Public Skating

FMC Ice Sports offers fun, safe and enjoyable public skating, public hockey and specialty skating sessions for the whole family. Click on the tabs below to access our skating and hockey schedules and to learn about great exclusive offers such as Senior Skate, Adult Skate and DJ Public Skate Nights!

 

Please note, public skate and public hockey availability will alter during the Summer session. Please check your rink's schedule for the most up-to-date information.

 

Public Skating

$5.00 General Admission
$4.00 Rental Skates

Public Skating is the perfect time to get on the ice with friends, family and co-workers! Regular sessions as well as specialty sessions are held weekly at participating rinks, please refer to the schedule below for individual rink times. General admission and group reservations are accepted. For group booking information, click here. Our trained, professional staff and our Skater's Code of Conduct ensure a safe & enjoyable experience! Rental skates are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Specialty Public Skating

Senior Public Skating
Jim Roche Community Arena – West Roxbury
►All skaters age 62 and older are admitted FREE with a FMC Senior Pass. Senior passes may be downloaded here, applied for at the arena office or by calling a Skating Representative at 1-888-74-SKATE.

Public Skate DJ Sessions
Asiaf Arena - Brockton
Gardner Veteran's Arena - Gardner
Collins/Moylan Arena - Greenfield
Buffone Skating Arena – Worcester
Jim Roche Community Arena – West Roxbury
►Musical public skating sessions taking your requests weekend evenings at participating rinks. Please click on our DJ Night Tab for additional information including schedules and admission rates!

Horgan Skating Arena Auburn
 
Asiaf Skating Arena Brockton (DJ Night)
 
Burlington Ice Palace Burlington
 
Simoni Skating Arena Cambridge
 
Chelmsford Forum Chelmsford
 
Porrazzo Skating Rink East Boston
 
Driscoll Skating Arena Fall River
 
Wallace Civic Center - Landry Arena Fitchburg
 
Veteran's Skating Arena Franklin
 
Veteran's Skating Arena Gardner (DJ Night)
 
Collins-Moylan Skating Arena Greenfield (DJ Night)
 
Fitzpatrick Skating Arena Holyoke
 
Connery Skating Arena Lynn
 
Navin Skating Arena Marlboro
 
William L. Chase Arena Natick
 
Hetland Skating Arena New Bedford
 
Armstrong Skating Arena Plymouth
 
Cronin Skating Arena Revere
 
Smead Skating Arena Springfield
 
Aleixo Skating Arena Taunton
 
Jim Roche Community Ice Arena West Roxbury (DJ Nights)
               (Senior Skate)
 
Buffone Skating Arena Worcester (DJ Nights)
 


Public Hockey

General Admission:    $10.00
Rental Skates:            $4.00

Open Hockey sessions are held weekly at participating rinks (refer to schedule below for individual rink times). If you are looking to play hockey but don't want to join a league, public hockey is the solution. For only $10.00 you can participate in a fun and friendly no-check pick-up game. Sessions are limited to 30 players and locker and shower facilities are available. All skaters must be at least 16 years of age to participate. Full equipment is required. Rental skates are on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Chelmsford Forum Chelmsford
 
Driscoll Skating Arena Fall River
 
William L. Chase Arena Natick
 
Jim Roche Community Ice Arena West Roxbury
 
Buffone Skating Arena Worcester New Times
 


Public Skate DJ Sessions

Asiaf Arena - Brockton (Beginning week of Sept. 13th)
Gardner Veteran's Arena - Gardner (Beginning week of Sept. 13th)
Collins/Moylan Arena - Greenfield (Beginning week of Sept. 13th)
Buffone Skating Arena – Worcester
Jim Roche Community Arena – West Roxbury

$5.00 General Admission**
**$6.00 Greenfield DJ Nights
$4.00 Rental Skates

A great way to be seen, stay safe and have fun. Skate by to one of the unique, fun-filled Public Skate DJ Sessions that are kicking off your weekend and taking musical requests at the Brockton, Gardner, Greenfield, West Roxbury and Worcester arenas. Downloadable brochures are available below. Times and days are subject to change, please always refer to the most updated public skate calendar or become our fan on Facebook to receive updated public skate DJ session alerts and reminders.

 

Asiaf Arena Brockton Fridays 8:00-9:50pm
Gardner Veteran's Arena Gardner Saturdays 7:30-9:20pm
Collins/Moylan Arena Greenfield Fridays 9:00-10:50pm
Jim Roche Community Ice Arena West Roxbury Fridays 8:00-9:50pm
Buffone Skating Arena Worcester Fridays 8:00-9:50pm

Skater's Responsibility Code

  • Foul, abusive or obscene language is not permitted anywhere in the building or on the grounds.
  • All visitors must show respect and courtesy to others regardless of race, gender, creed or ability while in the facility or grounds.
  • All visitors should encourage good sportsmanship by refraining from expressing negative or insulting statements to the officials, coaches, participants or spectators.
  • Physical force by players (not in the normal course of game play), coaches, parents, spectators or officials is strictly forbidden under any and all circumstances.
  • All coaches must supervise and take responsibility for the players inside the team changing rooms they are issued.
  • All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and be supervised when not participating in skating or hockey.
  • No play (hockey, catch, etc.) is allowed off the ice surface.
  • Use of skateboards, roller blades and “Heelys” are not allowed.
  • All visitors must respect the facility and report any person or persons damaging the property to the management.
  • Visitors should keep in mind that this arena is a public resource and a place for fun and personal development for all ages and abilities; please assist in preserving a positive environment for all other visitors by honoring this Code of Conduct and reporting to the rink management any violations of it.

The arena management and staff will enforce this Code of Conduct for all visitors of the arena. Loss of rink privileges, fines and/or criminal prosecution will be imposed as necessary.