Many ice skating opportunities are available 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 for the UIUC Spring Show cost $5 for general seating, and $7 for reserved seats.
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 the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It hosts many events, including ice hockey.
Skating opportunities
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. Visit the Illini Union's RSO Office in Room 284 to make a reservation. A list of participants must be provided when you reserve ice. 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 Center Ice Cafe is now open to the general public. Located adjacent to the Customer Service Office, the cafe offers food and beverages. There's also an Ice Arena Pro Shop with a wide variety of hockey and skating accessories.
Free skate trainers
The University of Illinois Ice Arena (UIUC) is a rink located in Champaign, Illinois. 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's Spring Show is fast approaching. This event will feature performances both from local skaters and a nationally ranked synchronized-skating team. Many of these skaters have competed at the national and world levels. Tickets to the event cost $5 for general seating or $7 for reserved seats.
Gas leak at UI Ice Arena
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has issued an Illini-Alert following a gas leak at its ice arena. The building, located at 406 E. Armory Ave., was evacuated as a precaution after firefighters and Ameren Illinois crews detected a leak. To prevent further contamination, firefighters closed off a sideway leading to arena. It is believed the leak came from underneath the building.