Outdoor Ice Skating (Seasonal/Temporary Rinks)

[Isk8NYC]

http://www.examiner.com/x-13755-Raleigh-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Outdoor-ice-skating-rink-coming-to-Raleigh


Outdoor ice skating rink coming to Raleigh

November 10, 2:33 PM

You may not find a lot of frozen ponds in Raleigh, but that won’t stop one company from bringing outdoor skating to the City of Oaks.

Warté Designs, a local events design and interior design company, is bringing “Raleigh On Ice” to three area malls – Brier Creek, North Hills, and Triangle Town Center.

The outdoor rink is a travelling attraction that has appeared in big cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. This is its first time in Raleigh.

“We’re hoping this will become a holiday tradition in the Raleigh area,” said Carla Williams of the J Daniels Group, which is helping to promote the event.

Although warm weather can pop up in Raleigh throughout the holiday season – it was almost 80 degrees on Monday – that should not be a problem: the rink uses synthetic ice.

“Unless you’re technologically savvy, you won’t be able to tell the difference,” Williams said.

The skating will not be expensive – $5 for kids and $7 for adults, including skate rental – and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Raleigh Rescue Mission. A food, coat, and blanket drive will also be held as a part of this event.

“We are excited that we can use a fun and family-friendly event like outdoor ice skating to raise awareness about and benefit families and children in need,” said Warté Designs Owner, Warté Moore.

Also, Carolina Hurricanes – including Stormy, the mascot – will attend the first day of each event (Nov. 14 for Brier Creek, Nov. 29 for North Hills and Dec. 13 for Triangle Town Center.) Among the activities on those days will be clinics from Hurricanes’ players and a slapshot booth.

Locations and dates are as follows:

• Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center: Brier Creek: Nov. 14 - Dec. 10
• North Hills: Nov. 21 – Jan. 3
• Triangle Town Center: Dec. 13 – Dec. 26.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.



Note: The article says it's artificial ice.

[Isk8NYC]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Viejas-is-Home-to-SoCals-bw-2196343207.html?x=0&.v=1

Viejas is Home to SoCal's Largest Outdoor Ice Rink for the Holidays
Viejas Outlet Center transforms into a winter wonderland complete with ice skating, holiday tree lighting, performances, shopping and much more

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viejas Outlet Center officially kicks-off the holiday season this weekend, November 13, with the opening of Southern California’s largest ice rink, holiday tree lighting, the return of the Legend of the Ice Princess and super holiday savings at all retail stores, showcasing Viejas Outlet Center as San Diego’s only lifestyle outlet shopping center.
Viejas Outlet Center is proud to be the home of the largest outdoor ice skating rink in Southern California again this holiday season. The rink, measuring 70’x140’, will be open to the public November 14 through January 3. For $12, skaters will enjoy 90 minutes of skating, which includes skate rental (military discounts available). The rink will be open from 5 - 10pm, Monday through Friday (November 16 – December 18), noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday (December 21 – January 1) and from noon to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday. The rink will also be open at 4p.m. on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Log onto www.viejasoutletcenter.com (http://www.viejasoutletcenter.com) for updates and specific hours of operation.

The beginning of the holiday season would not be complete without a holiday tree lighting, and this Friday, November 13, Viejas Outlet Center transforms into a winter wonderland and presents the biggest and best holiday tree lighting in San Diego County. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. in the Outlet Center Park area and will feature a live, choreographed ice show culminating with the lighting of the 87-foot holiday tree and a visit from Santa Claus. The night concludes with the first public performance of the Legend of the Ice Princess at 7:30 p.m. in the Show Court. All performances are free and open to the public.

The Legend of the Ice Princess, a holiday favorite, is the story of Crystal, a young fairy princess whose magical powers bring winter to the holiday season amidst amazing pyrotechnics, dancing fountains, lasers and incredible special effects. The Ice Princess performs nightly, November 14 through January 2 at 7:30 p.m. (weather permitting) and is free and open to the public.

Effective November 13, the Viejas Outlet Center holiday hours are:

Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday& Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, November 27: 12:01 a.m. – 9 p.m.
December 18 – January 3, 2010

Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Years Eve: 10a.m. – 9 p.m.
New Years Day: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Make plans to come back to the Viejas Outlet Center on November 27 at midnight for Midnight Madness shopping, where shoppers will be able to get the first pick at some of America’s top name brands at extremely low prices. And later in November, Viejas is thrilled to open its newest attraction, Viejas Bowl, where there’s fun for everyone. Details coming soon.

[caffn8me]

“Unless you’re technologically savvy, you won’t be able to tell the difference,” Williams said.Hmm, I doubt syntehtic ice is that good and I hate to think what it does to blades!

We're just getting London's outdoor rinks opening for the winter season. I'll make a specific post about that soon.

Sarah

[Isk8NYC]

I'm not interested in synthetic ice after hearing from S@D about what it does to blades. Blades aren't cheap.

[Isk8NYC]

Charlotte, NC

http://www.wbtholidayonice.com/index.cfm;jsessionid=2e3098d7737bd51f0c7f27a11f4e7 5445f3aTR

WBT Holiday On Ice 2009

Great traditions start with WBT... and WBT's Holiday on Ice is no exception. Tucked away in Uptown Charlotte's most scenic park is the area's only outdoor ice rink. There's no better way to get in the holiday spirit than skating with your friends and family among the holiday decorations in uptown. Join us for skating and holiday cheer at WBT's Holiday on Ice... on the Green in Uptown.

Open Wednesday, November 25, 2009 until Saturday, January 9, 2010.
Hours vary between holidays and school dates. (See below)

Admission: $7 Skate Rental: $3 (Season Passes are available)
Buy Tickets Online: https://radiostore.gmclt.com/index.cfm?CategoryID=3


Open Nov 25th - Jan 9th
Regular Hours
Wed-Fri 5pm-10pm
Sat 11am-10pm
Sun 11am-7pm
Mon-Tues closed

Extended Holiday Hours
Dec 21st - Jan 3rd
Open Everyday from 11am - 10pm

Day by Day Listing
Day Date Open Close Info
Wed 11/25 5pm 10pm GRAND OPENING
Thur 11/26 5pm 10pm THANKSGIVING
Fri 11/27 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Sat 11/28 11am 10pm
Sun 11/29 11am 10pm
Mon 11/30 CLOSED
Tues 12/1 CLOSED
Wed 12/2 5pm 10pm
Thurs 12/3 5pm 10pm
Fri 12/4 5pm 10pm
Sat 12/5 11am 10pm
Sun 12/6 11am 7 pm PANTHERS GAME 1PM
Mon 12/7 CLOSED
Tues 12/8 CLOSED
Wed 12/9 5pm 10pm
Thurs 12/10 5pm 10pm
Fri 12/11 5pm 10pm
Sat 12/12 11am 10pm
Sun 12/13 11am 7 pm
Mon 12/14 CLOSED
Tues 12/15 CLOSED
Wed 12/16 5pm 10pm
Thurs 12/17 5pm 10pm
Fri 12/18 5pm 10pm
Sat 12/19 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Sun 12/20 11am 7 pm PANTHERS GAME 8PM
Mon 12/21 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Tues 12/22 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Wed 12/23 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Thurs 12/24 11am 10pm CHRISTMAS EVE
Fri 12/25 5pm 10pm CHRISTMAS DAY
Sat 12/26 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Sun 12/27 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Mon 12/28 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Tues 12/29 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Wed 12/30 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Thurs 12/31 11am 10pm NEW YEARS EVE
Fri 1/1 11am 10pm NEW YEARS DAY
Sat 1/2 11am 10pm SCHOOL OUT
Sun 1/3 11am 10pm PANTHERS GAME 1PM
Mon 1/4 CLOSED
Tues 1/5 CLOSED
Wed 1/6 5pm 10pm
Thurs 1/7 5pm 10pm
Fri 1/8 5pm 10pm
Sat 1/9 11am 10pm LAST DAY
Sun 1/10 CLOSED

[Isk8NYC]

Menlo Park/Edison, New Jersey:

http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/parksrecreation/icerink.asp

ROOSEVELT PARK FAMILY ICE SKATING RINK
151 PARSONAGE ROAD EDISON, N.J 08817

OPENING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009 THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MONDAY & TUESDAY -- CLOSED
WEDNESDAY through FRIDAY -- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY & HOLIDAYS -- 12 NOON-4:00 PM (SESSION # 1) -- 5:00 PM-9:00 PM (SESSION # 2)
SUNDAY -- 12 NOON-3:00 PM (SESSION # 1) -- 4:00 PM-7:00 PM (SESSION # 2)

SPECIAL SESSIONS- NEW YEARS EVE & CHRISTMAS EVE WILL HAVE ONLY ONE SESSION 12:00(Noon)-5:00 PM.

The following dates will operate on a Saturday Schedule:
Friday, November 27, 2009 (Schools Closed)
Saturday, Dec. 26,2009 through Saturday-Jan.2, 2010 WINTER RECESS
Friday, January 1, 2010 New Years Day (Schools Closed)
Monday, January 18, 2010 Martin Luther King's Birthday (Schools Closed)
Monday, February 15, 2010 President’s Day (Schools Closed)

ADMISSION FEES (http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/parksrecreation/fees.asp#rinkfees): ADULTS - $ 5.00 (PER SESSION)
KIDS 17 & UNDER -$4.00 (PER SESSION)
SENIORS - $ 4.00 (PER SESSION)
SKATE RENTAL - $ 4.00 SKATE SHARPENING- $ 6.50

LESSONS AVAILABLE - Lesson Form (http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/parksrecreation/icerink_group_lesson_form.pdf) (Adobe PDF), Liability Waiver (http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/parksrecreation/icerink_liability_waiver_form.pdf) (Adobe PDF)

WE RECOMMEND WEARING A HELMET IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER.
ALL CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS OF AGE MUST WEAR A HELMET.

Skate rentals are called off the ice 10 minutes before the end of each public session.
Every two hours there will be a 20 minute resurfacing break (pending weather conditions).


PHONE NUMBERS:
MAIN - 732-494-3785 (ANSWERING MACHINE)
OFFICE-732-494-2980
FAX - 732-494-6871

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Managed by the Middlesex County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Middlesex County Improvement Authority.

[Skate@Delaware]

I'm not interested in synthetic ice after hearing from S@D about what it does to blades. Blades aren't cheap.
I hear that some of the newer synthetics are easier on your blades but I have no experience with them. One of our up-state rinks uses a better synthetic so I'm told by one one of the girls at my rink who has skated on it. She said the gliding was so much better it WAS hard to tell you were on synthetic! I wanted to go check it out, but the people running it were very hard to get hold of so I gave up.

Once or twice will not ruin your blades, but if you are like me and doing shows where you are on it for weeks, then get cheap blades for substituting. Some of the girls even got cheap boots off eBay just for the summer shows and slapped some cheap blades on them.

[frankwlhill]

Here is another place for ice skating in Woodland Hills.
Woodland Hills Ice (http://www.woodlandhillsice.com) is located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard--at the corner of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Erwin Streets--in the parking lot of the Westfield Promenade. The ice rink will be open daily from November 25 through February 21, 2010 for recreational ice skating, special events and party rentals.
Offer 2$ off Single Skate Session Monday-Friday before 5pm

[FigureSk8Dad]

Here is one right on the beach:

www.seasideice.com (http://www.seasideice.com)


Seaside Lagoon (http://www.redondo.org/depts/recreation/facilities/seaside_lagoon/default.asp)
200 Portofino Way,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Open Daily: November 10, 2009 through January 18, 2010. Subject to change.
OPEN ALL HOLIDAYS: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's

Check their website for the skating hours. It didn't copy over very well (formatting).

[Isk8NYC]

Bryant Park in Manhattan is open for the season...

http://www.thepondatbryantpark.com/?utm_source=MidCity+News&utm_campaign=8fd05f6bb9-Events_11_06_09&utm_medium=email


Open Daily


Nov. 6 2009 - Jan. 24, 2010
Hours of Operation


Sunday - Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 8am - Midnight


General Admission: FREE
Skate Rentals: $12
Lockers: FREE
Locks: $9
Bag Check: $9
*all prices include sales tax and are non-refundable



ETA: Bring hard guards if you use your own skates.

[caffn8me]

I had my first ever outdoor skate this evening at London's Natural History Museum and loved it. The rink is in very pretty surroundings and had better ice than I expected.

Here's a list I have compiled of all this year's outdoor rinks in London;

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Natural History Museum (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/ice-rink/)

Nearest tube station
South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly)

Dates
5th November 2009 - 17th January 2010

Times
Weekdays 10am to 10pm
Weekends 8.45am to 10pm

Prices
Adult (13+); £13.00 peak, £11.50 off-peak
Child (12 and under); £8.50 peak, £8.00 off-peak
Concessions; £10.50 off-peak only

£0.25 per-ticket booking fee for tickets bought at rink
£1.20 per-ticket booking fee and £2.00 per-transaction fee for tickets bought online
£1.20 per-ticket booking fee and £1.95 per-transaction fee for telephone bookings

Skate hire
Included in price. Blue plastic shell type boots with figure blades. Some larger sizes may have hockey blades.

Session length
1 hour

Hourly cost (single adult ticket)
Minimum £11.75 - off peak, bought at ice rink
Maximum £16.20 - peak, bought online

Notes
Raised viewing area with bar and café overlooking rink. Several hot food outlets by the rink.
A fantastic museum with free entry that's worth a visit too

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Broadgate Circle (http://www.broadgateinfo.net/app/broadgateestate/events/index.cfm?title=Events&strapid=%23%2B0%3EM%0A)

Nearest tube station
Liverpool Street (Central, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Circle)

Dates
16th November 2009* - 17th March 2010

Times
Weekdays 12pm to 8.30pm
Weekends 10am to 7.30pm
Check with ice rink first as sessions don't run continuously and some days finish earlier due to special events

Prices
Adult; £8.00, Monthly season ticket £40, Whole season ticket £100

Skate hire
Not included in price; £2.00 extra

Session length
2 hours or 2½ hours

Hourly cost (single adult ticket)
Minimum £3.20 - daytime or weekend session, own skates
Maximum £5.00 - weekday evening session, rental skates

Notes
A circular rink, 22m in diameter.
Right next to Liverpool Street station so plenty of places to get food and drink.
London's best value outdoor rink with the longest season but surroundings not as pretty as some.
Ice should be good as the rink uses a full sized Zamboni.
The only London outdoor rink where it costs less if you have your own skates.
The ice rink hosts a Broomball League (http://www.broadgateinfo.net/app/broadgateestate/events/arenadetails.cfm?ID=%23%2B%40ZF%0A&1=1) and a charity fundraising Sense City Ice Skate (http://www.broadgateinfo.net/app/broadgateestate/events/arenadetails.cfm?ID=%23%2B0%2AL%0A) competition

There are four live webcams covering the rink 24/7 here (http://vs1-73418.highspeedoffice.net/indexFrame.shtml?newstyle=Quad).

* The opening of the rink has been delayed. It should have opened on 14th November but they are now hoping to open on Monday 16th November.

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Somerset House (http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/ice_rink/)

Nearest tube station
Temple (District and Circle)

Dates
17th November 2009 - 24th January 2010

Times
10am to 10.15pm daily, some special sessions to 11.30pm - check website

Prices
Adult; £12.50 peak, £10.50 off-peak
Child; £8.00 peak, £7.50 off-peak

No booking fee for tickets bought at rink (limited number only released on day of skating)
£1.00 per-ticket booking fee and a £2.50 per transaction fee for tickets bought online

Skate hire
Included

Session length
1 hour

Hourly cost (single adult ticket)
Minimum £10.50 - off-peak, bought at rink
Maximum £16.00 - peak, bought online

Notes
This rink hosts a number of DJ nights and special events - check website for details.
Ice café overlooking rink.

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Canary Wharf (http://www.canarywharficerink.com/)

Nearest tube station
Canary Wharf (Jubilee)

Dates
14th November 2009 - 21st February 2010

Times
Monday - Saturday 9.45am to 11pm
Sunday 9.45am to 7.30pm

Prices
Adult; £12.00 peak, £10.00 off-peak
Child; £7.50 under 12, £9.00 12-16
Concessions; £9.00 for OAP/NUS
Season tickets available

No booking fee for tickets bought at rink
£1.60 (adult) per-ticket booking fee and £1.00 per-transaction fee for tickets bought online

Skate hire
Included

Session length
1 hour

Hourly cost (single adult ticket)
Minimum £10.00 - off-peak, bought at rink
Maximum £15.60 - peak, bought online

Notes
At the time of writing there is no information on the website about food and drink or a viewing area at the rink itself but there are numerous outlets in Canary Wharf.

Continued in part 2

[caffn8me]

Tower of London (http://www.toweroflondonicerink.com/)

Nearest tube station
Tower Hill (District, Circle)

Dates
21st November 2009 - 10th January 2010

Times
10am to 10pm

Prices
Adult; £12.00 peak, £10.00 off-peak
Child (under 16); £8.00 peak, £7.50 off-peak
Comcessions; £11.00 peak, £9.50 off-peak

No booking fee for tickets bought at rink
£2.75 per-transaction fee for tickets bought online

Skate hire
Included

Session length
1 hour

Hourly cost (single adult ticket)
Minimum £10.00 off-peak, bought at rink
Maximum £14.75 peak, bought online

Notes
Ice café overlooking rink.
Open New Year's Day

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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland (http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/)

Nearest tube station
Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly)

Dates
21st November 2009 - 3rd January 2010

Times
10am to 10pm
Closed Christmas Day

Prices
Adult (13+); £13.00 peak, £10.00 off-peak
Child (12 and under); £8.00 peak, £7.50 off-peak
Concessions; £11.50 peak, £9.00 off-peak

No booking fee for tickets bought at Winter Womderland
£1.00 per-ticket booking fee and £1.75 per-transaction fee for tickets bought online

Skate hire
Included in price

Session length
1 hour

Hourly cost (single adult ticket)
Minimum; £10.00 - off peak, bought at rink
Maximum; £15.75 - peak, bought online

Notes
Numerous other attractions on site including a German Christmas Market, Zippo's Circus and giant wheel.
Claims to be London's largest outdoor rink.

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Hampton Court Palace (http://www.hamptoncourticerink.com/)

Nearest tube station
No tube but next to Hampton Court mainline rail station - take a train from London Waterloo

Dates
28th November 2009 - 10th January 2010

Times
10am to 10pm

Prices
Adult; £11.50 peak, £10.00 off-peak
Child (under 16); £8.00 peak, £7.50 off-peak
Concessions; £9.00 peak, £8.00 off-peak

No booking fee for tickets bought at rink or Hampton Court Palace Welcome Centre
£2.75 per-transaction fee for tickets bought online

Skate hire
Included

Session length
1 hour

Hourly cost (single adult ticket)
Minimum; £10 off peak ticket bought onsite
Maximum; £15.75 peak ticket bought online

Notes
Ice café overlooking rink
Open on New Year's Day

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Wembley Ice Experience (http://www.wembleyice.com/skating)

Nearest tube station
Wembley

Dates
11th December 2009 - 3rd january 2010

Times
Extremely variable - check website

Prices
Adult; £15.00 peak, £13.00 off-peak
Child (15 and under); £10.00 peak, £9.00 off-peak

£1.50 per-ticket booking fee and £2.25 per-transaction fee for tickets bought online

At the time of writing I am still waiting for a reply from Wembley Stadium about whether tickets can be purchased from the stadium's box office.

Skate hire
Included

Session length
45 minutes

Hourly cost (single adult ticket)
Minimum; £22.33 off-peak, bought online
Maximum; £25.00 peak, bought online

Notes
An ice "track" that runs around the outside of the pitch - 350m long and 7m wide
London's most expensive rink, shortest sessions and shortest season

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Please do check with each rink before turning up as sessions may be subject to change or sold-out. All rinks offer family tickets and some rinks offer lessons and ice guides.

There's a huge difference in rink sizes and I hope to add more information in due course.

Prices range from a minimum session cost of £8.00 to a maximum session cost of £15.75 but when you look at the hourly cost the range is even wider from £3.20 to £25.00. Serious skaters might want to avoid the very expensive rinks and leave them to the muggles :)

Sarah

[4rkidz]

http://accessniagara.com/blog/2009/11/02/outdoor-skating-rink-to-open-nov-23-at-brink-of-horseshoe-falls/

[Isk8NYC]

Raleigh, NC - REAL ICE!!!! (Thanks skatingatty!)

http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/raleighwinterfest/general_info.htm

GENERAL INFORMATION
Grab your mittens and scarves and make your way to the heart of the center city for Raleigh's premier holiday event—the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest. Winterfest is a two-month long extravaganza featuring an outdoor skating rink with natural ice. This family-friendly celebration of fun-filled activities at the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink kicks off with a memorable event on Friday, December 4.

The opening celebration on Friday, December 4 will run from 5 pm until 11 pm and will feature performances by local choirs and bands, talented figure skaters and a multitude of other entertainers, a visit by Santa Claus, a reading by Ira David Wood III (star of Theatre in the Park’s A Christmas Carol), delicious food and drink, a dazzling holiday tree lighting and Grammy-winning, country music headliner Michelle Branch. This FREE, community-wide kickoff event will be followed by two months of additional programming at the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink.

LOCATION:
The AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink will be located in City Plaza situated on the southern end of the 400 block of Fayetteville Street.


Dates: 12/4 - 1/31/2010

Hours vary - see schedule here: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/_files/docs/hours-of-operation.pdf