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 start at $5 for general seating or $7 for reserved seating.
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. It hosts many events, including ice hockey.
Opportunities to skate
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's ice arena is open to the general 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. This can be done at the Illini Union RSO Office (Room 284). If you wish to reserve ice time, please make sure that you have a list for all participants. 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 is situated adjacent to Customer Service Office. There's also an Ice Arena Pro Shop with a wide variety of hockey and skating accessories.
Free skate trainers
Champaign, Illinois is home to The University of Illinois Ice Arena. It is owned by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Throughout the year, the ice arena is open to the public free of charge. This rink can be used by the public to practice their figure skating and skateboarding skills.
Spring Show
The UIUC Ice Arena's Spring Show is fast approaching. This event will feature performances from local skaters as well as a nationally-ranked synchronized skating team. Many of these skaters have competed at the national and world levels. Tickets for the event will cost $5 per person for general seating and $7 per person for reserved seating.
Gas leak in UI Ice Arena
Following a gas leak at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's ice arena, an Illini-Alert was issued by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. After Ameren Illinois crews and firefighters discovered a gas leak, the building at 406 E. Armory Ave. was evacuated. Firefighters blocked a sideway to the arena to prevent further contamination. It is believed the leak came from underneath the building.