25th Street & Lincoln Park Drive
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-2686

Summer Public Sessions:
June 6 - August 8, 2008 - Friday: 7-9 pm

Season Passes
(passes good June 2008 - mid April 2009)

Birthday Parties

No Muss No Fuss:
Let us take care of your birthday parties. Several party options available. Call the office for further details!

Themed Skating Parties at Hamilton Center!

Fun, games, prizes, concessions and good music! Visit www.hamiltoncenter.net for more information.

Summer Snow Days at the Arena

Snow play, Ice Races, Ice Games, Sled Sliding and Human Ice Bowling (no ice skating.)

Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, June & July
Admission: $3 / person

Summer Skating Schools

Hamilton Center's 2008 Skate-Your-Heart-Out Summer Figure Skating School
This is an opportunity for figure skaters who would like to enhance their skating skills through private lessons. Please contact your coach for the sessions that would be appropriate for your skating ability. Lincoln Center Figure Skating Club will be offering a U.S.F.S.A. test session that will be announced at the beginning of the summer. For additional information, call (812) 376-2686.

Hamilton Center Pro Shop

Come and browse our select inventory of quality hockey and figure skating equipment.  Professional assistance is available to help you select the equipment you need.  Special orders are available for skates and other equipment.  Don’t forget to see us for equipment repairs and service too!  The pro shop is accessible during normal center hours.

Private Rentals

Hamilton Center is available for private rental for your group or organization as a FUN-D Raiser or just a unique way to throw a party! Call the office for additional information. Make your reservation NOW!

NEW! Acceleration Indiana

Indy's premier Sports Training Center is coming to Hamilton Center from May 1 - August 30th.
Get Faster! Move Quicker! Jump Higher! Outlast the Competition! Training for all sports, youth to adult.

For more info visit www.accelindy.com, check at Hamilton Center Ice Arena or call us toll free at (888) 794-2702.

Group Figure Skating Class Descriptions

Intro to Hockey Class Descriptions

Learn the fundamentals of hockey skating. Stick and helmet provided. Classes held once a week. Please come at least 20 minutes early so you will have time to dress before class. 30 minute class

Summer Group Figure Skating

Skating Lessons
Hamilton Center's group skating lessons follow the U.S. Figure Skating Association's Skate with US program which is a beginning skating program that is fun, challenging and rewarding while enabling skaters of all ages to learn the fundamentals of skating and begin a lifetime commitment to health and fitness. The program has 8 levels of basic skills followed by specialized programs in freestyle, hockey, power skating and ice dancing.

Specify if skate rental is needed when registering!

Make-up Lessons
One make-up lesson will be allowed within the same lesson course. Please contact the office to schedule.

Hockey Camps and Classes

Intro to Hockey Summer Camp for all ages and skill levels:
Tu/Th, June 3-July 24, 5:30-7pm, Hamilton Center
Players will be divided by skill level during the first week. Skills will be taught according to ability. Players will interact while learning and playing various scrimmage games. Registration begins April 2008. No class 7/15 or 7/17

Southern IN All Star Hockey School - July 14-18
Presented by Columbus Youth Hockey & featuring instructors from Culver Military Academy. Applications available at Hamilton Center. For additional information call (317) 729-5819.

Mites (ages 6-8 yrs.)
Nine weeks of skills practice and scrimmages on the large ice. No class on Tues., July 15

Atoms (ages 5-7 yrs.)
Ten weeks of skills practice and scrimmages on the small ice. No class Wed., July 16

"2 on 2 Hockey" for all ages
"A fun way to improve your skills and stay in shape during the off-season". Convenient pre-pay punch cards may be purchased at a discount rate or players may pay a drop-in fee and pay as you go. Players may choose a teammate or we will assign a teammate. Teams are matched according to playing abilities. Check office for scheduling.

Punch card fees	$60.00/ten sessions
Drop in fees	$8.00/session

The Sport International Hockey Academy

The Sport International Hockey Academy is coming to Hamilton Center Ice Arena for their 19th summer of hockey instruction. SIHA is a nationally recognized instructional program for players 6-17 years, and will be available for the Columbus hockey community, August 4-8. SIHA is a very well organized and highly supervised full day hockey camp. To obtain more information, or to securely register online, please visit http://siha.com/.

Summer Adult Hockey

Fall Classes at Hamilton Center

Fall Group Figure Skating Lessons at Hamilton Center: See class descriptions above

Fall Group Lesson Fees:
1st. Family Member	$65
Tot/Kindergarten	$57
Each additional Family Member*	$55
Fall Novice Club	$73
Fall Power Development	$65
Skate Rental**	$8

*Family discount does not apply to Novice Club or Power Development.
**Specify if skate rental is needed when registering!

Columbus Park Foundation Youth Scholarship Fund

Your tax-deductible contributions will provide the opportunity for children to participate in programs they might not otherwise be able to afford. Please support youth in need by making a contribution in any amount to the Columbus Park Foundation?s Youth Scholarship Fund and mail to:

Columbus Park Foundation
PO Box 858
Columbus, IN 47202

Youth Scholarship

The Columbus Park Foundation and the Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept. collaborate to offer full and 50% scholarships for children to participate in Parks and Recreation programs. Eligible children may receive up to three scholarship classes per calendar year, not to exceed a total of $105. Applicants must be a Bartholomew Co. resident. For an application form and additional information, please visit the Parks and Recreation office at Donner Center.