Open Skating
John MacInnes Student Ice Arena
Ice Arena Closed for the Summer
Fall 2024 Semester Schedule TBA
Cost
- Free to Michigan Tech students and SDC Access Holders
- Included in the purchase of an SDC Action Pass or SDC Day Pass
- $10 General Public Admission (skating only)
- $5 Skate Rental
Requirements for Entry
General Public & SDC Access Holders
- Non-Access Holders of the SDC must go to the ticket office, pay general admission, and receive a wristband.
- SDC Access Holders must go to the Ticket Office to verify their status and receive a wristband.
- All general public and SDC Access Holders must show their wristband to the Skate Guard at entry to the ice.
Michigan Tech Student
- Tap student ID with Skate Guard at entry to the ice
Equipment
Skate Rental
- Skate Rental can be purchased for $5 at the SDC Ticket office.
- Bring your ticket down to the Skate Rental Center to receive your equipment.
- Equipment rental form/waiver wil be required annually.
- Equipment is first come, first serve (limited inventory).
- Must be returned at the end of the session.
Free Helmet Issue
- Check a helmet out at the Skate Rental Center at no cost
- First come, first serve (limited inventory)
- Must be returned at the end of the session
Rules
Obey the Skate Guards' instructions, or you could lose your skating privileges.
- Helmets (or protective headgear) required.
- MTU is not responsible for personal belongings and lost or stolen items.
- Locker rooms will not be available, but an area to put skates on will be provided.
- Mini storage lockers are available (limited number).
- You must have ice skates on at all times when you are on the ice.
- Figure skating tricks should be done in the center, not near the edges.
- No hockey sticks, pucks, or balls.
- No skating against traffic.
- No sitting on boards or throwing objects on ice (ie snowballs).
- No speed skating, pushing, pulling, trains, conga lines, chase or tag games.
- No food or beverages are allowed on the ice.
- No abusive or profane language.
- No tobacco (smoked or chew).
THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR YOUR SAFETY AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF THE FACILITY.