Skatium Ice Arena Amenities - Skokie Park District

Check out the Skatiumin February and March!The Skatium Ice Arena is known throughout Chicagoland for offering some of the finest figure skatingclasses, hockey programs, and professional instructors in America.Located just minutes from Chicago and its north and west suburbs, the Skatium also offers birthdayskate and corporate broomball parties, figure skating ice shows, holiday special events for kids, a mainand studio rink and a concession stand.Remember, spring hockey registration begins in just a few days — January 20 for residents of the SkokiePark District, and for non-residents on January 23. Figure skating registration begins on January 19 forresidents of the Skokie Park District, and for non-residents on January 21.Finally, if you haven’t heard it through the grapevive yet, the Skatium will be closing for an extensiverenovation on April 3 and will reopen — bigger and better — in the fall. (See pages 6 and 7.) For moreinformation call (847) 674-1500, ext. 2900.Please review this guide thoroughly; we offer a wide range of classes to meet the needs of your entirefamily. You can register on the web at www.SkokieParkDistrict.org, or by calling (847) 674-1500, ext.2900 — or by stopping by the Skatium or any Skokie Park District facility.See you on the ice!The Skatium staff and crewSkatiumLocationWeber Leisure Center9300 Weber Park PlaceSkokie, Illinois, 60077SkatiumOffice HoursMonday-Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Building hours of operation vary.Call the Skatium at 847-674-1500,ext. 2900 for information.This program is published quarterlyby the Skokie Park District forSkatium Ice Arena activities.SPD Board of CommisionersMike Reid.......................................................................... PresidentJerry Clarito................................................................Vice PresidentSusan Aberman..........................................................CommissionerMichael Alter..............................................................CommissionerMaureen Yanes...........................................................CommissionerAdministrative StaffMark Schneiderman, CPRP.................................. Executive DirectorJohn Ohrlund, CPRP..............Superintendent of Parks and FacilitiesWilliam Schmidt, CPA...............Superintendent of Business ServicesMichelle Tuft, CPRP.............................Superintendent of RecreationSkatium Ice Arena StaffFrank Gallagher.......................................................Facility ManagerClinton Hieber..........................................Assistant Facility ManagerKerry Murphy............................................Figure Skating SupervisorSteve Glickman.................................................... Hockey SupervisorIris Levin........................................Customer Service/Office AssistantShelly Perrone..................................... Assistant Skating CoordinatorErwin Sandoval............................................Maintenance Supervisor

General InformationSPRING 2011RegistrationHockeyJanuary 20 - Registration for in-district residents.January 23 - Open registration.Residents of Skokie and, per reciprocalagreement with their park districts, residents ofMorton Grove, Lincolnwood and Golf receive a10% discount on all individual registration.Figure SkatingJanuary 19 - Registration for in-district residents& skaters previously registered in Winter session.January 21 - Open registration.In-district fee applies to Skokie & Morton Groveresidents. Non-resident figure skating feesare 15% additional. Patrons may register atany Skokie Park District facility. Registrationsreceived by mail prior to starting date willbe processed on second day of registration.The facility’s Main Office accepts all programregistration outlined in this brochure. The staffwill be happy to answer any questions you mayhave and assist in your program registration, icerental or any special needs.4 ways to RegisterOnline: www.SkokieParkDistrict.org(Pre-registration is required)Walk-in: Patrons may register at anySkokie Park District facility.Fax: (847) 674-1518Mail: 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie, IL 60077SkatiumIceArenaRinkRentalMain Rink (85' X 200')Prime Time:$295 per hourNon-Prime Time:$255 per hourStudio Rink (60' x 100')$130 per hourPublic Skating SessionsPublic skating is open to all ages.Sunday.............2:30 - 3:45 p.m.Tuesday............10:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Wednesday.......11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Thursday..........10:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Friday...............10:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Friday...............7:15 - 8:30 p.m.Saturday...........1:00 - 2:15 p.m.Saturday...........6:00 - 7:15 p.m. (Studio Rink)Weekday, Daytime Public Sessions begin September 9.Weekend Public Sessions begin October 9.Saturday and Sunday afternoon public sessions concludeMarch 20, 2011. Schedule times subject to change without notice.Public Skating FeesChildren......................... $4.00Adults ............................ $4.50Skate Rental................... $2.50Schools Out Public SkateContentsRegistration...................... 3Hockey............................ 4-5Renovation................... 10-11Figure Skating............... 8-13Parties......................... 14Ammenities............... 15MLK Public Skating: Monday, January 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Presidents Day: Monday, February 21, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Skating Passes1/2 Price Sale starts January 3rdSkaters who frequently attend our public skating session can enjoygreat savings when they purchase a season pass. Informationabout skating passes can be found in the Skatium office. Thesepasses are valid through April 1, 2011.Resident Non-ResidentFamily (2 persons) $60 $75Each additional family member $25/per person $25/per personAdult (one) $42.50 $53.15Child* (one) $35 $43.75*Applies to those who have not graduated from the eighth grade.Resident rate applies to Skokie and Morton Grove Park Districtresidents only. Two forms of ID must be shown to prove residency.Saturday and Sunday afternoon public sessions concludeMarch 20, 2011. Passes available for purchase at the Skatium office.Important: Registrants and participants permit the taking of photographs andvideotapes of themselves and their children during Skokie Park District activitiesfor publication use as the Park District deems appropriate. The Skokie Park Districtdoes not provide individual accident and health insurance. Children under the ageof 12 visiting the facility or participating in Skatium Programs must be accompaniedby an adult (18 years or older). Times of programs were accurate at time of printing.Rink management reserves the right to cancel or change program times3

Skatium Ice ArenaRenovation 2011Skokie Park District announces facelift for Skatiumhen the Skatium Ice Arena opened in 1973, the two-rink facility put Skokie on the map for resident skaters, asWwell as for blade enthusiasts throughout Chicagoland.Over the years, Arena staff have taught tens of thousands to skate and have organized ice shows and exhibitionsfeaturing figure skating and hockey legends like Scott Hamilton, Sasha Cohen, Evan Lysacek, Stan Mikita, TonyEsposito and Dennis Savard. The Skatium hockey program is also home to first-rate instruction, leagues, camps andclinics.In 2005, the Skatium main rink was updated and continues to showcase some of America's finest programs and specialevents. In April 2011, in order that the quality of the structure matches the stellar programming currently offered withinits walls, the Skatium will briefly close its doors, reopening in September 2011 after a substantial renovation.Highlights of the $5 million renovation will include:• A state-of-the-art entryway and lobby with natural light pouring through a three-tier multilayered glass roof. Thenew lobby will be roomy, customer friendly and contemporary.• Modern locker rooms for the main rink, and two new locker rooms adjacent to the studio rink, built over a portion ofthe practice area of the Weber Park Golf Course.• A new café and a more convenient skate rental area for Skatium customers.

SpecialtyClassesSpecialty Classes for Basic 3 through GoldAll Specialty classes are for students ages 6-19, who are already registered in figure skating classes at the Skatium.Every class level has skills that are challenging and difficult to master in a 10-12 week program. Our Mini Clinicsare designed to give skaters the opportunity to fine tune some of the more challenging skills. This year the parkdistrict will be offering a variety of clinics to assist skaters in more quickly mastering difficult skills.Basic 3, 4, 5 Crossover Clinics 4 weeksThe forward and backward crossovers are extremely important for skaters to master. Our crossover clinics arespecifically designed to work on the technique of transferring the skaters weight from one foot to another.Class Level Activity # Day Dates Time FeeBasic 3 & 4 155930-03 Saturday Feb. 12, 19, 26 & Mar. 5 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. $29.00Basic 5 155930-04 Saturday Mar. 12, 19, 26 & Apr. 2 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. $29.00Jump & Spin 4 weeksClass Level Activity # Day Dates Time FeeBasic 4 & 5 155930-07 Saturday Feb. 12, 19, 26 & Mar. 5 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. $29.00Basic 6, 7 & 8 155930-08 Saturday Mar. 12, 19, 26 & Apr. 2 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. $29.00Spin Only 8 weeksClass Level Activity # Day Dates Time FeePre Free Skate - Free Skate 4 155930-09 Tuesday Feb. 8 – Mar. 29 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. $44.00Power & Edges 8 weeksClass Level Activity # Day Dates Time FeePre Freestyle - Freestyle 4 155933-01 Monday Feb. 7 – Mar. 28 5:30 - 5:50 p.m. $38.00Freestyle 5 & Up 155933-02 Monday Feb. 7 – Mar. 28 5:30 - 5:50 p.m. $38.00Friday Fun Skate 8 weeksThe Skatium will be offering Friday Fun Skate sessions for those skaters who are enrolled in the Spring FigureSkating Program. However, in order for skaters to participate on these sessions the MUST wear either a sweater orjacket with their Basic Skills Badges sewn on. Remember these patches are free and every skater needs to havetheir current badges sewn on to attend this activity. Enrollment is limited to 75 skaters, so don't delay.Class Level Activity # Day Dates Time FeeSkaters Enrolled in 155930-10 Friday Feb. 11 – Apr. 1 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. $32.00Spring Figure Skating11

Skaters are required to purchase a punch card for morning ice in advance. Cash drop-ins are no longer permitted.Contact the Skatium office for more details. Ten skate morning punch card is $75.00. Cards are valid for all MorningFreestyle times that are listed below. Cards expire on April 1, 2011. If a child or parent forget their carda $10 ice fee will need to be paid prior to the child taking the ice.Day Activity # Time ProgramTuesday, Wednesday 156041-15 6:15 - 7:15 a.m. Morning Freestyle& Friday7:15 - 8:15 a.m.Saturday 156041-14 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Morning Studio Freestyle(Tot Beginner 1 – Free Skate 2)10 skate morning puch card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00 Day Activity # Time FeeMonday - Friday 156042-01 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. $55Freestyle Practice Pass Drop-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.00 per day Special Note: Refunds or credits will no longer be issued without a doctor’s note!Afternoon Freestyle practice times and Saturday Morning practice times are available to those skaters enrolled in FigureSkating classes who attend at least 50% of their classes. Rink Management reserves the right to limit enrollment basedon skater’s ability level. Make-ups will not be allowed for missed sessions without a doctor’s medical note or approval fromthe Skating Director in extreme cases.Day Activity # Time ProgramMonday 156043-01 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Afternoon Freestyle (Free Skate 5 & above)Tuesday 156043-02 3:40 - 4:40 p.m. Afternoon Freestyle (Tot Beginner 1 – Free Skate 4)156043-03 5:35 - 6:35 p.m. Afternoon Freestyle (Free Skate 1 & above)Wednesday 156043-04 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Afternoon Freestyle (Pre Free Skate 1 and above)156043-05 5:40 - 6:25 p.m. Afternoon Freestyle (Tot Beginner 1– Free Skate 4)Thursday 156043-06 3:40 - 4:40 p.m. Afternoon Freestyle (Tot Beginner 1 – Free Skate 4)Friday 156043-08 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Afternoon Freestyle (Tot Beginner 1 – Free Skate 4)1 Hour Pre Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.00Wednesday & Friday 45 minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.001 Hour Session Freestyle Drop-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00Wednesday & Friday 45 minute Drop-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.0012

The Skokie Park District is now offering Scout classes at the Skatium.Children can now earn their merit badges by participating in these custom made scout classes.Our instructor’s are now certified with the Boy Scouts ofAmerica to sign off on children’s badge requirements.Children can sign up individually or Scout Masters cansign up their troops at the Skatium’s office. The SkokiePark District has four \certified merit badge counselorson staff.Brownies & Girl Scouts have the choice of registeringon-line with the Girl Scouts of America or Scout Leaderscan register their troop at the Skatium office.All Scout Classes Include:• 15 minute off ice instruction• 2 Free public session passes• 45 minute on ice instruction• Skate rental includedCub Scout & Boy Scout Info - $10 per scoutSat., Jan. 22 Sat., Jan. 29 Sat., Feb 264:45 - 5:45 pm 3:15 - 4:15 pm 1:45 - 2:45 pm4:45 - 5:45 pm 2:45 - 3:45 pmDaisy, Brownie & Girl Scout Info - $10 per scoutSat., Jan. 22 Sat., Jan. 29 Sat., Feb 264:45 - 5:45 pm 3:15 - 4:15 pm 1:45 - 2:45 pm4:45 - 5:45 pm 2:45 - 3:45 pm13

Party TimeHost ABroomball PartyLooking for a fun and exciting event for your nextparty? Our Studio Rink (60’x100’) is the perfectsize for the game of broomball! Broomball is similarto hockey, except players wear rubber-soled shoesand use plastic tipped “brooms” and a ball. Wepromise, broomball will sweep you away to fun andexcitement at your next party!Scooter’s Broomball Party Package• One hour in the Party Room• One hour in the Studio Rink• Cups, napkins, platesCapacity: 30 ChildrenAll this for only $195Plus $25 deposit for brooms and ball rental.Have YourBirthday Partyat the SkatiumScooter’s Birthday Party Package• One hour in the Party Room• One hour in the Studio Rink• Cups, napkins, plates• Skate rental discount($2 per pair)Capacity: 30 ChildrenAll this foronly $195Scooters PartyRoom RentalScooter’s Party Room is available for rent as ameeting place or with an icerental during the Skatium’soperational hours.Capacity: 30 peopleRoom Rental is $50/hour14

AffiliatesSkokie SkatiumFigureSkating ClubOur club offers weekend freestyle practice ice atreduced rates. Among the benefits are a wonderfulopportunity for you and your coach to prepare forlocal and out-of-town competitions. Social events andmore are also offered. Call Les Ascher 773-736-1940.Skokie AmateurHockey AssociationThe SAHA All-Star Program is designed to meet theneeds and interests of more advanced players at allage levels. All-Star Hockey is for players and theirfamilies who desire more competition, involvementand commitment to the total hockey experience.Play CompetetiveTravel Hockey with theFlyers Hockey ClubThe SAHA All-Star Program is designed to meet theneeds and interests of more advanced players at allage levels. All-Star Hockey is for players and theirfamilies who desire more competition, involvementand commitment to the total hockey experience.If you are looking for a higher level of competition,advanced development and greater commitmentto the game of hockey, then the Flyers Hockeyclub is for you! We are a private affiliate of theSkokie Park District that plays and practices at theSkatium. Since 1983, our family-oriented programhas instilled in our players the positive values ofgood sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsibilitythrough the sport of ice hockey. We have teams at alllevels from Mite through Midget and offer the highestquality coaching available on the North Shore.For more information check ourwebsite, www.flyershockey.org,or call Toby Meyer at847-475-4402.Skatium IceArena AmenitiesThe Skatium is pleased to provide the followingconveniences to insure an excellent skatingexperience:Coin Operated LockersCoin operated lockers are available to securepersonal belongings.Rental LockersSkaters enrolled in our instructional classes maywish to leave their skates and possessions in asecure storage area within the facility. Lockers areprovided in the Studio Rink and may be rented for$15 per semester.Concession StandOperated by Mi-La Snacks, the concession standfeatures short order service, hot dogs, popcorn,pretzels, pizza, ice cream and more. Mi-La maybe the answer to your party needs. For moreinformation, please call (847) 933-9332.We Tailor Classesfor Home School andPreschool KidsGather five or more children and form your ownclass with our help.For additional information call 847-674-1500,ext. 2900. Hours available for these self-designedclasses are Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm.JobsDoes a part-time position in the fast-paced industryof ice skating sound interesting? The Skatium iscurrently accepting applications for maintenance staffand ice guards. Please contact Clinton Hieber at847 674-1500, ext. 2910 for complete information.15

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