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BIGGBY COFFEE Ice Cube Chelsea (formerly Arctic Coliseum)

Ice arena in Chelsea, MI · Good if it's close

Book online first
To skateAdult $10
Skate rentalYes, $5
SeasonYear-round
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Open skate at BIGGBY COFFEE Ice Cube Chelsea

Current schedule postedRents skatesFood on site6 sessions a weekMixed reviews
DayOpen skate
Monday12p-1:20p
Tuesday11a-12:20p
Wednesday12p-1:20p
Thursday12p-1:20p
Friday12p-1:20p
Saturday12:15p-1:35pPosted for Oct 24 only

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against biggbycoffeeicecube.com. Posted Bond Sports calendar shows weekday midday sessions Oct 19-30 2026; no Sunday sessions and only one Saturday listed. Select Saturday nights have DJ Skate (lights off, disco lights, DJ) at $15. Later dates not yet posted. Pre-register online.

Drop-in hockey and stick & puck

DayWhatTime
MondayStick & puck10a-11:20a
MondayStick & puck12p-1:20p
TuesdayStick & puck10a-11:20a
TuesdayStick & puck1:30p-2:50p
WednesdayStick & puck10a-11:20a
WednesdayStick & puck12p-1:20p
ThursdayStick & puck10a-11:20a
ThursdayStick & puck12p-1:20p
FridayStick & puck10a-11:20a
SundayAdult drop-in7:15a-8:35a25+ game and skills
Price: 25+ drop-in $15, goalies free; sticks and pucks $10 per rink page (Oct 2026), Bond Sports record lists $15; confirm
Gear: full gear for drop-in
Sign-up: register ahead
Note: Drop-in is 25 and older; space limited.
This week's drop-ins on the mapRink's hockey schedule

Learn to skate

Bear Basics Learn to Skate · own

ClassWhenPriceStatus
Fall 2 2026 SaturdayAges 2+ to adultSaturday 9:50a-10:30aOct 24 to Nov 21$87.50In session until Nov 21
Fall 2 2026 WednesdayAges 2+ to adultWednesday 6p-6:40pOct 28 to Dec 9$105Sign up now, starts Oct 28
Winter 1 SaturdayAges 2+ to adultSaturday 9:50a-10:30aDec 5 to Feb 6$122.50Sign-up opens Nov 1
Winter 1 WednesdayAges 2+ to adultWednesday 6p-6:40pJan 6 to Feb 10$105Sign-up opens Nov 1
Levels: Cubs 1-3 (under 5), Beginner 1-2 (ages 5-14), Beginner 3-6, Hockey 1-3, Adult/Teen (15+)
How it works: Pre-register for the whole session (online pre-pay saves up to 33% versus at-the-rink prices). Helmets required for beginners 5 and under, recommended for all; dress in warm layers with gloves or mittens. Optional $20 skate rental add-on.
Trial class: Take a Shot at Hockey: free 6-week (30 min/week) hockey intro with free loaner gear (hockey, not figure)
Sign up at the rinkProgram page

Good to know

Fine if you are nearby; few reviews, mostly from the old Arctic Coliseum days before new owners.

Best for: a quick skate
People like: two ice sheets, restaurant overlooking the ice
Rating: 2.8 out of 5 on Yelp (11 reviews)
Food: Concession stand in the two-rink facility (per rink site)
Skate sharpening: Not listed
Pro shop: Not listed
Skate helpers for beginners: Not listed
Birthday parties: Yes
Lockers: Not listed
Admission notes: $10 per skater on the online registration (through Dec 1). Older listing (Jan 2026) showed adults $7, kids under 10 $4. Pre-registering online advertised as saving up to 33% vs rink prices. DJ Skate $15.
Rules: Arcade on site.
Not confirmed (4)
  • Child/senior pricing unclear: Bond shows flat $10; older guide shows $7 adult / $4 under 10
  • Rental price from third-party guide
  • Weekend public skate largely absent from posted calendar; DJ Skate dates not confirmed
  • Concession hours not confirmed

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