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UK Girls have ganged together to arrange a new functions on ice
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DANCING
ON ICE 2010
Thankfully we can
watch the Olympics this year
Yes it's
that time of the year again. It literally does what it says on
the tin. Some people will attempt to skate on some ice whilst falling
over for our amusement. But they aren’t just any people – they’re
celebrities? Therefore it adds immediate coolness. Because we wouldn’t
watch if it was a family from Stoke battling against one from Coventry.
These are the "personalities" who’ll be breaking their arms on the ice
when the show returns in January.
Emily Atack – This
shows how desperate the programme is for ‘celebrities’ when they ask
someone whose major TV role has been to play ten-second roles as Neil’s
sister in Channels 4’s The Inbetweeners. Won’t get very far as she is a
model and fat girls who can’t ice skater will hate her. Related to Paul
McCartney, though, so that could (won’t) be interesting.
Sharron
Davies – Someone must have lied to this poor Olympic
swimmer. Not only
is she the most talented there, but she will find it hard to
breaststroke through solid ice.
Bobby
Davro – Is this just another impression? The One in EastEnders was a flop. At
least the interviews might be fun.
Mikey
Graham – Are Boyzone still going or are they just on an
extended
holiday? This Irishman is a member of the group, so he’ll quite likely
squeal a pitch-perfect tone if he accidentally gets his ballsack stuck
to the ice while making an arse of a routine.
Dr.
Hilary Jones – Just give the man the title now, he is a
legend of
morning TV. Thanks to his advice, we’ve been able to safely clean up
our leaky nipple problem without going to see a real GP. The sort of
man you wouldn’t let near your children despite looking so trustworthy.
Gary
Lucy– Started off in Hollyoaks
and The Bill went up the
shit TV ladder to
Footballers Wives. Presumably living off the income off DVD sales of
stuff he’s starred in, this will give him a cash boost until he resorts
to doing porn.
Heather
Mills – She would like to be known as a charity worker,
peg-leg or the
star of a 1980s German sex manual, but this won’t happen. Legions of
sad Beatles fanboys will watch in vain hoping she breaks her one
remaining leg. If I’m A Celebrity-style challenges could be used on
this show, Heather Mills would be voted to do them all.
Tana Ramsay – Wife of
Gordon Ramsay. Could win from sympathy votes alone.
Jeremy
Sheffield – Starred in second rate Casualty spin-off Holby City where
he fixed dying people and told relatives that the insides of their
loved ones are splattered across various motorways. Once starred in a
car advert, so he’ll be looking to expand his profile after the show.
Also a trained ballet dancer, which hardly seems very fair.Already
strained his HAM string.
Sinitta
– Does she really have one name or is she one of those Brazilian types
who like to add dramatic effect to themselves? Despite being a singer
once, we can’t remember anything she’s ever sung. All she’s known for
now is being Simon Cowell’s ex-girlfriend and scarily wearing just
banana leaves on this year’s X Factor.
Danniella
Westbrook– Most famous for losing half her nose then
her rubbish acting on EastEnders,
she is going to be the producers’
modern and trendy’ contestant. Even though pensioners will hate her for
being an ex-drug addict.
Danny Young – From Coronation Street, which might
mean something to some of you.
Scottish
ice dance siblings John and
Sinead Kerr, the European bronze medallists, will be skating
in the ice dance Olympics
Penny Coomes and Nick Buckland
will also be in the ice dance Olympics after the 20-year olds
finished second in Sheffield. Feb 19th & 21st
2010 Olympic Ice Dancing - a must to watch
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& venues for 2009/10 as early as possible. Skaters
use this site to find out
where there are ice-skating rinks.
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West
London girl Madge Syers skated to a gold medal in the 1908 London
Olympics - and put women's skating firmly on the map.First though, she
had to compete in the all-male world championships - and throw off the
restrictions of full-length costumes.Florence Madeleine Cave was born
in Kensington, London, September 16, 1881, one of 15 children. By the
time she was a teenager, Madge was a fixture at the Prince's Club in
Kensington, where she was natural on the ice.Back then figure skating
was a fairly restrictive sport and involved making a pattern in the ice
with skates and then tracing back over it. In the modern era
Olympic gold has been won byJeanette Altwegg, John Curry, Torvill
& Dean and Robin Cousins. Ice Skating Governing body :National Ice Skating Association
(NISA), National
Ice Centre (NIC)
Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LA Tel: 0115 9888060
Fax: 0115 9888061 Email: info@iceskating.org.uk Web:www.iceskating.org.uk
2010
Winter Olympic Games Venues
The venues for the Vancouver
2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games stretch over a 120-kilometre zone
from the shores of Richmond, just south of Vancouver, through
Vancouver’s downtown centre north to the snowy peaks of the mountain
resort of Whistler. Drawing on new and existing facilities, the goal is
to create spectacular theatres for sport that provide top conditions
for athletes and a welcome place for spectators to capture the
excitement of competition.Learn more about the competition
and non-competition venues.
Scottish ice dance siblings John
and Sinead Kerr
were the only British
competitors in Turin 2006, but five others will join them in Canada in
February to make up the biggest British figure skating team since the
1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer. The European bronze medallists will
be joined by former British junior champions Penny Coomes and Nick
Buckland in the ice dance after the 20-year olds finished second in
Sheffield.
Northern Irish skater Jenna McCorkell,
who won a record-breaking
seventh national title last weekend, will make her debut in the ladies
singles in Vancouver while Stacey Kemp and David
King will also be
Olympic debutants in the pairs competition. And King, who
won his fifth
consecutive national pairs title with Kemp
in Sheffield, admitted it was the realisation of a lifelong dream.
"It's hard to express just how much this means to us," said King. "When
I was a little kid, people would watch me compete then say as a joke,
‘I'll look out for you at the Olympics'. "Well now that's come
true!
It always seemed like some massive, daunting ambition so now it really
does feel incredible to have achieved it."
BOA chief
executive Andy Hunt, who will be Team GB chef de mission in
Vancouver, insisted the achievement of qualifying seven skaters should
not be played down. I am particularly pleased to see how our figure
skating team has grown from two athletes in 2006 to seven this time
around," said Hunt. "All of them had to meet the tough qualifying
standards that we established and my congratulations go out to all
those selected. "As a nation, we have a fantastic pedigree in figure
skating, and I know it's a sport that's close to the hearts of many
people across the UK. "I'm completely confident that the athletes we've
seleceted will do a great job for Team GB in Canada."
The competition
in Vancouver commences on February 14 with the pairs
short program as the team vie to win Britain's first Olympic figure
skating medal since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean struck bronze in
1994.
Figure Skating The
Pacific Coliseum at Hastings Park is at
the core of one Vancouver's major event sites. Home to an annual fair
that attracts up to 60,000 people a day, this site is very well served
by public transportation. Venue Capacity: 14,200
Note:Green circle denotes medal
sessions. Note:Blue box
denotes competition sessions All dates and times are subject to change.
Information
displayed on the Competition Schedule does not necessarily represent
ticketed sessions.
OUR GOLDEN
SKATING OLYMPIANS (Click on their names for biography)
Speed
Skating Olympic Venue & Events Vancouver 2010
The history
of skating goes back over 1000 years, when Scandinavian men laced
animal bones to their footwear to slide across frozen bodies of
water. Canada’s first recorded skating race happened in 1854 on
the St. Lawrence River when two British army officers raced from
Montreal to Quebec City. Olympic Speed Skating (known today
as Long Track Speed Skating) made its debut in 1924 at the first
Olympic Winter Games, held in Chamonix, France. The Richmond Olympic Oval
is located on the banks of the Fraser
River, 14 kilometres south of downtown Vancouver. Located in the
northwest corner of Richmond, the Oval is across the river from the
Vancouver International Airport and near Richmond city centre. Venue
Capacity : 7,600 Elevation : sea
level
February
13, 2010
Medal Event
12:00 - Speed Skating - Men's 5000 m
February 14, 2010
Medal Event
13:00 - Speed Skating - Ladies' 3000 m
February 15, 2010
15:30 - Speed Skating - Men's 500 m Race 1 of 2
Medal Event
17:28 - Speed Skating - Men's 500 m Race 2 of 2
February 16, 2010
13:00 - Speed Skating - Ladies' 500 m Race 1 of 2
Medal Event
14:52 - Speed Skating - Ladies' 500 m Race 2 of 2
February 17, 2010
Medal Event
16:00 - Speed Skating - Men's 1000 m
February 18, 2010
Medal Event
13:00 - Speed Skating - Ladies' 1000 m
February 20, 2010
Medal Event
16:15 - Speed Skating - Men's 1500 m
February 21, 2010
Medal Event
15:00 - Speed Skating - Ladies' 1500 m
February 23,
2010
Medal Event
11:00 - Speed Skating - Men's 10000 m
February 24, 2010
Medal Event
13:00 - Speed Skating - Ladies' 5000 m
February 26, 2010
12:30 - Speed Skating - Men's Team Pursuit Quarterfinals
13:20 - Speed Skating - Ladies' Team Pursuit Quarterfinals
14:07 - Speed Skating - Men's Team Pursuit Semifinals
February 27, 2010
12:30 - Speed Skating - Ladies' Team Pursuit Semifinals
12:51 - Speed Skating - Men's Team Pursuit Final D
12:57 - Speed Skating - Men's Team Pursuit Final C
13:13 - Speed Skating - Ladies' Team Pursuit Final D
13:19 - Speed Skating - Ladies' Team Pursuit Final C
Medal Event
13:49 - Speed Skating - Men's Team Pursuit Final B
Medal Event
13:55 - Speed Skating - Men's Team Pursuit Final A
Medal Event
14:12 - Speed Skating - Ladies' Team Pursuit Final B
Medal Event
14:17 - Speed Skating - Ladies' Team Pursuit Final A
LONDON ICE RINKS
London
has eight ice rinks: Hyde Park, the Natural
History museum, Canary
Wharf, Somerset House, Tower
of London, Kew Gardens, Greenwich and Hampton
Court Palace. Dates, times and
prices vary, but keen
skaters can take to the ice on November 5 at the Natural History museum
and skate all the way through to February 21 at Canary Wharf. Somerset
House is perhaps the best known. The city-centre location and
atmospheric buildings lend a Victorian-Christmas air to proceedings and
guarantee queues – best to book.
Enjoy skating in the open
air, in wonderful surroundings on a magnificent real ice rink is
guaranteed to enthral all at the Hampstead Heath Ice Rink at Parliament
Hill Fields. The Fields Cafe alongside the ice rink (no entrance
charge) will be serving warming drinks and festive snacks for those
wanting to take it easy and relax after their skate or whilst watching
others take to the ice.
Parliament Hill Fields
Hampstead, London, NW5 1QR Tennis Courts, Dukes Field, Hampstead
Heath, London (Tube: Kentish Town, Tufnell Park)
London (North)
Haven
Green Ealing London
Opens
December 2009
Bring your family and friends and soak
up the atmosphere of open air skating amongst the trees on Ealing's
Haven Green
I'll give this
rink points just for the creativity of its location - on the Aquarium
roof terrace at County Hall, next to the London Eye. With its elevated
position, there are great views up and down the Thames, with the Houses
of Parliament directly across the river. But it's another synthetic
surface, and the smallest rink of the five - it would feel tight at its
maximum capacity of 50 people.Off-ice facilities:
The South Bank is on the doorstep, so you don't have to go far for hot
food and drinks.The rink
attracts dozens of children every day and is crowded with adults at
night.
21st November 2009 - 4th January 2010 Hyde Park, London
10am - 10pm
‘Festive fun in the
heart of London’ Set between Hyde Park Corner and the
Serpentine over five weeks this winter, Winter Wonderland is the
perfect event for family, friends and colleagues to delight in the
magical atmosphere of London this Christmas. Open from 10am to 10pm
each day, the 24,000m² Winter Wonderland site will feature London’s
largest outdoor ice rink, a toboggan slide, a traditional
and authentic German
Christmas Market with over twenty five separate wooden
chalets, numerous cafes and bars, an incredible 50m giant
observation wheel offering magnificent views of Hyde Park, a
carousel, a helter-skelter, carol concerts and a selection of amusement
rides to entertain all ages. For
further information on Winter Wonderland click here
Kew's historic landscape is
hosting an ice rink in front of the spectacular Temperate House, where
last year this proved to be a magical place to enjoy winter days and
nights. Around the rink there will also be ample opportunities to relax
with a range of refreshments.
Our 1050-square-metre Ice Rink is set in
the Museum gardens. For
younger skaters there is a 100-square-metre junior rink linked to the
main rink via an ice bridge. Ice
marshals will be available if you need any help on the ice. Not
skating? Enjoy the atmosphere from the viewing platform, where
you can watch friends and family skate. Or enjoy a hot chocolate or a
glass of mulled wine in the Café Bar. The
Ice Rink is open from 5 November to 17 January from 10.00 to 22.00 on
weekdays and 08.45 to 22.00 on weekends.
Exceptions
to normal opening times:24
December 08.45 - 22.00 ,25
December Closed ,26
December 10.00 - 22.00 ,31 December 10.00 - 01.00
Ticket prices
: Children (12 and under):
£8.50 peak / £8 off-peak
, Adults: £13 peak /
£11.50 off-peak Family ticket (2
adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £34.50 peak /
£31 off-peak Concessions:
£10.50 off-peak only To book tickets
online, visit the Ticketmaster website. When
booking your tickets, please make sure you select your chosen time from
the drop-down menu.
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD (Tube: South Kensington) Web:Natural History Museum
Ice Rink
London's original and most
beautiful open-air ice rink returns to the courtyard at Somerset House,
located just off The Strand within easy reach of Covent Garden and
'Theatreland'. Whether you're an able skater or an absolute beginner
The Somerset House Ice Rink is the essential winter experience. During
the daytime you skate in the spectacular setting of the 18th century
courtyard then, as darkness falls, the rink is transformed with flaming
torches and architectural lighting to become London's most glamourous
night-time destination. Both skaters and non-skaters are welcome at the
Ice Bar
Somerset House, The Strand, London, WC1R 1LA (Tube: Temple (not
Sundays), Charing Cross, Holborn or Covent Garden) Web:Somerset House Ice Rink
For
the past 900 years the Tower of London – Her Majesty's Royal Palace and
Fortress on the Thames - has been the setting for some of the most
significant events in British history. As well as being a state prison
and place of execution, the Tower has been host to an arsenal, royal
mint, royal zoo and jewel house. Now, following hugely successful
Christmas and New Year Season Ice Skating seasons over the last couple
of years, the Tower of London will once again be host to a magnificent
real-ice rink situated in the dry moat beneath the Outer Curtain Wall
of the Tower of London. The ice rink has a capacity of 250 per hourly
session. The Cafe Ice alongside the ice rink (no entrance charge) will
serving warming drinks and festive snacks for those wanting to take it
easy and relax after their skate or whilst watching others take to the
ice.The Tower of London has to be the most impressive and
best-preserved medieval castle in any European capital. In 1988 the
Tower of London, including its individual buildings which are
themselves of exceptional architectural and artistic significance, was
recognized by UNESCO as a setting of outstanding and universal value
and designated a World Heritage Site. In the years since its foundation
in the 11th century the Tower of London has stood as a vital symbol of
national identity. In Tudor days, when the waters of the River Thames
froze over, the Tower of London was a magnificent backdrop to many
Frost Fayres where hawkers would set up their stalls to sell
refreshments to those taking to the ice for fun and games. With the
creation of the outdoor ice rink for seven weeks this winter visitors
to the Tower of London will be able to experience a taste of these
historic frost fayres for themselves – a truly memorable festive
experience with the famous, and infamous, Tower of London as a
spectacular backdrop. don't miss out
Tower
of London,
Tower Hill,
London EC3N 4AB (Tube: Tower Hill or Monument
Train :Fenchurch Street or London Bridge)
For information & advance bookings visit www.seetickets.com or phone 24 hr
booking line on 0844 412 4640 & mention the Wessex Tourist Board. Web:Tower of London Ice
Rink
The Canary Wharf Ice Rink
will be located in Canada Square Park, which is surrounded by Canary
Wharf's famous towers. The Park will be decked with holiday lights
transforming it into a winter wonderland. The 30 metre by 24 metre ice
rink also features an ice-side cafe - Smollensky's on Ice - the perfect
place to watch the activity from and is fully licensed and stocked with
warming winter food. Visitors will also be able to enjoy festive music
as they skate.
Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London (Tube: Canary Wharf, Docklands
Light Railway: Canary Wharf Tower) Web:
www.canarywharficerink.com
Following the success of
last year the Old Royal Naval College will once again host a real ice
rink within its landscaped grounds on the banks of the River Thames in
the centre of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. It has
magnificent views looking up to Queen’s House and the Greenwich
Observatory, and also across the Thames to the many lights and
buildings of Canary Wharf. The River Views Cafe alongside the ice rink
(no entrance charge) will be serving warming refreshments and festive
snacks for those wanting to take it easy and relax after their skate or
whilst watching others take to the ice.
Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9NN
(Docklands Light Railway: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich) Web:Greenwich Ice Rink
London (South)
Shepherds
Bush Green Sat
06th Dec 2008 to Tue 6th Jan 2009
Our fabulous
Winter Festival on Shepherd's Bush Green starts this December with a
London's only fully covered Outdoor Ice
Rink, fantastic fun fair rides and entertainment, Santa in his Grotto
and festive food from all around the world.
Right in the heart of west London, opposite Shepherd's Bush
Underground Station and with lots of superb public transport links,
this great new event will provide entertainment for all the family. Open daily from
December 6th right through to January 4th
Roller Coaster/White Nuckle
Zone/
German Market/ Gluhwein/ Santa's Grotto/ Vintage Funfair/ Carol
Singers/ German Fayre
Christmas
comes but once a year and when it comes to The 02 it brings good cheer,
a 30 meter high swing ride, traditional pfannkuchen, German beers and a
white knuckle zone of thrill rides including a Reindeer Rollercoaster.
This transformation will spread inside and outside The O2 across a
10,000 square meter area offering the public sheltered areas to enjoy
the attraction whatever the weather. The Christmas Fair offers visitors
a free Santa Claus from noon daily and customers can purchase passes to
enjoy unlimited access to the rides (over 25 in total) for one low cost
of £17.50 for children and £20.00 for adults. The variety
of exciting
fun fair rides will suit both adults and children, turning the worlds
most popular entertainment venue into London's newest theme park.
The O2 Ice Disco is located in the
tent in The London Piazza by The O2 Arena. Forget your traditional
festive skating experience (think: sheet rain and mind numbing
Christmas jingles on a loop), because our Ice Disco is a futuristic
weather proof party destination with a vast 900 square metres of ice
for 250 skaters and a fabulous purpose built bar and viewing area. Even
if you and your partner are more Orville and Mr. Bean than Torville and
Dean... you're sure to have a blast at The O2 Ice Skating Rink Ice
Disco!
Ice Skating Club – Every Saturday - Ice Skating Tuition – private lessons or classes for all
ages - Toddlers on Ice – every
Tuesday during term time - Birthday
Parties - Includes meal & tuition - Children's Skating Courses - After school course for
5-15 year olds hildren's Crash
Courses - Throughout most school holidays - Ballet Classes - Ice
Dance Club - Disabled Skating
-Adult Skating Courses
.With a total
capacity of 1,250 including a seating area for 741 plus one Cafe and a
bar, the Ice Rink provides the perfect leisure day out.
Alexandra
Palace Ice Rink
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
London
N22 7AY
Telephone: 020 8365 4386
Web: http://www.alexandrapalace.com
22
metre wide circular outdoor ice rink in the heart of the City,
surrounded by bars and cafes.Between November and April Broadgate Circle
is transformed into the City of London's premier outdoor ice rink
providing occupants and visitors alike, with the opportunity to have
some fun and try out their skating skills on the ice. There are plenty
of sessions throughout the day to cater for everyone's busy schedules
and there is even the chance to hire the rink for private parties and
corporate entertainment Private Hire Information on certain days in the week. Skate hire
and private or group lessons Ice
Skating Information are all
available at a small cost.
Broadgate
Ice Rink
Broadgate Arena
Liverpool Street
London
ECM 2QS
Telephone: 020 7505 4068
Web: http://www.broadgateice.co.uk
The
Ice Centre is the Centre of Excellence for the South of England
and has a 56m by 26m ice pad that provides ice skating for all
levels and abilities, from beginners to international competitors. The
Centre has public sessions 7 days a week at various times and
a learn to skate programme which operates 6 days a week for
children and adults.The Ice Centre was opened in 1984 by Torvill
and Dean and was host to an international Gala the same year.
Many skating champions have been trained at the Centre, some of
which have gone on to represent Great Britain. Ice hockey teams
from junior to Super League have also trainined at the Centre.
The
Ice Centre is and has been a major venue for skating events which
include, British championships, internationals, regional competitions
and is now a firm favourite for such events.
The
largest Ice Rink in London with climate control and state of the art
sound and lighting effects. The only ice rink in London open 364 days
per year, Queens Ice Skating Rink specialise in skaters of all
abilities, so whether you're a first time skater or experienced we
guarantee you a memorable experience. Spectators can watch the fun from
our warm climate controlled viewing areas or simply relax in the fully
licensed food and cafe bars offering speciality coffees, luxury hot
chocolate and fine wines and beers.
Open
Mon-Fri except Wed: 10.30am-3.30pm, 4.15pm-7pm. Sat & Sun
10.30am-5pm. Family fun session on Saturday at 5.30pm-7.30pm. Tuition
courses available. Parties catered for to include food, cake and as
long as you like on the ice. Please book well in advance.
The
rink in Chamberlain Square is surrounded by amazing Victorian
architecture. Breaking with tradition, the L-shaped ice surface is
synthetic, a kind of plastic composite. I was sceptical, but it is
surprisingly good. It feels funny at first, not as slick as real ice
but easier to skate on, and good for beginners.Off-ice facilities: next door, at
the German Christmas Market in Victoria Square, you can refuel with hot
food and drink, and do some last-minute shopping.
Tickets are available at the venue
or can be booked in advance through the Central Library Ticket Shop
10am-5pm, or by calling 0121-236 5622.
Located at Castle Park
in the centre of Bristol, this magical ice skating rink returns. A
heated marquee alongside the rink will be fully licenced and serve hot
and cold food.
The Ice
Rink will re-open Saturday 22nd November 2008.
Plenty of
parking and good access ensures Festival Leisure will provide a perfect
skating home for this winter. With plenty of restaurants to choose from
the leisure park provides a fantastic family day out for all. This year the ice rink and
its facilities are covered by a fantastic marquee allowing skating
whatever the weather. On good days the sides can be taken down.
Cascade
Ice Rink,
Festival Leisure Park
Festival Way
Basildon
Essex SS14 3BW
Tel: 01268 764437 BASILDON
ICE RINK CLICK
Essex
Bluewater
Ice Rink
Why not combine all your Christmas
shopping with a visit to the spectacular new, outdoor Ice Rink at
Bluewater this festive season!The award winning, ice creation team
behind ITV1s Dancing On Ice, will transform the outside of the Water
Circus into a stunning ice rink experience open from 6th November 2008
-3rd January 2009. We also welcome non-skaters and spectators to watch
the fun from one of the galleried restaurants or Cafs.Daytime is a
delight as you skate in the spectacular setting of Bluewater itself. As
darkness falls the rink is transformed with flaming torches and
festivelighting to illuminate the facades of the courtyard. So what you
waiting for, get your skates on and book your tickets now!
Skating
starts on Saturday 6th December and runs through until Sunday 22nd
February. Situated
in the Purbeck Hall the BIC provides a perfect venue for winter
skating. With a large car park adjacent to the building and inhouse
catering facilities everything you want is under one roof.
Children from the age of 4 are welcome to skate however
children aged 4 - 12 must be accompanied on the ice. Sessions last for 1 hour 30
minutes this includes getting on and off the ice.
Cascade
Ice Rink,
Purbeck Hall
Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter Road
Bournemouth
Dorset BH2 5BH
The
Brighton Centre - Main Hall -
Never too late to Skate.
Sun 20 Dec - Sat 2 Jan 2010
Tickets: Adults £9.00,
Under 12 £7.00, Family £29 (2 adults 2 children), Spectator
£1.50. Book six sessions over the
duration of the event and get the next FREE!
(only available at The Brighton Centre Box Office). All the above
prices include skate hire. Session Times: Early Bird
8:30-10:00, Morning 10:30-12:00, Afternoon
12:30-14:00, Late afternoon 14:30-16:00, Teatime 16:30-18:00, Evening
18:30-20:00, Late 20:30-22:00 (Over 16's Only). N.B.Private Events 20th December
20.30 - Late & 22nd December 18.30 - 20.00. Evening and Late sessions WILL
NOT run on Christmas Eve or New Year's
Eve and the Early Bird session WILL NOT run on New Year's Day. There
will be no Early Bird session on 27th December. Last session on January
4th will be Teatime, Evening and Late sessions will not run. Closed
25th & 26th December. Book in advance to avoid
disappointment. Under 12's must be accompanied
by an older spectator or skater. Early Bird session is more suitable
for experienced skaters.
The
Brighton Centre Kings Road,
Brighton East Sussex BN1 2GR
Tel: 01273 290131 THE
BRIGHTON CENTRE CLICK
The
Mall at Cribbs Causeway, makes the Christmas season extra festive for
visitors with its spectacular Winter Wonderland. Featuring a large
outdoor ice rink, a Santa's Castle where children can meet Father
Christmas and a traditional Christmas Market.
Bristol on the Terrace of the Avon
Gorge Hotel
Open from 24th November to 21st December 2008
Against the
backdrop of the Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge. The rink is an
artificial ice rink but is at ‘Performance Standard’ and
capable of allowing professional standard skating (performance /
demonstration) as well as full recreational skating. Monday
to Wednesday open 12 noon until 8pm. Thursday to Sunday open 12 noon
until 10pm
Avon
Gorge Hotel
Sion Hill, Clifton
Bristol BS8 4LD
The rink is on the terrace of the Avon Gorge Hotel (visit
www.theavongorge.com for directions). Access to the rink is via the
White Lion Bar and via princess Lane (please be aware there are stairs
to access the terrace via princess Lane). telephone 0117
9738955 http://www.skatingontheterrace.com/
Avon
Bromley - Winter
Wonderland Ice Rink
Following the popularity of the attraction last
year, visitors to Bromley town centre will again be able to get their
skates on this Christmas, as more and more people discover the fun of a
spin on the ice. To book: Telephone 0871 918 9218
Kent
Cambridge
Cambridge on Ice returns on Saturday 15 November for
7 weeks until Sunday 4 January 09.
This year Cambridge hosts its very first ice rink at
Parkers Piece, and does so in spectacular style. This ice rink really
is unlike any other – it has ice bumper cars! The cars spin 360°,
travel forwards, backwards and sideways, and are very easy to operate.
If you don’t fancy skating or an ice bumper car, relax with a hot drink
in the Ice Café.
E.ON, the UK's largest integrated electricity and
gas company, will be spreading some festive cheer this Christmas with a
20x30 outdoor ice rink situated in the iconic Millennium Place. It will
epitomise a "Magical Winter Wonderland" with a stunning marquee
entrance with peaks to symbolize the city's three spires and will open
to the public on Saturday 17 November.
Our ice rink opens in time for the October
half-term so we can all go
ice skating mad. Skate on the best ice rink in Cornwall surrounded by
pumpkin lanterns, listen to some spooky stories or take part in
workshops to brew your own potions, Harry Potter style! It takes on a Christmas feel
from November 28 until January 4 when the outdoor
landscape will be transformed into a spectacular winter
wonderland with the most magical ice rink in Cornwall surrounded by fir
trees and silver birches laden with snow and twinkling lights
everywhere you go. Skate slots cost £5 a person.
Elsewhere in the county you can skate to the backdrop of crashing
breakers and the rolling sea at Lamorna Cove. Normally a surf spot, this is the first
year the place has had a rink, care of The Cove hotel. From November 24
until January 5, sessions cost £10 for adults and £6 for
under-12s. To book, go
to www.edenbookings.com
or call 01726 811972.
The 18th century courtyard of Exeter Castle will be
transformed into an enchanting icy world this Christmas - complete with
a great open-air ice rink. Just a 2 minute walk from the High Street,
the magical ice rink includes a 50ft Christmas tree and twinkling
lights. There are coaching sessions if you feel nervous on the ice, and
if you don't want to skate, have a seat in the marquees, where you can
watch the skaters on video screens.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at
Sandy Balls
29th November 2008-11 January 2009
Step into a woodland wonderland this Christmas
with Sandy Ball's ice skating rink. Book in early and enjoy a 'skate
and ate' session where you can savour a two meal course at The Bistro
before heading onto the ice.Bring the children and enjoy fantastic
festive fun in the natural beauty of this award winning destination and
bring out the children in yourself too!
Forest Ice is open daily from 10am to 10pm
[Mon-Thurs} and 9am to 10pm [Fri-Sun]. Each 45 minute
session starts on the hour and prices include skate hire.
Adults £7.50, Children £5.50
Hire the whole rink Monday to Thursday for one
hour between 10am and 3pm for only £100 or between 5pm and 10pm
for only £250 for up to 40 children.Why not book a day trip to
Forest Ice - the real ice rink in the heart of the New Forest
Fordingbridge,
New Forest, Hampshire Tel: 01425 651216
One of the South
East’s most visited attractions over the last 21 years and continues to
be a centre of sporting excellence in both Ice Hockey and Figure
Skating.The rink is open all year and welcomes visitors 7 days a week
for public skating and can offer a full size ice pad with seating for
800 spectators. Located conveniently just off the M2 at Junction 4 the
rink offers everything you could want for a fun day out.
Ambley
Road, Gillingham Business Park,
Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0PU,
Tel: 01634 388477 GILLINGHAM
ICE RINK CLICK
Kent
Piece Hall Ice Skating Rink
Come ice skating in the
courtyard of this truly stunning Grade I Listed Building. Whilst you're
here, you can shop at the Piece Hall's 40 plus independent shops and
the Woolshops Shopping Centre close by.
Once
again The Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink will be located on the
beautiful west front of Henry VIII's historic red brick palace, the
ideal festive setting to enjoy Christmas fun and outdoor skating. The
Frost Fayre Cafe at Hampton Court Palace will also serving warming
drinks and festive snacks for those wanting to take it easy and relax
after their skate or while watching others take to the ice.
Hampton
Court Palace, Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU (Train:
Hampton Court, from London Waterloo or Wimbledon) Web:Hampton Court Ice Rink
Surrey
The 'Ice Cube' - Millennium
Square, Leeds City Centre 16 JANUARY to 7
MARCH 2010
Experience the magic of open-air
ice skating this winter on one of Europe's largest outdoor ice rinks in
Millennium Square Leeds.Millennium Square Leeds is once again
transformed into a unique winter wonderland with over 1,250 metres of
real ice, the equivalent of 4.5 million individual ice cubes, smack in
the middle of Leeds city centre.By popular demand another cold front
settles in Yorkshire in 2008 as the UK's largest temporary open-air ice
rink makes a welcome return to Leeds city centre for another sell-out
season.
Now firmly established as
Yorkshire’s most popular wintertime attraction, Leeds City Council are
proud to welcome back the Ice Cube to the stylish civic setting of
Millennium Square, offering visitors of all ages the chance to get
their skates on and take to over 1200m2 of real ice!The rink is open
every day 16
JANUARY to 7 MARCH 2010 [Weather permitting] from
10am to 9.30pm (10am to
7.30pm on Sundays) for people of all ages and abilities, with
trained Ice Marshals on hand to teach beginners and offer friendly tips
and advice. Following a successful introduction last year, the 10m2
nursery rink also returns with a safe haven for children aged 2–8 to
find their feet on the ice for the first time!
The 'Ice Cube' -
Millennium Square,
Leeds City Centre
They have also installed a cafe at the end of the
hall below the organ where you can warm up with some hot chocolate, a
bowl of scouse, mulled wine etc.
A very nice way to spend a bit of time over the holiday.
21 December – 5 January (closed Christmas Day,
Boxing Day, New Year’s Day)
Daily 10.00 am – 8.00 pm
Tickets £6 (£5 concessions)
Family tickets £15 (Four people, maximum two adults)
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Price includes hire of skates and you need to be there about 15 minutes
before your booked slot to put your skates on etc.
Tickets for a 30 minute skate are available from
St George’s Hall Heritage Centre. Pre-booking is advised and tickets
can be reserved by calling
0151 225 6909, (booking fee £1 per
transaction).
The
Ice Rink (St will be open from 10am until 8pm (last admission
7.20 pm), from Friday 21 December until Saturday 5 January, closing
only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Tickets
for a 30 minute skate are available from St George's Hall Heritage
Centre. Pre-booking is advised and tickets can be reserved by
calling
0151 225 6909, (booking fee £1 per transaction).
Merseyside
Street
Somerset at Clark's Village
Come down to Clark's
Village this Christmas where there's fun for all the family! Get Your
Skates on and have a go on our Skating Rink or why not make a visit to
Santa's Grotto where there are presents for everyone! Look out for
Clarks Village Christmas Skating Rink open daily from Friday 14th
November - Sunday 4th January 2008. This is an environmentally friendly
synthetic skating rink which will be located within the central eating
area. Adults £6.50 Children £5.50 (Up to the age of 14
years) OR Buy a Skate and Grotto ticket for £9.00 Everytime
you purchase a ticket you will be entitled to some amazing extra
savings in one of the many stores at Clarks Village!
Ice
skating in a beautiful Victorian setting of Alexandra Park Gardens in
Windsor with views of the castle and next to the Thames. The real ice
rink will cover some 800m2 (8,600 sq feet) while ice rink cafe will
sell warming hot chocolates, mulled wine and festive snacks.
Alexandra Park, Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3HY (Train:
Windsor and Eton Riverside Station, from London Waterloo and Paddington) Web:Royal Windsor Ice Rink
Berkshire
Poole Park
Small Ice rink,
Suitable for kids. Open seven days a week 10am to 6pm.
The cost for skating is £4 for under 12’s and £5 for adults
for a 45 minute session (skate hire
included).
Ice Skating Poole
Park, Poole Park Poole
Tel: 01202 717197
Enjoy the excitement of
skating outdoors and as night falls, join skaters of all ages on the
ice to skate under the magnificent canopy of twinkling lights. This
Christmas, Piccadilly Gardens hosts Manchester's ultimate winter
experience.
The
North
East's biggest and most popular ice rink is located at Times Square.
There's no better way to enjoy a winter's day or night than skating
here.
Escape to a magical winter wonderland in Norwich
this Christmas. The Ice Rink at The Forum Shopping Centre is decorated
with 30,000 twinkling lights, making it a beautiful place to skate with
your friends or family. The rink also offers Parent and Toddler skating
sessions so your little ones don't miss out.
Nottingham Wednesday 18th November 2009 until
Sunday 10th January 2010
Festive
fun in Old Market SquareThis
Christmas you can skate again in the spectacular winter wonderland
setting of Nottingham’s Old Market Square as the National Ice Centre
proudly presents the Victoria Centre Ice Rink. Our top
ice experts will make sure you have an unforgettable experience on the
huge 20m by 40m rink, as you glide past the backdrop of the grand
Council House and the city’s proud lions. If it’s a
festive family day out or a romantic spin under the twinkling Christmas
tree lights – this is an essential festive experience to bring a little
yuletide magic into your life!
Come along to Southend High Street where an Ice
Skating Rink, with real ice, is located outside the Odeon Cinema.
Cascade
Ice Rink,
Southend High Street, Southend
Essex
Southampton
Guildhall Ice
Rink Wed 03rd Dec 2008 to
Sun 11th Jan 2009
The
state-of-the art ice rink will join the popular German Market as a
special Christmas attraction for city centre shoppers and workers. The
Cafe in the Square will serve tempting refreshments.
Southampton
Guildhall,
Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY
Get your skates
on as the Salford Ice Rink returns to the Civic Centre
Lawns for another fun filled festive season for the whole family. It's
the perfect seasonal day out for everyone to enjoy and a great chance
to show off your skating skills once again. This year there is also a
fantastic funfair, perfect for some festive family fun.
Salford Civic Centre,
Chorley Road , Swinton
,M27
5AW
Taunton
It's
Back! Taunton's very own Winter Wonderland. Taunton's festive ice rink
is open from Thursday 4th December 2008 until Sunday 4th January 2009.
Price: £5 - £6 includes skates. Sessions last for 1 hour.
To book click on www.tauntononice.co.uk/
In Trowbridge a lack of Christmas snow
won't be stopping festive skaters having a bit of spin on the
town's first ever open-air ice-skating rink.Due to be sited in the
centre of the town's 'Christmas Village' the 400 foot square synthetic
ice rink will be open for action from Thursday 30th November through to
Sunday 3rd December.Made of a plastic composite, the synthetic ice
surface may not be cold but being less slick than the real thing it
promises to be easier to skate on and perfect for beginners.
Plus, according to the FunIce supplier's web site, synthetic ice is dry
which makes it 'ideal for skating in ball gowns and tuxedoes'... well
you don't need to be asked twice.CLICK
HERE FOR THE FUN ICE WEBSITE
UK first as this year Warwick
Castle discards the traditional
rink and gets set to install a 250m long ice river. The trail will take
skaters through the grounds and round the castle, past a number of
Victorian-themed events including Ebeneezer's haunted tower, Carter's
steam fair, carol singers and Victorian fairground rides. Day tickets
cost £17.95 for adults, £7.95 for children. Evening tickets
(5pm-7pm) costs £7.95 for adults and children. Family tickets
(two adults, two kids) cost £52.
Westbury is
another snow-free Wiltshire Winter Wonderland where wannabe sliders
will be able to get their skates on this Christmas....In fact there's
so much festive action going on in Westbury, this year, you're well
advised to tackle it only with the aid of an 18 page booklet that's
been published.Kicking-off on Friday 1st December, with the Father
Christmas float and Christmas Lights switch-on, one of the highlights
of the month long Christmas-a-thon has to be the out-door synthetic ice
skating rink.This time, however, the out-door rink is only available
for one day (Saturday 16th December to be specific). Due to be
installed in the centre of Westbury, in Market Place, skating will be
available from 10.00am and 4.00pm and will cost just £1.50 a go.CLICK
HERE FOR THE FUN ICE WEBSITE
The Westbury ice skating
rink will be open on Saturday 16th December
from 10.00am to 4.00pmand
will be located on Market Place in Westbury. Children should wear
trainers, old trousers, jumpers and gloves. Refreshments available.
Wiltshire
Marwell's large outdoor ice rink 01/12/07 - 13/01/08
Delight in the magic of Marwell during the festive
season where winter is being welcomed with open arms. Pick up some tips
from the penguins and manoeuvre your way around the large outdoor ice
rink which is being assembled for the occasion.
Grab your hat
and gloves and head to Winchester's Christmas ice rink. Set in the
grounds of the beautiful Winchester Cathedral, there’s also an
adjoining café offering stunning views of the cathedral, and a
great Christmas market for those last-minute Christmas gifts.
This
rink is set against the spectacular backdrop of Clifford's Tower in the
centre of York. Framed by the Castle Museum, the Law Courts and
Clifford’s Tower, the setting is made all the more festive with
theatrical lighting, giant illuminated Christmas trees and the oak tree
in the centre of the rink sparkling with fairy lights.
There are different kinds of skating session at our rinks, such as
Public Skating, Skool Skate, Chill Out, Disco Skate, Easy Skate, Disco
Revival and Family Skate sessions. Please see the timetable for
specific times.
Silver Blades Altrincham
Silver Blades Ice Rink
Oakfield Road
Station Site
Altrincham
WA14 1BA
Basingstoke
Ice Rink has a range of weekly events to help all the family enjoy ice
skating including Ice Tots, Disco Sessions, Student Nights, and special
Family Skating Sessions too.In addition Basingstoke Ice Rink is home to
a wide range of clubs including The Basingstoke Ice Skating Club for
figure skating, ice dance, synchronised skating, the Junior Hockey Club
who offer special 'age separated' ice hockey training sessions for
under 10s, under 12s, under 14s, under 16s and under 19s. Training
session are also held weekly for the Basingstoke Lady Bears Ice Hockey
Team, the Basingstoke Lady Bison Ice Hockey Team, the Basingstoke
Buffalos Ice Hockey Club, the Basingstoke Hyenas Ice Hockey club and
the Basingstoke Cougars Ice Hockey club. Due to the wide range of
specialised sessions offered at the Ice Rink we strongly advise
customers to always ring the ice arena before setting out to ensure
their session is available because Ice Hockey and other events can
affect the timetable, both at weekends and on weekdays.
The
Billingham Forum Ice Arena offers a wide range of skating activities
for all the family including public skate sessions, family only
sessions, ice skating parties, figure skating, private lessons, disco
sessions. In addition Billingham Forum Ice Arena is home to not one,
but two Ice Hockey Teams, the Billingham Bombers and the Cleveland
Comets. Please note that occasionally routine maintenance or unforeseen
circumstances may affect activities at the Ice Arena. Therefore it is
always best to contact Billingham Forum before setting out to avoid
disappointment.
Billingham Forum Ice Arena
Billingham Forum Leisure Centre
The Causeway, Town Centre
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
Cleveland, TS23 2LJ
Telephone: 01642 551 381
Web: http://www.teesactive.co.uk
Whether
you're looking for a fun family day out or you've set your sights on
being the next olympic gold medal skater, Blackburn Ice Arena has it
all. As the North West's Regional Centre of Ice Skating Excellence, the
Blackburn Ice Arena facility offers something for everyone. With year
round skating, disco sessions for both juniors and seniors, family
skating and holiday fun.
Blackburn Ice Arena is much more than just an ice rink... Warm up after
your skating session on the ice with a tasty snack or drink in the Arena
Cafe while the Skate Shop has everything for the ice and
figure skating. Bespoke equipmant packages can be created for you with
advice by one of our professional coaching team. The Blackburn Ice
Arena is also home to TheBlackburn Hawks Ice Hockey team.
Why
not discover a cool way to spend your day in the world's oldest
purpose-built ice theatre.
The Arena at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool
plays host to the magnificent Hot Ice show in the evening, but during
the day you can don your skates for a slice of ice.
Bracknell
Ice Rink is part of the Bracknell Ski and Snowboard Centre. Bracknell
Ice Rink is a very busy ice rink. To allow as many groups, clubs and
individuals access to the facilities the ice rink runs to a strict
timetable. This timetable only fluctuates on days when there are
special activities or school holiday sessions. If travelling from a
distance please be sure to double check the session times before
arriving.A number of ice skating courses aer available aswell including
"Learn to Skate", "Beginners Skate", "Crash Course", adult courses and
parent and toddler courses too! Special Skating Birthday Parties can be
arranged while disco skating sessions are offered at the Bracknell Ice
Rink each week, both at the weekend and after school.
Bracknell Ice Rink
John Nike Leisuresport Complex
John Nike Way
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 8TN
Telephone: 01344 789000
Web: http://www.bracknellskislope.co.uk
The
Bradford Ice Arena is on the first floor above Mecca Bingo and adjacent
to the National Museum of Film Photography and Television in Bradford.
It is also close to the Alhambra Theatre and the Central Police
Station. Bradford Ice Arena is also in easy reach of the Bradford
Interchange for buses and trains. Bradford Ice Arena is open for public
skating 363 days of the year (closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day).
Bradford Ice Arena specialize in themed birthday parties for children
age six to fourteen and these can be arranged on most public sessions
apart from those on Friday night and Saturday. There are two packages
which include admission to the public session, skate hire and a meal.
Cakes and goodie bags can also be provided. The Stars Party Suite is
also available for hire to private parties of up to 400. A Skate Shop
is also available for all your ice skating needs.
Bradford Ice Arena
19 Little Horton Lane
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 OAD
Telephone: 01274 729091
Web: http://www.nicetime.org
West Yorkshire
BRIGHTON ICE RINK
the old ice rink, Queens
Square, Brighton, is now closed. Brighton-based contact for ice
and roller skating sports. 7E Varndean
Road, Brighton 01273
884188
The
Bristol Ice Rink is located in the heart of Bristol City Centre and
offers the opportunity to skate in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.
Bristol Ice Rink offers public ice skating sessions for all types of
ice skaters including a full Learn to Skate Programme aswell as a
Junior Ice Hockey Programme. Also, don't forget that while the kids are
out there ice skating mums and dads can relax in the fully licensed bar
or have a meal in the rink cafeteria.
Bristol Ice Rink
John Nike Leisuresport Complex
Frogmore Street
Bristol
BS1 5NA
Telephone: 01179 292148
Web: http://www.jnll.co.uk/bristol.php
Gloucestershire
Silver Blades Cannock
There are different kinds of skating session at our
rinks, such as Public Skating, Skool Skate, Chill Out, Disco Skate,
Easy Skate, Disco Revival and Family Skate sessions. Please see the
timetable for specific times.
The latest in
sound and lighting effects combine with a lively disco atmosphere in
Riverside's ice rink, one of only two rinks in the whole of Essex. It's
also the home of the Chelmsford Chieftains Ice Hockey Teamand the venue for their exciting home matches. Rink-side
facilities at Riverside include a fully licensed bar, cafeteria, hot
and cold vending and seating for over 600 spectators. There are over
2000 pairs of skates available for hire at the rink. The programme
for the Ice Rink has been specially designed to provide the widest
possible range of entertainment and enjoyment for everyone. From
sessions for the whole family to the late evening disco sessions, ice
dance, ice hockey, private lessons, parties and courses. Please
note that session times are different during Essex County Council term
and school holiday dates.
Riverside Ice and
Leisure Centre,
Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1FG
tel:01245 615050
Riverside Ice and leisure is located in the centre of
Chelmsford and is signposted as the 'Leisure Centre'. There is a large
car and coach park next to the Centre. http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9777
The
Coventry Ice Rink is located at The Planet Ice Arena in Croft Road,
Coventry. Apart from Public ice skating sessions, the Coventry Ice Rink
is also home to the Coventry Chaos Ice Hockey Team, the Coventry
Phoenix Ladies Ice Hockey Team and the Coventry Junior Ice Hockey Team.
In addition to public ice skating sessions, private Birthday Parties
are catered for while the Galaxy Gliders provide one of the most
enjoyable learn to skate programmes in the UK today. Each week you will
receive expert tuition which starts you off from your very first
tentative steps onto the ice up to completing the whole course with
your first single jump! Galaxy Gliders is suitable for all the family
no matter what your age or ability. Come and have some good family fun
and learn to glide across the ice with confidence.
The Doncaster Dome provides an excellent
range of sports, leisure and fitness facilities to cater for all types
of people, from the beginner and recreational user, to the dedicated
sports person or enthusiast including the UK's first split-level Ice
Skating Rink. The revolutionary Hot Ice ensures that everyone can
comfortably ice skate all year round. The Ice Caps timetable is second
to none with Disco Nights, Happy Hour, Family Disco's, Foam Nights,
Themed Ice Skating Sessions and Ice Skating Lessons - at The Doncaster
Dome you have got the pick of the crop!
The Ice Caps Ice Rink
The Dome
Doncaster Leisure Park
Bawtry Road, Doncaster
South Yorkshire DN4 7PD
Telephone: 01302 370777
Web: http://www.the-dome.co.uk
The
Gillingham Ice Skating Rink at the Gillingham Ice Bowl is one of the
South East's most visited attractions over the last 21 years and
continues to be a centre of sporting excellence in both Ice Hockey and
Figure Skating. The rink is open all year and welcomes visitors seven
days a week for public skating and offers a full size ice skating pad
with seating for 800 spectators. Located conveniently just off the M2
at Junction 4 the ice skating rink offers everything you could want for
a fun day out.
Gillingham
Ice Bowl
Ambley Road
Gillingham Business Park
Gillingham, Kent ME8 0PP
Telephone: 01634 388 477
Web: http://www.theicebowl.co.uk
Gosport Ice Rink is situated on the A32
into Gosport, situated in a large park with children's play area,
adjacent to Holbrook Recreation Centre. The Centre offers an exciting
programme for beginners and well-established skaters. Ideal for coach
parties, day trips or group outings. Safety is of paramount importance
therefore trained skate martials supervise all public sessions.
Facilities at the Gosport Ice Skating Rink include a 40 metre by 20
metre indoor ice skating rink, public and family ice skating sessions,
ice skating lessons, ice hockey, ice skating parties, a cafe, bar and
skate shop.
The Guildford
Spectrum offers a fantastic selection of family leisure entertainment
to suit all ages: Spectrum has a magnificent complex
of four pools with a variety of sessions for beginners and splashers,
to serious swimmers and divers. Visit our Leisure Pool with fun
features including Flumes, Bubble Beds, Wave Machines and Sprays.Tenpin Bowling - 32 lanes that incorporate a
computerised scoring system and automatic pin-setting equipment.An Olympic sized ice rink - A range of sessions, open to
all, including Ice Disco's, Parent and Toddler Skate and Family Time. Jump aboard Specky's Pirate Ship for four storeys of
safe soft play. Comprehensive
programme of swimming courses for both adults and children. Birthday parties to remember for your child! We can
offer a party to suit all age groups and interests. Spacetacular Kid's Club especially for 4 -10 year olds –
offering discounts on various activities.A
wide range of food and refreshment is on offer with 4 eateries and 2
licensed bars
The Hull Arena was renamed in April 1996
having been formerly known as 'Humberside Ice Arena'. Since then the
Hull Arena's reputation as 'The most versatile venue in Yorkshire' has
grown from strength to strength.
The Hull Arena
has an
olympic sized ice rink, fully licensedbar & cafeteria. Hull Stingrays Clicks
Hull Ice Rink
Hull Arena
Kingston Park
Kingston Street
Hull HU1 2DZ
Telephone: 01482 325252
Web: http://www.hullcc.gov.uk
Planet
Ice in Central Milton Keynes has a
lot to offer the Ice Skating enthusiast.
If you're
interested in a
little light recreational skate or would prefer some figure and dance
then Planet Ice offers it all for the novice and the pro!
Milton Keynes Ice Rink
Leisure Plaza
1 South Row
Milton Keynes
MK9 1BL
Telephone: 01908 696696
Web: http://www.planet-ice.co.uk
The
£43 million National Ice Centre was the first twin Olympic-sized
(60m x 30m) ice rink facility in the UK.
Situated
in the city’s fashionable Lace Market, the NIC
is just a short stroll from the Old Market Square and provides top
class facilities and coaching staff for a whole range of ice sports
from Free Skating and Ice Dance to Synchronized Skating, Ice Hockey and
Short Track Speed Skating. The Nottingham Panthers also train here and
use the venue for their home games.
Planet
Ice offers a wide range of sessions
through out the week, including a family dicso session, 'snowbabie',
for children age 18months to 5 years. Prices range from £3.40 to
£6.00 for all sessions, please see website for full details.
Concessions are available. Booking is advisable.
Plymouth Pavilions boasts the only ice rink
in the South West, the Swiss Lake Ice
Rink is fitted with a
state-of-the-art light and disco system so the regular ice discos held
here have the best sound around. The rink has full disabled access and
there are various types of sled available for use on the ice.
Ice
Sheffield opened its doors to the public in May
2003. Sport England funded this £15.7 million major
development, a joint project between Sheffield International Venues,
Sheffield City Trust, Sheffield City Council and Governing Bodies.This state of the
art venue is the regions premier twin padded ice rink and has
already hosted a wide range of prestigious events including the British
Adult Ice Dance Championships and the British Ice Figure and Dance
Championships in 2003 and 2005. Ice Sheffield has played
host to a number of dry events including the National Judo
Championships and the venue has also featured on the high
profile Channel 4 series ‘The Games’ for three consecutive years! Ice
Sheffield is totally committed to catering for the interests and
aspirations of the whole community - offering recreational skating,
learn to skate sessions, children's birthday parties and ice disco
sessions... all running hand in hand with the elite performances and
ice sports development. Bridging the gap between the fun
skater and those in pursuit of excellence, Ice Sheffield offers a mixed
programme of activities.
Slough Ice Arena is a great place to come
for an evening out with your friends or family. Great music, DJ's,
games on the ice, lighting effects and refreshment zones make for a
memorable time. You've
probably seen us on the TV recently as we have become one of the main
training venues for ITV's Dancing on Ice. If you have been inspired
then why not receive some expert coaching and tuition by signing up to
one of our courses.
Family Fun - Come along to Solihull Ice
Rink for a great day out! Go and get your ice skates and take to the
ice pad, you'll have plenty of fun skating around. When you want a
break go and enjoy a meal at the Ice Burger cafeteria or relax in the
warmth and comfort of Checkers Bar which opens up into a parents lounge
every Saturday and Sunday daytime. (No unacompanied children are
allowed in the parents lounge). Every
Saturday and Sunday the public session starts from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
There is a FREE disco with live DJ from 1.30pm to 4.00pm so come along
for a memorable experience. (Please be aware that on all disco sessions
there will be strobe effects from the disco lights).Bob Skates are available for hire for small
children. They have a twin blade to aid a steady balance and fit over a
childs shoe (up to a child size 8). Just ask at the Box Office upon
arrival for a pair of bob skates (subject to availability with a
£5.00 REFUNDABLE deposit). Why not come
along to the
'family friday' session, every friday 5.00pm until 6.30pm. This is a
quiet session ideal for parents with young children! Look out for the
'exclusive family friday offer' vouchers (handed out via the box
office)where a child under the age of 12 can skate for FREE when
accompanied by a parent paying for admission and skate hire (only 1
child free per every full paying parent).
Sutton
Ice Skating Rink offers great entertainment and sessions to suit varied
age groups and abilities including: Generation - for all the family,
young or old. There's music for everyone, disco lights and snow;
Sub-Zero - It doesn't get any cooler, latest sounds, best DJ's, lights
and snow; and Evolution - Massive sounds and fun for starters up to 13
years. In addition parent and toddler sessions with toys and games to
teach under 5's to skate are available. A learn-to-skate programme
suitable for all ages and abilities from complete beginners to the more
advanced. The Sutton Ice Skating Rink run by SLM adheres to the IRMA
National Guidelines for ice rink management.
The
international-sized ice pad at the Swindown Ice Skating Rink at the
Link Centre is recognised as a 'Centre of Excellence' for both figure
skating and ice hockey. it is an approved national centre for squad
training for the National Ice Skating Association and British Ice
Hockey Associations, it is also a NISA approved regional test centre
and it provides the south-west with a popular attraction which offers
sessions for all ages and abilities. The Swindown Ice Skating Rink
offers a range of ice skating session to suit everybody incluing
General Skate Session, a mixed session of easy listening music allows
you to practise your skating skills on the ice. Evening sessions
include dance intervals; Family Skate Session, this session is aimed at
younger children and families, a mixed selection of music caters for
all tastes whilst you skate in a safe and friendly environment; Disco
Session, an upbeat session aimed at teenagers, with disco lights, music
and non-stop action on the ice, children Under 12 years of age must be
accompanied by a responsible adult; Family Disco, similar to the disco
session but in a more controlled environment which is suitable for
younger children and families; and Children's Sessions, a skating
session aimed specifically at children aged 5 to 12 years of age. Mums
and dads, brothers and sisters are encouraged to join in.
Telford
Ice Skating Rink has a wide and varied skating programme suitable for
all ages and abilities. Come along and try one of the sessions we have
to offer. Visit Telford Ice Skating Rink during the day when there are
quiet sessions with background music and lighting, or come along to an
evening session and skate to the latest sounds and low lights. A range
of ice skating lessons are available including Taster Sessions, Crash
Courses and Regular Courses. In addition a range of activities are on
offer including special Tots on Ice sessions, Ice Skating Parties (for
children aged between 5 and 12 years) and special school holiday
Daytime Sessions. Telford Ice Skating Rink is home to the Telford
Tigers ice hockey team.
Telford Ice Rink
St. Quentin Gate
Town Centre
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 4JQ
Telephone: 01952 291511
Web: http://www.telford.gov.uk
Shropshire
Whitley Bay
Ice Skating Rink - Northumberland Whitley Bay Ice Rink is used by thousands
of people each week. So, whether you are an experienced ice skater,
hockey player or absolute beginner, the Whitley Bay Ice Skating Rink is
available all the year round for you to have fun. There are weekly
Family Sessions, Skate Sessions, Disco Sessions and Group Tuition
Sessions. In addition the ice rink is home to the Whitley Warriors Ice
Hockey team.
If you haven't had enough by the time
you've spun round the two rinks in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, hop
on the train and take in the one in George Square, Glasgow. If you
still want more, head to Inverness after Hogmanay in the Lowlands,
where they celebrate "the old new year" on January 12. The fèis
gheamhraidh Inbhir Nis – Inverness winter festival – runs from November
22 to January 12 and includes an outdoor ice rink at its heart. The
finale of "An t-Seann Bliadhn' Ùr" (the Old New Year), sees a
flaming torch parade through the city, ending at Kessock Bridge for a
fireworks display.
Overlooking the North Sea and adjacent to
the Beach Leisure Centre, the Linx Ice Arena is one of Scotland's
premier skating facilities. Opened
in 1992 the Linx Ice Arena offers a ''national size'' ice pad, 56m x
26m, with spectator seating for up to 1100, a café, occasional
bar and inline skate hire. (Ideal for use on the promenade adjacent to
the beach.) A varied ice
skating programme is offered and caters for all levels of skater from
complete beginners through to those who skate competitively I.e. Figure
Skating and Ice hockey. Linx
Ice Arena is home ot Aberdeen Ice Skating Club, Linx Skating Club and
Aberdeen Ice Hockey Club.
The
Dumfried Ice Skating Rink, the Dumfries Ice Bowl, is located at King
Street in Dumfries and features a 56 metres by 29 metres ice pad that
allows for figure ice skating, ice hockey, public ice skating and ice
skating disco and a six rink Curling pad. In addition it includes a
Bowls Hall (Events Hall), Cafeteria / Bar and Conference Facilities.
The Dumfries Ice Rink is home to the Solway Sharks Ice Hockey Club -
Dumfries and Galloway's only senior Ice Hockey team, the Sharks have
firmly established themselves as regular challenging force for
silverware in the Scottish National League; and the Dumfries Demons Ice
Hockey - over the last 10 years the Demon's have provided the
opportunity for those caught by the ice hockey bug to train and play in
a friendly and fun set-up. The Demon's pride themselves on their fun
approach to ice hockey and welcome all to either watch or even play.
Dumfries Ice Bowl
King Street
Dumfries
DG2 9AN
Telephone: 01387 251300
Web: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
The
Dundee Ice Rink is a state of the art multipurpose ice arena offering
an excellent skating venue for all ice users. The Dundee Ice Arena
offers a variety of public skating sessions throughout the year. All
the public skating sessions are manned by ice stewards and the Dundee
Ice Arena do have a very strict ice safety policy. All members of the
ice arena staff are first aid qualified for all those little trips and
falls so don't worry. The Dundee Ice Skating Rink has an array of ice
hockey development at all levels from junior development set-ups from
under 10's through to the under 19's, and are home to both SNL Clubs:
Dundee Stars and Dundee Tigers who both play in The Scottish National
League. The Dundee Ice Arena currently offer curling two days per week.
Curling does not operate during school holidays or public holidays.
(Curling season runs from October to March.) Dundee Ice Rink is the
home of the Dundee Speed Skating Club the Dundee Speed Skating Club was
reformed when the Dundee Ice Arena opened its doors in September 2000.
The speed skating club is open to all ages and abilities. In addition
the Dundee Ice Skating Rink has seven resident coaches who are
available to take skating lessons for the more serious skaters.
The East Kilbride Ice Skating Rink is
situated within East Kilbride's Olympia Shopping Centre and caters for
general skating as well as curling. Facilities available here include
general ice skating, learn to ice skate programmes, curling sessions
and 50+ ice skaters sessions.
East Kilbride Ice Rink
Olympia Shopping Centre
East Kilbride
Scotland
G74 1PG
Telephone: 01355 244065
Web: http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Thu 26
Nov - Mon 4 Jan 2010
From Sunday to Wednesday 10:00am–8:00pm / Thursday to Saturday
10:00am–10:00pm / Christmas Eve 10:00am–8:00pm / Boxing Day
11:00am–10:00pm / Hogmanay 10:00am–6:00pm / New Year's Day Noon- 8:00pm
/ Closed Christmas Day One
of Europe's largest open air ice rinks and one of Britain's most
beautiful, the Winter Wonderland ice rink is set beneath the dramatic
Edinburgh skyline in the stunning surroundings of Princes Street
Gardens, filled with twinkling festive lights.
Each year, over the
Christmas and New Year holiday period, an open-air ice rink is created
in East Princes Street Gardens. The rink is situated beside a small
funfair in the gardens, in the valley between the Scott Monument in
Princes Street and the Head Office of the Bank of Scotland in Bank
Street at the top of the Mound. Here is the rink in
December 2002. It is 40 metres long and can accommodate over 300
skaters.
The Elgin Ice Skating Rink is located in
the Moray Leisure Centre which has excellent ice skating facilities
catering for all ages, abilities or interest. From Skating to Curling,
Ice Hockey to Figure Skating; from the absolute beginner to the serious
skater - with Ice Discos and Children's Parties also held regulary.
Public Ice Skating Sessions take place throughout the week and are
available for everyone. In addition there are special 50+ ice skating
sessions. The Elgin Ice Rink encourages those with special needs to
come skating. Wheel chairs are allowed on to the ice with a helper and
a disabled skating chair is available for use. Parents and Toddlers
sessions are held weekly and are aimed at getting both parents and
children involved in the same activity.The Elgin Ice Rink at The Moray
Leisure Centre also offers skating lessons for all ages and abilities.
Childrens lessons start as young as 5 and its never to late to learn.
Lessons cover all the basics from stopping and getting back up, through
to beginner's ice hockey and figure skating. Curling is played in the
ice rink from the beginning of September until the end of March. Family
Skating and Family Disco sessions are aimed at specifically the
families who wish to do things together. Children are only allowed if parents are
skating and vice versa.
Moray Leisure Centre Ice Rink
Moray Leisure Centre
Borough Briggs Road
Elgin
IV30 1AP
Telephone: 01343 550 033
Web: http://www.moray-leisure-centre.co.uk
The
ever popular Glasgow On Ice will return this year and promises to be
better than ever! Wrap up warm and soak up the festive atmosphere in
the iconic setting of George Square!
Don’t
stay home and hibernate! Embrace the elements, don your best woolly hat
and gloves and race to George Square for some dancing on ice at
Glasgow’s newly remodelled skating rink. Skate around the monument in
the heart of the square under the Christmas lights and afterwards stop
off at the Festive Market for a warming glass of seasonal cheer.
Glasgow On Ice
Skating Rink, George Square, Glasgow
Train: Queen Street, Metro: Buchanan Street www.winterfestglasgow.com
Glasgow
Glasgow
Braehead Arena
Braehead Arena is an exciting venue in a
stunning location on the banks of the River Clyde just outside
Glasgow.We'd like to break the ice as of Monday 17th December the small
ice rink in our leisure mall will be closing. From that date all
skating will now take place in our Olympic sized Arena, so you can look
forward to a whole lot more fun.
Braehead
Shopping Centre,
Kings Inch Road, Glasgow G51 4BP
Think of the most fun you've ever had in a
swimming pool. Now think of the most fun you've had at an ice rink.
Double it or maybe even quadruple it, and you've got some idea of how
much fun the whole family can have at the Waterfront Leisure Complex. It's the fun capital of the West. A
leisure complex with a unique combination of ice and water thrills.
With everything from an outdoor lagoon to a tropical wave pool and ice
discos and curling rink.
Inverness
Ice Centre, which boasts a five rink ice facility for curling, skating
and ice hockey, changing accommodation, social area and offices, has
been purchased by Inverness Ice Centre Limited, supported by an
award of £139,000 from sportscotland’s Lottery
funded Sports Facilities Programme, together with additional funding
from Inverness City’s Common Good Fund and Highland Council’s Education
Department. The centre has proved extremely popular with the people of
Inverness since it opened in 1967 and currently has a membership of
over 1000. When fears were raised in 2001 that the centre might
be lost to the commercial business sector, Inverness Ice Centre Limited
rallied to retain it as an ice sports facility. The centre which
is used by numerous Curling Clubs, Wheelchair Athletes, Moray Firth Ice
Hockey Club, Inverness Skating Club, the Moray School of Skating and
the general public, hopes that the relaunch of the centre will alert
more people of all ages and abilities in the area to the facilities the
centre has to offer and encourage them to take part in one of the many
activities.
North
Ayrshire Leisure Limited operates two ice rinks, one at
Auchenharvie Leisure Centre and the other at the Magnum Leisure Centre.
Auchenharvie's ice rink is a split level rink, with the lower level
marked out for curling.The Magnum's ice rink is a larger flat rink with a
number of lanes marked out for curling.The
ice complex offers recreational skating, a seven rink curling facility,
ice hockey matches and for the coolest 12-18 year olds "Club Max", the
"Nightclub on Ice for Teenagers".
Magnum Leisure Park
Harbourside
Irvine
Scotland
KA12 8PP
Telephone: 01294 278381
Web: http://www.naleisure.co.uk
The only Ice Rink in the Borders is in
Kelso. Public Skating sessions take place every Sunday afternoon and
Evening between September and March, with the Skittle Alley and Public
Bar next door.
Spectators
at
all sessions are charged £1.50 & must be over the age
of 21 years and must be Accompanying a SkaterMonday: End
Ice 10:00am till 12 noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm: Cost is
£3.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are requiredTuesday: End
Ice 10:00am till 12 noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm: Cost is
£3.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are required: A full Ice
Disco from 7:30pm till 9:30pm: Cost is £5.00 per person +
£1.50 if skates are requiredWednesday: End Ice 10:00am till 12
noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm & 7:00pm till 9:00pm: Cost is
£3.00 per person + £1.50 if skates are requiredThursday:
End Ice 10:00am till 12 noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm & 7:00pm till
9:00pm: Cost is £3.00 per person + £1.50 if skates
are requiredFriday: Full Ice 10:00am till 12 Noon & 2:00pm till
4:00pm: Cost is £4.50 per person + £1.50 if skates are
required. A Full Ice Disco from 7:00pm till 9:00pm: Cost is £5.00
per person + £1.50 if skates are required.Saturday: Full Ice
10:00am till 12 Noon & 2:00pm till 4:00pm: Cost is £4.50 per
person + £1.50 if skates are requiredSunday: Full Ice Learn to
Skate / Family Session 9:30am till 11:00am with NISA Coaches: Cost
£6.00 per person including the use of hire skates if required:
Full Ice Disco 3:00pm till 5:00pm: Cost is £5.00 per person +
£1.50 if Skates are required
If you are interested in trying Curling for the
first time our friendly welcome is extended to visitors of all
abilities, have a look at our Come Curling
page for details on how you can get involved or find the answers to
some common Curling questions on the Curling FAQ
page. For those curlers with a competitive streak we have listed our
upcoming Events
and keep our Results
browser up-to-date.
Lanarkshire
Ice Rink
Castle Street
Hamilton
Lanarkshire
ML3 6BJ
Telephone: 01698 282448
Skating is an individual sport for all
ages and abilities. Is skating for you? - If
you are looking for an activity that's fun, a competitive sport or
simply a pleasurable way of keeping fit, skating is the sport for you. What is on offer? - You can
skate for fun and enjoyment at public skating sessions with ice discos
or you can learn the skills of figure skating with our qualified
coaches. The sessions are on offer
to both adults and juniors. Skates are supplied for hire at the ice
rink.
North
Ayrshire Leisure Limited operates two ice rinks, one at
Auchenharvie Leisure Centre and the other at the Magnum Leisure Centre.
Auchenharvie's ice rink is a split level rink, with the lower level
marked out for curling.The Magnum's ice rink is a larger flat rink with a
number of lanes marked out for curling.
The building closed in August 2009 for rebuiilding & will not open
again until Spring 2011
Stirling Ice Rink was opened in 1980 to
cater for ice sport's needs in Central Scotland and is now owned by
over 500 proud shareholders.Over the years the rink has become home to
many clubs from the Central Belt and surrounding areas, who use
the rinks facilities for Curling, Ice Hockey, Speed Skating and Figure
Skating as well as this the rink also hosts Public Skating every
Weekend. The rink has also over the years played host to many major
domestic competitions, as well as hosting visitors from overseas, which
has helped the rink build a reputation Worldwide for it's good curling
and friendly atmosphere.
We have a
session to suit everyone. Whether you're accomplished or learning.
Contact your local rink for more information Why not learn to skate with
professional trained coaches. We have excellent courses for all ages
approved by NISA
.FRISKY FRIDAY U18 SKATING: It's FRIDAY and here's where the fun starts with a
session for young skaters. There's great lighting and all the sounds
from clubland.Whether
a complete novice or an experienced skater there is a session for you
and your family at any of our arenas throughout the UK.
bmibaby
Cardiff Winter Wonderland returns to the beautiful Civic Centre
for the ninth time in 2009. The magical open air ice rink is back
between 12 November 2009 and 3 January 2010 .
Enjoy
52 days of skating at Cardiff's
Winter
Wonderland this Christmas. As well as the rink, which is lit up
beautifully by fairy lights, there's an ice café bar, a heated
terrace overlooking the ice, a traditional children's carousel and
rides, a Big Wheel and lots of free festive entertainment. The city also puts on free
performances
and family entertainment with a popular lantern parade starting off the
Calennig (New Year) celebrations.
The
grounds of the National Waterfront Museum are being transformed
into a children's paradise, providing fun for all the family. The
Admiral giant wheel will be the star of the show again this Christmas,
as one of the biggest touring wheels in the UK returns to offer
brilliant views across the city. A traditional carousel, a new snow
storm ride, ice rink and other favourites will complete the fun fair
area, providing attractions for the whole family.
online at www.waterfrontwinterland.com or
from Swansea's Tourist Information Centre on Plymouth Street.Waterfront
Winterland will also include the 44-metre Admiral giant wheel, Santa's
Grotto, a funfair area, a traditional carousel and live entertainment.
Last year saw 115,000 people visit the attraction.
Oystermouth Road Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 1SN
Waterfront
Winterland is a 5 minute walk
from the city centre
The
Deeside Ice Rink is the National Centre for Ice Sports in Wales and is
located at the Deeside Leisure Centre in Queensferry in Deeside and
features and Olympic sized Ice Rink, some 60 metres by 30 metres
suitable for a wide range of ice sports and activities, including Ice
Hockey, Curling and Disco on Ice. Ice Skating is the perfect exercise
for all ages, as it is one of the few sports in which the whole family
can take part in. Lessons are available. Whether you're an experienced
skater or a novice, you'll join thousands of others who enjoy the
fantastic facilities at Deeside Ice Rink. The ice rink also holds Ice
Shows from time to time by the Deeside Ice Skating Club. Deeside Ice
Rink is also home to the English National League Division 1 ice-hockey
team the Flintshire Freeze.
Deeside Ice Rink
Deeside Leisure Centre
Chester Road West
Queensferry
Deeside
Flintshire
CH5 1SA
Telephone: 01244 814725
Web: http://www.flintshire.gov.uk
Skate away to the
sounds of the season on
Ireland's largest Ice Skating Rink! After the success of last year's
event, this year will see a massive 1500 square metres of real ice
covering two Ice Skating Rinks and a third area especially for
toddlers! This means that seasoned ice skating experts can enjoy
skating on the main rink while the not-so-confident-on-their-feet can
enjoy a slower pace on the beginner rink. With a designated slow zone
area, the beginner rink will have skating aids available to help people
find their feet! Arrive 20 minutes before your session to allow time
for check-in and skate hire. It's recommended to bring gloves and to
wear long socks and take an extra pair along for afterwards... and
remember you can also visit Santa's Polar Palace
Royal Dublin Society,
Merion Road, Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4, Ireland
Dundonald
Ice Bowl is home to the only Olympic sized Ice Skating Rink on the
Island of Ireland. With DJ entertainment every weekend as well as
games, prizes and of course skating all under the incredible glitter
ball lighting, it really is a magical experience. The Dundonald Ice
Rink hosts a feast of activity including the annual N.I Open Skating
championships, skating concerts, music concerts and events and Ice
Hockey and Ice skating lessons, as well as the ability to accommodate
over 1500 skaters every day of the year.
Off the ice at the Dundonald Ice Rink there is a wide selection of hot
and cold vending machines, and seating to accommodate over 600
spectators. There is also an excellent sports cafe, Alaska, with pool
table and live satellite television, serving a selection of kids boxes
and adult meal deals. There is also a fully licensed restaurant
Lattecino next door. Figure skating courses and Ice Hockey lessons are
run every week.
Dundonald Ice Rink
Dundonald International Ice Bowl
111 Old Dundonald Road
Dundonald
Belfast
BT6 0XT
Telephone: 02890 482611
Web: http://www.theicebowl.com
Since our last year-round ice rink
closed down,
7Up Christmas on Ice has become a firm favourite in the Irish christmas
calender. It's a great way to relax and get into the Christmas Spirit
without having to face the madness that is christmas shopping on a
Saturday Afternoon (ick)! And this year, those clever folks at 7UP have
added an extra Ice-Rink at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, making it
twice as easy for us to enjoy the festive fun.
Anyone who's been to 7UP on Ice before will know what to expect (for
those who haven't - get down there, it's a real treat!), and all the
old favourites are back, including:Decks on Ice(top
Radio DJ's mixing it up with your favourite artists)Bandstand(a musical interactive area where kids
area
encouraged to dance, move and groove)
Liffey Valley S.C., Fonthill Rd. Dublin 22.
FUN ON ICE SYNTHETIC MOBILE ICE SKATING
RINKS
Fun Ice
has supplied their synthetic ice rinks to many successful venues.
This unique surface is
dry
so
there is no mess. It is not cold (it is ideal for skating in ball gowns
and tuxedoes). The surface is made up of a jigsaw formation so it can
be adapted to suit any area.
They carry a wide range of genuine ice skates ranging from a child's
size 9 to adult size 11.Many
people have converted from the wet ice rinks with its costs and
limitations to the unique Fun Ice Rinks. It can installed in just one
hour and the fully trained personnel will take the worry out of your
event.The rinks
are portable and artificial making them ideal for temporary
installations.
SAFETY
We
at Fun Ice are very proud of our safety record. In over 14 years, and
many tens of thousands of happy skaters, we have never had a claim made
on our public liability insurance.
The
whole team take the safety of our portable rinks very seriously. in
addition to our public liability, we supply a full risk assessment form
plus a 17 page health and safety documentation pack.
Fun
Ice has been established for many years and is the country's leading
specialist supplier of synthetic mobile ice skating rinks.
Founded in 1993 our reputation
and client base has grown each year with many of our clients re booking
regularly.
Fun
Ice prides itself on each event having the personal attention of one of
our Directors. Each event is tailored to the individual client.
Our
unique surface is dry so there is no mess. It is not cold (it is ideal
for skating in ball gowns and tuxedoes). The surface is made up of a
jigsaw formation so it can be adapted to suit any area.
We carry a wide range of genuine
ice skates ranging from a child's size 9 to adult size 11.
Many
people have converted from the wet ice rinks with its costs and
limitations to the unique Fun Ice Rinks. We can install in just one
hour and our fully trained personnel will take the worry out of your
event.
Our
rinks are portable and Artificial making them ideal for temporary
installations.
One
of our recent undertakings was a major tour for the Bold company,
covering over 100 dates and attended by over 45000 people skating
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Our
UK Girls have ganged together to arrange a new functions on ice or
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your garden or want to hire an ice rink we will arrange it all.
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Where can you go skiing in
Britain?
There are 77
real snow and
artificial ski slopes in Great Britain.
Real
snow resorts
Scotland has the
only natural ski resorts in Britain.There are five areas
in which to ski and all have invested heavily over the last few years
to rival the standards in many European resorts. Cairngorm, Glenshee
and The Lecht resorts can be found in the Grampian mountain range,
while the Nevis Range and Glencoe resorts are situated in the west of
Scotland near Ben Nevis. The ski season tends
to run from December to April and because low cost airline carriers fly
to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, the cost of skiing keeps coming
down. You can also ski in the Lake
District in Cumbria when there is sufficient snow.
HELP THE BRITISH SKI OLYMPIC TEAM
There will be a fund raiser and celebration
for the British Ski Team on Tuesday
19th January, 2010, just before our athletes head off to Vancouver for
the Winter Olympics. We would love you to be involved, if you think
it's something that would benefit your company.
The evening is
a very entertaining affair with canapes, champagne and cocktails.
Sponsors are invited to put a table out with brochures and
information, if they'd like. Many of the great skiing names are there
like Dynastar, Salomon, and Rossignol along with companies that are not
ski related at all, but specialize in servicing a similar demographic.
Not surprisingly, for example, beach holidays, mountain climbing,
jungle treks, and cultural tours all sell very well to this crowd.
Celebrities will be attending the
event like Formula 1 World
Champion Damon Hill, Olympic Gold Medalist Steve Redgrave, sprinting
star Colin Jackson, along with the British press like the Daily Mail
and Ski & Board as well as TV broadcasters like Channel 4. There
are often Hollywood celebrities too like Billy Zane and Honor Blackman
and the Ski Club of Great Britain promotes the event heavily to over
30,000 skiing members.
Lots
with a value of at least £1500 are needed to make it into the
live auction as our
donors are often very generous. In the past, our very top lots have
been valued at up to £20,000 for First Class tickets on British
Airways. Having said that, we're grateful for anything to help our
winter athletes !
If you would like a bit more information,
you can simply go to www.ask4events.com.
If the event seems interesting or exciting
to you, please don't hesitate to drop us a line at simon@ask4events.com and we
will send you a copy of the official invite for you to look at.
WINTER
OLYMPICS 2010 Ski-ing
Whistler Blackcomb is
preparing for the 2009/10 season and we’re
anticipating a very exciting year as we realize a five decade-long
dream of becoming the Official Alpine Skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic
and Paralympic Winter Games. Located in the spectacular Coast Mountains
of British Columbia, and just two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler is
Canada’s premier, year-round destination. Consistently ranked the
number one mountain resort in North America, Whistler features two
majestic mountains, epic skiing and snowboarding conditions, four
championship golf courses, more than 200 shops, 90 restaurants and
bars, accommodations galore, hiking trails, spas and arguably the best
mountain bike park in the world. In short, Whistler has everything you
will ever need to have the time of your life - and so much more. For
spectators looking for a genuine winter Olympic adventure, Whistler is
the perfect place to base yourself. With piles of snow, the best skiing
and snowboarding in North America along with myriad other winter
activities and the Olympic spirit coursing through the Village, it will
be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Check out the information and transportation sheet and map of Whistler Olympic venues.
Alpine Skiing Events &
Venues
The men's and women's Alpine
ski races - Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super
Combined - will take place at Whistler
Blackcomb Resort, specifically on Whistler Mountain, about 70 miles
from Vancouver. Freestyle skiing competition will be
held at Cypress Mountain.
The Dave Murray Downhill run on
Whistler Mountain will host all the men's events.
The
Women's and all Paralympic Alpine events begin opposite the Dave Murray
run and begins on Wild Card, runs into Lower Jimmie's Joker, and after
taking a portion of Franz's Run, the course finishes into the bottom of
the Men's course on the Lower Dave Murray Downhill. A trail map is available showing the
planned race courses.
February
12, 2010 9:00
- Ski Jumping - NH Individual Trial Qualification 10:00
- Ski Jumping - NH Individual Qualification Round February
13, 2010 8:30
- Ski Jumping - NH Individual Trial for Competition 9:45
- Ski Jumping - NH Individual 1st Round Medal
Event 10:45*
- Ski Jumping - NH Individual Final Round February
19, 2010 8:30
- Ski Jumping - LH Individual Trial Qualification 10:00
- Ski Jumping - LH Individual Qualification Round February
20, 2010 10:00
- Ski Jumping - LH Individual Trial for Competition 11:30
- Ski Jumping - LH Individual 1st Round Medal
Event 12:30*
- Ski Jumping - LH Individual Final Round February
22, 2010 8:30
- Ski Jumping - Team Trial Round 10:00
- Ski Jumping - Team 1st Round Medal
Event 10:45*
- Ski Jumping - Team Final Round
February 13, 2010 Medal
Event 13:00
- Biathlon - Women's 7.5 km Sprint February
14, 2010 Medal
Event 11:15
- Biathlon - Men's 10 km Sprint February
16, 2010 Medal
Event 10:30
- Biathlon - Women's 10 km Pursuit Medal
Event 12:45
- Biathlon - Men's 12.5 km Pursuit February
18, 2010 Medal
Event 10:00
- Biathlon - Women's 15 km Individual Medal
Event 13:00
- Biathlon - Men's 20 km Individual February
21, 2010 Medal
Event 10:45
- Biathlon - Men's 15 km Mass Start Medal
Event 13:00
- Biathlon - Women's 12.5 km Mass Start February
23, 2010 Medal
Event 11:30
- Biathlon - Women's 4x6 km Relay February
26, 2010 Medal
Event 11:30
- Biathlon - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
February
15, 2010
Medal Event
10:00 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' 10 km Free
Medal Event
12:30 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 15 km Free
February 17, 2010
10:15 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' Individual Sprint Classic
Qualification
10:45 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Individual Sprint Classic
Qualification
12:30 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' Individual Sprint Classic
Quarterfinals
12:55 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Individual Sprint Classic
Quarterfinals
13:20 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' Individual Sprint Classic
Semifinals
13:30 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Individual Sprint Classic
Semifinals
Medal Event
13:45 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' Individual Sprint Classic Finals
Medal Event
13:55 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Individual Sprint Classic Finals
February 19, 2010
Medal Event
13:00 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' 15 km Pursuit
(7.5Classic+7.5Free)
February 20, 2010
Medal Event
13:30 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 30 km Pursuit (15Classic+15Free)
February 22, 2010
10:45 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' Team Sprint Free Semifinal 1
11:10 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' Team Sprint Free Semifinal 2
11:35 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Team Sprint Free Semifinal 1
12:00 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Team Sprint Free Semifinal 2
Medal Event
13:00 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' Team Sprint Free Final
Medal Event
13:25 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Team Sprint Free Final
February 24, 2010
Medal Event
11:15 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 4x10 km Relay Classic/Free
February 25, 2010
Medal Event
11:00 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' 4x5 km Relay Classic/Free
February 27, 2010
Medal Event
11:45 - Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' 30 km, Mass Start Classic
February 28, 2010
Medal Event
9:30 - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 50 km, Mass Start Classic
Alpine
Skiing Venue
Weather:
Whistler
provides plenty of information about current skiing weather. Whistler
even offers a web cam so you can glimpse some of Whistler's famous
skiing for yourself.
For
all the Nordic events - cross country skiing, biathlon, ski jumping,
and Nordic combined - the Whistler Olympic Park will be the host venue.
Whistler Blackcomb, actually
the The Whistler Sliding Centre on
Blackcomb Mountain is also the host venue for all the sliding events -
the Bobsled, Luge, and Skeleton events.
February
14, 2010
9:00 -
Nordic Combined - Individual NH/10 km CC - Trial Round
10:00 -
Nordic Combined - Individual NH/10 km CC - Competition Round
Since
1961, Cairn Gorm has been a major winter sports destination and still
offers skiers and boarders some of the best and most challenging runs
in Scotland. Added to that, it has the only mountain railway in
Scotland which transports skiers up to the higher lying snowfields in
total comfort and safety in only a few minutes. For ski and snowboard
condition reports go to Full Conditions.
CairnGorm
Mountain is located in an area specially protected under European
environmental law - please help us preserve this unique landscape - we
respectfully request you undertake all your activity respecting the
Conservation Site Boundaries.
Located 74 miles
north of Glasgow, Glencoe extends over 200 hectares and operates on the
Meall A'Bhuiridh Massif, amidst some of the most stunning scenery in
Scotland. Originally known as
White Corries, Glencoe was the first commercial Scottish Ski Area with
the construction of the first overhead ski lift on Meall A'Bhuiridh in
1956. We
now operate 7 days a week not only providing our customers with better
service, but also employing around a further 30 staff in the winter
season. With 7 lifts and 19
runs, Glencoe is by no means the largest ski centre in Scotland, but
it's still a firm favourite with many Scottish skiers and boarders
thanks to its unique and exhilarating terrain, and a snow holding
record second to none.
Glenshee Ski Centre offers the
UK's most extensive skiing and snowboarding facilities - we hope you
will enjoy our mountains of adventure. Glenshee
- adventure in the making!
Glenshee's
impressive 21 lifts and 36 runs offer an amazing diversity of natural
terrain for all standards of skiers and snowboarders.
There are lots of options to choose from -
you can join a class, go private, hire an instructor for your group,
get into race training or simply take advantage of one of our great
value package deals.
Skiing has been enjoyed on Aonach Mor since the
1930’s, predominately by local skiers. However it was not until 1968,
that the area’s full economic potential was recognised. In 1974 a
planning report was produced, sponsored by the Scottish Tourist Board,
concerning the prospect of a winter sports development in Fort William,
and essentially developing the area as an all year round tourist
destination. The installation
of the skiing facilities at Aonach Mor were implemented as a
multi-phase project, with one of the latter developments; the
Braveheart Chair, being constructed during 1997, eight years after the
ski centre first opened.
The Lecht Ski Company
Tel: 01975 651440 www.lecht.co.uk 3-person
chairlift to the top of the hills 4
easy-to-use beginners tows 3
intermediate Poma tows with varied slopes 3 advanced
Poma tows with challenging runs Complete
race provision Homologated
race piste with timing & rapid slalom poles Training
piste with automated timing
The Lake District
Ski club was founded in 1936 by some very enthusiastic skiers looking
for places to ski in the Lake District.
The best area
was to found on Raise in the Helvellyn region of mountains.
Early members
proceeded to build a rope tow. Since those early days the club has
progressed with the help of dedicated members and has today a modern
button lift.
The
Tow runs at weekends throughout the winter, snow conditions permitting.
Some midweek skiing is some times available. The skiing season usually
starts late November and ends early April
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Events
- Men's 15 + 15km pursuit, women's
7.5 + 7.5km pursuit, men's individual sprint, women's individual
sprint, men's team sprint, women's team sprint, mens 4 x 10km relay,
women's 4 x 5km relay, men's 15km individual, ladies 10km individual,
men's 50km mass start, women's 30km mass start As the winter weather
has proved, nobody likes walking in the
snow. Nobody that is, other than these crazy cats who do it for a
living. Cross-country skiing would appear to be among the more relaxed
winter sports, with hundreds of competitors taking a mass stroll in the
snow.
But it
has become embroiled in one of the biggest drug scandals in
Olympic history. At Salt Lake City 2002, the Austrian team, somewhat
foolishly, left their blooding doping equipment lying around their
residence in the village.It wasn't WADA's super sleuths that lifted the
lid on their foul
play, but a cleaner, who noticed the syringes and got the feeling
something was awry.
That
came just a year after six Finnish skiers tested positive for
banned substances at the World Championships, while two Russian
medallists in 2002 were thrown out of the Games. Who would have thought
these snow ramblers could be so under-handed?
Great
Britain has never had an Olympic cross-country skier and have never
even looked like it - until now. Andrew Musgrave - an 18-year-old Scot
- has been making
a name for himself in cross-country circles.
Based in Scandinavia, Musgrave has become known by the natives as
‘the Brit who isn't actually that bad' - an accolade not to be
dismissed lightly. The teenager came 42nd at the World Junior
Championships last year
and 82nd in his first World Cup appearance, while he was the top junior
in a recent race in Sweden.He's the British No.1 but next to no-one in
his homeland would recognise him in the street - just the way he likes
it.But with cross-country skiers tending not to peak until their late
20s, Musgrave may have to get used to the attention if he continues to
progress like this.
ALPINE SKIING
HIGH HOPES: Chemmy Alcott represents
Britain's best chance at an alpine skiing medal
According
to the record books, Great Britain remain without an
alpine skiing Olympic medal, despite Alain ‘Highlander' Baxter's best
efforts in Salt Lake City in 2002.He did finish third but was stripped
of his bronze medal by the IOC, essentially for using a Vicks inhaler,
just days later.
Baxter is
bidding to make his fourth Olympic appearance in Vancouver
but at 35 and hampered by injuries, the flying Scotsman looks a million
miles away from reaching the podium in Canada.
He will be
joined in the men's ranks by half-brother Noel
Baxter as
well as youngsters Ed Drake and Dougie Crawford, who have been
performing admirably at the World Championships in Val d'Isere.
Noel Baxter
however has seemingly developed the same taste for the
treatment table as his older brother while 2010 will come too soon for
Drake and Crawford.
Expect the
Austrians and the Swiss to battle it out for the medals,
unless American bad boy Bode Miller can reproduce his 2002 double
silver medal winning form.
The women's
event looks a great deal better for Great Britain - not
least because our only entry will be the blue-eyed, blonde bombshell
Chemmy Alcott.Alcott is producing her best
ever form at the World Championships in Val d'Isere at the moment,
just weeks after breaking her ankle.Ever the optimist, Alcott believes
she is capable of claiming a
medal in Vancouver and she has proved she has the talent with an 11th
place finish at Turin 2006 - the key will be staying injury-free.
BIATHLON
SORELY
MISSED: Michael Dixon's biathlon heroics have become a thing of the
past (Getty Images)
Events- men's 4 x 7.5km relay, women's
4
x 6km relay, men's 10km sprint, women's 7.5km sprint, men's 12.5km
pursuit, women's 10km pursuit, men's 15km mass start, women's 12.5km
mass start, men's 20km individual, women's 15km individual
Perhaps the oddest winter sport that will be on show in
Vancouver, biathlon tests both long-distance skiing skills as well as
marksmanship. The competitors resemble Nordic warriors as they embark
on sizeable
snow treks with rifles slung over their shoulders, picking up points
for speed as well as accuracy.
It's
popular with the military in Great Britain and with the distances
involved, it's not for the feint-hearted.
Team
GB may be able to muster one or two competitors in Vancouver but the
days of six-time Olympian Michael
Dixon are long gone.
Dixon
achieved a best finish of 12th at Albertville in 1992 and is
one of only seven people to compete at six different Olympic Games - a
true warrior.
British
hopefuls include South African-born Peter Beyer and British
No.1 Lee Jackson for the men, while Adele Walker and/or Emma Fowler may
represent the GB ladies.
Without
ranging snow deserts anywhere to speak of in Britain
however, the medallists will not be coming from Team GB unfortunately.
Unsurprisingly
it is the Scandinavians that dominate biathlon but be on the lookout
for Germany to spring a few surprises.
Artificially-made
snow slopes
There are three
real snow centres in England & one
in Scotland now .
They are open all year round,
give a real snow experience and allow people to try the sport without
the expense of travelling to Scotland, the rest of Europe and beyond.
Snozone, Castleford, West
Yorkshire
Yes,
it really does snow in Yorkshire every night!
SNO!zone
Castleford welcomed it's first visitors in October 2003 and since then
millions of people have been to enjoy the slopes and apres
ski! The 170m
long main slope is covered with over 1500 tonnes of fresh
snow, and there is also a dedicated lesson slope for beginners and
novices to build their skills and confidence before progressing to the
main slope. Youngsters, and the young at heart also love whizzing down
the slopes on daily tobogganing and ice slide sessions ...plus theres
parties, 2 SNO!bars, conference centre and regular
special events... so with all this and more going on you wont be
stuck for choice!! And if thats not enough, SNO!zone is house
inside Xscape,
Yorkshires award winning entertainment destination so there's plenty
of other activities on offer after you hit the
slopes!
SNO!zone
Xscape Castleford, Colorado Way
Glasshoughton, Castleford
West Yorkshire WF10 4TA
Located
at J32 off the M62 with 1,400 free parking spaces, dedicated train
station and bus services. SNOZONE
CASTLEFORD CLICK
Tel: 0871
222 5671
Snozone, Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire
SNO!zone
MIlton Keynes welcomed it's first visitors in November 2001 and since
then millions of people have been to enjoy the slopes and
apres ski! The 170m long main slope is covered
with over 1500 tonnes of fresh snow, and there is also
a dedicated lesson slope for beginners and novices to build their
skills and confidence before progressing to the main slope. Youngsters,
and the young at heart also love whizzing down the slopes on daily
tobogganing and ice slide sessions ...plus theres
parties, SNO!bars, conference centre and regular special
events... so with all this and more going on you wont be stuck for
choice!!
And
if thats not enough, SNO!zone is house inside Xscape, an
award winning entertainment destination so there's plenty
of other activities on offer after you hit the
slopes!
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