Ice skating is available at many venues, including the UIUC Ice Arena. The synchronized skate team of the UIUC is nationally ranked. They have had performers compete at the international and national level. 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 (also known as The Big Pond) is an ice skating rink. It is owned by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It hosts many events, including ice hockey.
Skating opportunities
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign maintains an ice rink that is available to the public. Here are some steps to take if you would like to host a group activity at the rink. First, you will need to make a booking. This can be done at the Illini Union RSO Office (Room 284). A list of participants must be provided when you reserve ice. 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 Center Ice Cafe can be accessed by the public. Located adjacent to the Customer Service Office, the cafe offers food and beverages. You can also find an Ice Arena Pro Shop that stocks many skating and hockey accessories.
Free skate trainers
Champaign is home to the University of Illinois Ice Arena. It is owned by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The ice arena is free to use throughout the year. This rink is open to the public for figure and skateboarding.
Spring Show
The UIUC Ice Arena Spring Show will be held soon. This event will feature performances both from local skaters and a nationally ranked synchronized-skating team. Many of these skaters have competed at the national and world levels. Tickets to the event cost $5 for general seating or $7 for reserved seats.
Gas leak at UI Ice Arena
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has issued an Illini-Alert following a gas leak at its ice arena. The building was evacuated at 406 E. Armory Ave. after Ameren Illinois crews discovered a leak. To prevent contamination, firefighters blocked the sideway leading to the arena. The leak may have come from below the building.