Ice Castle Arena

Two-Sheet South Hills Ice Arena

Ice Castle Arena is a Pittsburgh-area indoor ice complex with two NHL-regulation rinks in Castle Shannon, in the South Hills suburbs. The facility hosts youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, learn-to-skate lessons, and amenities including an arcade, snack bar, fitness center, and gymnastics gym.

Programs for Kids

The arena offers structured progression alongside drop-in time. Programs include:
- Figure skating lessons for all ages and skill levels
- Hockey camps and clinics
- Youth hockey leagues
- Stick time and pickup hockey sessions
- Public skating sessions
- Birthday parties and school parties
- Gymnastics classes (off-ice)
- Tournament play
- Adult hockey leagues

What's Included

• Two NHL-regulation indoor ice sheets
• On-site pro shop (Ty-M-Up Hockey Supplies)
• IC Fitness Center membership
• Mason's Madhouse arcade
• Snack bar dining
• Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
• Adjacent gymnastics gym for off-ice training

Experience

The two-sheet layout supports league, instructional, and recreational ice in parallel. Beginners spend early sessions on balance, falling safely, and basic forward strokes; intermediate students add stops, turns, and either hockey-specific stride or figure-skating moves. The South Hills location and amenity stack make the arena a destination for family days, not just practice.