Ames/ISU Ice Arena

Ice Schedule

Admissions

Public Skate Adult Admission (16+)	$6.50
Public Skate Youth Admission (Ages 4 - 15)	$5.50
Public Skate Child Admission (Under 4)	$4.00
Skate Rental	$3.50
Stick & Helmet (1.5 hour)	$12.00
Stick & Helmet (1 hour)	$12.00
Figure Freestyle (1.5 hour)	$12.00
Figure Freestyle (1 hour)	$10.00
ISU Student Special (Wednesday night public skate only)	$4.50

Birthday Parties

View Birthday Party Packages(PDF, 51KB)

Birthday Party Request Form(PDF, 316KB)

Ice Rental

2025-2026 Rates

Prime Time: $352.30

Non-Prime Time: $276.06

Monday thru Friday: Prime time is 3:00 pm to midnight, non-prime time is midnight to 3:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: Prime time is 7:00 am to midnight, non-prime time is midnight to 7:00 am

For more information or inquiries about ice rental, contact Michael Lady.

Igloo Room

The Igloo Room is the perfect place to host a birthday party, meeting or social event for ice sport enthusiasts. You can reserve the Igloo Room for $35 per hour. (See exceptions below.)

No outside food or drink is allowed.

Please note: The Igloo Room is only available with a birthday party package on Saturdays and Sundays during public skate.

Public Skate

Public skate is open to youth and adults for recreational skating. Figure skating spins, jumps or any moves where skates leave the ice are prohibited during public skate sessions.

Adult Recreational Hockey

Ice time for the recreational adult hockey league is available Friday and Sunday evenings. The league is open to men and women ages 19 to 89, with skill levels ranging from enthusiastic beginners to experienced players. Sunday evenings are generally more competitive than Fridays.

No slap shots. No checking.

The season runs year-round. Games are played Sundays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Practice scrimmages take place Fridays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

For more information and frequently asked questions about adult hockey, contact Adam Janke.