Ice skating is possible at the UIUC Ice Arena. UIUC's synchronized skating team is nationally ranked, and their performers have competed at the world and national levels. Tickets to UIUC’s spring show cost $5 for general seats and $7 for reserved tickets.
University of Illinois Ice Arena
Champaign's University of Illinois Ice Arena is also known by the Big Pond. It is managed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The rink hosts a variety of events, including ice hockey.
Skating opportunities
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has an ice arena that is open to the public. Here are some steps to take if you would like to host a group activity at the rink. First, you must make a reservation. Visit the Illini Union's RSO Office in Room 284 to make a reservation. When reserving ice time, remember that you'll need to supply a list of participants. You'll also need to arrange for an instructor to visit the rink to answer questions during the rental period.
Center Ice Cafe
The University of Illinois Ice Arena Center Ice Cafe is now open to the general public. The cafe is located adjacent to the Customer Service Office and offers food as well as beverages. The Ice Arena Pro Shop stocks a variety of skating and hockey accessories.
Free skate trainers
The University of Illinois Ice Arena (UIUC) is a rink located in Champaign, Illinois. It is owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Throughout the year, the ice arena is open to the public free of charge. The public is welcome to use the rink for their figure skating and skateboarding skills.
Spring show
The UIUC Ice Arena's Spring Show is fast approaching. This show will feature local skaters, as well as a nationally-ranked team of synchronized skaters. Many of these local skaters have competed on the national as well as international level. Tickets to the event will be $5 for general seating and $7 for reserved seating.
Gas leak at UI Ice Arena
Following a leak at its ice rink, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has sent out an Illini-Alert. The building, located at 406 E. Armory Ave., was evacuated as a precaution after firefighters and Ameren Illinois crews detected a leak. To prevent contamination, firefighters blocked the sideway leading to the arena. The leak is believed to have originated from beneath the building.