Public Ice Skating Heads to Hirsch Coliseum

Just in time for the holiday season, indoor ice skating is coming to Shreveport!

George's Pond at Hirsch Coliseum public ice skating rink opens Saturday, November 7, and runs through February 2016. Public ice skating is sponsored by the Encompass Sports Group and Mudbug Hockey ice skating team.

On opening day, the rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests will be able to be the first to hit the ice for an hour and a half with State Fair of Louisiana admission passes and an ice skate rental fee of $4.

Regular hours will be in effect the following weekend, when the rink is open to the public. Hours will be Fridays from 6 p.m.-midnight, Saturdays frin 12:30-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-midnight, and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $8 and free for children under age 2.

There are no age or height requirements to ice skate. Skate rentals of all sizes are available for $4. Parking is free and concessions will be available for purchase.

"It is something that this area and surrounding areas can enjoy," said George's Pond General Manager Scott Muscutt. "We need things to do with our families and we need things other than the movies. For us, this is an opportunity to go out and enjoy some great music, family time and exercise in one place."

Muscutt anticipates high numbers of people wanting to take advantage of this opportunity. There will be background music and Christmas carols throughout the holidays.

Private ice skating rink rentals for birthday parties and other events are also available. Visit www.geauxbugs.com to find out more, or call 318-670-3860 or 318-564-2847.