Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Ice Rink is an indoor facility, so it's open year-round!
10610 Westlake Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
301-765-8620
301-469-6196 fax
Map and directions
Management Staff
Brian Borge Facility Manager
Mary Kilby Office Supervisor & Food Service Manager
Wes Vincil Building Manager
Mindy Shiben Skating Director
Fall-Winter 2011-12 Rink Brochure
Special Events & Announcements
Skating Schedules
Skating Tips
Party Rooms and Studio Rink
NHL Rink Availability
Group Lessons
Registration Procedures
Private Lessons
General Information
Services
Dance Studio
Club Information
Local Area Accommodations
Inclement Weather Policy
Special Events & Announcements
Winter 2012 Skating Classes Registration Information
For 6-week Skating Classes beginning in February :
Register February 18 - 23 (Montgomery County Residents may register on February 17) for ice skating classes that begin in February. Beginning February 24, you'll need to register in person at the rink (no phone calls, please), and a $10 service fee will be charged. Classes begin February 25 and run for 6 weeks. Transfer requests will incur a $5 processing fee per request.
Group Lesson Winter I Information Sheet - February 25 - April 16
Sweetheart Skate - Saturday February 11th - 8:30 - 10:30pm
Bring your skating sweetie to the rink, and the two of you can skate for $6.50 total (for two admissions and two skate rentals).
Looking for something fun to do on school holidays?
Bring your kids (ages 6-12) for a Park Play Day full of activities, including ice skating and tennis lessons (weather permitting), arts & crafts, and fun team games and sports from 9am - 5pm.
Register Today online at ParkPass.org Sessions are listed in Programs/Activities - Special Events
Upcoming School holiday dates: Monday, February 20th
Give the Gift of Skating...Get an Ice Skating GIFT CARD
It's a great gift for anyone who likes to skate! Load any dollar amount you like onto these handy cards, and use them to pay for public skating sessions and skate rentals, Pro Shop and Cafe purchases at both Cabin John and Wheaton ice rinks. Cards are also good at other Montgomery Parks facilities, including Black Hill Boats, our miniature trains at Cabin John and Wheaton, and more. Available for purchase at both rinks--get yours today!
For new skaters interested in learning Hockey, sign up for our Pre-Alpha (Level 1) and use Hockey Skates!
Children ages 4-6 registered in a January Mitey Mites 1-5 class have the opportunity to skate during intermission of a Washington Capitals game! The requirement to register for Mitey Mites 1 class is to pass Pre-Alpha in hockey skates. Classes beginning in November will be the last series to prepare for Mitey Mites 1!
Parent & Tot Bargain Skates
Looking for something fun, healthy and affordable to do with your toddler? Come ice skating! You and your toddler can skate for just $3.50 (includes admission and skate rental for you both) on Wednesday or Friday mornings, 10:15-11:15a.m. Additional tots (ages 4 and under) can skate with you for $3.50 each. Grade school age siblings and/or additional adults pay regular admission and skate rental prices.
Beginning in December, on the first Friday of each month, Tots will receive a FREE mini lesson during the 1st half of the session (10:15-10:45am).
Air Quality at Ice Rinks
Montgomery County Department of Parks comments on the air quality at its indoor ice rinks. Read the February 10, 2011 press release here.
Skating Schedules
Cabin John Ice Rink offers a variety of daily public skating sessions. Please review our Public, Stick-'n'-Puck and Freestyle sessions schedules below:
| PUBLIC SESSIONS | PICK-UP HOCKEY | STICK-N-PUCK | FREESTYLE |
|---|---|---|---|
Fall-Winter 2011-12 |
January 2012 February 2012 |
January 2012 See schedule for rules |
Fall-Winter 2011-12 |
| * Please review for updates | |||
Skating Tips
- To protect skaters from cold temperatures and injury from skate blades and rough ice in the event of falling, hats and gloves or mittens should be worn.
- Skates should be one-half to one size smaller than the skater's street-shoe size. Skaters should wear one pair of thin socks or tights for maximum support. A skate should be unlaced before being put on, and then tightly replaced. If a skater's heel lifts up and down or there is inadequate ankle support, choose a smaller size ice skate. If toes feel cramped in the skate boot, get a larger size.
| Tot (3-4) any day | $3.50 |
|---|---|
| Child (5-10) Weekdays | $5.50 |
| Regular (11+) Every day | $6.50 |
| Seniors (60+) Weekdays | $5.50 |
| Holidays/Weekends (ages 5 & older) | $6.50 |
| Cheapskate1 | $6.50 |
| Parent & Tot Skate * | $3.50 |
| Skates | $3.25 inc. tax (per session) |
| Dance | $12.00 |
| Stick-'n'-Puck (Goalies FREE; limit of two) | $8.00 (1-hour session) $12.00 (1.5-hour session) $16.00 (2-hour session) |
| Pick Up Hockey | $12.00 |
| 1 Fee includes admission and rental skates. Please check public session schedule for exact times. These rates are not in effect on national or Montgomery County Public School holidays. |
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| * Fee includes admission and rental skates for one parent and one tot (4yrs or younger). Fee for each additional tot is $3.50. Grade school age siblings or additional adults pay regular admission and skate rental prices. |
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Family Sessions
A special session restricted to children 12 and under accompanied by their parents or guardians is offered on Sundays. Please see schedules.
Group Discounts
Reduced rates are available Monday through Friday for organized groups of ten or more attending public sessions between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Arrangements must be made at least 48 hours in advance in order to obtain the reduced rate of $6.50 per person (includes admission and skate rentals) Call the rink for details. Group discount rates are not in effect on national or Montgomery County Public School holidays and may not be available during all sessions.
Please Note:
- Discount tickets do not guarantee admission to the rink, and do not include skate rental.
- Skating admission tickets books for sale (10 tickets/book): $55.00 per book (all ages)
- Admission and skate rental tickets may be purchased 30 minutes before session begins.
- Schedules may be subject to changes without notice.
- Rinks reach capacity on weekends and holidays. Please plan to arrive early.
- Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by someone 16 or older.
- People with disabilities who need assistance, please call the facility.
Party Rooms and Studio Rink
Party rooms are available for birthday, office, and holiday parties at $50 per hour. We also rent out our Studio Rink for $185 per hour.
If you're interested in renting one of our party rooms or studio rink, please read our procedures by clicking on the link below:
Party Room and Studio Rink Rental Procedures and Application
REMINDER: (AS NOTED IN THE PROCEDURES AND APPLICATION)
If you rent a party room but not the studio rink, and want to skate during your party, be sure to check the “Public Skating Sessions Schedule” and schedule your party at a time when a public session is available.
Outside food is only permitted in the facility if a Party Room is rented, and the food is served & eaten in the room. (During nice weather, there are outside tables that may be used.)
Rent the NHL Rink
Rent the NHL Rink for your next private party or school group! Click on the link below for all the details.
NHL Rink Rental Procedures and Application
Leased Ice
Prices begin at $325 per hour. Please call the Facility Manager for details.
Group Lessons
Group Lesson Schedules for the upcoming session can be viewed online at www.ParkPASS.org You can also pick up one of our FREE Guide's at the rink, which lists all classes and activities offered throughout Montgomery Parks.
Learn-to-skate group lessons for all ages and abilities are offered all year long. From hockey to basic skating to jumps and spins - we have a lesson program to fit your needs! Click here for Group Lesson Information.
For an immediate response to a basic Group Lesson question, please call the facility at 301-765-8620 to speak to the front desk. For additional information or to speak with the Skating Director, please call 301-765-8620.
Group Lesson Registration Form
Winter 2012 Skating Classes Registration Information
For 6-week Skating Classes beginning in January :
Register December 20 - January 4 (Montgomery County Residents may register on December 19, and registration is open to all on December 20) for ice skating classes that begin in January. Beginning January 5, you'll need to register person at the rink (no phone calls, please), and a $10 service fee will be charged. Classes begin January 6 and run for 6 weeks. Transfer requests will incur a $5 processing fee per request.
Group Lesson Winter I Information Sheet - January 6 - February 16
Can't find a class that works for you? Give our Skating Director a call...with a minimum of four students, we can create a custom class for you!
Class Descriptions
We have new specialty Freestyle and Ice Hockey classes! Check them out:
Intro to Freestyle
Just Scratch Spins
Just Axels
Power Stroking
Stick Handling
Power Skating for Hockey
Intro to Goaltending
Passing/Shooting
Stickhandling
Please visit www.ParkPASS.org for more information.
Group Lesson Curriculum
Parent & Tot Hockey & Mitey Mites Curriculum
Hockey Curriculum
Parent & Tot Hockey, Mitey Mites & Hockey Equipment list
Group Lesson Fees
- 30-minute group lessons
$96 per series (six 30-minute lessons) - 45-minute group lessons
$144 (six 45-minute lessons) - Fee includes skate rental for the lesson, and a practice card good for 6 or 9 free admissions and skate rentals for practice time on our public sessions.
Please Note:
- $5 fee for switching classes
- $10 ice service fee for late registration
- $35 fee for all returned checks
- Fees are not prorated
- No makeup classes are offered
- Refund Policy & Request Form
Registration Procedures
Students may register for classes by mail, in person or online at www.ParkPASS.org. Fees must be paid at time of registration. Make checks payable to M-NCPPC. Master Card and Visa welcome.
The easiest way to register? ParkPASS, of course! Visit www.ParkPASS.org to sign up for classes any time (day or night!). Please create your free ParkPASS account a couple of days before registrations begin, as it can take up to 48 hours to receive your ParkPASS confirmation, customer number and PIN number. If you already have a ParkPASS account but can't remember your account number and/or PIN number, please call the ParkPASS Help Desk at 301-495-2580 (M - F, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) or email MCP-ParkPASSHelp@mncppc-mc.org and they'll help you out.
Onsite registration hours: 9:00am - 9:00pm daily
Group Lesson Registration Form (this form is required for in person registrations)
Private Lessons
Private lessons and semi-private lessons (up to 2 people) are available and are dependent on instructor and ice time availability. Lesson prices range from $34 and up, per half hour, plus applicable admission fee and if needed, $3.25 skate rental. For information on setting up private lessons and instructor rates and bios, please review our private lesson brochure. If you're interested in private lessons, please complete our private lesson request form and submit it to the facility in person, by fax, or by mail. If an instructor is available and wishes to schedule a lesson, they will contact you directly. Arrangements for private lessons must be made with the individual instructor and are subject to ice time and instructor availability. Lessons are generally scheduled during the public sessions, with some exceptions during the week days. You should expect to hear from an instructor within a week. If you do not hear from someone, it usually means that none of the instructors are available at your requested time and you may want to submit a new form with a broader availability.
Guest Coaches
Guest Coaches - We welcome visiting coaches on a case-by-case basis. Please download and return the Visiting Coach Agreement and Code of Conduct forms and return both to the Skating Director at least 24 hours in advance of your request for approval. You will be notified if/when you are approved. You will be required to display a visiting coach badge, which we will provide, while on the ice.
Please note: Only contracted Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) instructors may teach private and/or group lessons and charge a fee at Cabin John Ice Rink.
General Information
Cabin John Ice Rink is one of the two ice rinks owned and managed by Montgomery Parks and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). We offer a diverse selection of programs for all ages, with Indoor NHL, Olympic and Studio size rinks open year-round.
- Admission and skate rental tickets for public sessions may be purchased 30 minutes before a session begins
- Schedules subject to change without notice
- Rink reaches capacity on weekends and holidays, please plan to arrive early to avoid disappointment
- Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a person 16 years of age or older
- Outside food is only permitted in the facility if a Party Room is rented, and the food is served & eaten in the room. (During nice weather, there are outside tables that may be used.)
Services
Cabin John Ice Rink has a warming room, cafe, pro shop, dance studio, internet cafe, three party rooms and coin-operated lockers, along with skate rentals and skate sharpening service.
Cabin John Pro Shop 
- The Cabin John Pro Shop offers an extensive line of skating equipment and accessories for the hockey player, figure skater and recreational skater (skating boots, blades, figure sets and apparel, complete hockey gear). For more information, please call 301-765-8628.
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Pro Shop Hours for Winter: Monday 3pm - 6:30pm; Tuesday through Friday 3pm - 8pm; Saturdays 8am - 6:30pm and Sundays 9:30am - 6pm.
SKATE SERVICES FEES
Blade Mounting (2-3 days)$20.00 (includes waterproofing) Heat Molding$25.00 On-the-Spot Skate Sharpening*$12.00 Skate Sharpening: Figure Skates (2 days)**$10.00 Skate Sharpening: Hockey Skates (2 days)**$10.00 Skate Punch$5.00/boot Skate Stretching (2-3 days)***$8.00/boot Waterproofing (2-3 days)$10.00 Final Mount/Screw Replacement$1.00/screw HELMET REPAIR
Screw Replacement $1.00/screw All other Repairs $5.00 * Please check with customer service representative to see if a skate sharpener is available.
** Skates will be sharpened with a standard half-inch hollow.
All other radius depths will be charged the $12.00 fee.
*** Skates are stretched for 24 hours.
Turn-around time for skates is based on availability of stretching machine
Skates that are not picked up after 30 days from date of service will be discarded.
Please do not leave guards or soakers with your skates.
Payment is due at the time that the skates are dropped off for service.
Dance Studio
The Dance Studio is available to rent for off-ice training such as: dance routines, strength training or general fitness classes and activities. The Studio is a 32ft x 16ft room with hardwood floors, mirrors, ballet bars, dip bar, a variety of hand and bar weights up to 15lbs, floor mats, steppers, medicine and core/balance balls and stretch bands. The room may be rented during any of our regular operating hours. For a rental application and more information, please download the Dance Studio Rental Form.
Cabin John Café
The Cabin John Café is open year-round during most public sessions. Our menu features pizza, pretzels, hot dogs, sandwiches, chicken nuggets and fries, healthy snacks, sodas, real fruit smoothies, fresh fruit, hot & cold cereals, desserts and much more for your dining pleasure. If you visit often, check out our 32-ounce Souvenir Cup. It's just $5 for the cup, filled with any Coca-Cola beverage, fountain drink or iced tea, and refills with your cup are only $1!
Café hours for Winter:
*Outside food is not permitted inside the faciilty, unless a party room is rented. During nice weather, there are outside tables that may be used.
- Monday through Thursday 4:00 - 9:00pm
- Friday 12:30 - 9:30pm
- Saturday 9:00am - 10:00pm
- Sunday 9:00pm -6:30pm
Internet Café
Free wireless Internet access is available throughout the facility. Inquire at the front desk for the access code and password. Relax in our new Internet Cafe while the kids are skating.
Club Information
Information on clubs and organizations for adult and youth hockey, speed skating and figure skating is available by visiting their web sites:
Capitol Steps Synchronized Skating Teams
DC Edge Synchronized Skating Team
Hockey North America
Montgomery Youth Hockey Association
Potomac Speed Skating Club
Washington Figure Skating Club
Washington Speed Skating Club
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Date of last update: January 29, 2012
Montgomery County Department of Parks