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Recreation

Public and Hockey Drop-In Activities

Please follow this link to register in DASH for Public Skate and Hockey Drop-In Sessions!

We are excited to be able to bring back your favorite recreational activities! Most of our drop-in registrations have moved to DaySmart Recreation with the exception of Freestyles. Instructions for how to find those registration options are in their boxes below. For everything else please click HERE to register for all other drop-in activities! Drop-In sessions are non-refundable. Pre-Registration is highly encouraged!

We look forward to seeing you at MedStar Capitals Iceplex! 

For the safety of our customers, only MedStar Capitals Iceplex Contracted Coaches are permitted to teach on any open sessions. You will be asked to leave the ice if you are found to be teaching without permission. Questions? Email Info@MedStarCapitalsIceplex.com

FREESTYLE

Freestyle Practice Ice is intended for skaters in Freeskate 1, Adult 6, and above to practice their freestyle, Moves in the Field, and other figure skating disciplines.

We run several freestyles all day long. Please refer to the Freestyle Schedule in our OpenSports app.

The pricing is based on $8 for 30 minutes.

* Due to State mandated regulations, all skaters must be registered and checked in for each session. We will not be accommodating walk-in customers at this time.

For more information on our Freestyle Sessions visit their dedicated page HERE.

To join our OpenSports SHSA Group and see the schedule click HERE. Only members are able to view the upcoming Freestyle Schedule.

POD SKATE

This is an open skating activity where each Pod gets 1/6th of the ice assigned to your group. You can bring up to four guests. Everyone must be skating. You are welcome to bring Recess activities for yourself and sticks are allowed. No hard pucks at this time.
 

To view our availability click HERE.

PUBLIC SKATE

Public Skate Sessions are back and waiting for you in DASH! You must be enrolled prior to coming to the facility. 

HOW DO YOU REGISTER? 

You can click HERE and it will take you to the Drop-In Events page in DASH for easy registration! 

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Head to the DASH registration page, you can also get there from the sign up button on our website, and click the Drop-In Events tab on the left side. 

From there you will be able to select the day you are interested in and add the number of participants to your cart. You are only able to register participants that are in your account, however DASH makes it easy to share the event to friends that also want to attend! 

When you are ready to check out click your cart. It will ask you to assign the participants that will be skating. Be sure to complete the transaction after you assign the participants and be on the lookout for your recent transaction email! 

When you arrive to the rink please have your confirmation email with the QR code ready to be scanned to keep this process as smooth as possible. We are so excited to get you back on the ice and hope to see you soon!

Looking for more information on what to expect? CLICK HERE!

RECESS

Recess at the Rink is a special type of public skating session for 2-10 year olds to develop a love for skating! This is a great way to introduce young and inexperienced skaters to the ice. Kids can play with beanie babies, foam hockey pucks, small sticks & nets. An adult chaperone is not required to skate with a child, but they are always welcome to join their kids.

To view our availability click HERE.

HOCKEY OPTIONS

Adult Pick-Up Hockey

In addition to structured clinics and league games, MedStar Capitals Iceplex offers open Pick-Up Hockey sessions.

Check out schedules for Pick-Up Hockey.

RULES For All Sessions:

  • These are often popular sessions. Arrive early to secure your spot.
  • Pick-Up Hockey is limited to 30 skaters plus 4 goalies.
  • Full Gear Is Required - This includes helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin guards, protective cup, and hockey skates. 
  • Helmets must be worn at all times while on the ice and while on the bench.

Pick-Up Hockey sessions are organized by age and/or ability. We ask all players to observe these restrictions to keep games safe, fair, and fun.

  • Adult Pick-Up Hockey sessions are ages 18 and up.
  • Family Pick-Up Hockey sessions are all ages. This is a FUN, easy-going, no contact game for kids and adults!

Family Pick-Up Hockey

Family Pick-Up Hockey is open to parents and kids to enjoy non-contact pickup hockey. Each participant pays an entry fee and must be in full gear. Standard rules for Pick-up Hockey are in effect.

Stick-N-Shoot 

In addition to structured clinics and league games, MedStar Capitals Iceplex offers open Stick-N-Shoot hockey sessions for all ages.

Check out schedules for Stick-N-Shoot.

RULES For All Sessions:

  • These are often popular sessions. Be aware of other shooters and do not stand behind the goals.
  • Stick-N-Shoot is limited to 30 skaters plus 4 goalies.
  • Full Gear Is Required - This includes helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin guards, protective cup, and hockey skates. Participants must provide their own gear. 
  • Helmets must be worn at all times while on the ice and while on the bench.

Mini Stick-N-Shoot 

These special Mini Stick-N-Shoot sessions are just for kids 10 & under. Perfect for Mini-Mites and Tot Hockey players! All players must wear full gear. 

All schedules subject to change. Be sure to check the Rink Schedule for dates & times.