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Skate Lessons canceled for Jan 20th. 
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Cass Park Ice Rink's
2018-19 Season

OCT. 22 - MAR. 10TH 
 Rink Passes available
Rink program registration & Birthday Party reservations start October 12th !

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Public Skate Sessions

Jan 20th Public Skate is Canceled.  
​JAN 21  9:30AM-11:30AM PUBLIC SKATE IS CANCELED

Weekdays:
  Monday - Friday
9:30-11:30am, 11:45am - 2:15pm,
2:30-5:00pm (5:30pm on Fridays)


Evenings: Friday 7:00-10:00PM
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  Fri ~8:15 & Sat~8:15pm)

PLEASE NOTE:
No morning 9:30-11:30am session
Dec 21

No evening (7-10pm) session Nov 3, Nov 30, Dec 7 Jan 4.

Special Holiday Schedule during late Nov. - early Jan.!

 Click on the Tab below that you want more info on!

  • Rates Per Session    
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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
Register Now
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 Friday, October 12th!
Season Passes are NOW available to anyone!  City and Town of Ithaca Residents receive a resident discount.  Passes may be purchased at Cass Rink and the Ithaca Youth Bureau during regular business hours.  All NEW pass applicants must have proof of residency. 
Age Range
City & Town of Ithaca *
Other 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.
SERIES 1 LESSON SCHEDULE 
SERIES 2 LESSON SCHEDULE

​SKATE LESSON DESCRIPTION
Cass Park offers 2 series of lessons.  The 1st series will begin 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/ City Discount or $60-100/ N.M.depending on level & # of classes, see Class schedule below with more details.

SERIES 1 Class Schedule
Series 2 Class Schedule (Jan-Mar)


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 273-1090 before registering, if there are less than 24 hours until the class start time.
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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

  • Regular sharpening is $6.50
  • New or rusty is $7.50

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.

Special Events

Special Skate Nights - beginning 10/20
Join us on our opening evening, Saturday, October 20th & periodic nights throughout the season for some specials. More details will be posted on our Facebook page in October and throughout the season.

Skate with Santa — Santa Claus will be making a stop at Cass Park on December 15th and 16th from 4-5 pm.  Santa will be on the ice to greet and skate with the children.  There will a treat for all the children.


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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For other winter programming, please visit the Ithaca Youth Bureau's Recreation Department site.

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* Cass Park is a division of the Ithaca Youth Bureau , which is a department of the City of Ithaca. *