Cass Park Ice Rink's
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Public Skate SessionsWeekdays: Monday - Friday
9:30-11:30am, 11:45am - 2:15pm, 2:30-5:00pm (5:30pm on Fridays) Evenings: Friday & Saturday 7-10 PM** Weekends: Saturday & Sunday 2:30-5:15 PM** **There will be an Ice cut during these sessions if needed (afternoon around 3:45-4:00pm and evening around 8:15-8:30pm) PLEASE NOTE: No evening (7-10pm) session on 2/10 due to IHS Hockey Game reschedule. Special Holiday Schedule during late Nov. - early Jan.! |
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Per Session by Age |
City & Town of Ithaca Registered Residents |
Other Registered Customers |
Unregistered Customers |
Tot (up to 3 yrs) |
FREE |
$1.00 |
$5.00 |
Child (3-12 yrs) |
$3.00 |
$4.00 |
$7.00 |
Student (13-17 yrs) |
$4.00 |
$5.50 |
$7.00 |
Adult (18-59 yrs) |
$5.00 |
$6.50 |
$10.00 |
Senior (60+ yrs) |
$4.00 |
$5.50 |
$10.00 |
Our Session Admission Fees are based on registration in our system. If you or your child have registered for programs through the IYB Recreation Department SINCE OCT. 10th of 2014, then you are already a Registered Customer. If not, please click the "Register Now" button to become a Registered Customer & "Create an Account" online for FREE. You do NOT need to be a resident of Tompkins County. Proof of Residency required. Address Verification can be done at the Ithaca Youth Bureau and Cass Park during regular business hours, list of acceptable proofs below:
- Driver’s License
- Utility Bill
- Tax Bill
- Lease Agreement
- Or other official document with name and address
Don't want to clean, set-up, and then clean again in your home! Bring your party here and let our party package do it all for you! We do the clean up & set-up & order the food.
Please, call (607) 273-1090 to check the available schedule & ask questions.
Then complete form & submit with $40 deposit to reserve your date/time. Reservations begin Thursday, October 13th!
Please, call (607) 273-1090 to check the available schedule & ask questions.
Then complete form & submit with $40 deposit to reserve your date/time. Reservations begin Thursday, October 13th!
Season Passes are available ONLY to members of the Recreation Partnership. City and Town of Ithaca Residents receive an additional resident discount. Passes may be purchased at Cass Rink and the Ithaca Youth Bureau during regular business hours. All NEW pass applicants must be present to receive their photo pass and have proof of residency.
Age Range |
City & Town of Ithaca * |
Other RP Residents |
Tot (10 mos - 3 yrs) |
FREE but MUST register & check-in each visit |
$25 |
Child (3-12 yrs) |
$60 |
$75 |
Student (13-17 yrs) |
$80 |
$95 |
Adult (18-59 yrs) |
$100 |
$115 |
Senior (60+ yrs) |
$80 |
$95 |
*Discounted Rates for City & Town of Ithaca Residents w/proof of residency.
Cass Park offers 2 series of lessons. The 1st series began at the end of October or the 1st week or November. The 2nd series starts the middle of January. All lessons are 25 minutes in length unless otherwise noted. The cost of lessons includes the public skating admission for the session during which the lesson is given for the lesson registrant. NOTE: Tots & Beginner classes will be requiring a helmet for participation. All other levels a helmet is strongly recommended. Lessons do not require figure skates - hockey skates are permitted, but double blade skates are not. Skates may be rented at the park at regular $3 rental fee. Below is a brief description of the classes offered:
TOTS ages 3-5
**A helmet will be required for participation**
Skills taught in these lessons include standing and balancing, marching and gliding on two feet, one foot glide, proper pushing technique, beginning snow plow stop, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggles, two foot hop.
TOTS 1: for children with little or no previous skating experience. There is a limit of 5 in these lessons.
TOTS 2: for children who have had some experience on ice and can balance and stand unassisted (usually, but not always have had lessons previously). There is a class limit of 6 in these lessons.
CHILDREN ages 6-15
BEGINNER: **A helmet will be required for participation**
for children with little or no previous skating experience. Skills taught in these classes are: basic forward skating, 2 foot glide, 1 foot glide, forward swizzle, backward swizzle, backward wiggle, beginning snow plow stop.
ADVANCED BEGINNER: for skaters who have mastered the skills taught in BEGINNER. skills taught in these classes are: forward and backward skating, forward crossovers, 2 foot turns, snow-plow stop, hockey stop.
INTERMEDIATE: for the more advanced skaters who know the basics of ice skating. Children should have mastered the skills taught in Advanced Beginner. Skills taught in these classes are: advanced forward and backward skating, advanced forward cross-overs, backward crossovers, t-stop. Additionally, for those ready, any of the following: forward outside and inside three turns, mohawks, forward edges, bunny hop, shoot the duck, lunge, 2 foot spin, waltz jump, spiral.
ADULTS ages 16 & up
BEGINNER: for those adults who had little or no experience on the ice. (We will conquer any fears you may have). The skills taught in these classes are basic forward and backward skating, basic stops. Forward crossovers and other skills at discretion of instructor.
INTERMEDIATE: for those who have mastered the basic skills of ice skating (persons are comfortable on the ice). The skills taught in these classes are proper techniques for forward and backward skating, backward crossovers, various stops, three turns, Mohawks and various other more advanced skills.
Adult & Child Specialty Classes
INTRO TO FIGURE SKATING (ages 7+): for intermediate skaters who want to learn some basic figure skating skills. Skaters will be introduced to some basic jumps, spins, and turns, as well as improving forward/backward skating, crossovers and stops.
Adult & Tot / Child Beginner Pairs Lessons
Learn to skate with your child whether it is yours, your grandchild, your niece/nephew, cousin, mentee etc (minimum 3 years old) during 4 weeks of lessons on Mondays, Fridays & now on Sundays. 25 or 30 minute joint lesson with other adult & tot/child pairs, minimum of 3 pairs per time to run. Class start times at 4:00, 4:30 & 5:00 PM depending on the class day selected.
NOTE: Adult and child must be in lessons together.
Fee Range: $50-72/ Recreation Partnership or $100-144/ N.M.depending on level & # of classes, see Class schedule below with more details.
Class Schedule
All lesson registration should be completed at least 24-48 hours in advance for us to determine whether the class has the minimum to start. Please call first if there are less than 24 hours until the class start time.
TOTS ages 3-5
**A helmet will be required for participation**
Skills taught in these lessons include standing and balancing, marching and gliding on two feet, one foot glide, proper pushing technique, beginning snow plow stop, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggles, two foot hop.
TOTS 1: for children with little or no previous skating experience. There is a limit of 5 in these lessons.
TOTS 2: for children who have had some experience on ice and can balance and stand unassisted (usually, but not always have had lessons previously). There is a class limit of 6 in these lessons.
CHILDREN ages 6-15
BEGINNER: **A helmet will be required for participation**
for children with little or no previous skating experience. Skills taught in these classes are: basic forward skating, 2 foot glide, 1 foot glide, forward swizzle, backward swizzle, backward wiggle, beginning snow plow stop.
ADVANCED BEGINNER: for skaters who have mastered the skills taught in BEGINNER. skills taught in these classes are: forward and backward skating, forward crossovers, 2 foot turns, snow-plow stop, hockey stop.
INTERMEDIATE: for the more advanced skaters who know the basics of ice skating. Children should have mastered the skills taught in Advanced Beginner. Skills taught in these classes are: advanced forward and backward skating, advanced forward cross-overs, backward crossovers, t-stop. Additionally, for those ready, any of the following: forward outside and inside three turns, mohawks, forward edges, bunny hop, shoot the duck, lunge, 2 foot spin, waltz jump, spiral.
ADULTS ages 16 & up
BEGINNER: for those adults who had little or no experience on the ice. (We will conquer any fears you may have). The skills taught in these classes are basic forward and backward skating, basic stops. Forward crossovers and other skills at discretion of instructor.
INTERMEDIATE: for those who have mastered the basic skills of ice skating (persons are comfortable on the ice). The skills taught in these classes are proper techniques for forward and backward skating, backward crossovers, various stops, three turns, Mohawks and various other more advanced skills.
Adult & Child Specialty Classes
INTRO TO FIGURE SKATING (ages 7+): for intermediate skaters who want to learn some basic figure skating skills. Skaters will be introduced to some basic jumps, spins, and turns, as well as improving forward/backward skating, crossovers and stops.
Adult & Tot / Child Beginner Pairs Lessons
Learn to skate with your child whether it is yours, your grandchild, your niece/nephew, cousin, mentee etc (minimum 3 years old) during 4 weeks of lessons on Mondays, Fridays & now on Sundays. 25 or 30 minute joint lesson with other adult & tot/child pairs, minimum of 3 pairs per time to run. Class start times at 4:00, 4:30 & 5:00 PM depending on the class day selected.
NOTE: Adult and child must be in lessons together.
Fee Range: $50-72/ Recreation Partnership or $100-144/ N.M.depending on level & # of classes, see Class schedule below with more details.
Class Schedule
All lesson registration should be completed at least 24-48 hours in advance for us to determine whether the class has the minimum to start. Please call first if there are less than 24 hours until the class start time.
Group Rates are available when pre-scheduled with a signed Group Use Form. Submit Request for details and rates! Call (607) 275-3208 or email.
Group Rates are available when pre-scheduled with a signed Group Use Form. Submit Request for details and rates! Call (607) 275-3208 or email.
Skate Rentals
$3.00 / pair (photo ID required)
Sizes Available: Toddlers 6 --> Adult Men's 14 Skate Sharpening
Skate sharpening is available during the rink season for both figure and hockey skates. If dropped off before noon, then they are ready for pick up after 5 p.m. If they are dropped off after noon, then they are ready for pick up after 5 p.m. the following day. Rink Rentals
The rink is available on a limited first come, first serve basis (late October through early March) for Broomball, Exclusive Group Skate, or Rec Hockey (own full equipment is required). All reservations have a 1 hour minimum and must fit around the current facility schedule of public skate sessions, regular league reservations and availability of staff, so we cannot guarantee the date and time which you request.
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Special Events
Special Skate Nights - beginning 10/22
Join us on our opening evening, Saturday, October 22nd & periodic nights throughout the season for some specials. More details will be posted on our Facebook page in October and throughout the season. New Years Eve Skate - December 31st Ring in the New Year at Cass Park on December 31 from 9:15pm - 12:15am. There will be free noisemakers, popcorn and hot cocoa for all. More details will be posted on our Facebook Page in December. SPECIAL ADMISSION RATES WILL BE IN EFFECT! NO passes of any kind (Season or other) will be accepted for the event. Alcohol is prohibited!
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