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City of Ames

Parks & Recreation

Community Center
515 Clark

Phone:
515-239-5350 

Fall/Winter/Spring: 6AM-10PM M-F
8AM-6PM Sat
NOON-8PM Sun

Summer Hours
6AM-9PM M-F
8AM-2PM Sat
2PM-8PM Sun

HOTLINE:
515-239-5434

Parks & Recreation

Ames / ISU Ice Arena


City of Ames Logo on Ice at Ames/ISU Ice Arena

1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
515-292-6835

ADMISSION RATES

Youth (Age 17 & under)
$3.75
Adult (Age 18 & above)
$4.75
Noon Skate (All ages)
$3.25
Skate Rental (All ages)
$2.75
Skate Sharpening
$4.00
Group Rate (20 or more)
$3.00

DISCOUNT SKATING PUNCHCARDS

Youth (12 sessions)
$37.50
Adult (12 sessions)
$47.50
Noon Skate (12 sessions)
$32.50

SPECIAL ACTIVITY ADMISSION

Pick up Hockey $7.25 (6 Admission Swipe Card $36.25)
   
A more organized Hockey session.  Teams are formed on site.  Full    
    hockey gear is required.

Figure Freestyle $7.25 (6 Admission Swipe Card $36.25)
   
Designed to give figure skaters a chance to practice competitive
    routines.  There is more room on the ice to execute jumps and
    work on basic skills.

Stick and Helmet $7.25 (6 Admission Swipe Card $36.25)
   
Give hockey players an opportunity to work on their stick-
    handling and skating skills.  Only a helmet and skates are required
    on the ice.

Recreational Adult Hockey

Ice time for recreational adult hockey is available on Friday and Sunday evenings. It is open to men and women between the ages of 19 and 89. Skill levels vary from enthusiastic beginners to experienced players. Sunday evenings are generally more competitive than Friday evenings. No slap shots, no checking. Season runs from September to April. Games are played on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Practice scrimmages are on Fridays, 5:45-6:45 PM. To register, contact Dave Brotherson @ 292-8613 or Bob Bourne @ 233-2232.

SPECIAL EVENTS

See more special events at Municipal Pool

Welcome Back Skate Friday, August 22
Time:  7 PM - 9 PM Fee:  FREE  Skate Rental:  $2.75
Ice program registrations will be accepted at the ice arena on this evening.
No-School Day Specials Monday, October 6, 2008 &
Monday, January 19, 2009
When you're looking for something fun to do, grab your skates and come on over to the Ice Arena! 
October 6:  Time:  1:30-3:00 PM Admission:  $2.50
Skate Rental:  $2.00
January 19:  Time:  TBA
Halloween "Costume Skate" Sunday, October 26, 2008
Time:  2 PM -4 PM Fee:  Skaters with Costumes $2.00
Skate Rental:  $2.75
Skaters wearing costumes will be judged in several categories with prizes awarded. 
Valentines "Friendship Skate" Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Time:  8:00-9:30 PM Fee:  2 for 1 admission
Skate Rental:  $2.75

THE "IGLOO"

The Igloo is the perfect room to host a Birthday Party, Meeting or Social Party for ice skating, hockey or broomball. You can reserve the Igloo for $25.00 for the first hour and $15.00 for each additional hour.  Special group rates are available. Don't forget to ask about the Birthday Packages that are available. Please call in advance to reserve the "Igloo". Call 292-6835 Today!