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Formerly the Wilmington Ice House, Polar Ice Wilmington is a single ice sheet skating facility that provides skating opportunities for the greater Wilmington area.  From Public Skating and Learn to Skate, to Hockey and Figure Skating, our rink provides programming for multiple skating activities.  We hope that you come and see us soon to enjoy the ICE!

Daysmart Recreation Integration

Polar Ice Wilmington runs on Daysmart Recreation, a software program that allows you to view schedules, sign up for sessions, programs, and special events.  If you click on the link to the left you will be redirected to the login page for the Polar Ice Wilmington database and can create your account.  


News & Events

SPRING SKATING OFFERINGS

LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES

New classes will begin Saturday May 11th or Monday May 13th. Ending Saturday June 29th or Monday July 1st. Classes will run for 7 weeks. There will be no Learn to Skate during Memorial Day weekend 05/25/24 and 05/27/24. Registration will open April 14th for the new session.

INTRO TO SKATING SKILLS

This class will be held on Fridays starting April 5th-26th.Class runs on a month to month basis, sign up is required at the beginning of every month. Class time will be 10:30-11:00 with two options 6-12 years or 13 and up. After class there will be an hour long session until 12:00 to practice the new skills learned in class. This is a great option to our normal learn to skate program for adults or homeschoolers!

LIZ LAMBORN

SKATING DIRECTOR

Phone: 910-686-1987


SPRING HOCKEY OFFERINGS

LITTLE HAWKS SPRING 2024

Little Hawks/Kinder Hawks is our Learn To Play (LTP) program available to players that have completed the Learn To Skate (LTS) program. Players ranging 4-6 will register for Kinder Hawks and players 7 and older will register for Little Hawks. Players should have skating ability and have passed Basic 1 in Hockey Skates. This program covers the basics of the game including puckhandling, passing, shooting, and controlled game play. Our next session of Little Hawks starts on Saturday March 9th. FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED. Full sets of youth equipment can be purchased at the rink for $275+tax.

YOUTH HOUSE LEAGUE SPRING 2024

The Spring Youth House League will begin on March 15th and end on June 8th. Offering 8U, 10U, and 11 and Up combo leagues. The 8U and 10U will have ADM style practice on Friday evenings followed by games on Saturday mornings. 8U you will be cross-ice 3v3 or 4v4 games and 10U will begin with cross-ice games and evolve into full ice games with referee and scorekeepers. 11 and Up players will have full ice scrimmages on Saturdays only. Our goal is to have 4 teams of players separated by age with 2 game slots available on Saturday afternoons (4pm and 5:30pm). This will be based upon registration numbers. USA HOCKEY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

YOUTH SKILLS CLINIC SPRING 2024

Clinic begins Wednesday, March 13th through April 17th (6 Sessions) and will focus on Powerskating and Puck Control. It will be individual skill based and taught by Coach Tim and/or Coach Brock. (Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended) 7-10U 6:00pm-7:00pm 11 & UP 7:15pm-8:15pm

PRE-TRYOUT CLINIC

We are offering a 3 session Pre-Tryout clinic for players and goalies looking to prepare for upcoming tryouts. We will work on some individual skills, but our focus will be more on compete and battling drills, 1v1, 2v2...etc. This clinic will be instructed by Coach Tim and Coach Brock. Cost $90 April 24, May 1st and May 8th 10U & 12U 6:00pm-7:00pm 14U & 16U 7:15pm-8:15pm

GOALIE SKILLS TRAINING

We would like to invite all goalies to this Goalie specific training clinic. These sessions will be ran by Cape Fear Goaltending. The cost is $120 for the following dates and times. April 20th, 27th and May 4. Saturdays 7:30am-8:30am

ADULT SKILLS CLININC SPRING 2024

Clinic begins Thursday, March 14th through Thursday, May 2nd (8 sessions total split into two 4 session clinics) and will be individual skill based and work on basic hockey skills, skating, puck control, passing, shooting, etc. Clinic will be ran by Brock and/or Tim. (Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended) Thursdays 7:30pm-8:30pm

Brock Ballard

Hockey Director

Phone: 910-686-1987


SPRING FIGURE SKATING OFFERINGS

Liz Lamborn

Skating Director

Phone: 910-686-1987


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