Welcome to the Slater Family Ice Arena!
Located on the campus of BGSU in Bowling Green, Ohio, the Slater Family Ice Arena has been serving the University and local communities for 56 years since our grand opening in February of 1967. The BGSU Ice Arena was named Slater Family Ice Arena in 2017 in honor of a transformative gift from Scott Slater and his family that was designed to advance the future of the facility.
The 50-year legacy of Bowling Green’s beloved Ice Arena lives on as we continue the next 50 years of excellence and service to the community.
We are home to the NCAA Division I Falcon Hockey team, which is a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). We’re also home to multiple high school hockey teams, the Bowling Green Skating Club and the Bowling Green Youth Hockey Association. There is a variety of highly popular programs offered here, including Public Skate, Learn to Skate lessons, Youth Hockey, Figure Skating and Adult Hockey. Come visit the Slater Family Ice Arena for one of our exciting programs, or one of the special events we host throughout the year!
Accounts need to be created online for all participants and families.
What this provides for our users:
- Accessibility via an online website and downloadable app:
- Download the DAYSMART APP by searching "DAYSMART RECREATION" in your app store (choose Member|DaySmart Recreation).
- Online website
- Online particpation waiver completion
- Online registration for classes, leagues, drop-in sessions, and public skates.
- Greater ease using pre-paid passes, account credit, and gift cards online
- Personal schedule/calendar integration.
PARKING at the Slater Family Ice Arena
News and Information
OHSAA Regional Hockey
Returning to BGSU for the first time since the late '90s! The Northwest Hockey Regional will be played at Tam O Shanter on February 10, 12, and 14 before coming to the Slater Family Ice Arena on the Campus of BGSU on February 15 for the Quarter-finals and the remainder of the tournament. Take a look back at the history of OHSAA Ice Hockey Championships.
Purchase Your Tickets | Tournament Bracket | Media Request
Enforcement Times: Mon - Fri, 7AM - 5PM
BGSU Parking Services has launched a virtual permit system called OFFSTREET. During the above hours, Ice Arena patrons need to register for a virtual permit each visit using the link below, at no charge.
Permit Link
BGSU Student Skates
Spring Semester Skates begin January 16
Thursdays | 10:10 - 11:00PM
Special session for BGSU Students ONLY!! Pre-registration online encouraged. Walk-in skaters welcome!
Learn to Skate
Winter II Learn to Skate Classes:
February 22 - March 31
Ages 3 - Adult, Beginner - Advanced classes
30-minute classes on the Multi-Purpose ice
$78.00, 6-weeks
Includes rental skates & 6 complementary Public Skate admissions
Figure Skating Classes
Winter II Figure Skating Classes:
February 22 - April 16
Basic 3 - Senior Levels
Wednesday Evening and Saturday morning
50-minute classes on the Main ice
**Participation in the Spring Exhibition | April 12**
$144.00, 8-weeks
Adult Hockey Leagues
Spring 2025 | 5 on 5 Adult League
- March 10 - April 24, 2025
- A/B & C/D Leagues
Events
Updated: 02/21/2025 09:58AM