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
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Thanks for a GREAT season! We are back on the ice June 7 for the summer season! Please reach out with any questions.
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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 -
Clear Bag Mandate
To ensure the safety of our fans, guests, and student-athletes, Bowling Green State University Athletics has adopted a clear bag mandate.
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2025-2026 Falcon Hockey CCHA Schedule
The Falcons are slated to compete in 26 league contests, facing every conference opponent either at home, away or both.
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2025-2026 Falcon Hockey Non-Conference Schedule
A home series against Princeton and home-and-home sets with Ohio State and Notre Dame highlight the schedule.
Read More
Thanks for a GREAT season! We are back on the ice June 7 for the summer season! Please reach out with any questions.
Contact us!
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
Clear Bag Mandate
To ensure the safety of our fans, guests, and student-athletes, Bowling Green State University Athletics has adopted a clear bag mandate.
Read More
2025-2026 Falcon Hockey CCHA Schedule
The Falcons are slated to compete in 26 league contests, facing every conference opponent either at home, away or both.
Read More
2025-2026 Falcon Hockey Non-Conference Schedule
A home series against Princeton and home-and-home sets with Ohio State and Notre Dame highlight the schedule.
Read More-
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate Classes:
Summer I (4 weeks): June 9 - July 1
Summer II (6 weeks): July 7 - August 12
Ages 3 - Adult- Tuesdays: Tots (Snowplow Sam) & Beginner (Basic 1 & 2)
30-minute classes on the Multi-Purpose ice - Wednesday: Intermediate & Advanced (Basic 3 - 6)
50-minute classes on the Main ice
- Tuesdays: Tots (Snowplow Sam) & Beginner (Basic 1 & 2)
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Learn to Skate Classes:
Summer I (4 weeks): June 9 - July 1
Summer II (6 weeks): July 7 - August 12Mini-Mites & Mites | Squirt & Pee Wee Skill levels
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Tuesdays: Skills Development, 50-minutes Main ice
Wednesdays: Small Games, 50-minutes Multi-Purpose ice -
Figure Skating Classes
Figure Skating Classes:
Summer I (4 weeks): June 9 - July 1
Summer II (6 weeks): July 7 - August 12Basic 3-6 / Figure Skating
Register Now!
Wednesdays 6:00pm & 7:00pm
50-minute classes on the Main ice
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate Classes:
Summer I (4 weeks): June 9 - July 1
Summer II (6 weeks): July 7 - August 12
Ages 3 - Adult
- Tuesdays: Tots (Snowplow Sam) & Beginner (Basic 1 & 2)
30-minute classes on the Multi-Purpose ice - Wednesday: Intermediate & Advanced (Basic 3 - 6)
50-minute classes on the Main ice
Learn to Skate Classes:
Summer I (4 weeks): June 9 - July 1
Summer II (6 weeks): July 7 - August 12
Mini-Mites & Mites | Squirt & Pee Wee Skill levels
Tuesdays: Skills Development, 50-minutes Main ice
Wednesdays: Small Games, 50-minutes Multi-Purpose ice
Figure Skating Classes
Figure Skating Classes:
Summer I (4 weeks): June 9 - July 1
Summer II (6 weeks): July 7 - August 12
Basic 3-6 / Figure Skating
Wednesdays 6:00pm & 7:00pm
50-minute classes on the Main ice
Events
Updated: 02/12/2026 02:48PM