Welcome to the Slater Family Ice Arena! Â
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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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
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
Join US!
Thursdays | 10:10 - 11:00PM
Special session for BGSU Students ONLY!! Pre-registration online encouraged. Walk-in skaters welcome! -
Learn to Skate
Summer Learn to Skate Classes:
Register Now!
Summer I: June 10 - July 2
Summer II: July 8 - August 13
Ages 3 - Adult, Beginner - Advanced classes
30-minute classes on the Multi-Purpose ice
Includes rental skates & 6 complementary Public Skate admissions -
Figure Skating Classes
Summer Figure Skating Classes:
Register Now!
Summer I: June 10 - July 2
Summer II: July 8 - August 13
Basic 3-6 / Figure Skating
Wednesdays 6:00-6:50pm & 7:00-7:50pm
50-minute classes on the Main ice
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Adult Hockey Leagues
Summer 2025 | 5 on 5 Adult League
Register Now!
July 7 - August 14, 2025
A/B & C/D Leagues
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
Summer Learn to Skate Classes:
Summer I: June 10 - July 2
Summer II: July 8 - August 13
Ages 3 - Adult, Beginner - Advanced classes
30-minute classes on the Multi-Purpose ice
Includes rental skates & 6 complementary Public Skate admissions
Figure Skating Classes
Summer Figure Skating Classes:
Summer I: June 10 - July 2
Summer II: July 8 - August 13
Basic 3-6 / Figure Skating
Wednesdays 6:00-6:50pm & 7:00-7:50pm
50-minute classes on the Main ice
Adult Hockey Leagues
Summer 2025 | 5 on 5 Adult League
July 7 - August 14, 2025
A/B & C/D Leagues
Events
Updated: 05/27/2025 01:57PM