LaHaye Ice Center
About the LaHaye Ice Center
About the LaHaye Ice Center
The LaHaye Ice Center opened in January 2006 due to funds generously donated by Drs. Tim (1926-2016) and Beverly LaHaye. Friends and supporters of Liberty University for years, the LaHayes also donated the LaHaye Student Center located across from the LaHaye Ice Center on the campus of Liberty University.
The LaHaye Ice Center services the student body of Liberty University and the greater Lynchburg area while playing home to the Liberty University ACHA Division I Men’s and Women’s hockey teams, ACHA Division II Men’s and Women’s teams, and the Men’s Division III team. It is exciting to see Liberty’s hockey teams competing against long time perennial powerhouse franchises such as Penn Sate, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma. The Ice Center holds up to 4,000 fans at the Flames home games.
Although the LaHaye Ice Center is located on the campus of Liberty University, it is utilized greatly by the community. The LaHaye Ice Center offers a variety of skating activities, which include public skating, learn to skate lessons, youth and adult hockey where all skate levels are welcome.
There are many ways to enjoy ice hockey as well, from being a Liberty Flames Hockey spectator in a crowd of up to 3,000 to playing on a local league, open hockey, or a clinic. Fans can also reserve the ice for private skate lessons, group rentals, and more.
We offer learn to skate group lessons from tots through adult. Our learn to skate programs are designed for beginner, students, and recreational ice skaters.
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate
This program was created to meet the needs of the community to teach beginning ice-skating skills. LaHaye Ice Center offers two Learn to Skate programs using instructors from Liberty skating teams to help facilitate the program and share their love of skating.
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WEDNESDAY PROGRAMIt is a great opportunity to learn something new, get some exercise and meet new friends. It is held Wednesday from 10:30 - 12:15 PM and consist of 30 minutes of group instruction followed by 15 minutes of free time and organized on-ice games. The cost is $100 per session, this includes eight classes and skate rental. Please contact Courtney Kirscheke for more information at figureskating@liberty.edu | SUNDAY PROGRAMA great evening event for the whole family to come out and learn! Below are the different classes available on Sunday nights. The cost is $100 per session, this includes eight classes and skate rental. Lesson times are from 4:00pm-5:15pm. Please contact Hannah Pulley for more information at synchronizedskating@liberty.edu |
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Available Classes
| Pre-Beginner (Ages 3-5) Ice familiarity Safe falling techniques Standing up techniques Beginner skating games and activities | Group 1 | Beginner - Level 1-3 One- and two-foot gliding Forward and backward swizzles and wiggles Forward and backward stroking Forward and backward crossovers Snowplow stops and t-stops | Group 2 | Intermediate - Level 4-6 Three-turns Mohawk turns Hockey Stops Forwards and backward inside and outside edges Bunny hops Lunges Spirals and spins Shoot the duck |
| Group 3 | Advanced - Freeskate Level 1 & 2 Advanced jumps Advanced spins Dance sequences Focus on edge quality, balance, and posture. | Hockey (Ages 5+)* Hockey sessions are for anyone wanting to learn to skate in hockey skates. Participants will learn the basics of skating, such as forward and backward skating and stopping. | Adult (Ages 18+) Adult sessions are for those who wish to learn the basics of skating. In this group, skaters will learn skills such as forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, and how to fall and stand up safely on the ice |
LU Students
Hall Skate at the LaHaye Ice Center
Hall Skate is a special event hosted by the LaHaye Ice Center, exclusively for Liberty University residential halls. This free event offers a fun and unique opportunity for halls to reserve the ice for a night of skating, music, and community bonding.
Event Details :
- Eligibility: Open to Liberty University residential students only.
- Cost: Free of charge.
- Capacity: Up to 150 skater per event.
- Arrival Time: Halls may arrive 15 minutes early to begin putting on skates.
Rules & Guidelines:
- All skaters must be current Liberty University students.
- Everyone on the ice must wear skates – no exceptions.
- No sticks or pucks are allowed on the ice.
- Halls may play their own music, but it must be Liberty-approved.
- Rental skates are not permitted on the concrete stands.
- All participants must check in at the LaHaye Ice Center Front Desk to receive a wristband that stats the LaHaye Ice Center liability waiver.
How to Sign Up: To request a Hall Skate night, please the Hall Skate Request Form. A LaHaye Ice Center representative will follow up to confirm your reservation or offer alternative options if needed.
Outside Hockey Programs
Outside Hockey Programs
The LaHaye Ice Center also hosts outside organizations and programs. You can read more about these programs using the links below.
Lynchburg Youth Hockey Association
Rusty Blades Ice Hockey Club
Pro Shop
PRO SHOP
Welcome to the Pro Shop! Located inside the LaHaye Ice Center at Liberty University we are your one stop shop for hockey equipment, apparel and more. Working with Club Sports, we are proud to offer you Pro Shop Online, with the ability to sell apparel for ALL of our Club Sports teams with a few clicks of a button! Go ahead and check out all of our apparel and please email proshop@liberty.edu with any questions, comments or additional items you would like to see. And don’t forget to swing by and check out the Pro Shop if you are on campus! We offer products in store that are not online. Go Flames!
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Pricing:
- Skate Sharpening: $10
- Tape (Black, White, Clear): $5
- Laces: $5
- Skate Guards: $15
Pro Shop Hours
- Monday 9/29: 9:00am-6:00pm
- Tuesday 9/30: 10:00am-8:15pm
- Wednesday 10/1: 10:00am-10:00pm
- Thursday 10/2: 10:00am-10:15pm
- Friday 10/3: 9:00am-10:30pm
- Saturday 10/4: 8:30am-10:30pm
- Sunday 10/5: 9:00am-6:00pm
- Monday 10/6: 10:00am-9:30pm
- Tuesday 10/7: 10:00am-9:00pm
- Wednesday 10/8: 10:00am-3:00pm
- Thursday 10/9: 9:00am-10:00pm
- Friday 10/10: 12:00pm-9:00pm
- Saturday 10/11: 12:00pm-7:30pm
- Sunday 10/12: 12:00pm-4:30pm
Public Events
Public Events
Although the LaHaye Ice Center is centrally located on the campus of Liberty University, it is utilized greatly by the community. Check out our Calendar for upcoming public events, including public skating, open hockey, freestyle, learn to skate programs, and summer camps.
Admission
- Public Skating: $6
- Skate Rental: $4
- Freestyle: $12
- Youth & Adult Open Hockey: $12
- Group Rates (15+ Skaters): Public skating admission with free skate rental
- LU Residential Students are admitted free of charge with a valid Flames Pass
Reserve the Ice
Ice rental costs are $290 per hour, plus $1 per person for skate rental. We provide both hockey and figure skates for children and adults ranging in size from kid’s size 8 to adult size 13. Those wishing to rent the ice for hockey practices or pickup games are responsible for providing their own equipment and pucks (full set of hockey equipment is required).
Ice fans can reserve the ice for private skate lessons, group rentals, and more. If you are ready to submit a request, please proceed to our request form. You will be contacted with a contract after your request is approved. Request should be submitted 30 days prior to your event date. Once this form is submitted, please allow three to five business days to process your request. For Liberty faculty, staff, or students looking to rent the ice for a special events or hall meetings, please email clubsports@liberty.edu
**Due to high demand, the LaHaye Ice Center is fully booked for ice rental slots for the holiday season (December 2024). No open ice availability is expected until January 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you in the new year!
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CONTACT US
Front Desk: (434) 592-3953
Pro Shop: (434) 592-6977
1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515