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  • Mon, December 01
    Public Skating Sessions
    12-2 p.m. 3:30-5:30 p.m. 8-10 p.m.
  • Tue, December 02
    Public Skating Sessions
    3:30-5:30 p.m. 8-10 p.m.
  • Wed, December 03
    Public Skating Sessions
    12-2 p.m. 3:30-5:30 p.m. 8-10 p.m.
  • Thu, December 04
    Public Skating Sessions
    3:30-5:30 p.m. 8-10 p.m.
  • Fri, December 05
    Kids Night Out
    Bring your child to a safe, fun environment for dinner, a movie, games, ice skating, rock wall and FUN!!
  • Fri, December 05
    Public Skating Sessions
    12-2 p.m. 3:30-5:30 p.m. 8-10 p.m.
  • Fri, December 12
    Christmas Around the World
    Ice show with Arctic Wolf skaters
  • Wed, December 31

    • Zamboni

    DRIVING LESSONS: Sept. 10 - Register at Pro Shop, $20

    One of the most popular activities at Arctic Wolf Ice Center is driving the Zamboni. Here's your chance. On Sept. 10, join the driving class. The $20 fee includes a meal from The Kettle.Check in at the Pro Shop for regulations and requirements for Zamboni driving.

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    The ZAMBONI is a highly specialized machine that cleans the ice between periods. In its travel across the ice, it scrapes the loose shavings off and lays down a layer of hot water. The water must be hot to melt the upper ice surfaces and weld a smooth sheet. It takes just minutes to freeze.

    SHAVING
    A blade (A) scrapes the surface of the ice.

    COLLECTING
    After a horizontal screw (B) gathers the shavings, a vertical screw (C) propels them into the snow tank.(D)

    WASHING
    Water is fed from a wash-water tank (E) to a squeegee-like conditioner (F), which smoothes the ice. Dirty water is vacuumed, filtered and returned to the tank.

    RENEWING
    Clean, hot water is spread on the ice by a towel (G) behind the conditioner.