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 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, also called the Big Pond is an ice rink. It is managed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There are many events held at the rink, including ice hockey.
Skating opportunities
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's ice arena is open to the general public. You can host a group event at the rink by following these steps. First, make a reservation. Visit the Illini Union's RSO Office in Room 284 to make a reservation. 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 Center Ice Cafe at the University of Illinois Ice Arena is open to the public. The cafe is situated adjacent to Customer Service Office. You can also find an Ice Arena Pro Shop that stocks many skating and hockey accessories.
Free skate trainers
Champaign, Illinois is home to The University of Illinois Ice Arena. It is owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Throughout the year, the ice arena is open to the public free of charge. The public can use this rink to practice their skateboarding and figure skating skills.
Spring Show
The UIUC Ice Arena spring show is rapidly approaching. This event will feature performances both from local skaters and a nationally ranked synchronized-skating team. Many of these skaters compete at the world and national levels. Tickets for the event are $5 for general seating and $7 if you reserve 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 further contamination, firefighters closed a sideway that leads to the arena. The leak is believed to have originated from beneath the building.