Bloomington Ice Garden

The Bloomington Ice Garden opened in 1970 with one rink. BIG now has three rinks, one of them Olympic-sized, and boasts a seating capacity of 2,500.

During the winter, you may also visit Bloomington's outdoor skating rinks.

Developmental Hockey

Designed for working on individual hockey skills.

Dates and Times
- Mondays
  - August 2 - 30
  - 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesdays
  - Weekly
  - 6 - 7 a.m.
- Wednesdays - Youth Developmental Hockey
  - Must be age 17 or below
  - June 16 - July 7
  - 1:30 - 3 p.m.
- Wednesdays
  - August 4 - September 1 (except August 18)
  - 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
- Fridays
  - June 11 - August 27 (except July 2 and August 20)
  - 6 - 7 a.m.
Fees and Discounts
- $11 per person per session
  - Coupon books available.
  - $55 for six coupons (17% off regular rate)
Rules and Requirements
- Helmet, mouth guard and face mask required.
- Bring own pucks.
- No clothing changes allowed inside building.
  - Please arrive dressed for the ice.

Schedule subject to change. Visit http://ice.blm.mn to view current schedule.

About developmental ice

Open to hockey players of all ages (except as noted above).
Players can spend time with a coach, parent or on their own.
Helmet and mouth guard are required.

Adult Open Hockey

Open to anyone age 18 and above.

Dates and Times
- Sundays
  - 5 - 6:30 p.m.
  - June 13 - August 29 (except July 11)
  - Must be age 18 or above
Fees and Discounts
- $11 per person per session
  - Coupon books available.
  - $55 for six coupons (17% off regular rate)
Rules and Requirements
- Helmet, mouth guard and face mask required.
- Bring own pucks.
- No clothing changes allowed inside building.
  - Please arrive dressed for the ice.

Schedule subject to change. Visit http://ice.blm.mn to view current schedule.

Figure Skaters – Pro's ice

Open Skating

Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., June 8 - August 24 (no skating July 13)
Sundays, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., June 20 - August 29 (no skating July 11 or August 15)
- All participants must be able to skate by themselves – no one may be carried.
- Schedule subject to change.
- Visit http://ice.blm.mn to view current schedule.

Cost

Adults: $5
Students 17 and under: $4
Coupon Book: $20 (6 coupons for use by adults or students)
Skate rental: Not currently available
Skate sharpening: $6

Skate School

The Bloomington Ice Garden Skate School offers skating lessons year round. View the 2020-2021 BIG Skate School Brochure and Schedule for a complete list of session dates, class times and prices.

Online registration is required - click here

Registration deadline is 10 a.m. the day prior to the first day of class for each session.

The mission of Learn to Skate USA is to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating. As the only ice skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, US Speedskating and the Professional Skaters Association, Learn to Skate USA offers every participant a rewarding experience rooted in the lifelong benefits of ice skating.