City of Rocky River, Ohio

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Hamilton Ice Arena offers ice skating fun in Rocky River! Join Open Skate, improve skills in our Learn to Skate program, or try hockey with Learn to Play. Grab your skates for a thrilling winter activity! Every skate brings a new adventure!

The Recreation Department is excited to celebrate over 30 years of excellence in hockey and skating programs! Our youth program has consistently been a standout in the community, providing a dynamic environment for young athletes to learn the skills of hockey and skating while having fun.

With expert coaching and state-of-the-art facilities, kids can enjoy everything from beginner lessons to competitive play. Whether they dream of scoring the winning goal or gliding gracefully on ice, our program offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, teamwork, and lifelong friendships. Join us on the ice and be a part of the legacy that has made our hockey and skating programs a highlight for families in Rocky River!

For Hockey & Skating questions, contact Daniel Conway

Register for a program!
Rink Programs Table

Rink Programs 26-27

Learn to Skate

Session Class Dates Registration Dates
Session 1 September 15 - October 24 Tuesday, September 1 at 9:00am — Sunday, September 13 at 11:59pm
Session 2 October 27 - December 12 Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00am — Sunday, October 25 at 11:59pm
Session 3 Janaury 5 - February 13 Tuesday, December 22 at 9:00am — Sunday, Janaury 3 at 11:59pm
Session 4 February 16 - March 20 (5 weeks) Tuesday, February 2 at 9:00am — Sunday, February 14 at 11:59pm
**Waitlists will begin once classes are full
Basic, Freestlye & PW/BANT Power Skating
Civic Center Member Resident Non-Resident
$64 $70 $85
Snowplow Sam (SPS) & MITE/SQ Power Skating
Civic Center Member Resident Non-Resident
$58 $65 $80

Learn to Play

Level Registration Date Season Dates
LTP Level 3 Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00am October 5 - March 6*
LTP Level 2 Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00am October 5 - March 6
LTP Level 1 Tuesday, December 1 at 9:00am Janauary 9 - March 20
*In December, Players are palced on teams and begin a new practice & cross-ice game schedule
LTP Level 2 & Level 3
Civic Center Member Resident Non-Resident
$295 $350 $500
LTP Level 1
Civic Center Member Resident Non-Resident
$115 $140 $165

Youth Hockey (2026-2027 Season)

Civic Center Member Resident Non-Resident
$680 $820 $1,200
**Discount for Additional Players applied with Balance Payment
**Hockey payments are non-refundable nor transferable. Full balance must be paid to issue a CSHL release form**

Learn to Skate

  • Small group instruction with an emphasis on having fun while learning skating skills. An introduction for the new tot skater and a progression of skills taught for the more advanced skater.

  • * Group instruction following the USFSA guidelines for Basic 1-6 and Freestyle 1-6 levels for the beginning to advanced skater.
    * Hockey or figure skates may be worn for Basic & Freestyle 1-6.

  • Full hockey equipment is expected for power skating classes.
    * MITE/SQ Power Skating: Emphasis on forward skating stride and edges
    * PW/BANT Power Skating: Emphasis on forward & backward strides, edges, and turns.

Learn to Play

Jeremy Jackson & David Wasnick - LTP Program Co-Supervisors

  • The final stage in our LTP Hockey progression is geared toward players, ages 7-10 with completion of Level 2.

    On-ice practices will be Monday evenings and Saturday mornings

    In December, players get divided into teams, beginning the transition into the Youth Hockey Program with their own practice and game schedule (days and times TBD).

    Players must provide their own equipment, including skates and a stick. Per USA Hockey, Neck Laceration Protection (neck guards), are mandatory for all players under 18.

    Program Fee (26-27 season):

    $295 (Member)

    $350 (Resident)

    $500 (Non-Resident)

  • The second stage in our LTP Hockey progression is geared toward players, ages 6-9 with completion of Level 1.

    On-ice practices will be Monday evenings and Saturday mornings

    We’ll introduce and follow the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM)

    Players must provide their own equipment, including skates and a stick. Per USA Hockey, Neck Laceration Protection (neck guards), are mandatory for all players under 18.

    Previous Level 1 participation is strongly encouraged.
    May advance to Level 3 or repeat Level 2 after season.


    Program Fee (26-27 season):

    $295 (Member)

    $350 (Resident)

    $500 (Non-Resident)

  • Welcome to our LTP Hockey program!

    This first step is geared toward new players, ages 4-6 with completion of Snowplow Sam Series LTS.

    This is NOT a learn-to-skate class; players should be able to skate the width of the ice unassisted

    On-ice practices will be Saturday mornings beginning in January.

    Introduction to basic hockey skills.
    Necessary equipment provided to borrow for the season.
    Rink skates are available to use at each practice.

    May advance to Level 2 or repeat Level 1 after season.

    Program Fees (26-27 season):

    $115 (Member)

    $140 (Resident)

    $165 (Non-Resident)

Youth Hockey

RRYH is run by the City of Rocky River Recreation Department and emphasizes the teaching of fundamental hockey skills, discipline, sportsmanship and a commitment to develop each player to their maximum ability level.

RRYH is a member of the Cleveland Suburban Hockey League (CSHL).

We utilize the American Development Model (ADM) created by USA Hockey. The benefits of the ADM approach include age-appropriate practice plans, more efficient skill development, more player retention and helping kids reach their full potential.

Logo for the Rocky River hockey team featuring a pirate with an eye patch and a hook hand, with two hockey sticks crossed behind him, and the team name encircling the pirate.

David Wasnick - Youth Hockey Director

Amanda Jurco - Youth Hockey Administrator

Two young hockey players in maroon jerseys and helmets standing together on an indoor ice rink, holding hockey sticks, with an empty game area and a few people in the background.
Maintenance worker cleaning the ice rink with a floor cleaning machine in an indoor ice skating arena.
A group of young kids in blue hockey jerseys, helmets, and skates on an ice rink, posing for a group photo with their hockey sticks, along with several adults standing behind them.
Empty indoor ice hockey rink with white ice surface, surrounded by protective glass barriers and advertisement banners along the boards.
Exterior view of Hamilton Ice Arena with a curved walkway leading to the entrance, surrounded by trees with autumn-colored leaves.
Children and adults ice skating at an indoor rink with a Rocky River Pirates banner on the wall.

LiveBarn

LiveBarn is now available at Hamilton Ice Arena!

We are now a LiveBarn Venue! If you can’t make it to the rink, you can still stay connected by watching all events Live and On-Demand.

10% DISCOUNT - PROMO CODE: rock-yrvr

LiveBarn is a subscription service that allows you to watch events Live or On Demand for 30 days.  Your subscription allows you to watch streams from any LiveBarn-installed venue across the US & Canada.

·         Save and share 30-second highlights

·         Download entire games/practices

·         Tag highlights while watching live, in-venue

For more information, visit livebarn.com

An indoor ice hockey rink with empty ice surface and seating area, overlaid with promotional text for a live streaming event at Hamilton Ice Arena in Rocky River, Ohio, offering a discount with promo code 'rock-yvr' for signing up.

Hamilton Ice Arena

Looking for more information on Hamilton Ice Arena, Informal Skating or Resident Services? Check out the Ice Arena section of the website!

Ice Rental

Book your next party or meeting at Hamilton Ice Arena throughout the season! View our facility rental page for additional information.