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 are on hand throughout to provide expert advice and assistance. Please note that the role of the coach is as a steward and can offer general coaching advice. They are not available to give a structured lesson/coaching per person. Should you require one to one tuition 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 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.
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).
Unfortunately, due to the amount of people taking advantage of this service we cannot accept people turning up on the day to join the session, bookings are made in advance on a first come first served basis. In exceptional circumstances where payment is paid on the day the charge will be £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 | 14th Mrach| 12:00 – 12:45pm |
| Sunday | 28th March| 12:00 – 12:45pm |
| Sunday | 11th April| 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
