nov 6 – Dec 18 (x: 11/27) Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Cost: $65 (w/o rentals) $90 (w/ rentals)
Basic instruction and open skate for youth, without parents. Children will be taught how to stand up on skates, marching, dips, and forward skate. Participants are required to provide their own single blade skates or rent a pair for an additional $25 per session. Helmets are required!!!
Special Needs Skating Code: 120204
(A1): Saturdays, December 5 – January 30 (x: 12/26, 1/2)
Time: 10:50am – 11:40am Cost: $60 (w/o rentals) $85 (w/ rentals)
Join Arlington Catholic Coaches and AC Hockey Players for 50 minutes of supervised free skate time. Program is open to children with special needs from 6 years of age and up. Please note parents will not be allowed on the ice during instruction. Participants are required to provide their own single blade skates or rent a pair for an additional $25 per session. Helmets are required!!!
Bay State Skating School Learn To Skate Program Code: 120201
Wednesdays – NEW
Ages: 5 years and up~ Time: 3:30pm – 4:20pm~Cost: $99
(C1): Wednesdays, Sep 30 – Nov 4
(E1): Wednesdays, Nov 18 – Dec 23
Saturdays
Ages: 5 years and up~Time: 11:50am –12:40pm
(A1): 7-weeks Saturdays, Sep 26 – Nov 7 Cost: $126
(B1): 6-weeks Saturdays, Nov 14 – Dec 19 Cost: $109
It’s time to sharpen your blades for the coming winter season! Join Bay State Skate for skating fun. All teachers are professional ice skating instructors offering excellent classes for students ages 5 and up. The program is structured in 25-minute lessons and 25-minute practice time each week. A co-instructor is in attendance at all times. Students may wear figure skates or hockey skates. Bay State Skating School provides over 39 years of experience teaching lessons to the public! Participants are required to provide their own skates or rent a pair for an additional $25 per session. Helmets are required!
Adult Skating Code: 140401
Ages: 18 + years
(A1): Tuesdays, September 22 – October 27
(B1): Tuesdays, November 3 – December 8
Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Cost: $60 (w/o rentals); $85 (with rentals)
You asked for it, we are delivering!! Adult beginner skate lessons are now being offered. Adult skating is gaining popularity – join the fun! A great workout and a chance to meet other Arlington residents! Helmets are now required!
Women’s Hockey Code: 140106
Ages: 18 + years
Date: Wednesdays, October 7 – December 16 (x: 11/11)
(A1): 12:00pm – 12:50pm
(B1): 1:00pm – 1:50pm Note: Sessions A and B are the same level
Cost: $160
Equipment Required: helmet, skates, hockey gloves, knee & elbow pads, and stick.
Arlington Recreation is now offering an adult recreational, non-contact hockey program for women! The program is designed for beginning/ intermediate levels, focusing on skating, stick handling, shooting and team play. All women are encouraged to join, regardless of past experience! Childcare may be available depending upon numbers. Please call the Recreation Office for additional information. Program run by Dave Cunningham and Paul Krepelka.
Discount & Gift Tickets Available
Public skating Gift passes are available for purchase at the Arlington Recreation Office or Sports Center. Purchasing a pass is economical!! These passes also make great birthday gifts or stocking stuffers for friends and family. Individual Passes: $3 child & senior; $6 adult; 10-visit punch passes: $27 child & senior; $54 adult.
Ice Rental Fees
Call Dave Cunningham, Facility Supervisor, at 781-316-3882 for complete details or an open ice time schedule. Group rental fees: $225 per 50-minute block $235 per 60 minute block.
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