Information

  • Schedule
  • Lessons
  • Leagues
  • Pro Shop / Rentals
  • Parties

 

Ice Arena Weekly Schedule
(Public Skating and Skating Programs)

Jan 30 (Mon)  -  Feb 5 (Sun)
-Updated: 1/26/12
 
Feb 6 (Mon)  -  Feb 12 (Sun)
-Updated: 1/31/12
 

For Ice Arena information and programming schedule changes please email Skating Coordinator Tom Miller so you can be added to the ice arena email list.

Group skating information

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GCCC Ice Arena

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Skating Lessons / Clinics

The Chavez Center is the place to be to learn to skate, play hockey, or sharpen your skills on the ice.

All classes are 30 minutes of group instruction with an Ice Arena staff instructor. All classes include admission into the Community Center the day of classes only, skate rental and admission to Public Skate. Please check our WEBSITE and the Ice Arena Schedule for specific times and dates for classes offered. Or call 955-4031.

All drop-in programs will cost $5.50/$6.50 plus $3.00 equipment rental (if necessary). Admission is included in this fee.

Click here for Skating Lessons / Clinics

Click here for Learn to Skate Sessions and Schedule


Private Lessons

We have a wide variety of qualified Staff Instructors who are available for private lessons for skaters at all skill levels. For more information contact the Ice Skate Office at 955-4031.

PRIVATE CONTRACT SKATING INSTRUCTORS

  • Eileen Albertsen 438-9221
  • Lorna Dyer 820-1778
  • Mandy Edwards (505) 463-6438
  • Megan Edwards (505) 463-6440
  • Martin Levy (979) 450-4507
  • Lisa Schub 470-2190
  • Marcia Baker 473-9159
  • Valentina Salge (505) 490-6405
Santa Fe Hockey

Spring 2012 Hockey League

Contact Skating Coordinator Tom Miller for details: 505.955.4031 or temiller@santafenm.gov

Adult Hockey League Schedule and Fees

 

 

Pro Shop

We have a full service skate shop which includes sharpening, blade mounting and boot stretching. Check with one of our qualified staff members for all the services available for your equipment needs at 955-4033.

The GCCC is now offering Sani Sport Gear Cleaning to anyone who needs to clean sports equipment, reduce bacteria and remove terrible odors from protective equipment that can’t be washed in a traditional washing machine. for more information call 955-4033.

Skate Rental $3.00

Don’t own your own skates? The Chavez Center Skate Shop has 400 pairs of skates for you to rent. $3.00 per pair, per session. Figure, hockey, and recreational skates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Skate Sharpening & Repair

Need your skates sharpened? Our skilled staff can do that for you! Same day sharpening $10, overnight $7.50. See rink staff for skate repair and pricing. Payment must be made prior to all work being performed.

Ice Skating Parties

Have the “COOLEST” party in town. Skating parties are different, fun and a great way to include a healthy “Activity” with your family or friends!

Please call 955-4024.

 

Photo of Party Room

Ice Skating

 

Skating News


Bring Your Sweetie to the Ice Arena 2 for 1 Special
On Friday, February 10th from 5:00-7:15 the Chavez Ice Arena is feeling the love! Join us for 2 for 1 special; $5.50  admission and skate rental for two people! For more information call Mandy at 505-955-4033 or email at IceSkateOffice@santafenm.gov Click Here For More Information
Updated: 01-30-12, 09:00AM

Penguins "A" League Adult Champs
Penguins are the "A" League Champs for the 2011 fall-winter season. The Penguins defeated the number one team the Kings 5-2 in a well played game!  More...
Updated: 01-10-12, 01:15PM

Learn to Skate!
Register now for the next session of our Learn to Skate program!
  • Classes begin Saturday, January 21st and run for 6 weeks.
  • The cost is only $72.00.
For more information please contact Mandy Edwards at 505-955-4033 or email at IceSkateOffice@santafenm.gov   Click Here For More Information
Updated: 12-16-11, 02:42PM

Turkey Bowling On Ice Benefits The Food Depot
On Friday, November 18  the Chavez  Center Ice Arena held Turkey Bowling On Ice. The event benefited The Food Depot. Funds were raised by selling tickets for the Turkey Bowling and the Buck-A-Puck games. Thank you so much to everyone who donated turkeys, gift cards, and to all of the volunteers! It was an amazing and fun night. Click here to see pictures from the event.  More...
Updated: 11-30-11, 08:35AM

Halloween On Ice is Spooktacular Fun!
Friday, October 22nd the Chavez Center Ice Arena held its annual Halloween On Ice. It was a night filled with Fun, Fog, and Costume Winners! With 125 ghosts, goblins, and other fantastic costumes it made for a fabulous evening!  More...
Updated: 11-14-11, 12:39PM

Congratulations to Megan Edwards!
Congratulations to Megan Edwards, a staff coach at the ice arena. She passed her Master Ratings in October in Indianapolis, IN. Megan is the first coach in New Mexico to achieve a Master Ratings in Moves in the Field!!
Updated: 11-14-11, 12:33PM

Skate for the Cure On Ice = Successful Event!
Friday, October 21st  we held a Skate for the Cure to benefit the Anita Salas Memorial Foundation. The event was conceived and organized by Verity Bornet, a competitive figure skater at the Chavez Center. Thank you to everyone who helped, especially Verity Bornet, Dianne DaCamara from the Anita Salas Memorial Foundation, and Michelle Barry Mrs. New Mexico 2011. The Skate for the Cure event raised $250!   Click on the links (in blue) to see pictures Jayde V Michelle Dianne V Michelle - skate rental V & Dianne V & Michelle - table
Updated: 11-14-11, 12:28PM

Skating in the Schools
We had our first  2011-2012 Skating in the Schools program finish! The students and teachers from Pinon Elementary are a wonderful group!!   More...
Updated: 11-02-11, 07:47AM

Zamboni Ride into the sunset… Happy Trails!
GCCC Adult League hockey Skaters Kenneth Carone and Brandy Borlina get in a Zamboni ride and a scrimmage with family and friends before their wedding day on September, 24, 2011.  More...
Updated: 09-23-11, 12:20PM

Learn to Skate Communication Board
The GCCC Ice Arena now has a communication board for the Learn to Skate program, located inside the arena. Please check it out as it will be updated regularly. If you have questions about the program please email Mandy at IceSkateOffice@santafenm.gov or call 505-955-4033  More...
Updated: 08-29-11, 02:56PM

Ice Skating Institute
Please let us know if you are interested in becoming an Ice Skating Institute(ISI)member. The Chavez Community Center will be tracking responses so we can evaluate if we will become an ISI member in 2012/2013. Here is the link to ISI homepage www.skateisi.com Please contact IceSkateOffice@santafenm.gov with your feedback.
Updated: 08-26-11, 01:44PM

Adult Hockey Clinic
If you are 16 or older and care enough to hone your hockey skills bring your gear and attend our Adult Hockey Clinics on Tuesday nights 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Click here for more information
Updated: 03-15-11, 02:05PM

Come to Our Youth Hockey Skills Clinic
Do you want to use your hockey stick like a magician, fire the puck like a marksman and skate like an icy tornado? If you do, then this is a chance to amp up your hockey skill set.  Join us, Saturdays from 8:15am to 9:15am. Click here for more information  
Updated: 03-15-11, 07:37AM

Join Us For Speed Skating
Dedicated speed skating sessions continue at the GCCC Ice Arena.  Currently, weekly short track speed skating sessions are scheduled on Sundays from 11:45am – 1:00pm.  All skaters having basic skating skills are welcome.  Each session requires a $5.50(GCCC member)/$6.50(non-member) drop-in fee; the fee covers skate rental and instruction. Helmets must be worn by all skaters.  We have a limited selection of helmets, so bring your bicycle helmet.  Come join us for the thrill of short track skating!
Updated: 12-14-10, 02:55PM

Figure Skating and Speed Skating Links
Check out these  links for useful information on speed skating and figure skating!  More...
Updated: 12-02-10, 11:27AM