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  Parks & Recreation Department

Parks & Recreation Department
22nd and Sycamore Streets • P.O. Box 858 • Columbus, IN 47202-0858
(812)376-2680 Phone • (812)378-2892 Fax
Open 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday
Mission Statement - Enriching Lives... Building Community


Hamilton Center Ice Arena

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

Public Sessions: * August 24, 2007 - April 12, 2008

Tues. & Thurs. (Pre-school Skate) 1:30-2:30pm
Fri. 7-9pm
Sat. 1:30-3:30pm
Sun. 2-5pm

*Some sessions may be cancelled due to special events

Admissions:
Child (5-17 yrs.) $3.50
Adult (18 yrs. - Up) $4.00
4 & Under FREE
Pre-School Skate $3.00/person
Skate Rental $2.00/person

Groups of 20 or more skaters qualify for a group rate during public sessions. Groups exceeding 30 are encouraged to consider a Hamilton Center private rental to alleviate overcrowding of public sessions.

Season Passes
(passes good June 2007- mid April 2008)

Child/Senior
Adult:
Family:
$130
$160
$270
 
Birthday Parties at the Arena
Hamilton Center Pro Shop
Private Ice Rentals
Morning Ice
Ice Show Session
Make-Up Lessons
Group Skating Lessons Class Descriptions
Group Skating Lessons Session Dates
Group Lesson Fees
Ice Show Session
Non-Show Classes
Intro to Hockey Class Descriptions
Winter Intro to Hockey Classes
Group Hockey Lessons
Adult Hockey
Broomball Leagues
Beginning Adult Hockey
House League Hockey

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Birthday Parties at the Arena

Looking for a fun birthday idea without all the work? Bring your child's party to Hamilton Center Ice Arena! We offer two party packages to fit all your needs and we'll supply the set-up and clean up. Both Gold and Silver party packages are available on Fri. evenings, Sat., or Sun. afternoons. The Gold party package is also available on weekdays. Seven day advance notice is required to schedule a party. For details, call 376-2686.

Party Packages Gold Silver
Patio Room - 1hr. X X
Public Ice Skating Admission
Fri., 7-9pm
Sat., 1:30-3:30pm
Sun., 2-5pm
X X
Private Small Ice (1hr.)
plus skate rental
X X
Party Cost: 1-10 people $95.00 $80.00
Per person over 10: $3.00 $5.00
Number of Guests Up to 20 Up to 40
Drinks X X

 

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Hamilton Center Pro Shop

Quality hockey and figure skating equipment is in stock and available now at reasonable prices.

Professional assistance is also available to help you in selecting the proper equipment for your needs. Come in and browse through our complete inventory of skating supplies, hockey equipment, hockey and figure skates and NHL jerseys and hats. The Pro Shop is usually available during the same hours that the center is open.

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Private Ice Rentals

Hamilton Center is available for private rentals 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!

  Bartholomew Co. Out of County
Large Ice $180/hr. $205/hr.
Small Ice $65/hr. $75/hr.
Broomball Equipment $15/hr.  
Small Ice Walk-on $6/hr. (call for availability)

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Morning Ice (before school practice)
Early morning ice is available for those competitive skaters who wish to add extra hours to their practice day. Please call for further details.

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Ice Show Session (Skate Classes)

(Ice Show Participants ONLY)

Columbus Parks and Recreation and Lincoln Center Figure Skating Club partner to host an annual ice show, which has become a major production and community event. The 2008 Ice Show will be held April 25, 26 & 27. Any tot through adult skaters are welcome to participate provided they have paid the show fee by Jan 15th. Registration fee is due prior to the first class day in March.

Non-Show Session
Group lessons will also be held on the small ice during the ice show session for tots through adult skaters.

Attn: Ice Show Participants
*Last week of ice show classes will consist of Tu, W & Th rehearsals & ice show performances Fri., Sat. & Sun. During ice show session, tot & kdg. skating times will be Tu at 4pm & Sat. at 12N. Boys skating session will be Th 4:45-5:15pm ONLY.

All ice show skaters (with exception of boys) are encouraged to attend 25 min. of practice & instruction on both Tu. & Sa.

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Make-Up Lessons
1 make-up lesson will be allowed within the same lesson course. Please call the office.

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Group Skating Lessons Class Descriptions

Hamilton Center's group skating lessons follow the U.S. Figure Skating Association's Skate with US program. It is a beginning skating program that is fun, challenging and rewarding followed by specialized programs in freestyle, hockey, power skating and ice dancing.

Tots (age 3-4): 25 minutes instruction for the beginner skater. Min. 4 / Max 8
Kindergarten (age 4-6): 25 minutes instruction for the beginner skater, Min 4 / Max 8
Basic 1-8 Classes: 25 minutes group instruction / 25 minutes of practice time. A progressive short term goal program with elements increasing in difficulty as skills improve.
Basic 1: Forward skating & glides, backward skating, forward swizzles & snowplow stop.
Basic 2: Backward glides & swizzles, forward one-foot glides, two foot turns.
Basic 3: Forward stroking, forward pumps on a circle, back one-foot flides, two foot spins.
Basic 4: Forward crossovers, outside 3 turns, forward edges, back pumps on a circle.
Basic 5: Backward crossovers, back edges, beginning one foot spin.
Basic 6: Inside 3 turns, T-Stop, Bunny hop and spiral lunge.
Basic 7: Mohawks, pivots, combo moves with crossovers and turns.
Basic 8: Moving turns, moving Mohawks, Waltz jump, 1 foot spin.
Novice Club: 45 minutes of instruction including power stroking moves in the field, jumps and spins. Skater must have passed Basic 8 to be eligible for this class.
Power Development: 30 minutes with emphasis on stroking technique development, stamina & edge control.
Adult Classes: 25 min. of instruction and 25 minutes of practice time. Skaters learn the basics of ice skating while working on overall fitness, balance and coordination.

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Group Skating Lessons Session Dates
  Fall 2 ( 8 wks.)
10/22-12/17/07
Winter 1 (8 wks.)
1/7-2/25/08
Class Name Day/Time Code Code
Tot Tu, 10a
W, 1:35p
Sa, 12:50p
102002-F2
103002-F2
106001-F2
102002-F3
103002-F3
106001-F3
Kindergarten W, 10a
W, 2p
Sa, 12:50p
103004-F2
103005-F2
106004-F2
103004-F3
103005-F3
106004-F3
Basic 1 Tu, 4p
Sa, 12N
102016-F2
106016-F2
102016-F3
106016-F3
Basic 2 Tu, 4p
Sa, 12N
102017-F2
106017-F2
102017-F3
106017-F3
Basic 3 Tu, 4p
Sa, 12N
102018-F2
106018-F2
102018-F3
106018-F3
Basic 4 Tu, 4:25p
Sa, 12:25p
102026-F2
106026-F2
102026-F3
106026-F3
Basic 5 Tu, 4:25p
Sa, 12:25p
102027-F2
106027-F2
102027-F3
106027-F3
Basic 6 Tu, 4:25p
Sa, 12:25p
102028-F2
106028-F2
102028-F3
106028-F3
Basic 7-8 Tu, 4:25p
Sa, 12:25p
102046-F2
106046-F2
102046-F3
106046-F3
Novice Club
Power Dev.
Th, 4p
Th, 4:45p
104061-F2
104065-F2
104061-F3
104065-F3
Adults Th, 12:10p
Sa, 12:25p
104071-F2
106071-F2
104071-F3
106071-F3
Skate Rental   100000-F2 100000-F3

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Group Lesson Fees
  6 Wks. 7 Wks. 8 Wks.
1st Family Member $50 $57 $65
Tot/Kindergarten $43 $49 $57
Ea. Add'l Family Member $40 $47 $55
Skate Rental** $6 $7 $8
Novice Club $49 $65 $73
Power Development $50 $57 $65

* Family discount does not apply to Novice Club or Power Development

** Specify if sakte rental is needed when registering.

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Ice Show Session
3/3-4/27 (7 wks) No class spring break week
Class Day/Time Code
 
Tots/Kdg. Basic 1 & 2 Tu. 4p & Sa. 12N 102000-A0
Basic 3, 4, 5 Tu. 4:25p & Sa. 12:25p 102000-A1
Basic 6, 7, 8 Tu. 4:50p & Sa. 12:50p
Novice Th. 4p 102000-A3
Boys Th. 4:45p 102000-A4
Adults Days Vary 102000-A5
Skate Rental   100000-F4

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Non-Show Classes
3/3-4/21 (6 wks) No class spring break
Class Day/Time Code
 
Tot/Kdg. Tu. 10a
W. 2p
102000-B0
102000-B1
Basic 1 & 2 Tu. 4p
Th. 4p
Sa. 12N
102000-B2
102000-B3
102000-B4
Basic 3 & 4 Tu. 4:25p
Sa. 12:25p
102000-B5
102000-B6
Basic 5 & 6 Tu. 4:50p
Sa. 12:50p
102000-B7
102000-B8
Basic 7 & 8 Th. 4:25p 102000-B
Adults Th. 4:50p 102000-C0
Skate Rental   100000-F4

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Intro to Hockey Class Descriptions (Ages 4-14)

Must have passed group skating lesson Basic 1. Learn the fundamentals of hockey skating. Stick and helmet provided. Classes held once a week. Please come at least 20 minutes early to have time to dress before class.
Class length: 30 minutes

Intro 1: Skaters are introduced to stick and puck skills with emphasis on skating skills: forward skating, basic turns, snow plow stops and backward skating.
Intro 2: Skaters continue to work on forward & backward skating, more powerful strides, backward v-stopes, hockey stops, intro to crossovers, skating with pucks (passing & receiving).
Intro 3: Preparation for CYH program. Priority on skating skills and puck handling.

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Winter Intro to Hockey Classes
8 week session $57/1st Family Member $55/Each addt‘l Family Member $8/Skate Rental
6 week session $43/1st Family Member $41/Each addt‘l Family Member $6/Skate Rental

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Group Hockey Lessons
Week of: Winter 1 (8 wks.)
10/22-12/17/07
(no class 11/19-23)
Winter 2 (8 wks.)
1/7-2/25/08
Spring 1 (6 wks.)
3/3-4/14/08
(no class 3/17-22)
Begin to Register NOW 12/10/07 1/2/08
 
Class Name
 
Day/Time
 
Code
 
Code
 
Code
Intro 1 Tu.,4:15p 112000-F4 112000-F5  
Intro 1 Th, 4:15p 114020-F4 114020-F5  
Intro 1 Sa, 11:30a 116002-F4 116002-F5  
Intro 2 Tu, 5p 112003-F4 112003-F5  
Intro 3 Th, 5p 114021-F4 114021-F5  
Intro 2/3 Sa, 12:15p 116030-F4 116030-F5  
Intro 11-14 Th, 6:25p 114025-F4 114025-F5  
Intro (4- 6 yrs.) Tu, 5:30p     112000-F6
Intro (7-10 yrs.) Tu, 6p     112004-F6
Intro (11-14 yrs.) Tu, 6:25p     116000-F6
Intro (4-6 yrs.) Th, 5:30p     114020-F6
Intro (7-10 yrs.) Th, 6pm     114055-F6
Intro (11-14 yrs.) Th, 6:25p     114076-F6

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Adult Hockey

Adult Hockey Level 1
A class for those who have never played hockey and may not know how to skate. A basic skills class teaching the fundamentals of skating forward, backward & stopping. Also introduces stick handling, shooting and passing. Minimum of 5 participants to hold class. Call 376-2686 for additional information.

Adult Hockey Level 2
For all beginner adults. A co-ed group of adults playing for fun and exercise. Year-round, continuous play.

Fri., 9:15-10:15p
Fee: $12/person/each session

Adult Hockey - DROP IN
Drop in and play some hockey! No check rules apply. Full equipment and helmet required.

Sun., Sept. 9-Apr. 6, 2008 5:15-6:45p, $12/person/session

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Broomball Leagues

An action packed game on ice in shoes makes this game challenging and incredibly fun. Co-ed teams ONLY! A great way for companies to support healthy employee activities. Games begin Oct. 14

137001-C7 Sun., 7p, $900/Team

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Beginning Adult Hockey
Beginning Adult Hockey 1
112082-F5 Tu, 7-7:45p, $65/person
 
Beginning Adult Hockey 2
112082-F5 Wed., 7:10-7:55p, $75/person

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House League Hockey

Sign-ups and Used Equipment Sale
Sat., Sept 29, 8am-4pm
Hamilton Center Ice Arena
Free skating: 1:30-3:30pm

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