Ice Skating Rinks Opens Oct. 24
The Nelson Withington Skating Facility will open for the season on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Discounted season passes will be on sale from now through Thursday, October 22, 2026.
| DISCOUNTED RATES | Brattleboro Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Students | $40.50 | $54 |
| Adults | $49.50 | $63 |
| Family | $81 | $103.50 |
| NORMAL RATES | Brattleboro Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Students | $45 | $60 |
| Adults | $55 | $70 |
| Family | $90 | $115 |
Skating FUNdamentals
Learn to skate or improve your skills with Ice Skating “FUN”damentals! Stacey Chickering, Suzanne McCaughtry, and Megan Pratt will be teaching skating lessons across multiple sessions. These classes are for ages 5+
Session One: Oct. 27, 2026, to Dec. 15, 2026
Session Two: Jan. 5, 2027, to March 2, 2027
Time: Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: The fee per session is $126 for Brattleboro residents and $141 for non-Brattleboro residents.
Each session requires a minimum of 15 skaters to run. The classes includes lessons and practice time. Skate rentals are included in the lesson fee. Please make sure your skater wears gloves, a hat, and warm clothes daily. Helmets are encouraged. Please note that parents are asked to please remain at the ice rink during lessons. In addition, parents are not permitted on the ice during lessons.
FUNdamentals for Adults
NEW this year: An adults (18+) class will be offered on Tuesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Session One: October 27, 2026, to December 15, 2026
Session Two: Jan. 5, 2027, to March 2, 2027.
Time: Classes will be on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: The fee per session is $126 for Brattleboro residents and $141 for non-Brattleboro residents
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. To sign up please email the instructors at: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Registration
Individuals can register online or in person Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon & 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gibson-Aiken Center.