Public Skates
Hours and Events
Ice Arena Winter Break Hours
- December 22-23: 11:30 am-2 pm
- December 24-25: Closed
- December 26: 1:30-4 pm and 7:30-10 pm
- December 27: 1:30-4 pm and 7-9 pm
- December 28: 1:30-4 pm
- December 29-31: 11:30 am-2 pm
- January 1: Closed
- January 2: 1:30-4 pm and 7:30-10 pm
- January 3: 1:30-4 pm and 7-9 pm
- January 4: 1:30-4 pm
Theme Skates
- I-Skate: Thursday, August 21, 8-10 pm
Welcome back UI students! - Orange and Blue Skate: Friday, September 19, 7:30-10 pm
UI faculty/staff get in free with i-card. - Spooky Skate: Sunday, October 26, 1:30-4 pm
- Turkey Skate:Wednesday, November 26, 7-9 pm
- Turkey Skate:Friday, November 28, 11:30 am-2 pm
- Family Skate: Saturday, November 29, 6-8 pm
- Moonlight Skate: Saturday, December 20, 1:30-4 pm and 7-9 pm
- Moonlight Skate: Sunday, December 21, 1:30-4 pm
- Cheap Skates: First Wednesday of every month.
$1/admission and $1/skate rental
Monthly Calendar
Check the Monthly Calendar for updated skating opportunities at the UI Ice Arena.
Birthday Party Packages
NEW—View more information about Birthday Party Packages.
Admission Fees, Passes, and Rentals
Public Skate General Admission
Does not including skate rental.
- UI Student or Campus Rec Member (with valid i-card): FREE
- Children (under 3): Free
- Youth (4-12): $4.00
- Adult (13 and older): $5.00
- Family Pass: $20 (good for 5 family members and skate rental)
Group Passes
For groups of 8 or more skaters.
- $4/person when payment is made at least one day in advance*
- $5/person for groups paying at the door
* Prices include admission and skates.
Credit cards are accepted over the phone, (217) 333-2212, or stop by to purchase passes in person.
Discount Public Admission Cards
For individuals.
- $30/youth (10 session pass without skates)
- $40/youth (10 session pass with skates)
- $40/adult (10 session pass without skates)
- $50/adult (10 session pass with skates)
Skate Rental
- UI Student or Campus Rec Member: $1.00
- Public: $2.00
Skate Sharpening
- $5/pair of skates
- $8/new or custom skates