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.

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. We are now taking registrations for both the September and January sessions. The fall/winter lesson brochure is below or you may call the ice arena office at 952.939.8310.

• 2011 Fall/Winter Ice Skating Lessons Brochure (two pages)
• 2011 Fall/Winter Ice Skating Lessons Registration Form

Admission

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

Schedule
September 6, 2011–April 26, 2012

Public skating is offered on the following days:

Sunday

2:30–4 p.m.

Not open Nov. 27, 2011

Not open Dec. 25, 2011

Not open Mar. 2, 2011

Not open Mar. 16, 2011

Not open April 8, 2011

Last Sunday: April 15, 2011

Tuesday

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Wednesday

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Thursday

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Not open Nov. 24, 2011

Friday

7:30–9 p.m.

Not open Nov. 25, 2011

Not open Dec. 9, 2011

Not open Dec. 16, 2011

Not open March 25, 2011

Last Friday: April 13, 2011

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 9, 2011–April 27, 2012

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 25, 2011

Not open December 17, 2011

Not open December 24, 2010

Friday nights

9:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. (ends April 2)

Not open November 25, 2011

Not open December 9, 2011

Not open December 16, 2011

Not open March 2, 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.

We carry the basic figure skating and hockey merchandise (i.e., tights, laces, guards, tape, and mouth-guards).

• Ice Rental (rinks A and B): $180/hour plus tax

View ice times available for rent at rinkfinder.com.