Ice Programs
The William G. Allyn and Duke Schneider Ice Arenas at Skaneateles Community Center offer open and group ice skating programs at one of two NHL-sized indoor ice-skating rinks. Learn more about programs and member benefits for all ages and skill levels, including:
- Hockey lessons for adults and kids, including skill and speed training.
- Figure skating lessons and learn to skate programs.
- Outside hockey clinics and training
- Ice rink rental for birthday parties and special events
- Special Olympics ice-skating program, Peter’s Ice Angels
- Open ice skating and special community events, year round
Ice Rentals
William G. Allyn Ice Arena & Duke Schneider Ice Arena
- Team Practices, Hockey Tournaments, Speed Skating, Pickup Hockey & Games, Figure Skating
- Skate Parties, Gym Classes, Broomball, Sled Hockey
- Fundraising Events
Prime–Time Rates:
SCC- Members: $205 per hour
General Public: $225 per hour
Non-Prime Time Rates:
SCC Members: $190 per hour
General Public: $210 per hour
Definition of Non-Prime-Time Hours:
- Any days after 10:00pm
- Mondays thru Fridays 6:00am to 4:45pm (rate not available during school breaks)
- All days between 6:00am to 7:30am
Ice Rental Policies:
The ice will be resurfaced at the END of your scheduled time and must be factored into your total reservation. Example: If you are looking to be on the ice for 1 hour then you will be required to rent 1.25 hour to take inconsideration of the ice cut.
Cancellations must be reported a minimum of 21 days prior to any booking to avoid payment. FULL payment is due otherwise.
Private instruction is not permitted during skate & shoot or open skate sessions unless the instructor is a SCC staff and player has paid and registered at the front desk
Ice Rink Sponsorships
Looking to promote your Business? We have Billboard sponsorships available. See below links to our forms for more information.
Open Sessions & Calendar
Open Skate: During Open Skate, individuals can skate freely. It’s a great opportunity to have fun with friends and family, exercise, and build your skate skills.
* General Public: $15 per person or $35 per family household. Skating Admission includes helmet, rental skates.
Open Freestyle: Open Freestyle offers space for Figure Skaters to further develop their skills, practice routines, and express creativity.*No instruction is provided during Open Freestyle.
Skate & Shoot: Improve your overall speed, accuracy, and confidence on the ice with Skate & Shoot drills. These sessions are ideal for hockey players who want to improve their technique. All individuals are required to wear a helmet with face mask and gloves. Games are not available to play during Skate & Shoot but nets will be available.
Glow N Skate: Every Saturday
A safe, fun environment for kids and families to enjoy music, colorful lights, and skating together. Running from October through March
Learn To Skate
USA Learn to Skate Lessons: Groups– Build your skate skills in our Learn to Skate sessions, offered several times throughout the year. Led by instructors of the Skaneateles Figure Skating Club and USA Learn to Skate, individuals will learn the basics of skating and fundamental techniques to build upon. Skaters ages 3 and up are encouraged to join!
Learn to Skate Adult Instruction: Our adult skating instruction provides a supportive, safe, and fun learning environment that is designed to cater to all skill levels. Build focus, coordination, and technique with help from the Skaneateles Figure Skating Club.
Hockey Development
Outside Hockey Clinics: Skaneateles Community Center is partnered with the clinics below to bring you the best in Ice programs. Click on the icons to learn more about their service and offerings.
Adult Hockey
Adult Hockey 101:
Instructed by one of our SCC Hockey Instructors. This is a paid program for novice through intermediate level players. Program includes- warm up & free time, skating skills, stick handling, passing and shooting drills and controlled scrimmage to understand proper positioning during a game. Equipment is not provided but is mandatory. This program runs every other Monday night. Make sure you arrive early to check in at the front desk!
Date: October 6th – December 29th
Time: 9:00pm – 10:15 pm
Rate:
- Members $10 per session
- Non-members $20 per session
- Goalies are free
Open Adult Hockey
Date: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 9:00pm – 10:15 pm
Rate:
- Members Free per session
- Non-members $15 per session
- Goalies are free
Youth Hockey & Figure Skating
Ice Rink Staff
Matt Major
Ice Rinks & Facilities Director