Stay cool on ice skates at BIG

Create cool memories this summer during open skate at Bloomington Ice Garden, 3600 West 98th Street. Skaters of all levels are encouraged to skate during the open ice-skating time. Hockey players can keep up with their skills with extra practice time on a designated ice rink.

Open Skating is mainly for recreational skaters and families. No sticks or pucks are allowed.

When: Tuesdays and Sundays, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. No open skating July 3.

Cost: $5 for adults and $4 for children 17 or younger.

Adult Open Hockey is pick-up hockey for adult hockey players, 18 years or older. A helmet and mouth guard are required. Organized games are allowed.

When: Sundays, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. No open hockey July 3.

Cost:  $11 per person per session

Developmental Hockey is for hockey players of any age who want to work on their individual hockey skills. Players can spend time with a coach, parent or on their own. Helmet and mouth guard are required. No organized games.

When: Mondays and Fridays, 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. No open hockey July 1, 4, and 8.

Cost: $11 per person per session

Skate sharpening is available for $8, and skate rental is available for $3. To learn more, visit blm.mn/BIG or call 952- 563-8841. Schedules are subject to change.