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• Kid’s Sessions• Family Sessions• Disco Sessions• Birthday Parties• Learn to Skate Courses• Figure Skating Club• Ice Hockey• Kitstopshop (Ice & Sports Goods)• Wheelchair Accessible• Free Parking
With effectfrom1 Jan 2014
Wiltshire’s only ice rink
iceinswindon @LeisureSwindon
Call: 01793 445566Whitehill Way, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DL
www.leisureinswindon.co.uk
Swindon Ice Arena
WelcomeIce skating is a cool experience whatever your age or ability and where better to give it a go than at Swindon Ice Arena?
The Link Centre houses the international sized (26m x 56m) ice rink and provides an extensive programme including public skating, ice hockey, figure skating, ice dance and pairs skating, as well as Learn to Skate courses and private lessons.
There are a range of ice skating sessions on offer to suit all ages and abilities, from Sub Zero teen disco sessions to quieter sessions for beginners and families.
Under 8’sMust be supervised by a responsible adult 16+ years old.
Under 12’sMust be supervised by a responsible adult after 6pm
EIHAEnglish IceHockey Association
Whether you are a seasoned skater or a newcomer to the ice arena, the following tips should make your visit more enjoyable:
Clothing - dress comfortably but avoid hats, scarves, big coats or baggy clothing.
Gloves - Wear gloves as they keep your hands warm and give you added protection.
Skates - lace skates up tightly and make sure they are a good fit, especially around your ankles. Hire skates are available from infant size 5 to senior size 13.
Ice Stewards - are provided on busy sessions for your safety and enjoyment so please ensure you follow their guidance and abide by the rules.
Lockers - are provided for personal items for a small charge.
Before visiting - telephone reception for session availability to avoid disappointment.
Information& Tips
Skate more than once a week and save money. See back page for details.
Group bookings Enjoy the thrills and spills of skating as part of an organised group (12+ people) and we will give you a special price.
For details contact 01793 465461.
Leisure CardBe Active & Save MoneyLeisure Card offers best value for money.
Pick up an application form for further details.
Leisure Memberships
Skating Sessions
Casual SkateThese sessions are aimed at adults and children of all ages and capabilities. Background music plays throughout. Great sessions for all of the family.
Tues - Fri (term time) 1.00pm - 3.00pmMon - Fri (school hols) 10.00am - 12.00pm 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Family Skating SessionsThese sessions are dedicated family sessions and are ideal for the younger skater. What better way to spend quality time as a family?
Saturday 2.45pm - 4.45pmSunday 10.00am - 12.00pm 2.45pm - 4.45pm
Parent and Toddler (18 months – 5 years)
Experience the thrills of ice skating, with songs, themes and fun interactive equipment. Our expert coach will be on the ice with you. Children must be accompanied onto the ice by an adult. A cycle helmet is essential.
Thurs (term time) 10.00am - 10.45am
Look out for our 10 penguin stability aids. Our 10 penguins will help children under 5 years old (height limit 1.1m) to ice skate with their support. Look out for:
PercyPeter
Polly
PoloPickles
Preeti Paris
Porscha 911
Paddy Pop
Available to hire from ice rink
Reception.
Meet Our PenguinsMeet Our Penguins
Skating sessions may include dance and speed intervals.
Cool Kids ClubEnjoy all of your favourite fun and games on ice with your friends. Aimed at children and families. Fun and popular chart music played.
Saturday 10.00am - 12.00pm
Skoolz out SK8 These sessions are aimed at school age children with energy to burn. Practise your skating skills, get fit and meet friends. Fun and popular chart music played. These sessions run all year round.
Tuesday & Friday 4.30pm - 6.00pm
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Ice and EasyA skating session that incorporates dance intervals. Easy listening background music is played to create a relaxed ambience. Includes dance intervals.
Wednesday 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Every Friday and Saturday is Sub Zero night, with a nightclub atmosphere – a great place to meet friends. With lighting effects and DJ’s, Sub Zero becomes the “hottest club night on ice”.
Aimed at teens, 12+ years old.Friday & Saturday 8.30pm – 10.30pm (no Saturday sessions between May & August inclusive)
www.subzeroswindon.co.uk
Disco 350Your discount disco night on ice! Enjoy disco lights and classic club sounds with speed skating intervals.
Tuesday 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Edge and BalanceImprove skills with edge technique and balance work. Improve your fitness, stamina, flexibility and posture with a qualified instructor. This is for beginners who are competent in forward and backward skating with the ability to glide on one foot. Own hockey or figure skates needed.
Friday (term time) 11.45am – 12.30pm
Disabled SkateIncludes activities such as curling, slalom and fun ice-based games! Wheelchairs can be brought onto the ice and a ramp is provided for easy access. Staff are on hand (including Swindon Wildcats staff) to provide expert advice and assistance.
Tuesday (term time) 11.30am – 12.30pm
Situated on the mall, Café Roma & bar is open daily for light snacks and refreshments.
We serve hot and cold meals as well as speciality hot drinks, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages. All functions catered for.
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday10.00am - 10.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 6.30pm
Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Call 01793 445566 or 465474 for more information.
Lavazza Café & Bar
CoursesLearn to SkateWhether you are aiming to become a top skater or want to skate for fun, the best way to improve is to join one of our group courses. At Link Centre’s Ice Academy, we have structured lesson plans where skating techniques progress from complete beginner to intermediate.
Courses are available for all ages from 5+ years through to adults.
Ice Coaches
Ice Coaches are more than happy to offer advice. Please speak to them at the end of your coaching session or when they come off the ice. Visit the “our coaches” board in the ice arena.
National Skate U.K.Grades 1 to 10 (5-16+ years)
Progress from beginner to intermediate stages under the 10 level National Skate U.K. Awards Scheme. Learn a wide range of techniques. Badges are awarded for each level.
JuniorsTuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
AdultsWednesday & Saturday
Free Skating – Bronze, Silver & Gold (5-16+ years)
For those who have completed Skate U.K. grades 1 – 10. Our Coaches can help you gain proficiency in jumps, spins, steps and so on which can lead to competition level or national medal assessments.
Saturday
Ice Dance (16+ years)
Incorporating music and movement for more experienced skaters who have completed National Skate U.K. grades 1 – 10. By invitation only.
The ice skating and free skating courses will teach you the disciplines required to feed into the ice hockey and figure skating clubs.
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PrivateLessonDescription
Private LessonsWe offer a range of private lessons that can be booked via your coach. All lessons are for 15 minutes duration. The cost does not include the patch or session slot. All coaches hold current National Ice Skating Association (NISA) licences.
Free SkatingIncludes field moves, compulsory elements and free skating programmes (jumps, spins, steps and spirals).
Ice DanceIncludes compulsory dance, dance field moves, original dance and free dance programmes (steps, solo or as a couple, small spins and lifts).
PairsIncludes moves in the field, compulsory elements and free programmes (steps, spirals, spins, pairs spins, death spirals, jumps and lifts).
Ice Hockey SkillsIncludes quick moves, turns, stops and controlled skating (cone work, weaving, speed skating, fast stopping and quick turning).
PatchesPatches are sessions which skaters (who have achieved grade 4 or above of the National Skate U.K. Award Scheme) can book to practise and perfect their skills with or without a lesson.
Patches must be booked in advance and the coach (if required) should be booked at the same time to guarantee availability. Figure skates must be worn.
Skate more than once a week and save money with a Leisure Membership
Leisure MembershipUnlimited ice skating and much, much more. See back page for details
Patch MembershipUnlimited use of patches and all Leisure Membership activities(see back page)
Leisure Memberships
Figure Skating ClubAnyone who has achieved grade 5 or above of the National Skate U.K. Award Scheme is welcome to join the figure skating club.
The club offers group tuition and meets every Thursday between 4.30pm – 7.45pm.
www.sifc.co.ukJoin us
for a taster session
CompetitionsThe Link Centre’s ice arena hosts many national and international competitions throughout the year.
Club competitions are held with all levels catered for from grade 5 of the National Skate U.K. Award Scheme to level 10 of the National Ice Skating Association. The club also enters national competitions.
Link Centre is proud to be the home of the Wildcats Ice Hockey Team, a professional team who compete in the English Premier Ice Hockey League. Home fixtures are held most Saturdays from September to April.
www.swindonwildcats.com
Ice Hockey
Wildcats in the Community is offering schools and clubs a range of programmes with a cash back incentive to help them raise valuable funds. Wildcat players take part in school assemblies.
We also provide a programme where children visit the Link Centre in term time and learn to skate with the Wildcat players.
Learn to Play HockeyFor 4 - 14 year olds who have a basic skating ability. We will help you learn to skate better and learn to play ice hockey. Held on Fridays between 6.15pm and 7.15pm. First session free! A feeder session for Junior Ice Hockey.
www.swiha.co.uk
Junior Ice HockeyTalented youngsters who have shown potential will be invited to develop their ice hockey skills by training with one of the teams. There may be opportunities for match play on Saturdays or Sundays from September to April annually.
www.swiha.co.uk
Recreational HockeyFor 16+ year olds able to skate forwards and backwards with basic stick handling ability. Held on Tuesday evenings.
www.swindonwildcats.com
Adult Learn to PlayA beginners session for 16+ year olds looking to get involved in ice hockey for the first time. Equipment provided. Held on Thursday evenings.
www.swindonwildcats.com
Delivering a programme based on the English Ice Hockey Association’s Development Plan for children 4 years through to senior level recreational hockey.
Activities & Special OccasionsBirthday PartiesCelebrate your birthday party in style on ice! Have fun with your friends skating at one of our general sessions unsupervised, or book a 30 minute introduction with a member of the ice team, after which you and your friends can join the general skate session and skate to your heart’s content. Parental supervision is required and the minimum age is 8 years old.
Seasonal Discos / OffersCelebrate Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Halloween (as available) with our themed disco sessions. Selected music, competitions, fancy dress and spot prizes make these fun sessions ones to remember. Fancy dress is optional and there will be prizes and fun and games. Look out for special flyers and posters throughout the year.
Ice skates, Ice hockey equipment, Racket sports, Skateboards,
Roller skates, Climbing equipment, Footballs, Micro scooters,
Figure skating accessories,Swimming equipment, Baseball,
Protective gear,HNL Novelties/collectables, American Chopper bikes,
American football accessoriesAnd much, much more...
Ordering Service Available
Tel: 01793 465411 or 01793 445566
Opening Times:Monday - Friday 4.00pm - 8.00pmSaturday 10.00am - 6.00pmSunday 11.00am - 5.00pm
Juniors from £15per month!
Adults from
£25per month!
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Unlimited Ice Skating
from less than £1 per day!
• 4 Gyms• 5 Swimming Pools• 120+ Fitness Classes• Ice Skating• Indoor Climbing Wall• Health Suite• Turkish Baths
Includes a free Leisure CardUse at 7 venues across Swindon!
This information about Swimming in Swindon is available at www.leisureinswindon.co.uk. It can be produced in a range of languages and formats (such as large print, Braille or other accessible formats) by contacting the Customer Services Department.
Tel: 01793 445500 Fax: 01793 463982E-mail: customerservices@swindon.gov.uk
Information is correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to change any information without notice. We recommend that you check with the centre or visit our website for up to date information.
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