Ice skating opportunities are plentiful at the UIUC Ice Arena. The UIUC synchronized ice skating team is nationally ranked. Many of their competitors have competed at the national and global levels. Tickets for the UIUC Spring Show cost $5 for general seating, and $7 for reserved seats.
University of Illinois Ice Arena
The University of Illinois Ice Arena is also known as Big Pond. It is located in Champaign, Illinois. It is owned the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It hosts many events, including ice hockey.
Skating opportunities
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign boasts an ice arena which is free to the public. Here are some steps to take if you would like to host a group activity at the rink. First, 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. A supervisor must be present at the rink during your rental period to answer any questions.
Center Ice Cafe
The Center Ice Cafe at the University of Illinois Ice Arena is open to the public. Located adjacent to the Customer Service Office, the cafe offers food and beverages. The Ice Arena Pro Shop stocks a variety of skating and hockey accessories.
Free skate trainers
Champaign, Illinois' University of Illinois Ice Arena (UIUC). It is managed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The public is welcome to use the ice arena 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 event will feature performances by local skaters along with a nationally-ranked, synchronized skating team. Many of these skaters are familiar with competing at both the national and international levels. The event tickets will cost $5 for general seating, $7 for reserved seating.
Gas leak at UI Ice Arena
After a gas leaking from its ice arena, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign issued an Illini-Alert. The building was evacuated at 406 E. Armory Ave. after Ameren Illinois crews discovered a leak. To stop contamination from spreading further, firefighters closed the sideway to protect the arena. The leak appears to have originated below the building.