The National ice Centre offers skating opportunities for disabled people and their families. Sessions are open for all to try out the ultimate experience of Ice Skating regardless of your age or disability.
Disabled people can access the ice in many ways depending on individual requirements. Options available include; on ice skates; in your own wheelchair; or in one of the purpose built sledges.
Coaches and stewards are on hand throughout to provide advice and assistance. (Please note that this is for general coaching advice, structured lessons and one-on-one coaching are available seperately, please contact the Ice Sports Reception for further information).
Where a sledge is required, we have a booking procedure in place in all sessions which allows persons to assess the use of a sledge for 15 minute slots, this will help to accommodate the specialist needs of the skater and a fairer system for allocating the equipment needed for some of the skaters. Bookings are again required in advance at the time of booking on to the session and on a first come first served basis.
The NIC (National Ice Centre) is an accessible venue with disabled access and disabled parking bays. There is also a café adjacent to the rink where you can warm up with a variety of hot drinks and snacks. The NIC is working closely with the Lammas Centre situated at Sutton In Ashfield in Nottinghamshire in a bid to create further opportunities in ice sports for people with disabilities. Further detail to be announced shortly.
Up and coming sports to look out for are sledge hockey – covering both the on ice version and “brand new” inline sledge version on wheels. For further information visit the following link:-
British Sledge Hockey Association
Family Sessions
Family sessions run on Sundays between 12.00pm – 12.45pm (not every week – please telephone to check). The session price is £6.00 per person – (one carer free per disabled person).
As this is a very popular activity please be aware that booking in advance is essential, to avoid disappointment please do not arrive on the day without a booking. If any extra spaces are available on the day these will be charged at £7.00 per person.
Group booking sessions are available for schools and care groups for 30 minute sessions, £3.50 per student + half an hour coaching fee (these must be pre-booked minimum of 5 working days prior).
Mon 2pm – 3pm, Tues 11am – 12pm, Wed 2pm – 3pm or Thurs 11am – 12pm. Note: sessions are not available during school holidays.
Forthcoming Dates
Sunday 1st August 12:00 – 12:45pm
Sunday 8th August 12:00 – 12:45pm
Sunday 15th August 12:00 – 12:45pm
Sunday 22nd August 12:00 – 12:45pm
Sunday 29th August 12:00 – 12:45pm
Sunday 5th September 12:00 – 12:45pm
To be added to inclusion email distribution list or make a booking please call the Ice Sports Reception on 0115 853 3036 or email sportsdevelopment@national-ice-centre.com
