Ice Skating in Morgantown WV and Surrounding Areas

Last Update: January 2, 2009

Dave's Top 10 Signs that the FS Judges Won't Give You a 6.0

10. Judges can't tell the difference between you and the Zamboni.
9. Your coach keeps screaming, "Let go of the railing!"
8. The only thing that's 6.0 is your blood alcohol level.
7. You Lutz yourself over the boards and into a hot dog vendor.
6. During a spin, your skate flies off and embeds itself in the Russian judge's head.
5. Your costume looks an awful lot like your Denny's uniform.
4. You perform your long program to the theme from "The Dukes of Hazzard."
3. You cut your routine short because you have to return your rental skates.
2. Every time you skate past the judges, you give them the finger.
1. You put the "cow" in "Salchow."

_{©CBS Inc., 1998}

^{©Ted Crow, 1998}

Ice skating around Morgantown WV; includes WV and the Pittsburgh PA area. Includes ice rinks, events, and other topics. This information is not official; your mileage may vary. This page is based on what I know of and where I sometimes get to skate. Times and prices may change, off-season times may be different. Call to check if you are making a special trip to skate!

Please e-mail Mary Swim, mswim@wvnet.edu with errors, questions, or additional information.

Skating Events

Adult Skating

Ice Rinks

Skate Shops

Web Sites

Skating Events

Symphony on Ice XII ~~ WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, WV ~~ Tuesday, December 9, 2008 ~~ 7:00 pm ~~
Featuring the Wheeling Symphony and the Wheeling Figure Skating Club with special guests.

Stars on Ice Tour ~~ Following dates in this area: Cincinatti, OH....U.S. Bank Arena....................Thu Mar 20, 2008...7:00pm Columbus, OH......Value City Arena...................Sat Mar 22, 2008...7:30pm Cleveland, OH.....Quicken Loans Arena................Thu Mar 27, 2008...7:00pm Pittsburgh, PA....Mellon Arena.......................Fri Mar 28, 2008...7:30pm

USFS Governing Council ~~ Denver, CO ~ Adams Mark Hotel ~~ May 1-3, 2008

The North American RINK Conference & Expo (NARCE) ~~ Chicago, IL ~ Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare ~~May 12-15, 2008
Includes a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Instructor Workshop option.

PSA International Conference and Trade Show ~~ Chicago, IL ~ Hyatt Regency O’Hare & The Edge Ice Arena ~~ May 22-24, 2008

ISI Conference and Trade Show ~~ Anaheim , California ~ Hyatt Regency Orange County ~~ May 29-30, 2008

USFSA Basic Skills Information

Figure Skating TV Schedule

Adult Skating

"An Olympic Tribute" Video presented by Imagica, the 2006 International Theatre On Ice Competition Adult Gold Medalists.
A Must See!!

Ice Gypsies Coffee Club ~~ Tuesdays and Thursdays at Neville Island, 9:30-11:30am, Sept-May, $6 admission, $5 for 9:40-10:10 lesson, coffee $.50

Neville Island Coffee Club ~~ Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am, Sept-May, $11 includes 9:30-10:00 lesson, coffee & snacks

Warrendale Bladerunners Coffee Club ~~ Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, year-round, no lesson, $4 includes coffee & doughnuts

Mt. Lebanon Adult Night Out ~~ Saturdays, 8:10-9:30pm, in September, October, March, April, May. $10 includes refreshments and lesson on selected evenings

Mt. Lebanon Coffee Club ~~ Fridays, 9:00am-3:00pm, Lesson from 10:50-11:30am. $10 admission, includes refreshments, skates, and lesson.

Ice Castle Coffee Club ~~ Thursdays,9:00am-10:00am, Sept-May, Adults (18 & over)-$3.00, Skate Rental-$2.00, includes coffee, hot tea, and cookies.

Morgantown Coffee Club ~~ Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, Sept 16-Mar, $9 includes lesson and coffee

Morgantown Ice Arena Adult Night ~~ Thursdays, Sept-Mar ~~ Adult Group Lesson, 6:05-6:50pm (Package of 5 lessons for $80, requires preregistration) ~~ Adult Public Skate, 9-10:30pm, $4.00 incl. rentals.

Ice Zone Coffee Club ~~ Boardman, OH ~~Tuesdays 10:45-11:45am ~~ Includes: One hour group lesson for all levels, Free cups of freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate, and tea, $5 per skater. Bonus: For just $3 skate the public session from 12-2:00pm

USFSA Adult Training Camp ~~ Ice House, Hackensack, NJ ~~ June 27-29, 2008. ~~ Map
Camp begins with a get-together cocktail party on Friday evening, then on- and off-ice classes from 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. There are freestyle, dance, and pairs tracks, with groups for all levels from beginners to national competitors.
Hackensack 2003 Adult Camp Review, or "What I did at Summer Camp"

Lake Placid Adult Skating Weeks ~~ United States Olympic Training Center, Lake Placid, NY ~~ June 15-21, 2008, August 17-23, 2008

Aspen Summer Skating Adult Weeks ~~ Aspen, CO ~~ "A skating camp for basic skills and freestyle skaters"~~ August 4-8, 2008

Sun Valley Skating Clinics ~~ Sun Valley, ID

USFSA Adult Nationals ~~ 2008 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships ~~ Lake Placid, NY ~~ April 8-12th, 2008

International Adult Figure Skating Competition ~~ Eislaufzentrum/BLZ, Oberstdorf, Germany ~~ May 29-June 1, 2008

ISI Adult Championships ~~ Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center, San Francisco, CA ~~ October 3-5, 2008

Ice Rinks

*** NEW *** Google Maps of Area Rinks *** NEW ***

(Rinks are enclosed/year-round unless otherwise noted.)

Morgantown, WV -- Morgantown Municipal Ice Arena -- (304) 292-6865 Rink / 296-8356 BOPARC -- 1001 Mississippi St.
* Schedule * Photo * Directions * Map * Programs *
I-68(E or W). South Morgantown exit, turn left and follow road down the hill, right at second light (Greenbag Rd. towards Mountaineer Mall), straight through next light past Giant Eagle, take next left (at bottom of hill), bear left, rink on left.
Adults $5.00, Age 5-17 & 65+ $4.00, Age 0-4 Free, Skates $2.50
Open August 20-March 23

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

C:9:30-11:30a
L:12:00p-1:00p

CC:9:00-10:20p

7:30-9:30p
1:30-4:00p
7:30-9:30p
1:30-4:00p

(CC: College & Career Night, $4 incl. rentals ) (C: Coffee Club: $9, Adults only, Lesson & Coffee.) (L: Lunchtime Skate: $6, Instructor Available.)

3:55-4:55p

* * Mason-Dixon Figure Skating Club, Skate with U.S. Group Lesson & WVU PE times (2008-2009): * *

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

P1:9:30-10:45a
P2:11:00-12:15p P1:9:30-10:45a
P2:11:00-12:15p

3:50-4:50p
4:50-5:50p
L:6:00-6:45p

12:30-1:30p

12:30-1:30p
4:10-5:10p
L:5:15-6:00p
*L:6:05-6:50p
**6:05-7:05p or 7:00-8:00p

*Note: Sunday 6:10-6:55 lessons begin in January and Sunday evening Club time moves back one hour.
Club Sessions: ~~ open to Club members, USFSA members, and guests only.
Email info@mdfsc.org or visit mdfsc.org for more information.
WV PE ~~ P1:PE137-Beginning Ice Skating (Info) ~~ P2:PE143-Intermediate Ice Skating (Info)
Skate with U.S.: ~~ Group Lessons available for all ages and levels - children/adults/beginners/intermediate. Pre-registration fee for the 5-week session is $80. Late fee of $10 for day of class registration.

* * 2008-2009 Season Skate with U.S. - Class Dates * *
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THURSDAY 6:00-6:45pm SUNDAY 5:15-6:00pm

Session 1 --    Sep. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16 Sep. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26

Session 2 --    Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7

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THURSDAY 6:00-6:45pm SUNDAY 5:15-6:00pm/6:10-6:55pm

Session 3 --   Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 10

Session 4 --    Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22

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Call the rink at (304) 292-6865 or BOPARC at (304) 296-8356 for more info, or get more information and enrollment form here.
Information on Skate With U.S. Skill Levels

Pittsburgh, PA -- Neville Island Ice Arena -- (412)262-3335 -- 7600 Grand Avenue
* Schedule * Photo * Directions * Map *
I-79N, Neville Island exit(#65), left, 1/2 mile, Rink on right
Adults $6, Child<12/Senior>62 $5, Skates $3

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

12:00p-2:00p A:9:30-11:50a
12:00p-2:00p C:9:30-11:30a
12:00p-2:00p
7:00-8:30p A:9:30-11:50a
12:00p-2:00p C:9:30-11:30a
12:00p-2:00p
7:00p-9:00p
1:15p-3:00p
7:30p-9:20p

C: Coffee Club: $9-$11, Adults only, Free Lesson, Skate Rental, Bagels, Coffee. Learn More.
A: Adult Open Skate public session (Learn More) Group lesson available for additonal fee. (Learn More )

Castle Shannon(Pittsburgh), PA -- The Ice Castle -- (412) 561-9090 -- 990 Castle Shannon Boulevard
* Schedule * Photo * Directions * Map *
Rt. 19N past South Hills Village, right on Mt. Lebanon Blvd. to Castle Shannon Blvd., rink on right.
Adults $6, under 12 $5, over 61 $4, under 5 free, Skates $3.00

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

10:00a-12:00p
1:30p-3:30p 10:00a-12:00p
1:30p-3:30p 10:00a-12:00p
1:30p-3:30p 10:00a-12:00p
1:30p-3:30p 10:00a-12:00p
1:30p-3:30p
7:00-10:00p
12:00p-2:00p
7:00p-9:00p
12:00p-2:00p

Mount Lebanon, PA -- Mt. Lebanon Ice Center -- (412)561-3040/4363 -- 900 Cedar Blvd
* Schedule * Calendar * Photo * Directions * Map *
Rt. 19N past South Hills Village and over hill, left at light at bottom of hill (Gilkeson Rd.), right at 2nd light (Cedar Blvd.), right at light (Morgan Dr. into parking lot) rink is on right
Adults $6.75, Student<18/Senior Citizen $5.75, Child<5 $3.75, Skates $2.75, Studio Rink $2.75 less

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

9:00a-
    3:00p 9:00a-
    -3:00p
9:00a-
    -3:00p H:9:00a-
    -3:00p 9:00a-
    -3:00p
8:00p-11:00p
3:10-4:30p
S:8:10p-10:00p,A:8:00p-9:30p
2:10p-3:30p

Summer hours (June-July) (Closed August)

S:7:00-9:00p
7:00p-9:00p 2:00p-4:00p
S:7:00-9:00p 1:00p-3:00p

S: Session in studio rink, may not be held every week.
A: Saturdays, Adult Night Out, 8:00 - 9:30 pm, $10 admission, includes skates, refreshments and lesson on selected evenings.
H: Open Hockey, $8, first 2 goalies free

Bethel Park, PA -- Bladerunners Ice Complex -- (412) 833-8500 -- 305 Church Rd
* Schedule * Photo * Directions * Map *
Rt.19N, just past South Hills Village, right at stoplight (Ft. Couch), left at 5th light (Bethel Church), right at next (Church), next left to rink
Adults $6, Children<13 $5, Senior Citizen $4, Children<4 $2, skates $3.00

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

12:30p-2:20p

7:30p-9:00p 12:30p-2:20p 12:30p-2:20p 12:30p-2:20p 12:30p-2:20p

8:00p-10:00p
1:00p-3:00p
8:00p-10:00p
1:00p-3:00p

Canonsburg, PA -- Iceoplex at Southpointe -- (724) 745-6666 -- 114 Southpointe Boulevard
* * Photo * Directions * Map *
I-79N, Southpointe exit, left, follow road to bottom of hill, rink on left
$8 (includes skate rental), Children<5 free

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

*Note: Public skate times here vary a lot from week to week. Times listed are common ones. Call or visit Iceoplex website to check!

* 8:30p-10:20p * 8:30p-10:20p

Belle Vernon/Rostraver, PA -- The Ice Garden -- (724) 379-7100 -- Rt. 51 & Gallatin Rd.
* Schedule * Photo * Directions * Map *
Rt. 51N from Uniontown, cross over I-70, 4.5 miles, road to rink on right.
Adults $7, under 16 $6, Skates $2.00-$2.50
Open September-March

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

1:00p-3:00p 1:00p-3:00p 1:00p-3:00p 1:00p-3:00p 1:00p-3:00p
7:30-9:30p 2:00p-4:00p
7:30-9:30p 2:00p-4:00p

Leisenring, PA -- The Ice Mine at Divito Park -- (724) 626-1400 -- 101 Frankie Ln.
* Schedule * Photo * Directions * Map *
Rt. 119N past Uniontown and past Fayette County Fairgrounds, left at stoplight, 1 mile, left, rink on left
Admission $5.00, skate rental $2
Open September-March

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

6:45p-9:30p
7:00p-10:00p 1:00p-4:00p 1:00p-4:00p
Roller Skating ~ Admission $5.00, skate rental $1 * Roller Schedule *
Thur 6:30p-9:30p ($2), Fri 7:00p-11:00p, Sat 1:00p-5:00p

Wheeling, WV -- Wheeling Park Ice Rink -- (304) 243-4085 -- 1801 National Road
* Schedule * Calendar * Photo * Directions * Map *
I-70W, Elm Grove Exit, left, first right (Rt.40), 1 mile, right into park, around curve, rink on right
Adults $5.50, Children<13 $4.50, skates $3.25 - (prices do not include 6% tax)
Semi-enclosed, open November-February

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

1:00p-3:00p 12:00p-3:00p 1:00p-3:00p 12:00p-3:00p 1:00p-3:00p
7:30p-10:00p 12:00p-4:00p
7:30p-10:00p 1:00p-5:00p

Pittsburgh, PA -- Rink at PPG Place -- (412) 394-3641 -- Four PPG Place
* Schedule * Photo * Directions * Map *
Downtown Pittsburgh
Adults $5, Children/Senior Citizen $4, skates $3.00
Outdoor, open November-February

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

11:00a-3:00p*
6:00p-10:00p* 11:00a-3:00p*
6:00p-10:00p* 11:00a-3:00p*
6:00p-10:00p* 11:00a-3:00p*
6:00p-10:00p* 11:00a-3:00p*
6:00p-11:00p* 11:00a-
-11:00p* 12:00p-
-8:00p*
*No sessions, skate as long as you wish, with breaks for ice resurfacing.
Rink is tiny, just 104'x104', but oh so cute!

South Charleston, WV -- Memorial Ice Arena -- (304) 744-4ICE -- 20 RHL Blvd., Trace Fork Plaza
* Schedule * Photo * Map *
From I-64 in S. Charleston, take exit 58A at end of I-64 bridge-marked 119S, Logan,Oakwood Rd. Or turn off MacCorkle Av near bridge. Take Rt. 119 S., to top of hill, right into Trace Fork shopping center, right toward rink (at end of parking lot near Target store)
Admission $5, All day pass $10, Skates $2

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

11:00a-1:00p
1:15p-3:15p
3:30p-5:30p 11:00a-1:00p
1:15p-3:15p 11:00a-1:00p
1:15p-3:15p
3:30p-5:30p 11:00p-1:00p
1:15p-3:15p 11:00a-1:00p
1:15p-3:15p
3:30p-5:30p
5:45p-7:45p
8:00p-10:00p 11:15a-1:15p
1:30p-3:30p
3:45p-5:45p
6:00p-8:00p
8:15p-10:15p
1:00p-3:00p
3:15p-5:15p

Hurricane, WV -- Valley Park "Ice" Rink -- Valley Park Drive --(304)562-0518-- Artificial ice surface -- New!!
* Photo * Map * Article07 * Article08 * Article+Photos08 *
Take I-64W toward Huntington, exit 39 for Teays Valley/Winfield, turn left for WV-34S, 3.5mi, turn right at Valley Park Rd
Outdoor, open November 1 - March 14
Admission $5 ,skate rental $3

~Monday~ ~Tuesday~ ~Wednesday~ ~Thursday~ ~Friday~ ~Saturday~ ~Sunday~

6:00p-9:00p 6:00p-9:00p 6:00p-9:00p 6:00p-9:00p 6:00p-9:00p 12:00p-9:00p 2:00p-7:00p

For more information on Western PA rinks, check:

Western PA Ice Rinks - http://www.geocities.com/morganrlm/icerinks.htm
Where to skate around Pittsburgh - http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/entertainment/events/s_8136.html

For more information on rinks around the USA, check:

Skating Rink Directory at RinkTime.com - Ice and Roller
Ice Rink Websites (view with IE)
Arenas & Rinks
Arenamaps.com Ice Arena and Rink Directory
SkateWeb: Skating Clubs and Rinks: United States
Rink Mapper
SkateNY - reviews, photos and videos of NY (and other) rinks

Other Rinks in the Area
Bladerunners Ice Complex 66 Alpha Dr, Harmarville, PA (412) 826-0800	Bladerunners Ice Complex 103 Marshall Dr, Warrendale, PA (724) 772-0022
Airport Ice Arena 330 Hookstown Grade Rd., Moon Twp., PA (412) 264-2222	Center Ice Arena 100 Center Ice Dr., Delmont, PA (724) 468-1100
Valley Sports Complex 700 Craigdell Rd., New Kensington, PA 15068 724-334-4ICE	Hess Ice Rink Mitchell Rd, New Castle, PA (724) 658-6332
North Park Ice Rink 303 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA (412) 935-1280 Outdoor, open Nov-Mar	South Park Ice Rink 35 Corrigan Dr, South Park, PA (412) 833-1499 Outdoor, open Nov-Mar
Schenley Park Ice Arena Overlook Dr, Pittsburgh, PA (412) 422-6523 Outdoor, open Nov-Apr	Beaver County Ice Arena Bradys Run Park, Beaver Falls, PA (724) 846-5600 Open Aug-May
The Ice Connection Of Pittsburgh Sylvan Spring Ln, Valencia, PA (724) 898-2440 Open June-Apr	Nevin Ice Arena Rt. 119 N, Greensburg, PA (724) 834-4880 Open Aug-Apr
Huntington Civic Arena 1 Civic Center Plaza, Huntington, WV (304) 696-5990 Open Sept-Apr	Canaan Valley Resort HC70, Box 330, Davis, WV (800) 622-4121 Outdoor, Open Christmas-February?
* R I P *
Civic Center Ice Arena 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV (304) 357-7465 Sept-Apr (Perm. closed 4/2000)	Tri-State Ice Arena 610 28th St., Huntington, WV (304) 697-4423 (Closed 4/11/2005 ~ Article)
Great Southern Ice Arena 341 Washington Rd., Bridgeville, PA (412) 221-7111 (Converted to roller hockey)	Neville Ice Rink 220 South 21st St., Pittsburgh, PA (412) 481-3351 (Closed 02/2001)
Washington Park Ice Rink 283 Dunn Avenue, Washington, PA (724) 228-2812 Outdoor, Nov-Feb (Closed Fall 2000)	Ice Tracs Incorp 178 Lewis Dr, Somerset, PA (814) 443-6004 (Closed? - 2004? )
Golden Mile Ice Center 4650 Old Franktown Rd., Monroeville, PA (724) 327-7465 (Converted to gymnastics - 2004?)	Monroeville Mall Ice Rink Business Rt. 22, Monroeville, PA (412) 243-8511 (Rink opened 1969-closed 1984)
Duquesne Garden Ice Rink 110 N. Craig Street near Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA (Rink opened 1896-closed 1956)	Cumberland Riverside YMCA Arena 601 Kelly Rd. Cumberland, MD (301) 777-9622 Closed March 2006

Places to buy skates and accessories:

For beginners/group lessons/casual skating:

Skate shops at Rostraver Ice Garden, Neville Island, South Charleston Memorial.

Mary's Skate Boot-ique, Morgantown WV, cell: (304) 282-8327, home: (304)598-2064, email: mswim@wvnet.edu
Offering Skateck Sapphire and Emerald Figure Skates

For professional fitting, blade mounting, sharpening, and a variety of boots and blades:

Young's Skate Shop, 53 East Wheeling St. (2nd floor), Washington PA 15301, (724) 222-6220 ~~ hours by appointment
--<--<@ Mr. Young passed away on July 23, 2004. --<--<@
~~ Obituary in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ~~ Obituary in Washington Observer-Reporter ~~

Sharon's Skate Shop, 900 Cedar Blvd. (Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink), Pittsburgh PA 15228, (412) 561-4711
cell: (412) 708-4874 home: (412) 833-7790

Precision Edges By Rich, 7208 Grand Ave.,Neville Island, PA 15225, (412) 299-9122

The Perfect Edge, 108 Watkins Drive, Brownsville PA 15417, (724) 785-8791, jkallis@helicon.net

Skater's Edge, 16211 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland OH 44111 (west side) (216) 252-3986

For used costumes and ballet wear on consignment:
Raymond's Dance Exchange,198½ S. Mt. Vernon Av.,Uniontown PA, (724)439-9022 (Closed?)

For specialty sewing and costume design for skaters and dancers:
Crystal A. Mekonis, cell: (412) 720-7217, home: (412)344-2433, email: tallytiger@verizon.net