Wheaton Ice Arena
11717 Orebaugh Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-905-3000
301-649-2424 (FAX)
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Wheaton Ice Arena Management Staff
Atuya Cornwell, Facility Manager
Gina Finney, Assistant Facility Manager
Samantha Hickey, Skating Director
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Park Play Days at Wheaton Ice
Special Events
General Information
Skating Schedules
Session Descriptions and Pricing
Skating Tips & Rules
Group Discounts, Discount Ticket Books & Gift Cards
Fundraisers
Group Lesson Information
Private Lesson Information
Wheaton Workout Center Check out our low monthly rate!
Pro Shop
Snack Bar
Party Rooms
Summer Camps
Leased Ice
Club Information
Announcements
Summer Brochure Available
Get information on facility hours, classes, skating sessions, and more in our Summer 2013 Rink Brochure
How Are We Doing?
If you've recently taken a class or attended a Public Skating Session or just dropped by to get some information, we'd like to hear about your experience. Please by fill out a quick 10-question online survey.
Help Wanted at Wheaton Ice Arena
Wheaton Ice is seeking ice skating professionals to instruct our Group Lesson Programs. Applicants must be available Thursday evenings, Friday afternoons, Saturday morning to afternoon and/or Sunday afternoons. Opportunities to teach private lessons are also available. Must be ISI or PSA certified. Please e-mail resume, cover letter and three letters of reference.
Summer Camps 2013
Wheaton Ice Arena offers a variety of Summer Camps. Registration is currently open at www.ParkPASS.org
From Hockey to Figure, Theatre on Ice to Ice Dancing and even Synchro to Week in the Park (our most popular camp), we have something for everyone (ages 6 & up)! Check out this year's offerings at www.ParkPASS.org.
Once you have registered your child, don't forget to fill out the required Medication Form and Specialized Activity Waiver.
We cannot accept campers without these completed forms.
Special Events & Promotions
Parent & Tot Skates
Looking for a fun, healthy and affordable activity to do with your toddler? Come skating at Wheaton Ice! You and your toddler can skate on most Friday mornings (please check our monthly calendar for a few exception dates) for just $3.50 - includes admission and rental skates for both! Admission for additional tots (ages 4 and younger) is $3.50.
C'mon — the mall's so yesterday. Grab your friends and come out to Wheaton Ice Arena on Friday nights from 8:15pm - 10:15pm for Teen Sk8. Good fun with friends, great music and an excellent workout, too. With your student ID pay only $6.50 for admission and skates!
General Information
Wheaton Ice Arena is one of the two ice skating facilities owned and managed by Montgomery Parks (M-NCPPC) and is located in Wheaton Regional Park in Wheaton, Maryland. Open year-round, this NHL size rink offers sessions for all skating abilities and interests. Programs are offered for recreational, freestyle, hockey, and speed skaters. Also offered are a warming room, party rooms, pro shop, and snack bar and workout facility.
Skating Schedules
Please check the schedule below for all of our skating sessions (Public, Freestyle, Dance, Pick-up Hockey, etc.).
May & June Skating Schedule Rev 5/18/13
Session Descriptions and Pricing
Freestyle - During Freestyle skating sessions, skaters work on jumps, spins, footwork, and a combination of the three set to a program of music. Freestyle moves may not be practiced during public session times.
Dance - Ice dancing consists of set dance patterns in a program set to music. Skaters should have a grasp of edges, three turns, and mohawks to begin ice dancing. Dance sessions are offered at both rinks. See the rink schedules for dance sessions or freestyle/dance (mixed). Couples may not practice dance moves during public session times.
For the safety and enjoyment of all skaters, Wheaton Ice Arena requires skaters to follow our rules and etiquette during all sessions, including Freestyle, Dance, Mixed Use, and Private Lesson Ice.
For information concerning Freestyle or Dance sessions, please call the rink at 301-905-3000.
ADMISSION FEES |
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| Tot (3-4) | $3.50 |
| Child (5-10) Weekdays (except holidays) |
$5.50 |
| Regular (11+) Every day |
$6.50 |
| Seniors (60+) Weekdays (except holidays) |
$5.50 (General and Adult sessions only) |
| Weekend & Holidays (All Ages 5 & up) | $6.50 |
| Cheapskate1 | $6.50 |
| Skate Rental | $3.25 tax included |
| Dance (per 2 hours) | $12.00 |
| Pick-Up Hockey and Stick-N-Puck | $12.00 |
| Freestyle | $12.00 |
| Parent & Tot Skating2 | $3.50 |
NOTE: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.
NOTE:2 Fee includes admission and rental skates for both parent and tot. Sessions are held on most Fridays from 11:15am to 12:15pm.
Skating Tips & Rules
- To protect skaters from cold temperatures, injury from skate blades and rough ice in the event of falling, hats and gloves or mittens should be worn.
- Skates should be 1/2 to 1 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 re-laced. If a skater's heel lifts up and down or there is inadequate ankle support, a smaller ice skate should be worn. If toes feel cramped in the skate boot, a larger size should be worn.
- Admission and skate rental tickets may be purchased 30 minutes before sessions begin.
- Schedules may be subject to changes without notice.
- Rinks reach capacity on weekends and holidays. Please plan to arrive early.
- Children 8 and under must be accompanied by someone 16 or older.
- People with disabilities who need assistance, please call the facility.
- For a full list of rink rules and guidelines please click here
Group Discounts, Discount Ticket Books & Gift Cards
Group rates are available Monday-Friday for organized groups of ten or more people attending Public Skates between 9am and 6pm. Arrangements must be made at least 48 hours in advance to obtain the reduced rate of $6.50 per person (includes skate rental). Call us 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.
Discount ticket books (10 tickets per book) are available for $55.00. Tickets are good for admission for all ages. Discount tickets do not guarantee admission if rink is filled to capacity, not refundable if lost, and does not include skate rentals.
Give the Gift of Fun with a Montgomery Parks Gift Card
These great new Montgomery Parks gift cards are good at almost all Montgomery Parks facilities, and can be used to pay for...
* Classes and programs, public skating sessions, skate rentals, Pro Shop and snack bar purchases at both ice rinks
* Classes, spot time or Pro Shop purchases at the tennis centers
* Classes at the four Parks Nature Centers
* Boat rentals at Lake Needwood and Black Hill Boats
* Classes at South Germantown Driving Range...and much more!
Load any dollar amount you like onto your card--the cards never expire and can be reloaded at any time. They're currently available for purchase at Wheaton Indoor Tennis, Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center, Wheaton Ice Arena and Cabin John Ice Rink, with plans to expand to other Montgomery Parks facilities soon. Get one today for yourself or a fun-loving friend!
Fundraisers
“Skate for your School” is a great fund-raising program at Wheaton Ice Arena. In a nutshell, you schedule a skate date, you spread the word throughout the community about your skate date and ask people to come skating (at a reduced rate) to support your school. After the skate date, we give 15% of the total admissions back to your school. It’s easy to organize, great exercise, and fiscally responsible, too. Contact us to set up a skate date for your school soon. (Minimum 30 skaters)
Skate for your School Brochure
Group Lesson Information
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! Group Lesson Schedules are currently online at www.ParkPASS.org.
Skating Class Registration Information
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Classes beginning in May (6 weeks)
Register April 23 - May 2 (Montgomery County residents may register on April 23, and registration is open to all on April 24) for ice skating classes that begin in May. Beginning May 3, you'll need to register in person at the rink (no phone calls, please), and a $10 service fee will be charged. Classes begin May 4 and run for 6 weeks ending June 17. Transfer requests will incur a $5 processing fee per request (no transfers can be made after the second class has met).
Classes beginning in June (4 weeks)
Register June 18 - 25 (Montgomery County residents may register on June 18, and registration is open to all on June 19) for ice skating classes that begin in June. Beginning June 26, you'll need to register in person at the rink (no phone calls, please), and a $10 service fee will be charged. Classes begin June 27 and run for 4 weeks (no classes July 4) ending July 25. Transfer requests will incur a $5 processing fee per request (no transfers can be made after the second class has met).
Classes beginning in July (4 weeks)
Register July 5 - 27 (Montgomery County residents may register on July 5, and registration is open to all on July 6) for ice skating classes that begin in July. Beginning July 28, you'll need to register in person at the rink (no phone calls, please), and a $10 service fee will be charged. Classes begin July 29 and run for 6 weeks ending August 25. Transfer requests will incur a $5 processing fee per request (no transfers can be made after the second class has met).
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!
Group Lesson Fees
- Group Lesson Fee - $96 per series (six 30-minute lessons)
- Advanced Group Lessons - $144 per series (six 45-minute lessons)
- Fee includes skate rental for the lesson and a pass good for 6 FREE admissions and skate rentals for our public sessions (pass is valid until the start of the next lesson series and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen)!
- Parent & Tot lessons are also available for beginner figure skating and hockey lessons. Fee is $96.00 for child, and no charge for parent (parent must know basics of skating).
Please Note
- $5 fee for switching classes (non-refundable), no transfers can be made after the second class has met
- $10 ice service fee for late registration (non-refundable)
- $35 fee for all returned checks
- Fees are not pro-rated
- No refunds and no makeup classes for missed sessions
For more information on group lessons, check out our:
Information Sheet and Instructions to Students (pdf)
Class Descriptions: All Levels (pdf)
Class Descriptions: Hockey (pdf)
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: Tuesday - Friday 12:00pm - 8:00pm & Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm.
Private Lesson Information
Private lessons are available for $30 and up per half hour, plus applicable admission fee (and if needed, $3.25 skate rental). Arrangements for private lessons must be made with the individual instructor, and are subject to ice time and instructor availability.
For more information on private lessons, please review our private lesson brochure. If you're interested in private lessons, please contact the instructor directly.
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 along with a current certificate of insurance to the Skating Director at least 48 hours in advance of your request for approval. You will be notified if/when you are approved.
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 Wheaton Ice Arena.
Wheaton Workout Center
The new Workout Center within Wheaton Ice Arena is open for use! This small but mighty fitness room features quality Cybex equipment, including:
- Shoulder press machine
- Recumbent bike
- Arc crosstrainer
- Lateral pulldown machine
- Chest press machine
- Treadmills
- Leg press machine and more!
The Wheaton Workout Center is an excellent and convenient place for skaters to work out and increase their strength, flexibility and stamina.
Personal trainers are available, membership or drop in fees are additional to the trainer fees. Arrangements for private trainers must be made directly with the instructor, and are subject to availability. Please check out our brochure for more information.
Purchase your membership today! See the levels of membership in the chart below, then check with the front desk to sign up. All you need is a picture i.d. (driver's license, passport, etc.) showing proof of age and residence, and payment (cash, checks and Visa & MasterCard are all accepted). Once you're a member, just drop by the front desk and sign in, then have a great workout! Workout Center members/users are also welcome to use the shower facilities on site after working out.
Workout Center Hours of Operation
Monday: 5:00pm-9:00pm (Closed some Mondays)
Tuesday: 12:00pm-11:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm-11:00pm
Friday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am-8:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-9:00pm
Please note: Hours of operation are subject to change.
WORKOUT CENTER RATES & MEMBERSHIPS |
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| Drop-in* | $ 5.00 |
| Monthly | $15.00 (for a limited time) |
| Annual | $125.00 |
| 1-Hour Full Room Rental | $100.00 |
SPECIAL OFFER! Get your first month FREE with any Membership (new memberships only)! Yes, you can combine this with the $15 monthly promo rate!
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 Wheaton Ice Arena.
Pro Shop
The Wheaton Pro Shop offers an extensive line of skating equipment and accessories for the hockey player, figure skater, or recreational skater (skating boots, blades, figure sets and apparel, blade mounting, custom fitting, skate sharpening). Call for information 301-905-3000. Current group lessons students receive 10% off all purchases over $100 (Excluding Glaicer Skates) and 10% off all Protective Hockey Gear!
SKATE SERVICES FEES |
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|---|---|
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 |
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| Screw Replacement | $1.00/screw |
| All other Repairs | $5.00 |
| * Please check with a customer service representative to see if a skate sharpener is available (availability can not be guaranteed over the phone - only in person). ** 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. |
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Pro Shop Hours:
Thursday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday: 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Skates may be dropped off for sharpening at the front desk outside of above hours (during facility hours of operation).
Snack
Bar
The Snack Bar is open year-round Thursday through Sunday during most public sessions, and offers a variety of great hot and cold drinks, snacks and quick meals, including hot dogs, pizza, cookies, french fries, hamburgers, hot pretzels, bagels, soup, nachos, chicken nuggets, slap shot combos. Remember to get your Wheaton Ice souvenir cup at the Snack Bar! Buy the cup for $5.00 (which includes 32 ounces of your favorite soda fountain beverage)...and refills with your cup are only $1.00!
Party Rooms
Planning
a birthday party or celebration? Have the coolest event or birthday party ever! Party Rooms are available at Wheaton Ice Arena for birthday, office, and holiday
parties at very reasonable rates.
$50.00 an hour secures a private room with tables
and chairs for up to 25 people ( adults and/or children).
Bring your own festive decorations for your special day (no confetti, please).
Food
packages for your party group are available:
- Pizza (16" / 8 slices) Cheese $11.50, Pepperoni $13.00
- Soda (per pitcher/gallon size): $5.50
Please call 301-905-3000 to reserve your party room. Party Room rental fees must be paid in full at time of application (please make your check payable to M-NCPPC).
Party Brochure
Birthday Party Application Form
Leased Ice
Prices begin at $325.00 per hour for ice time. Call the rink for leasing procedures and prices.
Park Play Days at Wheaton Ice
No school? No problem! Bring your 6-12 year-olds to Wheaton Ice for a Park Play Day! On many of the days Montgomery County Public Schools are off, Park Play Days are on! Your kids will enjoy a day full of fun, including ice skating lessons, tennis, arts & crafts, and fun team games and sports. Ice skating lessons are given by professional instructors; activities may vary depending on the group's size and interests. Fee for all activities: $40. Registration is accepted online at www.ParkPass.org or in person at Wheaton Ice Arena when the Play Days are scheduled. Park Play Days are also available at Cabin John Ice .
Club Information
Information on clubs and organizations for adult and youth hockey, speed skating and figure skating is available by visiting their web sites:
DC Edge Synchronized Skating Team
Hockey North America
Montgomery Youth Hockey Association
Potomac Speed Skating Club
Washington Figure Skating Club
WISA (Wheaton Ice Skating Academy)
Inclement Weather Policy
Montgomery Parks facilities follow Montgomery County Government closings (not Montgomery Country Public School closings).
We'll keep you informed with up-to-date information regarding closures on this sit,e as well as on Facebook and Twitter.
You may also sign up to receive the latest Parks Alerts as they happen through the county's Alert Montgomery system.
PLEASE NOTE: If our building loses power, our phones do not work and you will hear a busy signal.
Date of last update: May, 24, 2013 SH
Montgomery County Department of Parks