Many ice skating opportunities are available at the UIUC Ice Arena. The synchronized skating team at UIUC is nationally ranked. Their performers have competed at national and world levels. Tickets to the UIUC's spring show are $5 for general seating and $7 if you reserve seating.
University of Illinois Ice Arena
Champaign's University of Illinois Ice Arena, also called the Big Pond is an ice rink. It is owned the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The rink hosts a variety of events, including ice hockey.
Skating opportunities
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's ice arena is open to the general public. Here are some steps to take if you would like to host a group activity at the rink. You must first make a reservation. The RSO Office is located in Room 284 at the Illini Union. When reserving ice time, remember that you'll need to supply a list of participants. In addition, you'll need to arrange for a supervisor to be at the rink to answer any questions you may have during the rental period.
Center Ice Cafe
The Center Ice Cafe at the University of Illinois Ice Arena is open to the public. The cafe is adjacent to the Customer Service Office. It serves food and beverages. A wide range of accessories for skating and hockey are available at the Ice Arena Pro Shop.
Free skate trainers
Champaign, Illinois' University of Illinois Ice Arena (UIUC). It is owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The public is welcome to use the ice arena throughout the year. The public is allowed to use this rink to learn and practice figure and skateboarding.
Spring Show
The UIUC Ice Arena Spring Show is quickly approaching. This event will feature performances both from local skaters and a nationally ranked synchronized-skating team. Many of these skaters are familiar with competing at both the national and international levels. Tickets to the event cost $5 for general seating or $7 for reserved seats.
Gas leak at UI Ice Arena
Following a gas leak at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's ice arena, an Illini-Alert was issued by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The building, located at 406 E. Armory Ave., was evacuated as a precaution after firefighters and Ameren Illinois crews detected a leak. To stop further contamination, firefighters closed a sideway that leads to the arena. The leak is believed to have originated from beneath the building.