How cold is it, should we wear somthing warm? The rink area averages between 50-65 degrees year round. Our lobby averages 75 degrees during the warmer months. You will want to dress warmly in layers. Long pants and a sweater are usualy fine, for those that are usualy cold we suggest bringing a jacket along just in case.
Do we need to wear a helmet? We recomend bringing a bicycle helmet for children and adults alike. We do have a few helmets to loan. These helmets may not be comfortable for public skating as they are hockey helmets.
Do you serve food? The snack bar is typically open during most public skating sessions and has hot food available. We offer fountain pepsi products, gatoraid, bottled water and amp energy drinks.
What age can me or my child start skating? The Ice Factory does not have an age limit, but generally children are able to skate after they are comfortable walking.
What size skates do you have? We carry rental skates from a childs size 8 (typically 3yrs old children) all the way up to adult size 14.
What should I wear for public skating?
Socks should always be worn under your skates, and the skates should fit snugly in order to lend the proper support. You should dress in warm comfortable clothing, which will not restrict your movements. Long pants and goves are recommended. You should dress in layers so you can remove a layer if you get warm while skating.
What cold is it inside the arena? It is typically between 50-60 degrees, however, it does get colder from time to time so we recommend brining a jacket or sweatshirt.
Do we sharpen skates? We offer skate sharpening services for personal skates. Most skates can be sharpened for $10 ($12 Figure) most days after 3pm. For more information please visit our proshop page