The Garden Ice Arena

09/08/2026

Unfortunately due to some technical issues our phone lines are currently unavailable. Some limited wifi has been restored in the lobby only. Staff can still be reached by email, or information and scheduling can be found on our website at https://www.thegardenicearena.com/.

A community ice arena in St. Joseph, Michigan offering skating, hockey programs, parties, and events for all ages to enjoy fun, fitness, and lifelong memories.

09/08/2026

Learn to Play starts today!
Learn to Play is an introductory hockey program that teaches fundamental hockey and skating skills to new players of any age. Players will work on skating, passing, shooting, and stickhandling through engaging, station-based practices with an emphasis on fun, small-area games that promote confidence and puck touches.

Registration is still open at https://www.thegardenicearena.com/store/p/ltp8u-fall26

09/04/2026

Is your child interested in ice hockey? Give it a shot at our Try Hockey For Free event on 10/3 for children ages 4-9!

Register now at https://www.tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/5071

08/30/2026

We have public skate until 1:45 today! Come skate and watch our 16U Wolves game afterwards!

08/28/2026

Registration is open for our Fall Learn to Perform class!

Learn to Perform introduces aspiring figure skaters to the excitement of performance through short group and solo programs. Instruction focuses on musicality, rhythm, and performance in a fun, collaborative environment. Skaters interested in competing may have the opportunity to create programs suitable for Aspire or Learn to Skate competitions.

Register now at https://www.thegardenicearena.com/store/p/youth-adult-learn-to-skate-sp2e5

08/28/2026

We're hosting teams from all over the country this weekend as part of the South Bend Kick-Off tournament!

08/25/2026

Looking for a fun way to stay active this fall? Pick up some skates! We're bringing back the Beginner Adult Development clinic before Rec League on Sundays! Sign up now at https://www.thegardenicearena.com/store/p/coed-adult-hockey-59cyl-mj5bg-ylgwf.

Registration is already open for our Fall 2026 Coed Adult Hockey League season at https://www.thegardenicearena.com/store/p/coed-adult-hockey-59cyl-8fnfw.

08/25/2026

Our 16U Wolves team won their first game of the season this weekend!

08/24/2026

Summer Learn to Skate has finished up! Congratulations to all our skaters who passed their levels, we saw some awesome skating this year!

Registration for Fall Learn to Skate is open now at https://www.thegardenicearena.com/store/p/fall-lts.

08/24/2026

Fall core clinics start next week! This program is perfect for house players looking to develop in the off-season and travel players who want extra ice touches and skill work. Build confidence and sharpen fundamentals with our structured, station-based practices!

Register now at https://www.thegardenicearena.com/fall-2026-programming