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First Arena Rec Rink
 

THE FIRST ARENA REC RINK WILL

BE CLOSED FROM JULY 1

THROUGH JULY 12.


July Public Calendar is now

available on the calendar of events. 


PLEASE FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE

AS IT APPEARS ON THE CALENDAR

OF EVENTS.  THESE ARE THE

DATES & TIMES FOR ALL EVENTS,

NOT BEFORE 


JOIN US FOR ROCK-N-SKATE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 8:00PM AND FOR PUBLIC SKATE EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 2-4

          SKATING SCHOOL LESSON PROGRAM
SUMMER SESSION STARTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 TH..
 
REGISTER NOW
CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY...
 
Brochures are available at the Rec Rink Desk
 
Regular class sessions run in 6 wk. blocks, and are offered on Wednesdays (year round) and Sundays (fall/winter).
SPECIAL SUMMER 4 WEEK SESSION!
 
Advanced Registation is Required!
 
All ages & ability levels welcome
It's never too early or late to learn.
Whether you want to skate like a Jackal
or glide like the stars, we have a class for you!
 
For more information, contact Robyn Bentley, Skating Director, at 607-271-2212, or check out our website.
 

THE REC RINK AT FIRST ARENA

IS THE PLACE FOR YOUR CORPORATE PARTY, GROUP OR CLUB OUTING, AND AFTER SCHOOL SKATE!

PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABLE TIMES FOR PARTIES, GROUPS, ETC.  To schedule please contact MIKE ROBBINS at (607) 734-7825 x3209

Please contact Rec Rink Manager for private rental or group rate information at 607-734-7825 extension 3209.

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To Contact the Pro Shop, please call 607-271-2212.  Summer hours are limited, but appointments will gladly be scheduled.  Skate Sharpening pick up during the hours that the rec rink is open, regardless of whether the pro shop is open or not.  Sharpening schedule posted at desk (or by appointment).

 
 
SITEL PRESENTS 1ST ANNUAL JOB FAIR AT
The First Arena will be the venue for the 1st Annual Job Fair at First Arena, presented by SITEL this upcoming Friday, June 12th, 2009. The job fair will be from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm.
FIRST ARENA TO HOST ELMIRA BULLDOGS BASKETBALL IN FEBRUARY, 2009
The First Arena is pleased to announce that the First Arena will be home to the Elmira Bulldogs of the Eastern Basketball Alliance (EBA) for two games during the 2010 EBA season. The Bulldogs will be playing the Garden City Rebels on Friday, February 12th & the New York Wizards on Saturday, February 13th, 2010. Both contests will also mark the coaching debut of former NBA great Dennis Rodman. Rodman will be guiding the Bulldogs for both nights while Head Coach & General Manager James R. Schutz takes the “night off”.
SITEL PRESENTS 1ST ANNUAL JOB FAIR AT FIRST ARENA FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2009
The First Arena is proud to announce that the facility will be hosting the 1st Annual Job Fair at First Arena, presented by SITEL, on Friday, June 12, 2009 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is Free to all job seekers!
JACKALS & FIRST ARENA ANNOUNCE PRO PLACEMENT CAMP
The Elmira Jackals and First Arena announce the the organization will be conducting their 4th Annual Pro Placement Camp on Sept. 4-6th, 2009.
SHRINERS CIRCUS COMES TO FIRST ARENA MAY 5TH
The First Arena is pleased to announce that the Shriners Circus will be appearing for two shows on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009.