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 60 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.
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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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 -
2026-2027 Falcon Hockey Schedule
BGSU Hockey To Host Michigan, Denver As Part Of 2026-27 Schedule
Read More -
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
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
2026-2027 Falcon Hockey Schedule
BGSU Hockey To Host Michigan, Denver As Part Of 2026-27 Schedule
Read More
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-
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate Classes:
Fall I (6 weeks): September 12 - October 21
Fall II (6 weeks): October 24 - December 6Beginner to Advanced classes
Register Now!
Ages 3 - Adult
30-minute classes -
Youth Hockey Classes
Youth Hockey Classes:
Fall instructional classes
3-weeks in September
Mini-Mites & Mites | Squirt & Pee Wee Skill levels
Main and Multi-Purpose ice -
Figure Skating Classes
Figure Skating Classes:
Fall I (6 weeks): September 12 - October 21
Fall II (6 weeks): October 24 - December 6Basic 3-6 / Figure Skating
Register Now!
Wednesdays 5:30pm & 6:30pm
50-minute classes on the Main ice -
Adult Hockey Leagues
Fall 3-on-3 dates and information coming soon!
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate Classes:
Fall I (6 weeks): September 12 - October 21
Fall II (6 weeks): October 24 - December 6
Beginner to Advanced classes
Ages 3 - Adult
30-minute classes
Youth Hockey Classes
Youth Hockey Classes:
Fall instructional classes
3-weeks in September
Mini-Mites & Mites | Squirt & Pee Wee Skill levels
Main and Multi-Purpose ice
Figure Skating Classes
Figure Skating Classes:
Fall I (6 weeks): September 12 - October 21
Fall II (6 weeks): October 24 - December 6
Basic 3-6 / Figure Skating
Wednesdays 5:30pm & 6:30pm
50-minute classes on the Main ice
Adult Hockey Leagues
Fall 3-on-3 dates and information coming soon!
Events
Updated: 08/13/2026 04:11PM