Keep Cool This Summer With Skating For Allcomers

A Schools Out for Summer Disco kicked off a packed programme of skating all summer at the National Ice Centre, the leading destination for on ice action in the East Midlands.

With skating sessions for all ages catering for first timers through to seasoned skaters, the easily accessible venue in the city centre is the perfect place to keep active and stay cool this summer.  

The first ever adult skating camp led by skating legend Robin Cousins, ice hockey camps, 3-day intensives, regular skills sessions and daily public skating sessions make up an exciting programme for all ages and abilities. 

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Kicking things off in August, there will be a country music inspired disco too, cowboy hats welcome. Yee Haw! Mosey on down on Saturday, August 10th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm for a rootin' tootin' good time that mashes up traditional and modern country vibes under the disco lights.

Younger children can enjoy the dedicated time on the rink with the Parent & Tots themed skates taking place every Monday. Providing a calm and fun environment, everyone is invited to come in fancy dress where they will enjoy story time off the ice as well. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too so everyone can join the fun! Their line-up of events include:

• Dinosaur's Themed Parent & Tots Skate | Monday 5th August
• Under the Sea Themed Parent & Tots Skate | Monday 12th August 
• Space Themed Parent & Tots Skating Session | Monday 19th August
• Princesses & Superheroes Themed Parent & Tots Skate | Monday 26th August 

The first ever Adult Skating Camp open to all levels from the recreational skater at the beginning of their journey to the experienced competitive adult skater is running on 3 August. The Camp will be delivered by the National Ice Centre’s own national and international level coaches led by British skating legend Robin Cousins MBE, a former World medallist, BBC sports personality of the year and Olympic Champion in Singles.

It will cover basic skating skills and edges, ice dance elements, jumps and spins technique, and choreographic elements. Skaters booking onto this camp must have their own figure skates and be at a minimum standard of Skate UK Level 8. Filling up fast, book now to secure the last remaining places. 

Summer is also the perfect time to take on one of the intensive courses, packing six weeks training into just three days to take skating skills up to the next level. Suitable for all ages and catering for Levels 1-8, the intensives run in three blocks, and are taking bookings now.

From £35 a day, the popular Holiday Club for children aged seven to 13 is full of sporting activities perfectly planned to enhance co-ordination and agility. Places are limited to 30 per day, with the club running Monday to Friday for three weeks (5 - 23 August). Available to book now.

Two-time Olympic silver medallist and four-time World Champion Megan Bozek is coming over from the US to lead a 3-day intensive camp for female hockey players of all levels. Renowned for her defensive skills, Megan is a fantastic ambassador to the sport of women's ice hockey. The camp is for players seeking to improve their skating, puck handling, shooting, and game sense, booking now for under 15s and over 15s from 27-29 August. 

Regular ice hockey skills sessions will also continue throughout summer, from the Adult Scrimmage to the Barrier Hockey for under 18s and the Power Play with sessions for all ages groups.

Prices range from £7 child to £12 adult with family tickets and other concessions available. Children aged five and under are always free. 

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This blog was supplied by the National Ice Centre.