Carson City skaters take to the ice, Arlington arena celebrates sixth season

Ice skating enthusiasts of all ages burned off Thanksgiving dinner and then some Friday by lacing up the blades and getting their axels, spirals and swizzles in overdrive at Carson City's Arlington Square Ice Rink for the opening day.

Thursday's leftovers made for Friday's high-energy ice skating among children, teenagers, young adults and parents at the rink, now celebrating its six season. The facility is located at the corner of North Carson Street and West Robinson Street across from the Carson Nugget. The facility offers skate rentals, a warming tent, snacks and beverages and plenty of thrills (and spills) for the family.

Alexandria Sharp, an 11-year-old Bordewich Bray Elementary student who learned how to ice skate this summer at an Oakland, Calif., indoor rink, earns bragging rights as being the first customer to hit the ice at 10 a.m., with cousin Madison Crozier, 6, right behind her.

Families, couples, and teenagers made up Friday's mix of ice enthusiasts, taking in the warm rays of sunshine and holiday time off before heading back home or to the shopping centers. Ben Lindbloom of Carson City brought his daughter Alivia along with Leah Skinner and her daughter Karlee, 5.

'It's a really nice way to kick off the season," said Lindbloom. "A great place to bring the girls."

The facility offers skate rentals, a warming tent, snacks and beverages and plenty of thrills for the family. The soundtrack music at the rink Friday was a fitting mixture of favorite holiday classics, with future skate days promising a variety of contemporary and classic rock n' roll music intertwined with the holiday songs.

Skate sessions are:
Monday through Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.

Fridays 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.

Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.

Admission and skate rentals are $7 for ages 13 and older, $5 for youth ages 3 to 12. Skate rentals are $3.

After school skating will be Monday through Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. The skate is designed for elementary and middle school students, costs $5 which includes skate rental and a hot beverage of choice.

Family skate nights will be Tuesday nights, 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per and must include one skating parent.

Punch passes are also available.
— A 10 visit punch pass costs $70 for adults, $56 for youth.
— A 15 visit punch pass costs $98 for adults, $78 for youth.
— A 20 visit punch pass is $120 for adults, $96 for youth.

Tent rentals: Looking for a unique venue for a birthday or holiday party, customer appreciation, youth field trip or a celebration of any kind? For all rink reservations please go to www.carson.org/ccpr 
For questions regarding rentals contact April Livesay at 775-283-7425.

Heated Tent: The Arlington Square Ice Rink tent provides a 20 foot by 30 foot, 600 square feet heated space for group outings, parties, and special events or just for friends and family. Private tent rental during regular hours of operation and skating with the public is available. The cost is $50 (2) hours includes a discounted skating w/skates ($5) for up to 60 skaters. Call for dates and availability, 775-283-7425. Go here for more information.