Bloomington Ice Garden

Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG) is open for organized sports activities. Below are a few key highlights of our operational guidelines. For complete details, download the general BIG Operations Plan and the BIG Operations Plan for Games and Tournaments. Our top priority is providing a safe experience and environment on the ice. By following this plan and recommended health guidelines, BIG will remain open and safe for guests and staff.   

The basics.

• Maximum of two (2) pods of 25 participants per pod, in any combination of skaters and coaches allowed in each rink.
• No group lessons allowed.  Maintain social distancing at all times.
• Except for skaters on the ice, face masks are required for everyone at all times inside the arena.  Skaters must wear gloves while on the ice. 
• No off ice or “dry land” training allowed anywhere on BIG property, including inside building, parking lot, driveways, grass areas, etc.

What you should do.

• Skaters should arrive dressed to skate and carry skates, sticks and helmets into the arena.  NO EQUIPMENT BAGS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. 
• Drop off skaters at main door on west side of building ONLY.  No waiting or pick-up allowed. 
• Pick up skaters in north parking lot ONLY.  Pick-up zone will be clearly marked. 
• Enter/exit along defined paths, only going to and from the rink assigned to your session.
• Enter building no more than 15 minutes before session begins, and exit no more than 15 minutes after session ends.   
• Bring full water bottles in zip lock plastic bag (along with skate guards and facial tissues).  Water fountains and concession stands remain closed.

What we will do to provide a safe environment.

• Social distance-compliant skate changing areas will be provided near each rink.  Note: Coach, referee, locker, figure skating club and meeting rooms remain closed.
• Rink boards, restrooms, skate changing area, trash bins, etc. will be cleaned and disinfected with CDC/WHO-approved cleaning solutions in between sessions.
• Ice time will be rented via contract with payment made via credit card over the phone. Neither cash nor credit card payments will be accepted in person at the arena.

Thank you for adhering to these guidelines. If you have questions, please contact BIG at 952-563-8841 or big@bloomingtonmn.gov.