Ice Schedule & Programs
Find your place at the Civic Center. Join public skating, drop in to watch a hockey game, join a pickup hockey league, participate in or watch curling, and enjoy more rink activities throughout the season.
Main Ice Schedule
Programs & Ice Activities
Public Skating
Join us for public skating sessions and community fun. Sign up required. $6/skate rentals. Check dates/times and sign up.
Explore the strategy and skill of curling on our ice. Join a Learn to Curl session on 10/25 or join the Lake Placid Curling Club for the season.
Saranac Lake Placid High School Hockey
Cheer on our local high school hockey teams as they compete.
Paul Smith's College Men’s Hockey
Competitive hockey sessions for Paul Smith's students. Check out a game. Game Schedule.
Paul Smith’s College Women’s Hockey
Supporting women's collegiate hockey at the Civic Center. Check out a game. Game Schedule.
Sara-Placid Youth Hockey
Building hockey skills for the next generation of local skaters. Program run independently. Learn more.
Learn to Skate
Skills and confidence on ice for all ages and levels. Program run independently. Learn more.
Private Ice Time
Rent our rink for your group, team, or special event. Submit Ice Inquiry form below.
Adult Co-Ed Hockey
Fun and competitive Sunday co-ed hockey for adults. Program run independently. Learn more.
Submit Ice Inquiry Form
View Public Skating Rules
Skate Rentals & Sharpening
Skate Shop Services
Welcome to our skate shop, where we offer convenient rentals and sharpening services for community members and visitors to enjoy the ice.
Skate Sharpening
Quick turnaround with our on-site and drop-off service. Keep your edges sharp for peak performance.
Figure Skates
$11
Hockey Skates
$9
Skate Rentals
Bauer hockey and Jackson figure skates available in kids and adult sizes for all community skaters.
Rental Fee
$6
/pair
Public Skating Rules
- All skaters must adhere to the rules for public skating.
• Skate at your own risk.
• Hockey OR figure skates only. Speed skates are NOT allowed.
• No figure skating during public skating.
• No chasing other skaters or aggressive skating.
• No inappropriate language will be tolerated. Bullying, harassment, and other forms of misconduct are strictly prohibited. Those violating this policy will be asked to leave the Civic Center. Repeat offenses will face longer bans, up to and including permanent bans.
• Skate in a counter-clockwise direction.
• Respect the space of other skaters.
• Watch out for beginner skaters. Preserve skate trainers for those that really need them.
• Strollers are not allowed on the ice.
• Lifting any person on the ice is not allowed.
• No food or drink on the ice.
• No hockey sticks or pucks are allowed to be used in public skating.
• Skaters are disallowed from using phones, including taking photos or videos, on the ice for any reason.
• If asked to stop doing something by a Civic Center staff member, please do so. It's probably a safety issue.
• The use of the assigned locker rooms will be permitted. However, the Civic Center does not supervise the use of these rooms. All participants and parents of minors using the locker rooms agree to hold the Saranac Lake Civic Center harmless and relinquish all claims as a result of any activity or issues resulting while using the locker rooms.
• The Civic Center staff reserves the right to amend or add to these rules at any time, without previous notice.
• Anyone disobeying the rules may be asked to leave.
Concessions by Adk Street Eats
Elevate your experience at the Saranac Lake Civic Center with Adk Street Eats. We specialize in on-site event catering, providing delicious team meals and diverse party buffets, including our crowd-pleasing taco bars and pizza parties. Perfect for tournaments, celebrations, and community gatherings.
Ice Season Accounts
Conveniently fund an account for your child to use during the ice season, ensuring they stay fueled for every skate.
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