So you want to skate?
See you at the Shell. Both instructional lessons and informal drop-in opportunities are available in the historic space.
SHELL ICE RINK
1430 Monroe Street
Madison WI, 53711
(608) 262 - 8244
ICE SCHEDULES
- PUBLIC SKATE
- FREESTYLE FIGURE SKATING
- 18 & OLDER STICK & PUCK
- 18 & OLDER OPEN HOCKEY
- THEME SKATE NIGHTS
Instruction by skating professionals during Rec Skate is prohibited. Our staff has the authority to stop any activity that may create safety or maintenance concerns. Skating direction is at the discretion of the staff on duty. Please check the daily schedule for Open Skate times during winter break.
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11am - 2pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 2pm and 6:15 - 7:15pm |
| Friday | 11am - 2pm and 5:45 - 7pm |
| Saturday | 1:30 - 3pm and 7 - 8:30pm |
| Sunday | 1:30 - 3pm |
The Saturday evening rec skates during spring break (March 11 and 18) will be offered from 6-7:30pm.
Freestyle Figure Skating is a chance for figure skaters to work on their skills in an environment dedicated solely to figure skating. Skaters are required to repair divots created from jumps, slush will be provided for this purpose.
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 2:30 - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8 - 9:30am |
| Friday | 2:30 - 3:30pm |
Stick and puck is a chance for players ages 18 and up to practice skills in a non-competitive setting. A helmet and gloves are required. Helmets can be rented from the front desk for $2. Goalies are welcome but competitive games are not allowed during stick and puck.
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11am - 2pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 2pm |
Open Hockey is a chance for players ages 18 and up to compete in pick-up hockey games. A helmet with a face cage and hockey gloves are required, and full hockey gear is recommended. Helmets can be rented from the front desk for $2. The first two goalies to arrive for each session will be admitted at no charge.
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 7 - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 2:30 - 4pm |
Sunday night Open Hockey will end at 8pm during spring break (March 12 & 19).
Join us on most Saturdays during the school year from 7 – 8:30pm for theme skate nights. Have an idea for a future theme? Let us know when you stop in to the rink.
| Date | Theme |
|---|---|
| September 24 | 2000's |
| October 8 | R&B |
| October 15 | K Pop |
| October 29 | Spooky Songs |
| November 12 | Girl Bands |
| November 19 | Boy Bands |
| December 3 | Country |
| January 28 | Yacht Rock |
| February 4 | Musicals |
| February 11 | Love Songs |
| February 18 | Break Up Songs |
| February 25 | Kids Movies |
| March 4 | One Hit Wonders |
RINK FEES & SKATE RENTALS
A valid Rec Well membership or photo ID card is required.
| UW Student | $4 |
| Affiliate/Community with Rec Well Membership | $5 |
| Affiliate/Community without Rec Well Membership | $6 |
| Youth (17 years old or younger) | $4 |
A valid Rec Well membership or photo ID card is required. Skate rentals are available to all Shell ice rink users and can be purchased at the Shell Member Services Office.
| All participants | $3 |
| Unlimited Skate Rental Pass | $20/semester $30/Fall + Spring |
Purchase a Skate Pass for unlimited access to our Open Rec Skate, Open Hockey, and Stick & Puck at the rink. Open Rec Skate is open to all ages. Participants must be at least 18 years of age for Open Hockey and Stick & Puck.
| Semester | Fall + Spring | |
| UW Student | $30 | $50 |
| Rec Well Member |
$40 | $70 |
| Non-Rec Well Member |
$55 | $90 |
PARKINGS & DIRECTIONS
Parking:
- Metered parking on Monroe Street
- Lot 18 (located in front of the Shell): Parkmobile spaces; follow directions on signs in front of stalls to pay
- Lot 19 (near the UW Field House): Free after 4:30pm Monday – Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday
- Engineering Parking Ramp/Lot 17 (free on weekends)
- Lot 16 (3-minute walk): Permit required 24/7; any UW Lot Permit is valid after 4:30pm Monday – Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday
- Bike stalls are available in front of the Shell
- Moped parking available at Lot 690, 695, and 69
- Parking availability may be restricted without notice due to special events
Bus:
- Convenient bus lines include the 3, 6, 7, 58, 80, 81, 82, and 84
BCycle:
- The nearest station is located at the corner of Breese Terrace and Regent Street or in front of Union South on Campus Drive