Looking for a fun Holiday activity? Got a kid who's interested in ice skating? Check out this fun event from PW Ice Center! Be sure to bring a canned food item for ACTS as admission!
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Showing posts with label Reviews: Prince William Ice Center. Show all posts
9/11/14
Homeschool Hockey Skills Class 2014 Fall Season
The Home School Hockey Skills Class is now available for registration on-line athttp://www.pwice.com/ and at the Guest Services desk at the Prince William Ice Center. This class is meant to be a fun PE style class where participants learn both hockey skills and skating skills.
Our new Head Coach, Andy Newton will conduct our classes this year. Coach Andy brings a wealth of unique coaching experience that will be a huge asset for your hockey player. Coach Andy has coached players of all ages and is currently the head coach for the Potomac Patriots Junior Elite Team. He has taken teams to National Championship Tournaments and has the experience to develop both our Home School Hockey Program and your hockey player to better meet their potential. In addition to his coaching skills, Andy also brings the opportunity to introduce a variety of guest coaches to your player, offering a more individualized coaching opportunity.
Age: The average age is 5-13; however, it is open to all ages. The only requirement is that the child will stay with the group and follow instructions. In the past we have had beginners and advanced skaters in the class. Also, this class is for both boys and girls.
The class will run for 8 weeks on Wednesday from Sept 10 – Oct 29 at 10:30 to 11:30.
There will also be an 8-week class on Tuesdays also from Oct 7 – Nov 25 at 10:20 to 11:20.
Price: $168.00 for the 8 classes. They will pro-rate for 1 missed class if you let them know at the time of registration.
Homeschool Class Bonus: Free Stick-N-Shoot after class (a $120 value).
Directly following class, players can stay and practice during the Stick-N-Shoot session or Public Session for free. The free Stick-N-Shoot and the Public Session is for the same day only and it cannot roll over to the other sessions or days if they are not able to use it then. Rink management just asks that players sign-in the child will stay with the group and follow instructions. In the past we have had beginners and advanced skaters in the class. Also, this class is for both boys and girls.
The class will run for 8 weeks on Wednesday from Sept 10 – Oct 29 at 10:30 to 11:30.
There will also be an 8-week class on Tuesdays also from Oct 7 – Nov 25 at 10:20 to 11:20.
Price: $168.00 for the 8 classes. They will pro-rate for 1 missed class if you let them know at the time of registration.
Homeschool Class Bonus: Free Stick-N-Shoot after class (a $120 value).
Rental gear is available through the pro-shop at the rink. If you don't have your own gear, I recommend going into the pro-shop to be fitted for gear on a day before lessons start. In the end it costs $20 to rent the gear for the entire 8-week class session. They require a $70 deposit when you receive the gear and then they refund $50 back to when you return the gear at the end of the entire 8 class session.
Prince William Ice Arena
5180 Dale Blvd.
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone: 703-730-8423
4/29/14
Summer Camp Options 2014: Prince William Ice Center
12/14/13
Breakfast With Santa at PW Ice 2013
10/17/13
Snow and Story at PWICE
Take your little one to Prince William Ice Center for snow and story! This fun program lets them play on the ice (no skates required) and includes hot cocoa and a story at the end! Can't make the times listed? Your group can schedule a private "Snow and Story", too! Just call Maureen Brennan at 703-730-8423. This is a great field trip for preschools or playgroups! Space for drop-in days is limited, so to reserve your spot, be sure to call ahead!
Note: PW Ice Center is a sponsor of PwcMoms.com
10/5/13
Try Hockey Free at PWICE!
We love hockey in our family, and Prince William Ice Center wants to invite your child to try hockey FREE on November 2, 2013 from 2-3:30pm! Register online anytime for this program.
12/7/12
Special Offer From Prince William Ice Center
When the holiday season comes, sometimes budgets get a little tight. That means that some of the fun winter activities we all enjoy can get put on hold until January. Prince William Ice Center is offering some fun at a discount price for PwcMoms readers with a Buy One Get One Free on skating! Note that you'll actually need to PRINT THIS OUT and take it with you- you can't just show them on your phone. These BOGO's are good through December 31st and are not valid with any other offer. You can check out their Public Skating Schedule for times.
If your little skater loves public skating, then why not take it one step further and purchase some lessons? I love giving my children lessons/activities as gifts because they don't take up any more room in the toy closet, and a sport or skill is something they'll never outgrow! If you want something to open, head to the Prince William Ice Center Pro Shop and pick up some gloves, an ornament, or even skates! Hockey Equipment rental is available, and lessons are a great value, especially since students in group lessons receive a pass for one public session each week so that they can practice their skills! Classes are available for all ages and ability levels. When you register, be sure to let them know you're a PwcMoms reader, because I've got another deal for you! 10% off the January/February Learn to Skate or Learn to Play Hockey Series!! For this deal, you must reigster by January 5, 2013, but again, these lessons would be such a great gift for someone in your life who's itching to get on the ice!
9/26/12
It's Back! Snow and Story 2012/2013
The Prince William Ice Center will once again be offering "Snow and Story" both for playgroups and preschools who pre-register and for those who wish to drop in. Admission is $6 per child and includes play on the ice with snow and toys, hot chocolate and a cookie, and a story read by a Prince William Ice Center employee. Prince William Ice Center is located at 5180 Dale Boulevard Woodbridge, VA, and is next to the Hylton Boys and Girls Club.
Drop-in Snow and Story will take place on October 1st and 23rd, November 5th and 20th, December 3rd and 18th, January 7th and 22nd, February 4th and 19th, March 4th and March 19th.
Groups can also arrange for their own snow and story time. Groups must be 15 or more and may pre-register by calling 703-730-8423.
1/15/12
Open Skate at Prince William Ice Center
On Saturday night, I took the kids to the Prince William Ice Center to bide my time as a football widow. (I was pulling for Tebow, but rooting for the Patriots)
I was a little nervous when I pulled up and couldn't find a parking space- but there were still a lot of skaters hanging around after the morning's exhibition activities. There was also a hockey game going on when we arrived (PW Ice Center has 2 sheets of ice).
Princess was supposed to start skating lessons on Tuesday morning, but I forgot and we missed the first day, which I'm adding to my mother of the year application! When your child enrolls in lessons, they're put in the computer to have one free practice a week while they're in lessons. It used to be you got a coupon book, which probably would have worked better for me since I promptly forgot about the fact that she was in the computer when I went to pay. I've seen some BOGO coupons lurking around, I want to say there's one in the Leisure magazine the park authority puts out, but I'm not sure. If you can find them, take them! We had 5 people skating plus 2 skate rentals, which ended up being $41.
Skate sessions last 2 hours for open skate. We decided to arrive halfway through, which is when they clear the ice to Zamboni it, which takes about 10 minutes, so I guess the sessions are really an hour and 50 minutes :)
A note here. PLEASE ask someone for help if you don't know how to put on ice skates! I pulled a few people off the ice to re-tie their skates. I used to help teach kids' classes when I was a figure skater, and it really makes a HUGE difference if your skates are tied properly. If you can wiggle around, slide your foot out, or fit your hand in your skate after you've tied it, "Ur doin it rong". Let the boots help you support your ankles!! Luckily for you guys, YouTube is here to rescue us!
Ah, that's better!! While I'm at it DON'T WALK ON THE BLEACHERS WITH YOUR ICE SKATES ON!! THE BLADES WILL GO DULL AND THE NEXT PERSON WON'T BE ABLE TO SKATE!! If you need to sit down, there are benches in the lobby. Sorry, it's kind of a pet peeve of mine. Skate blades are like your good metal knives- so don't use them on metal!
The music was embarrassing my 8 year old. It was mostly 90s instrumentals and they started with the first verse being sung, and then it was just music. Of course, this meant I needed to sing! Sorry, kids, you can tell your therapist about it later!
It is rather crowded on a Saturday night (did I mention that? I'm writing this in 5 minute chunks!) so make sure your child learns how to get up before you put them on the ice. A quick way to do this is put their skates on and have them fall down and get up several times in the lobby. On the ice there is an area with 4 cones where all the girls who think they're the next Tara Lipinski (or whoever is the new "it" skater) go to show off their moves. Keep your child away from that area, because it's the place they're most likely to get trampled by someone going backwards.
In terms of what to bring, snowsuits are a good idea on toddler skaters. Otherwise, long pants, long shirts, and a jacket along with GLOVES!! for everyone, and if you're being safe, a helmet is a good idea, especially for new skaters.
There is a cafe that serves snack foods and drinks. Outside food and drinks are not allowed according to the signs on the front doors. Cash and credit cards are accepted both at the front desk to buy passes and skate rentals and in the food bar and pro shop, which does have gloves if you forget!!
We had a really great time skating, and will definitely be back for more fun!! Little kids (ages 2-5) will probably only make it an hour or so their first time. Older kids, or those that have skated before, will enjoy the entire session, and your younger ones can always take a snack break.
Disclosure: My children take hockey and skating lessons at the Prince William Ice Center. I was not, however, compensated in any way or asked to provide this review. All opinions are my own.
I was a little nervous when I pulled up and couldn't find a parking space- but there were still a lot of skaters hanging around after the morning's exhibition activities. There was also a hockey game going on when we arrived (PW Ice Center has 2 sheets of ice).
Princess was supposed to start skating lessons on Tuesday morning, but I forgot and we missed the first day, which I'm adding to my mother of the year application! When your child enrolls in lessons, they're put in the computer to have one free practice a week while they're in lessons. It used to be you got a coupon book, which probably would have worked better for me since I promptly forgot about the fact that she was in the computer when I went to pay. I've seen some BOGO coupons lurking around, I want to say there's one in the Leisure magazine the park authority puts out, but I'm not sure. If you can find them, take them! We had 5 people skating plus 2 skate rentals, which ended up being $41.
Skate sessions last 2 hours for open skate. We decided to arrive halfway through, which is when they clear the ice to Zamboni it, which takes about 10 minutes, so I guess the sessions are really an hour and 50 minutes :)
A note here. PLEASE ask someone for help if you don't know how to put on ice skates! I pulled a few people off the ice to re-tie their skates. I used to help teach kids' classes when I was a figure skater, and it really makes a HUGE difference if your skates are tied properly. If you can wiggle around, slide your foot out, or fit your hand in your skate after you've tied it, "Ur doin it rong". Let the boots help you support your ankles!! Luckily for you guys, YouTube is here to rescue us!
The music was embarrassing my 8 year old. It was mostly 90s instrumentals and they started with the first verse being sung, and then it was just music. Of course, this meant I needed to sing! Sorry, kids, you can tell your therapist about it later!
It is rather crowded on a Saturday night (did I mention that? I'm writing this in 5 minute chunks!) so make sure your child learns how to get up before you put them on the ice. A quick way to do this is put their skates on and have them fall down and get up several times in the lobby. On the ice there is an area with 4 cones where all the girls who think they're the next Tara Lipinski (or whoever is the new "it" skater) go to show off their moves. Keep your child away from that area, because it's the place they're most likely to get trampled by someone going backwards.
In terms of what to bring, snowsuits are a good idea on toddler skaters. Otherwise, long pants, long shirts, and a jacket along with GLOVES!! for everyone, and if you're being safe, a helmet is a good idea, especially for new skaters.
There is a cafe that serves snack foods and drinks. Outside food and drinks are not allowed according to the signs on the front doors. Cash and credit cards are accepted both at the front desk to buy passes and skate rentals and in the food bar and pro shop, which does have gloves if you forget!!
We had a really great time skating, and will definitely be back for more fun!! Little kids (ages 2-5) will probably only make it an hour or so their first time. Older kids, or those that have skated before, will enjoy the entire session, and your younger ones can always take a snack break.
Disclosure: My children take hockey and skating lessons at the Prince William Ice Center. I was not, however, compensated in any way or asked to provide this review. All opinions are my own.
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