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Hawaiian Airlines / Kristi Yamaguchi
Downtown Ice

Hours /Admission
Discounts, parties and specials
District Skate Night
Directions
Parking
Terms & Conditions
Rink Information - for conditions call (408) 291-0525

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Kristi Yamaguchi and Hawaiian Airlines support Downtown Ice in 2011 and 2012 View the 2011 press release here

Local bands will play free concerts in the plaza adjacent to Downtown Ice during both SkateFests.

Read about rink architect Gil Garcia

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Download 2011 Downtown San Jose for the Holidays Brochure
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Downtown Ice is not only located in a spectacular setting -- the Circle of Palms between the Fairmont Hotel and San Jose Museum of Art. The South Bay’s largest seasonal outdoor skating rink, produced by the San Jose Downtown Association, has the coolest partners - Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation and Hawaiian Airlines.

Our goal is to take care of all customers and make this ice rink the best skating experience anywhere.

If you've never been to the ice rink, here's what to expect, a step-by-step guide to ensure a cool Downtown Ice experience.

Downtown Ice is part of San Jose's Downtown for the Holidays traditions

Downtown Ice is located in the core of the South Bay's leading seasonal attractions and family friendly activities, which include the traditional Christmas in the Park and Winter Wonderland. Park once and make a day of it in downtown San Jose: dine, dance, laugh, and witness the spirit around you.

Parking is affordable and easy. Find $5 flat-rate parking after 6 p.m., seven nights a week in city-owned lots and garages. After 6 p.m. and all day Saturday, receive validation from a participating business and park the rest of the night for FREE in city-owned garages. Visit sjdowntownparking.com for more information.
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Address:
120 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: (408) 291-0525 (Rink) or (408) 279-1775 (SJDA)

2012 Winter Season Hours: (Subject to severe weather conditions)

To be updated soon...

Admission

Children 10-younger: $13
11-older: $15

Pay with Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover

Admission includes ice time and rental skates
(skate sizes range from toddler 8 to men's 15)

Skate all you want (no in-and-out privileges)
First-come, first-serve

Specials and Discounts:

There are lots of ways to save on admission to Downtown Ice, but only one is available every day that the rink is open:

$2 off one admission with valid VTA, Light rail or Bus pass (offer may not be used with any other discounts). Ride to the Paseo de San Antonio Station.
New this year! $23 combination ticket to Downtown Ice, The Tech Museum and San Jose Museum of Art (SAVE 33%). This “Holiday Hat Trick” pass is available for purchase at all 3 venues during operating hours, and you can redeem your pass at the 3 different venues on different days. Good through January 29, 2012.

Other ways to save - From Jan. 17 –27

$2 off with Discover Downtown Card (limit two people) or take a print out of the offer and present at the rink. (Not valid with any other discounts or promotions)

Hawaiian Airlines offers 5% off roundtrip web fares

Your attention, please, to HawaiianAirlines.com/Affiliate. Use promotion code: SJDA (not case sensitive) in the appropriate place to get discounts year-round off roundtrip web fares to Hawaii from San Jose. Click here to go directly to the booking page

Special promotions:

“Drop-In” FREE Skating Lessons - Would you like to learn to skate or sharpen your skating skills? If so, join us at Downtown Ice for free introductory skating lessons compliments of U.S. Figure Skating. U.S. Figure Skating will have instructors on hand from Noon-1 p.m. Jan. 21 and 28 to offer free introductory group skating lessons to all interested skaters. Lessons will be given by instructors according to ability, age and the number of participants. Lessons will range from 15 to 20 minutes and be done in a group format. A signed waiver form will be required prior to participating in the lesson. Enjoy January – National Skate Month – and the national championships at HP Pavilion Jan. 22–29.
“Skate with Champions” - From 6-7 p.m. nightly between Jan. 23 and Jan. 27, fans will be joined at Downtown Ice by former members of Team USA for “Skate with Champions.” Fans will find clues as to who will be featured daily by following U.S. Figure Skating on Twitter (@USFigureSkating).
“Schools on Skates”- Downtown Ice will extend its “Schools on Skates” program through the Championships and welcome two area schools to enjoy free ice skating. Dorsa Elementary (Jan. 23) and Rocketship Elementary (Jan.23) students will spend 30 minutes on the ice before attending a competitive session at the U.S. Championships. Tickets and transportation assistance are courtesy of Prudential, the title sponsor of the 2012 Championships.
Business Lunch Skate - A free lunch skate for employees of downtown businesses is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26. Businesses located in the downtown area are encouraged to participate.
Hawaiian Airlines offers year-round discounts at HawaiianAirlines.com/affiliate Use promo code: SJDA
Look for 2-for-1 deals on the Downtowner Online and Facebook. Follow us at facebook.com/sjdowntown. Subscribe to Downtowner Online
Look for 2-for-1 discounts in the El Observador and Silicon Valley Community Newspapers. One child skates free with one adult paid admission: (limit two kids and two adults per ad).
Special discounts also available to arts patrons (look for coupons in the playbills), Children's Discovery Museum members, San Jose Museum of Art Members, San Jose State University students and faculty and Sharks ticket holders.
U.S. Figure Skating SkateFests - U.S. Figure Skating is excited to present two SkateFests in conjunction with the 2012 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The SkateFests will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 29 from 3-6 p.m. Each SkateFest will be a structured "try-skating" event during which trained instructors offer free lessons in small groups. Special guests and local area skating competitors will make appearances and give participants skating tips. SkateFest participants will acquire basic skating knowledge, information about how to get further involved in skating, U.S. Figure Skating souvenirs and have the opportunity to meet some of U.S. Figure Skating’s elite competitors. Registration for both SkateFests will open at 2:30 p.m. Lessons will be given from 3-3:45pm; 4-4:45pm and 5-5:45pm. A signed waiver form will be required prior to participating in SkateFest. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Patrons can show their Downtown Ice receipt at the HP Pavilion box office for $5 off admission to any ticketed session at the 2012 U.S. Championships while supplies last. Click here for information on the Championships.

Fund-raiser nights:

Promote a specific night (Mon. – Thurs. after Jan. 2) to your friends, families and fans, and a portion of the proceeds will go back to your organization. For details, download the order form or contact Amy Anderson.

About Kristi Yamaguchi’s
Always Dream Foundation

Founded in 1996 as a non-profit charity, Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation was established with one purpose in mind: to support organizations and programs that have a positive influence on children. In January 2010, the Foundation completed its first capital project, the Always Dream Play Park, located in Fremont. This park is a place where children of all abilities can play together, including those with physical and developmental disabilities.

For more information about Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation, please visit alwaysdream.org

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian is the nation’s highest-ranked carrier for service quality and performance in 2009 in the 20th annual Airline Quality Rating study, having earned that distinction in three of the past four years. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat have all ranked Hawaiian the topdomestic airline offering flights to Hawaii. Now in its 81st year of continuous service for Hawaii, Hawaiian is the state’s biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers nonstop service to Hawaii from more U.S. gateway cities (10) than any other airline.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available atHawaiianAirlines.com

Check out our Specials and Discounts sections for Hawaiian Airlines discounts.

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Rink information:

Rink Phone Number: (408) 291-0525
See our step-by-step guide guide from the line to the ice
Food or drink are not allowed past the entrance (except water)
Tables outside the rink are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Only paid admission (and guardians, if necessary) are allowed past the entrance
All children 13 and under must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian 18 or older
Strollers are only allowed when the rink is not at capacity (per management discretion)
There are no in and out privileges
Restrooms are located on the plaza. Please use the facilities on the plaza prior to entering the rink.
No lockers or secure storage on site. Please do not bring valuables to the rink
Off-season skating - Try Sharks Ice at San Jose at 1500 South Tenth St. or call 279-6000.
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