Ice Skate USA in Memorial City Mall offers quality programs, cool times and fun for the whole family.
One of five NHL-sized skating facilities in the city, its central location, staffing, programs and upkeep, rank it among the best. Plus, Ice Skate USA offers a range of activities for all ages from public skating to freestyle and figure skating and instruction; skating and hockey lessons; youth, men’s and women’s hockey; as well as group activities and private events.
Public skating is open from 10am most days, though the schedule varies to accommodate other programs. Check the website for accurate times. Admission is $10 and skate rental is $4.
Before 10am, the rink is open to freestyle and advanced figure skaters. Ice Skate USA also offers private freestyle instruction from a pool of Olympic and international competitors.
For beginners on the ice, Ice Skate USA has recently added “walkers” to its facility-frames that provide balance and stability on the ice while a skater learns the feel of maneuvering in skates. General Manager Carl Sasyn notes, “walking is their first challenge if they’ve never skated before. The walkers are $10; they can take it and go!”
From the walker stage, students can begin skating lessons from 3 years old. Sasyn points out that learning to skate is “a fantastic way to develop balance, agility and discipline.” With a new monthly membership plan, students can attend unlimited classes each month for $85. Membership benefits include discounted public skating sessions, and enrolling before October allows you to take advantage of the summer’s “no initial enrollment fee” policy.
If you’re already steady on the ice, learn to play hockey! Intro to Learn to Play Hockey classes at Ice Skate USA run every 6 weeks for one hour on Saturdays and include two levels designed to graduate players into the in-house youth hockey program for ages 6 to 12. Classes are free, students only need to purchase the equipment (around $200).
In addition to youth hockey, Ice Skate USA is the largest provider of adult hockey in Houston with 29 teams across three leagues-novice, intermediate and advanced- competing 5 days a week.
Looking to add a little extra fun on the ice? Check out one of Ice Skate USA’s Friday theme nights or come try Broomball-ice hockey on shoes! Great for youth and corporate events, broomball is one option for a group or party at the rink.
Whatever your interest or skill level, there is something at Ice Skate USA to enjoy.
Visit www.iceskatememorialcity.com or call 713.463.9296 for promotions and additional information.