Ice Skating

Learn to Skate Lessons

Public Session Schedule:
Weekday Lunchtime Session
Monday-Friday 11:30am-1:00pm

Admission:
Ages 6 and Over- $4.50
Ages 5 and Under- $3.50
Skate Rental: $2.50

Evening and Weekend Schedule
Wednesday Night Family Skate 7:00-8:30pm   
Free skate rental! Puck Shooting Contest!


Friday-                     7:30-9:30pm                     Rock n Sk8
Saturday-                1:00-3:45pm                     Games and prizes!
Saturday-                7:30-9:30pm                     Games and prizes!
Sunday-                   1:45-3:45pm                     Games and prizes!

Admission:
Ages 6 and Over- $6.50
Ages 5 and Under- $4.50
Skate Rental: $2.50

Click Here For the Upcoming Changes and Cancellations


Click HERE For the WEEKDAY 11:30AM PUBLIC SKATING REGULATIONS




Public Skating Discount Books of Passes
Book of 5 Passes:
Adult Without Skates- $27.50
Adult With Skates- $40.00
Weekday Lunchtime Session- $17.50
Child 5 & Under- $17.50
Child 5 & Under With Skates- $30.00

Book of 10 Passes
Adult Without Skates- $55.00
Adult With Skates- $80.00
Weekday Lunchtime Session- $35.00
Child 5 & Under- $35.00
Child 5 & Under With Skates- $60.00

City Residents Receive $5.00 Off Books of Passes With Proof of City Residency


Gift Cards
Gift Cards Available for Any Amount Over $5.00

They can be used at the Ticket Booth or Snack Bar
(More money may not be placed on the card)

To purchase, please see the Shift Supervisor at the Front Desk


Looking for a Gift For the Avid Skater in Your Family?
Try the Family Puck Buck Debit Card Program

You purchase the debit card and the kids can buy their own skating admission, drinks and food. You decide the amount!
Any dollar amount over $5.00 can be placed on a card.
Parents can get cards placed on their account for all of their children.
The bonus is the card-holder can put more money in their card account at any time!

• May be used at the Ticket Booth or Snack Bar
• Purchases made using the debit card must be at least $1.00.
• You cannot receive cash back from the card.
• You can put money in the account at any time.
• You can add other family members to your account, each with their own card, but pulling from the same account.
• A limit can be placed on the amount that each cardholder can spend.
• Remember your card number.
• If you want to put money in the account but you’ve forgotten your card- no problem! Just give us your card # and we can perform the transaction. (We will need to verify that you are the cardholder for the transaction to take place.)
• Parents can track what their kids are purchasing and how much they are spending- Just ask in the Ticket booth, Pro-shop or ask the Shift Supervisor.
• Cards should be kept in a secure place like any debit card to ensure that no one else can get access your account.
• If you lose the card, we will remove that card from inventory and provide you with a new card for your account.
Only those who joined as a YCRC Member in 2001 or as part of the 2003 and 2004 Summer Day Camp receive the Member Discount with their card.

Please See a Shift Supervisor to Open a Debit Account


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Friday nights- 7:30-9:30PM
Good Music, Fun and Prizes!!

Rock n Sk8 Promotion:
Enter the “Monthly Rock n Sk8 Raffle” on Friday Nights
You Could be a Winner at the End of the Month When
Damian Rhodes Pulls the Winning Names During the DJ Party!

**Must Be Present to Win**

There will be a DJ Party the last Friday of Every Month
FM97 DJ Party with Damian Rhodes
Games, Prizes, Request Your Favorite Music

Cancellations & Changes:
JULY- All Friday Night Rock n Sk8 Sessions are Cancelled
No Rock n Sk8 DJ Party in July

For more info- ask on Friday nights! 7:30-9:30PM


Rock n Sk8 Pictures:



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Group lessons offer an excellent introduction to skating and provide a foundation for fun that will last a lifetime. This is an ISI (Ice Skating Institute) standardized Learn to Skate Program.

Appropriate for ages 3 and up and all levels of ability.

Saturdays from 11:15am-12:45pm or Wednesdays from 5:15pm-6:45pm
• ½ Hour Lesson and ½ Hour Practice for Each Participant
• Skate rental is available at no extra charge.
• Certificates are awarded upon completion of each level.
• Badges are available for those who become members of ISI (Ice Skating Institute)
• Optional Annual I.S.I Membership for $10.00

Lessons are taught by The York City Ice Arena Skating Director Elsa Swenning and skating instructors from The White Rose Figure Skating Club.

I.S.I. Skating Levels:
Tots - Ages 3-5, Students learn to feel comfortable on the ice, to stand and fall properly
Pre-Alpha(Beginner) - For skaters who walk on skates. Teaches gliding and balancing on each foot.
Alpha (Advanced Beginner) - Forward stroking, forward crossovers, and snowplow stop.
Beta (Intermediate) - Backward stroking, backward crossovers, and T stop.
Gamma (Advanced Intermediate) - Outside forward 3 turns, mohawk, and hockey stop.
Delta (Advanced) - Inside forward 3 turns, forward edges, lunge, and bunny hops.
Freestyle I - Basic spins, jumps, and footwork.

Schedule: January through June 2008:

Session 3: $80 for 8 Weeks
Saturdays: Jan. 5 – March 1- (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1)
Wednesdays: Jan. 9 – March 5- (1/9, 1/16, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5)

Session 4: $80 FOR 8 WEEKS
Saturdays: March 8 – April 26- (3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26)
Wednesdays: March 12 – April 30- (3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30)

Spring Show on Ice:
Sunday, April 27: 2:00-4:00PM
The Spring Show on Ice is open to all Session 4 Learn to Skate participants for a small fee. It is not mandatory. Show numbers include only what has been taught in the Group Lesson Class. More info will be distributed during Session 4.

Session 5: $80 for 8 Weeks
Saturdays: May 3 – June 28- (5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28)
Wednesdays: May 7 – June 25- (5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)

Learn to Skate Gift Certificates
How often can you give someone a life-long skill as a gift. Perfect for the aspiring figure skater, hockey player or for someone who wants to have fun learning a new activity!

Registrations Must Be Taken Before the First Day of Class
Please stop by the York City Ice Arena Office. For More Information, Please Call 717-848-1084 and press “0” for the Shift Supervisor.

All Participants Must Register, Pay and
Sign the Waiver Before the First Class


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Summer 2008
8:30-9:00AM

Cost:
$10.00 / Class
$20.00 / Week for All Three Classes

Tuesdays: Power & Stroking
Wednesdays: Basic Edge & MIF (Moves in the Field)
Thursdays: Style & Presentation   

Classes Must Be Paid for at Least 3 Weeks in Advance
or The Cost Will Be $15.00 Per Class:

Week 1: 6/12, 6/13, 6/14
Week 2: 6/19, 6/20, 6/21
Week 3: 6/26, 6/27, 6/28
Week 4: 7/31, 8/1, 8/2
Week 5: 8/7, 8/8, 8/9
Week 6: 8/14, 8/15, 8/16
Week 7: 8/21, 8/22, 8/23
Week 8: 8/28, 8/2, 8/30

Please complete a Registration Form and Sign the Waiver

Registration Forms Are Available at the Front Desk at the Rink. For More Information, Please Contact Elsa Swenning at 717-848-1084, ext. 110



Taught by Linda Huber and Leanne Abugov of The White Rose Figure Skating Club

Home School Lessons
Ideal for children in the Home School program. Can be used as a Phys Ed requirement.

Adult Lessons
Ideal for Adults 18 and Over who prefer to take a Group Lesson with other adults and a small # of participants.

Both Lessons are Held:
Mondays 10:00-11:00AM
• Sign Up the Day of the Class. Register Any Time
• Skate Rental is Available at No Additional Charge
Cost: $10 Per Class

Children and Siblings May Drop-In During the Home-School and Adult Lesson to skate for $3.00

*Those participating in Home School Lessons may skate for free during the Lunch Time Public Skating Session on Monday.


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Freestyle Sessions Are Designed for Figure Skaters and Skating Coaches

You Have the Ice To Yourselves!

Freestyle and Open Freestyle Sessions Provide the Opportunity for:
• Practicing Routines
• Private Lessons

Anyone Skating or Coaching on Freestyle Ice Must Read and Sign a Copy of the Rules and We Will Keep It On File at the Front Desk.
We Expect Everyone To Follow the Rules!


Open Freestyle Schedule:

Weekday Morning Freestyle
9:00 – 11:00AM- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 
Cost:  
$10.00 /Session if Paid 3 Weeks in Advance   OR   
$15.00/ Session If Not PD 3 Weeks in Advance

Dates:  6/10, 6/11, 6/12, 6/17, 6/18, 6/19, 6/24, 6/25, 6/26, 7/29, 7/30, 7/31, 8/5, 8/6, 8/7, 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/19, 8/20, 8/21

If You Would Like to Receive the $10.00 Rate and Pay 3 Weeks in Advance, Please Complete the Summer Figure Skating Form Available at the Ice Arena Brochure Rack and Mark the Dates for Which You Are Paying and Provide the Form and Payment at the Front Desk. 

If You Are Not Paying 3 Weeks in Advance, You Do Not Need to Complete the Form.  You Will Simply Pay the $15.00 the Day of the Freestyle Session.

Weekday Afternoon Open Freestyle
Monday – Friday
1:15-3:15 pm
Cost: $10.00

Weekday Freestyle
Monday:                         3:30-5:45 pm
Tuesday:                        3:30-5:45 pm
Wednesday:                    3:30-5:15 pm
Thursday:                       3:30-5:45 pm
1st Friday of the Month    3:30-4:45 pm
All Other Fridays              3:30-5:45 pm
Cost: $15.00
Punch Cards for 10 sessions- $140.00
Punch Cards Can Be Purchased at the Front Desk

Changes and Cancellations:
Fri. 3/14: No 3:30PM Session
Mon. 5/26: CLOSED
Thurs. 7/3: No Freestyle Sessions
Fri. 7/4: CLOSED
Mon. 7/7 – Fri. 7/11: No Freestyle Sessions
Mon. 7/14 – Fri. 7/18: No Freestyle Sessions
Fri. 7/25: No Freestyle Sessions
Mon. 9/1: CLOSED

Please Click Here for the Freestyle Rules

Additional Sessions and Schedule Changes Will Be Posted in the Following Areas:
• Ice Arena Ticket Booth
• Website
• Phone Line: 717-848-1084, Press 3


All Skaters Must Pay or Have Their Card Punched at the Ticket Booth or Main Office and Wear a Wristband Before Entering the Ice


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The York City Ice Arena is a great place to have a group outing! Groups of friends, families, corporations, schools, scouts, churches and other organizations will have a fun time during a skating party at the Coolest Place in Town!

Private Ice Rental
Rent the ice and have a private skating party for your group.

Ice Rental Rates Will Increase by $10 As of 9/1/08

Weekends and Weekdays after 6pm:
Weekdays 4-6pm:
Daytime Ice:
$258 per hr
$210 per hr
$140 per hr
  • Skate rental available for $1.50 per person.
  • Ice rental includes the use of 2 locker rooms and downstairs party rooms.



Public Skate Group Rates:

Group Rates Are Available for Groups Consisting of 15 or More Skaters.
For an additional cost you can rent a Private Party Room or Purchase Pizzas and Pitchers for your group.

Cost:
Lunchtime Sessions Mon.-Fri.
$3.50 admission and $1.50 skate rental
Wednesday Family Skate
$4.50 for admission and free skate rental
Weekend Sessions
$4.50 for admission and $1.50 for skate rental

Scout Groups, Church Groups, and York City Youth Organizations receive a special group rate, please contact Amy Klinedinst for more information.

Please call ahead to check for availability and to book your group. Contact Amy Klinedinst by email or by calling 717-848-1084 ext. 100.


Pack the Place Program

Skate with us for your next fundraiser!

Any non-profit organization can "sponsor" a public session to raise money for their group or program. (Proof of non-profit required)

Any Saturday Session- 1:00-3:45pm
or Sunday Session 1:45-3:45pm
Tickets- $8 for admission and skates

How it Works?
Your group selects a date to "sponsor" the session and then it's your job to "Pack the Place". The sponsoring group receives a percentage of the tickets they've sold.

The Ice Arena will create the tickets your group to sell. The event should be schedule with enough time for the tickets to be created and provided to your group to sell.

Your group is responsible for selling tickets. On the day of the event, you return your unsold tickets and money collected to the arena. The arena will provide your organization with your percentage of the ticket sales as shown below.

Group Size: 0-50- You receive 20% or up to $70
Group Size: 51-100- You receive 25% or up to $175
Group Size: 101-150- You receive 30% or up to $315
Group Size: 151-200- You receive 35% or up to $490
Group Size: 201-250- You receive 40% or up to $700
Group Size: 251-300- You receive 45% or up to $945

The session is still open to the general public.
If you elect to do a raffle or door prizes, the arena will provide a table and chairs as well as a donation of 2 gift certificates.

Benefits for your group:
  • Pack the Place Program is low effort and risk free

  • Group members experience a fun activity while raising money for the group

For more information, please contact Amy Klinedinst at 717.848.1084, ext 100 or amyk@yorkskate.com


Click Here For the Upcoming Changes and Cancellations

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Birthday Parties can be held during any public session

The price is $12.50 per person, a minimum of 10 is required. For those who want to eat and not skate the cost is $6.50.

Our Birthday Party package includes:

  • Invitations
  • Skating admission and skate rental
  • 2 slices of pizza per person
  • Free unlimited pitchers of soda
  • Use of private party rooms 45 minutes prior to the public session through the conclusion of the session. One room holds 13-15 kids, with more guests additional rooms will be needed.
  • Decorative tablecloth, paper products, and plasticware
  • Party host/hostess to serve the party
  • Set-up and clean-up
  • Bring your own cake and candles
  • York City Ice Arena cup and free skating pass provided to the birthday boy or girl
To reserve a birthday party you can either call us and book a party with the shift supervisor, or stop in and fill out a reservation form.


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All figure skating programs are conducted through The White Rose Figure Skating Club

For club memberships and information contact club President
Denny Enfield 717-755-3011

For private lessons contact Elsa Swenning at 717-848-1084 ext 110

Special Olympics:
Classes run from October through March. Composed of 24 skating members, the York Area Special Olympics Ice Skating group is the largest competing Special Olympics program in the U.S. For information, please contact Linda Huber at the figure skating office for eligibility and details- 717-848-1084, ext. 110.


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