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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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 -
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.
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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
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-
BGSU Student Skates
Thursdays | 10:10 - 11:00PM
Join US!
Special session for BGSU Students ONLY!! Pre-registration online encouraged. Walk-in skaters welcome! -
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate Classes:
Register Now!
Fall I I: September 6 - October 15
Fall II: October 18 - December 3
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
Figure Skating Classes:
Fall I: September 6 - October 15
Fall II: October 18 - December 3Basic 3-6 / Figure Skating
Register Now!
Synchronized Skating Team 8:00am - 8:50am
Saturdays 9:00am - 9:50am
Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:20pm & 6:30 - 7:20pm
50-minute classes on the Main ice
BGSU Student Skates
Thursdays | 10:10 - 11:00PM
Special session for BGSU Students ONLY!! Pre-registration online encouraged. Walk-in skaters welcome!
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate Classes:
Fall I I: September 6 - October 15
Fall II: October 18 - December 3
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
Figure Skating Classes:
Fall I: September 6 - October 15
Fall II: October 18 - December 3
Basic 3-6 / Figure Skating
Synchronized Skating Team 8:00am - 8:50am
Saturdays 9:00am - 9:50am
Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:20pm & 6:30 - 7:20pm
50-minute classes on the Main ice
Events
Updated: 10/20/2025 03:40PM