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IceLand Registration & Skating Information

Call us at 847.297.8010 | Check out our Niles Park District website at Niles-Parks.org

IceLand Skate
8435 Ballard Road
(847) 297-8010
Marty Stankowicz General Manager
Amy Forbes Skating Director
Marty Stankowicz Amy Forbes Alex Alessi Nick Palumbo
Alex Alessi Hockey Director
mstankowicz@niles-parks.org aforbes@niles-parks.org alex@niles-parks.org
Nick Palumbo Maintenance Technician
Ice at IceLand, All the Time! Refunds
Because ice time can be hard to find, skating late nights and early mornings Learn to Skate & Instructional Hockey
is part of a normal day at IceLand. Late nights and mornings may be the best A class refund can be issued if you cancel the class before it begins. There will be a $5
times to find ice for youth and adult hockey. Because we realize the shortage service charge for canceling a class. Once the session begins there are NO REFUNDS.
of prime-time hours, we will stay open for hockey or recreational skating Tot Beginner Class Refund Policy
whenever ice is available - 24 hours a day! To rent ice time, call IceLand at A class refund can be issued if you cancel the class before it begins. There will be a $5
(847) 297-8010. service charge for canceling a class. Once the session begins if your child is not "ready" for
Primetime: $415/hour After 10:00 pm: $295/hour the program, please let the skating director know by the 3rd week and a 50% household
Outdoor Ice: $350/hour credit will be issued. No credits will be issued after the 3rd week. This policy applies to Tot
Class Ratios: We recommend you register early. Class sizes will be limited Beginner classes only. There are no refunds for the Parent/Tot class for any reason.
based on staffing limitations. Classes will fill up so do not wait to register. Make-Up Policy
Tot Beginner: 6 to 1 Tot 1: 10 to 1 Due to class size and ratio of skaters/instructors, there will be NO MAKE-UPS for missed classes.
Beginner: 10 to 1 Tot 2 & Above: 16 to 1
We reserve the right to adjust ratios based on available staffing. Thank you
for your understanding. Skate Class Card
We realize it is sometimes difficult to master all the skills in Learn to Skate Class
Registration Information levels and for this reason we want to provide the opportunity for our skaters to
Register In-Person at IceLand ONLY practice in addition to coming to their weekly class. All skaters registered for a
All ice skating registration is done in person at IceLand. Or forms with payment Tot Beg/Beg through Pre Freestyle & FS 1-6 will receive a 10 visit Public
may be emailed to aforbes@niles-parks.org for Learn to Skate classes. We do Skate Class Card to be used during their current Learn to Skate Class
this to ensure classes do not get overcrowded and to ensure proper placement Session to practice during Public Skate.
in levels. IceLand reserves the right to combine, cancel or add classes
• Parent/Tot Class, 1 card only.
based upon enrollment. Classes will fill up so do not wait to register.
• Public Skate Class Card must be used between the start date and end date
New skaters to our program that are coming from a different program will of their current session.
need to be evaluated by the skating director to determine what level the • The Public Skate Class Card may only be used by the skater enrolled in the
skater should be in the IceLand Skate School. current Learn to Skate Class session and are non-transferable.
• Public Skate Class Card is valid for public skate admission only. Card is not
LTS Session & Registration Dates:
valid for special events.
Winter Session: January 6-March 22
• Rental skate fee is $5 for each public session.
(9 Weeks, No classes Feb 4-10, Feb 28, March 1) • Public Skate Class Card must be presented, punched, and dated at the time
Winter Registration: November 11- Current Skaters
the skater comes to practice by the front desk staff.
December 6- New Niles Residents
• Each skater will receive one card during their class week 1 or week 2 from
December 16- New Skaters/Open Registration
their class instructor, and is responsible for their card. Cards expire on the
December 31- Registration Ends
last day of the skaters current class session.
Spring Session: March 31-June 5 • Skaters who register for multiple classes will only receive one card for that
(6, 8 or 9 Weeks, No classes April 28-May 5,
current session.
May 23-26) • No credit will be given to any skater who already has a public skate card.
Spring Registration: February 24- Current Skaters
• Skaters may not use their Public Skate Class Card to receive Private Lessons.
March 10- New Niles Residents
They are solely for practice time only.
March 12- New Skaters/Open Registration
• Cards have no monetary value. No refunds or exchanges..
March 17- Registration Ends
Lost Card? Public Skate Class Cards will not be replaced. Cards have no cash
At IceLand we define a resident as: value and cannot be exchanged or sold. Cards that are used for a skater other
A family who pays their Park District taxes to Niles Park District, as well as than the one whose name is on the card will be confiscated and not returned to
Morton Grove residents, per Park District reciprocal agreement. Not all families the original skater.
in Niles pay taxes to Niles Park District. To receive the resident rate, you need
to provide proof of residency at time of registration, i.e. Drivers License. Public skate days and times are subject to change. Please check our website at
niles-parks.org before you come or call 847-297-8010 for the most up to date
12 information.