Minnetonka Ice Arena

City programs such as public skating, skating lessons, and adult hockey are offered through the Minnetonka Ice Arena. The Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club, Hopkins and Minnetonka Youth Hockey Associations, and high school hockey programs from both Minnetonka and Hopkins School Districts utilize Minnetonka Ice Arena for the operation of their programs. Approximately 260,000 people use the ice arena facilities on an annual basis. The ice arena is projected to utilize approximately 5700 hours of ice time in 2008.

Address and Directions
3401 Williston Road
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Directions
Information: 952.939.8310
Arena Manager: John Heckmann

Skating Lessons

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 accepting registrations for our summer session which begins June 8, 2009. Brochure and registration form are below, or call the arena office at 952.939.8310.

Youth and Adult skating lessons are offered on Monday evenings beginning June 8, 2009.

Youth Lessons: June 8–July 27, 2009

Children will participate in eight weeks of classes with testing during the July 28 class. Freestyle levels will test on August 4. The summer lessons are designed for children ages 5 and older beginning with the introductory Pre-Alpha lessons through Freestyle 5.

The class fee is $65.

Adult Lessons: June 9–August 4, 2009

Adults will participate in nine weeks of classes. The lessons are designed for adults of all abilities from the beginning skater to the advanced adult.

The class fee is $70.

Silver Skates Ice Revue

The 35th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue will be held April 30, May 1, and 2, 2009. Students enrolled in Session II group lessons are eligible to participate.

Public Skating
(September 2, 2008–April 23, 2009)

Admission:

  • Adults: $4
  • Students: $3

Skate rental: $2

Public skating is offered on the following days:

  • Tuesday: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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

No public skating on:

  • November 27–30, 2008
  • December 12 and 25, 2008
  • March 15, 2009

Summer Public Skating
(June 8–August 27, 2009)

Admission:

  • Adults: $4
  • Students/Seniors (65+): $3

Skate rental: $2

Public skating is offered on the following days:

  • Tuesday: 2:30–4 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 2:30–4 p.m.
  • Thursday: 2:30–4 p.m.
  • Sunday: 6–7:30 p.m.

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

Hockey Schools

Adult Open Hockey
(September 5, 2008–April 24, 2009)

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.
  • Friday nights: 9:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. (ends April 3)

No Open Hockey on the following dates:

  • November 28, 2008
  • December 12, 2008 (No night time);

Fit & Trim

Wednesday mornings

September 10, 2008–April 22, 2009

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.

Pro Shop

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

High School Hockey

Minnetonka Ice Arena is home of the Hopkins Royals Girls Hockey team, 2007–08 Classic Lake Champions.

General Information

  • Ice Rental (rinks A and B): $170/hour (plus tax) effective September 1, 2007

For more information regarding programs offered at the Minnetonka Ice Arena, please call the arena office at 952.939.8310.

Youth Hockey

Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association
www.tonkahockey.org
Pagel Activity Center: 952.470.4077
Hopkins Youth Hockey Association
www.hopkinshockey.com