The UIUC Ice Arena is home to many ice skating opportunities. 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 (also known as The Big Pond) is an ice skating rink. It is owned by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There are many events held at the rink, including ice hockey.
Opportunities to skate
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign boasts an ice arena which is free to the public. If you're interested in hosting a group event at the rink, there are several steps you should take. First, you need to make a reservation. Visit the Illini Union's RSO Office in Room 284 to make a reservation. You will need to provide a list of participants when you reserve ice time. In addition, you'll need to arrange for a supervisor to be at the rink to answer any questions you may have during the rental period.
Center Ice Cafe
The University of Illinois Ice Arena has a Center Ice Cafe that is open to all. The cafe is located adjacent to the Customer Service Office and offers food as well as beverages. The Ice Arena Pro Shop stocks a variety of skating and hockey accessories.
Free skate trainers
The University of Illinois Ice Arena (UIUC) is a rink located in Champaign, Illinois. It is owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The ice arena is free to use throughout the year. The public is allowed to use this rink to learn and practice figure and skateboarding.
Spring Show
The UIUC Ice Arena spring show is rapidly approaching. The event will include performances by local skaters and a nationally-ranked synchro skating team. Many of these local skaters have competed on the national as well as international level. The event tickets will cost $5 for general seating, $7 for reserved seating.
Gas leak at UI Ice Arena
Following a leak at its ice rink, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has sent out an Illini-Alert. The building was evacuated at 406 E. Armory Ave. after Ameren Illinois crews discovered a leak. To prevent further contamination, firefighters closed off a sideway leading to arena. It is believed that the leak originated beneath the building.