City of Minnetonka

A February 2011 “Today Show” investigative report on NBC raised concerns about the air quality at indoor ice arenas. The staff at the city-owned Minnetonka Ice Arena considered this issue several years ago and had already taken steps to ensure the safety of skaters and visitors.

• All of the ice resurfacers and ice edgers used at the arena are electric and do not emit any harmful exhaust fumes.
• Prior to using all electric equipment, Minnetonka Ice Arena’s air quality measurements consistently met or exceeded current state standards for air quality. The ice arena air quality was measured weekly by staff and that data was submitted quarterly to the Minnesota Department of Health.

If you have further questions about indoor air quality at the Minnetonka Ice Arenas, please contact John Heckmann, ice arena manager, at 952.939.8315 or via email at jheckmann@eminnetonka.com.

The 39th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue will be held May 2, 3 and 4, 2013. More than 250 skaters from Minnetonka and surrounding communities are featured again this year. Show times are 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. General admission for each performance is $6, with free admission for children under 5. Senior citizens and individuals with special needs are granted free admission to the Saturday afternoon performance. Don’t forget to bring a coat or blanket, as it does get cold in the ice arena.

Class lessons are available for skaters of all ages and abilities. The All Season Skating School offers two 12-week sessions during the school year beginning in early September and early January and an 8-week session beginning mid-June. Summer 2011 skating lessons begin June 10, 2013. We are now taking registrations for our summer skating lesson program. The summer lesson brochure is below or you may call the ice arena office at 952.939.8310.

• 2013 Summer Ice Skating Lessons Brochure and Registration Form

View public skating calendar: June 2013.

Admission

• Adults 18 and older: $4
• Students/pre-k/seniors: $3
• Skate rental: $2

Summer Public Skating
(June 11–August 29, 2013)

Admission: $4 (adults), $3 (children)

Skate rental: $2

Public skating is offered on the following days:

• Sunday: 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 3–4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 3–4:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 3–4:30 p.m.

There is no public skating on July 4, 2013.

Times are subject to change during special events such as tournaments, ice shows, etc. Please confirm specific dates and times at the arena office.

Adult Open Hockey
September 4, 2012–April 26, 2013

Admission: $5 per skater, goalies free!

Open Hockey is available to adults age 18 and older on the following days:

Mondays

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Fridays

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Not open November 23, 2012

Not open December 14, 2012

Friday nights

9:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Not open December 14, 2012

High School Hockey

Minnetonka Ice Arena is home of the Hopkins Royals Girls Hockey team.

Youth Hockey

Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association

www.tonkahockey.org

Pagel Activity Center: 952.470.4099

Hopkins Youth Hockey Association

www.hopkinshockey.com

Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club

www.lmfsc.org

Wednesday mornings

Admission: $3 per class

Fit & Trim offers adults a chance to combine leisure skating with aerobic exercise. This on-ice exercise is ideal for skaters of all abilities. Class begins at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. No pre-registration is needed. Come to as many classes as you like.

Ends April 24, 2013

• Ice Rental (rinks A and B): $190/hour plus tax

View ice times available for rent at rinkfinder.com.