Public Ice Skating

Bournemouth International Centre hosts family fun!
Ice Skating returns to the Bournemouth International Centre for the festive season, and this time it’s bigger and better than ever before!

The rink, which will be the UK’s largest indoor temporary event, will also feature ‘Icicles’ - a separate toddler area for smaller children and their parents, together with an adjacent beginner’s area ‘Ice & Easy’ for those who haven’t skated before. The improvements have been introduced to encourage local skaters on to the rink and offer parents with infants a safe area to play. This should also give those skaters with more experience an improved skating experience.

Pre-booking is recommended - sessions regularly sell out! Get ready to get your skates on!

All sessions are 60 minutes with an additional 30 minutes to get skates on and off.

ICE RINK ETIQUETTE
DO’S
DO MAKE SURE SKATES ARE CORRECTLY LACED
DO WEAR GLOVES
DO SKATE IN AN ANTI-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION
DO OBEY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE ICE MARSHALLS

DON’TS
DON’T SIT OR CLIMB OVER THE SAFETY BARRIER DON’T CHIP, THROW OR SPRAY ICE DON’T SKATE AT EXCESSIVE SPEED DON’T DRINK OR EAT ON THE ICE DON’T DROP LITTER ON THE ICE DON’T CARRY YOUNG BABIES ON THE ICE DON’T SKATE IN CHAINS OF MORE THAN TWO PERSONS DON’T WEAR SCARVES OR LONG COATS ON THE ICE DON’T SMOKE – THE BIC IS A SMOKE FREE VENUE

On arrival at the BIC, please follow these simple instructions to make your visit more enjoyable:-
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your skate session.
Advance tickets or on the day purchases can be made via the ticket office located at the Purbeck Hall foyer.
In the Purbeck Hall you can exchange your tickets for skates at the skate hire point.
Let staff know what size boot you are.
Follow the instructions given on how to correctly apply your skates.
Make sure they are comfortable before starting.
When skating, please listen to any instructions given by the Ice Marshalls.

Under 12's must be accompanied by an adult
1 adult may accompany up to 3 under 12's
No Under 4's will be allowed on the ice

Spectator tickets are 50p per session and are available in person on the day, or can be pre-booked by phone on 0844 576 3000.

For session times and booking tickets please see our website www.bic.co.uk