Biddeford Arena & Expo Center

HOME OF THE MAINE WILD!!

Rent The Arena:
Looking for a great place to hold your next event?
With convenient location just off of I-95, Exit 32 in Biddeford, the Arena is the
perfect location for your next event. The Biddeford Arena can comfortably
accommodate up to 1,000 people for your next social gathering and has a
spacious 17,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Arena is available for rental
from late April until the beginning of August. Other Available Features:
100 round tables (8 adults per table)
17,000 square feet
Full malt license
Full bar services available
Catering for your function is negotiable

Public Skating:
Bring the entire gang and enjoy some fun on the ice!
Enjoy skating with your friends and family while listening to the latest music.
If you find yourself in need of a break, enjoy some munchies or hot cocoa at
our snack bar!

Adult Hockey:
Biddeford Men's Industrial Hockey
The Men's Adult Hockey consists of 18 teams of players throughout the local area. This open league is made up of 3 divisions:
Divisions:
Division A: Age 25 and up
Division B: Age 25 and up

Biddeford Youth Hockey:

High School Hockey:
High School Hockey begins at the Biddeford Arena in mid-November each year.
There are currently Three local area high schools that consider The Arena to be
their "home ice":
** Biddeford ** Thornton Academy ** Massabesic **

Learn To Skate:
BASIC SKILLS AND FREESTYLE/ADVANCED PROGRAM
Meeting Monday and Saturday this year.

"Tots" (AGES 4 & 5 yrs.) are taught in appropriate groupings for 30 minutes.
Director may move a child to other ice time based on ability. Tots should be
dressed warmly and wear gloves and a skating helmet or hockey helmet.
Tots MUST be 4 on or before the first class.

"Introductory" (6 & up) are those who have not received prior instruction,
regardless of ability. Instructor will evaluate student and place at CORRECT level.

"Pre-Alpha - Delta" are badge levels designated by Ice Skating Institute and are
strictly adhered to in our system. Skaters are constantly evaluated and tested
at appropriate intervals. Tests are registered with the national office when
participants become ISI members. Skaters receive a patch and certificate of
recognition for each level attained. Once the Delta level is passed, students may
participate in a group Freestyle class.

"Hockey Skills I & II" Are taught to help advance the skating skills of youth hockey
players

"Adults" 16 year and older are encouraged to enroll in our Monday Evening
Classes. Class times and structure are determined upon enrollment.

"Freestyle 1 - 10" are badge levels designated by ISI and are strictly adhered to
in our system. Skaters are constantly evaluated during the session and tested
at appropriate levels. ISI membership is required of ALL freestyle /Advanced
students. Forms are available in the business office and will be presented to
students periodically. All freestyle tests will then be registered with ISI and
patches will be awarded upon completion of each level. National membership
is $10.00, family rates available. Skater may not compete in ISI competitions
without membership and an up to date test registration.

"ISI" Open Freestyle Practice" Offered to any participant currently enrolled at
Gamma level or higher. A good time to practice and/or receive a private lesson.


Heather Wright of Biddeford supervises all skating programs.

Classes will be held on Monday Nights starting at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday morning
starting at 9:00 a.m. Actual times will be posted prior to registrations being
made available on-line.

All skaters should arrive for class 15 minutes prior to scheduled ice time.
SKATERS SHOULD BE READY 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO CLASS TIME

Parents must sit in stands and observe class without distraction to instructors and children --- please do not attempt to coach your child. No parents are allowed on the benches.

*Note: Tots are taught for 30 minutes; no free time. Youth and adults receive a 25-minute lesson and a 25 minute uninstructed practice session.
Please provide your own skates (NO DOUBLE RUNNERS), wear warm, comfortable clothes including gloves or mittens. Helmets are required for tots and youths.

ATTIRE: (SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS)
Skaters are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing such as turtlenecks, sweatpants, etc. Hockey gear is not necessary, as no contact will be made. Correctly fitted hockey skates with properly sharpened blades will aid in students performance. The instructors will be happy to inspect boots and blades for fit and quality of sharpening.

GOAL:
The goal is to introduce beginning skaters to balance, speed, form, flow, agility and power. More advanced skaters will be evaluated on all of the above. Areas of weakness will be corrected and strengthened. We welcome coaches and volunteers to enroll.

INSTRUCTORS:
This program is under the guidance of Heather Wright, Director of Skating. She and her staff have had many years of experience teaching thousands of local skaters. Many youth hockey organizations support not only her hockey skating skill classes, but also basic skills programs available in this area. For example, Biddeford Youth Hockey Association has recommended that all their beginners join one of these programs. There is no question that qualified, professional instruction WILL make a difference in your child's hockey career!