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Skate and Shoot/Drop-in Hockey
Updated 6/29/08
**PLEASE NOTE:  THE FIRST ARENA WILL BE CLOSED FOR BLDG. MAINTENANCE FROM 6/30 THRU 7/23**  NO SKATING **
 
Full Equipment is Required for anyone on the ice during Skate & Shoot and Drop-Hockey!  Please bring your own puck...
 
Adult Drop In Hockey - July '08 (after 7/23)
Mondays & Tuesdays  6:00 - 8:00pm
Thursdays  12:00 - 1:30pm
Saturdays  4:15 - 5:45pm
Wednesday 9:15 - 10:30 pm (Intermed.-Beginner)
See our Calendar of Events for additional times
Cost:  $10
 
Discount Punchcards are now available for $80 for 10 sessions.  This brings it down to only $8 per session.  Pre-pay and save.  Details in the Rec Rink!
 
Women's Drop In Hockey - July '08 (after 7/23)
Sundays  4:15 - 5:45pm
 
Keep a watch on the Calendar of Events for dates where we are able to add additional drop ins.
 
Youth Skate & Shoot
Please see Calendar of Events for dates where we are able to add additional times.
Cost:  $6.00
 
Youth Drop In Hockey
Please see Calendar of Events for dates where we are able to add this (School Breaks) - A regular schedule will return after Youth Hockey season is over.
Cost: $10.00
 
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays  4:15 - 5:45pm  (starting 7/25)
Thursdays  5:45 - 7:30pm  (starting 7/24)
 
- All Youth Hockey Players Welcome - Must wear full equipment, as scrimmaging is allowed. 
NO CHECKING! 
(Adults, please attend the adult sessions, this is for the kids!)
 
 
 
-Times for all sessions subject to change. 
Please call ahead to confirm times of sessions: (607) 271-2213
 
 
 
 
RECREATION RINK CLOSED DUE TO MAINTAINANCE
The First Arena would like to announce that the Recreation Rink will be shut down from July 1st until July 23rd for general maintainance. Regular activities will resume on Thursday, July 24th.
SUPER PET EXPO APPEARS AT FIRST ARENA
The First Arena is pleased to announce that the 2008 Super Pet Expo will be held at First Arena on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th.
2ND ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS ON ICE SET FOR OCTOBER 18TH & 19TH, 2008
The First Arena in Elmira, NY has set the date for their 2nd Annual Arts & Crafts On Ice event which will be held in October, 2008.
JUELZ SANTANA HEADLINES JULY 25th
First Arena proudly announces that Juelz Santana, one of the founding members of The Diplomats (aka Dipset), will be the headline performer in a hip hop concert event on Friday, July 25th, beginning at 8 p.m. at First Arena in downtown Elmira. Also appearing will be Taj Mahal & The Senate along with Elmira’s own Capion. The event will be hosted by Jo Jo Torres, the founder of the original Rock Steady Crew.
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THE BACKYARDIGANS LIVE! COMES TO ELMIRA
ELMIRA, NY – First Arena, in conjunction with Nickelodeon and AWA Touring Services, proudly announces that The Backyardigans Live! The Tale of the Mighty Knights! will be appearing at First Arena for two shows only Thursday, June 19th, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.