Skatium Ice Arena

MAIN RINK UPDATE!

9.12.25 – With the Skatium's main rink now up and running, repairs to the studio rink compressor are going quickly, with staff hopeful that ice will be made and the studio rink will be ready for skaters sometime next week.

Stay tuned for official studio rink re-opening information in the next few days. And as always, thank you for your patience.

At this time, the studio rink remains closed, with its programs having been adjusted or postponed as needed. Please see the details below. We recognize that these changes may cause some short-term inconvenience, and we genuinely appreciate your flexibility. Rest assured, we are committed to making this year and season a fantastic one for all our skaters and players!

PUBLIC SKATE
Weekday public skate began on Tuesday, September 9. Weekend public skate will begin on September 26. Please visit the public skate page for times.

FIGURE SKATING
Figure Skating classes Snowplow Sam through Basic 6 and Teen classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday have been moved to the main rink, class times will remain the same except Thursday Basic 1/Basic 1 Adv. will be held 5:40–6:10 pm. Snowplow Sam through Basic 6 classes on Saturdays and Adult classes on Wednesdays have been postponed until the studio rink re-opens.

Weekday Freestyle ice has resumed as scheduled on the main rink, the Saturday 7:45 a.m, freestyle on the studio rink will remain cancelled until the studio rink opens back up. Please visit the practice ice page for more information.

HOCKEY
Hockey evaluations began on Tuesday, September 9. Evaluations from Sunday, September 7 have been rescheduled for Sunday, September 14. Please visit spdhockey.org for the updated evaluation schedule. Registration for fall hockey ends on Sunday, September 14.

Beginner Hockey 1 & 2 and Fearless flyers classes on Sundays are postponed until the studio rink re-opens. Beginner Hockey 1 & 2 on Thursdays has moved to the main rink.

Adult hockey classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Youth Rat Hockey on Mondays, and the Checking Clinic have all been postponed until the studio rink re-opens.

Listen closely and you may hear the echoes of skating legends Scott Hamilton, Denis Savard, Evan Lysacek, Sasha Cohen and Stan Mikita!

Whether your preference is hockey, figure skating, or recreational skating, the Skatium Ice Arena has something for everyone. Programs are taught by ice arena and affiliate organization professionals who provide comprehensive ice skating programs and leagues for all ages and abilities. A full-size rink as well as a smaller rink can be used for private parties or roller hockey during the summer. Open for public skating, year-round.

SPD Hockey website
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Please note: office and facility hours are currently limited due to rink repairs

Office Hours

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Facility Hours
Daily: 6 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Christine Hathaway, Figure Skating Director
Kenzi Heisner, Hockey Director
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Features

Ice Rental
Ice Rink
Johnny & Tess Cafe
Meeting & Party Room Rentals
Parking
Skate Sharpening
Vending Areas

Events

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Public Skating Sessions

Begins September 8
Tuesday: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursday: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Friday: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Begins September 26
Saturday & Sunday: 2–3:15 p.m.

Public Skating Fees
All Ages: $7
Skate Rental: $4

No reservations are required for public skate sessions or events, please pay your admission and skate rental fee at the Skate Rental desk upon arrival.

Practice ice allows figure skaters to practice on their own, take private lessons with their coaches, run their competition programs with music, and prepare for moves, ice dance and freestyle tests. Non-staff coaches are welcome to teach at the Skatium. Please contact Skating Director Christine Hathaway for non-staff coach requirements at (847) 674-1500, ext. 2925.

Practice Ice Time Schedule
Upon rink reopening in September, please see the Fall Practice Ice Schedule here.

Fees
60-minute session: $13 with Easy Card or $16 drop-in.

If you skate on a 60 minute session, then you must purchase a 60 minute session. If your skater's private lesson is only 30 minutes, then they have the other 30 minutes for practice.

Skaters must have an Easy Card on file. Cards are loaded in increments of 5 sessions. This can be done online at SkokieParks.org or by calling the office at (847) 929-7901.

Load your Easy Card at SkokieParks.org>>Register>>Passes>>Ice Skating

If you do not have an Easy Card on file with sessions loaded, you will be charged the drop in rate of $16/ hour. The session must be paid for in the office before taking the ice. If you are skating in the morning, you must have an Easy Card on file.

Skaters must sign in on the clipboard for each session that they skate.

Purchase a card
Buy or add visits to your Figure Skating practice card.

Mammoth Amateur Hockey Association

MAHA The MAHA program is designed to meet the needs and interests of players from 8U–18U looking for a high-level competitive ice hockey experience. For more information visit MAHA’s website at www.mammothhockey.org.