Public Skating Schedule
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 1:10-2:30 p.m.; Monday: 8:30-10 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Saturday: 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday 1-2:30 p.m.
Adult Skate
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 11 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
Daily Admission Fees
Adult $6 ; Youth/Senior $5; Skate Rental $3
Ice Skating Punch Passes
Passes are valid at Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park ice arenas until April 27, 2024 and are non-refundable.
10 Visits 30 Visits
Youth/Senior $40 $115
Adult $50 $128
Sticks & Pucks
Sticks and pucks at Veterans Memorial is a public session open to all ages and all skill levels. This unstructured ice time provides an opportunity for hockey players to focus on individual skill development. Sessions are limited to 40 skaters to maintain a safe environment for everyone on the ice. Parents are welcome to join their child on the ice.
Sundays 8-9:30 p.m. & Mondays 7-8:20 p.m.
NO STICKS & PUCKS: 12/4, 12/11 and 1/15
Admission Fees
Adult $8 ; Youth/Senior $7; Skate Rental $3
Ice Skating/Beginner Hockey Lessons
Our ice skating lessons follow the Learn to Skate USA curriculum set by the United States Figure Skating Association. Each class will work towards certain badge levels with skills appropriate with that level. USFSA membership of $17.25 is required during registration. This cost covers, badges, a monthly magazine and liability insurance. Registration open Monday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m.
Session 2: Nov. 12-Jan.6 (6 classes). $66 resident/$78 nonresident.
No classes Nov. 24, 25; Dec. 22, 23, 25 and Jan 1.
Kinderskate: Mondays, 5-5:45 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m.; Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m.
Beginner: Mondays, 6-6:45 p.m.; Fridays, 5-5:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m.
Beginner/Intermediate: Saturdays, noon-12:45 p.m.
Beginner Hockey Skills: Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
Advanced: Fridays, 6 - 6:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
Adult Instructional: Ages 16 and older Fridays, 7-7:45 p.m.
Session 3: Jan. 7-March 2; (8 classes). $88 resident/$106 nonresident.
Kinderskate: Mondays, 5-5:45 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m.; Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m.
Beginner: Mondays, 6 - 6:45 p.m.; Fridays, 5-5:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m.
Beginner/Intermediate: Saturdays, noon-12:45 p.m.
Beginning Hockey Skills: Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
Advanced: Fridays, 6-6:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
Adult Instructional: Ages 16 and older Fridays, 7-7:45 p.m.
Session 4: March 3-April 27 (8 classes). $88 resident/$106 nonresident.
Kinderskate: Mondays, 5-5:45 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m.; Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m.
Beginner: Mondays, 6-6:45 p.m.; Fridays, 5-5:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m.
Beginner/Intermediate: Saturdays, noon-12:45 p.m.
Beginning Hockey Skills: Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
Advanced: Fridays, 6-6:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
Adult Instructional: Ages 16 and older: Fridays, 7-7:45 p.m.
Youth Hockey Agility, Skills, and Drills
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 .m.
Session 1: Oct. 10-Dec. 12 $88 (no class on Oct. 31 and Nov. 21)
Session 2: Jan. 9-Feb. 27 $88
Our morning youth hockey program is designed specifically for children between the ages of 4-6 who are eager to learn and experience the exciting world of ice hockey. This program provides a fun and safe environment for young players to develop their skating skills, enhance hand-eye coordination, and foster a love for the game. Lead by Instructor Kevin Bushey each session is carefully planned to introduce basic hockey concepts through a series of engaging drills and age-appropriate activities. We focus on building fundamental skills such as skating, stick-handling, passing, and shooting, while emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship throughout.
This 15-game season plays Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons/evenings. *Schedule subject to change due to high school hockey. Fee per player is $220. Returning players with a jersey are $200; goalies are free. The season includes Fall: Oct. 3-Nov. 21 | Winter I: Nov. 25-Jan. 13 | Winter II: January 16-March 5 | Spring: March 9-April 27
Weekday Morning Programming
Adult hockey, agility, skills and drills
Mondays and Wednesdays; 6:30-8 a.m.
Session 1; Sept. 18-Dec. 20; $235 (no class Nov. 20-22)
Session 2; Jan. 8-April 19; $235
Participate in hockey practice for adults looking for a forum to work on skating, stick work, and team play. If you are ready to improve your hockey game, whether you are just starting or feel you need to practice more, we embrace all levels and needs. USA Hockey registration required:
www.usahockeyregistration.com. Each practice is 80 minutes and there are usually two goalies. The last 30 minutes there will be a division of players for a scrimmage. Following practice, there will be five minutes of on ice conditioning. Lead instructor is Kevin Bushey.
Past Masters Drop-in Hockey
Thursday; 9:30-10:50 a.m. - Drop-in hockey for players ages 55+. Full equipment is required. Skaters pay $10 and goalies are free.
Birthday Parties
Want to have your birthday party at the rink with all your friends? We are now hosting parties during our Saturday and Sunday public skates; 1-2:30 p.m. You get the party room from 12:30-3 p.m. that you can bring in whatever food and drink that you like. We have refrigerator and freezer storage capabilities as well. Cost: $100 (paid at reservation); $6 for each skater, skates included (counted and collected the day of).
Book online or call the rink at 734.794.6235.
Meeting Room Rentals
The Veterans Memorial Park meeting room is available to rent year-round. The room is approximately 718 square feet with a small refrigerator, 65” TV, speakers, connections for laptops, video and other portable devices. The room features eight tables (6 feet x 2.5 feet) and 50 chairs. Fees are $40/per hour, resident; and $50/per hour, nonresident (one-hour minimum rental). For inquiries, please reach out to the general email box,
[email protected].
