Many ice skating opportunities are available 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 the UIUC's spring show are $5 for general seating and $7 if you reserve seating.
University of Illinois Ice Arena
Champaign's University of Illinois Ice Arena is also known by the Big Pond. It is owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The rink hosts a number of events, including hockey.
Opportunities to skate
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has an ice arena that is open to the public. There are several steps to follow if you want to host a group event at this rink. First, you will need to make a booking. The RSO Office is located in Room 284 at the Illini Union. Remember to include a list with names and contact information when you reserve ice-time. You will also need to arrange for a supervisor at the rink to answer your questions during the rental period.
Center Ice Cafe
The University of Illinois Ice Arena's Center Ice Cafe is open to the public. The cafe, located next to the Customer Service Office offers food and beverages. There's also an Ice Arena Pro Shop with a wide variety of hockey and skating accessories.
Free skate trainers
Champaign's University of Illinois Ice Arena is a rink. It is owned the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The ice arena is free to use throughout the year. This rink can be used by the public to practice their figure skating and skateboarding skills.
Spring Show
The UIUC Ice Arena is getting closer to the Spring Show. 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
An Illini-Alert has been issued by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign following a gas leak at their ice arena. The building was evacuated at 406 E. Armory Ave. after Ameren Illinois crews discovered a leak. Firefighters blocked a sideway to the arena to prevent further contamination. It is believed that the leak originated beneath the building.