Polar Ice Raleigh
About
North Carolina's Only Olympic-Size Ice Rink
Polar Ice Raleigh on N Raleigh Boulevard is home to North Carolina's only Olympic-size ice rink (200x100), a distinction that draws figure skaters, speed skaters, and international-rules hockey training from across the state. The single Olympic-sized sheet operates year-round alongside the rest of the Polar Ice NC network.
Programs For Kids
Programming centers on the unique Olympic-rink format. Programs include:
- Public Skating sessions
- Learn to Skate group lessons
- Hurricanes First Goal Learn to Play partner sessions
- Figure skating instruction (Olympic-rink experience attracts competitive coaches)
- Polar House Hockey League youth divisions
- Freestyle hours
- Camps and clinics
- Birthday parties
What's Included
- One Olympic-size ice sheet (NC's only)
- Wider ice surface favors international-rules hockey training
- Skate rentals available
- First Goal equipment kit for enrolled first-timers
- Locker rooms
- Pro shop and concessions
Experience
Polar Ice Raleigh stands apart from other metro rinks because of the Olympic-size sheet - kids who want long-stride power skating or international-rules game prep usually end up here for at least part of their training week. Central east Raleigh location pulls families from downtown, North Raleigh, and Knightdale.