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Bird Arena (Ice Skating)

Bird Arena (Ice Skating)

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Location: Ohio University, Athens

Contact: Campus Recreation

Phone: 740-593-4676

The Ohio University Bird Ice Arena is an indoor ice facility featuring an illuminated 190' by 85' ice surface. Activities include recreational skating, Learn to Play Hockey, Athens Youth Hockey Association, academic classes, intramural broomball, recreational hockey, learn to skate programs, figure skating, birthday parties, and private rentals. The facility is open from late September to March and is available to university students, faculty/staff, alumni, and community. Bird Ice Arena is home ice for the four-time ACHA national champions, the ACHA D-1 Ohio University Men's Ice Hockey team.


Hours of Operation 

Administrative Office Hours                  
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM          

Recreational Skating Hours-
First Recreational Skate is Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011.

Tuesday

7:30pm - 9:00pm*

Thursday

7:30pm - 9:00pm*

Saturday

2:00pm - 3:30pm*

Sunday

1:30pm - 3:00pm*

Sunday

3:30pm - 5:00pm*



*Each time listed is a seperate recreational skate. *All fees must be paid for each session.   


Recreational skating fees:

Adult: $4.00
Child (under 18): $3.50
OU Faculty/Staff: $3.50
Children 5 years and under: Free
OU Student: Free

Skate Rental: $3.00