Chaparral Ice Announces Closing Date, Farewell Party

As we have previously documented here, the Chaparral Ice hockey rink at I-35 is officially closing the doors this weekend after 15 years in the Central Texas area. The rink, which once featured Austin Ice Bats games, has been the home of amateur league hockey in Austin for many years. It is safe to say that the Ice Bats and Chaparral laid the foundation for the Texas Stars making it to Cedar Park.

To celebrate their time here in Austin, the Chap Ice is holding a customer appreciation event this weekend. See the details below for more information. The Chap Ice will be sorely missed.

Well, the time has finally come. The I-35 location is officially closing the doors for good Sunday, January 15, 2012. To celebrate all the years of patronage you have given us, we are hosting a customer appreciation party Sunday, January 15 with food and many events scheduled throughout the day. All the food and events are free. The only catch is that we ask that you RSVP back to the following link (https://registration.pointhog.com/Chap/RSVP.aspx) if you plan to attend the skate party between 1:00 and 4:00 pm so that we know how much food we need to get. If you want to attend any of the stick and pucks or drop-ins scheduled (see below for specifics), please call the I-35 front desk to be put on the list. Please call in advance as spots may fill up fast. Pro-shop hours are Mon-Fri 5-9 pm and Sat. from 12-5pm.

12:15 - 1:15 PM I-35 RED - HIGH SCHOOL DROP-IN
1:00 - 4:00 PM I-35 BLUE - PUBLIC SKATING AND FOOD
1:30 - 2:30 PM I-35 RED - 10 AND UNDER STICK AND PUCK
2:45 - 3:45 PM I-35 RED - 11-14 YEAR OLD STICK AND PUCK
4:00 - 5:00 PM I-35 RED - ADULT (18+) STICK AND PUCK
4:15 - 5:15 PM I-35 BLUE - A LEAGUE ADULT DROP-IN
5:15 - 6:15 PM I-35 RED - C LEAGUE ADULT DROP-IN
5:30 - 6:30 PM I-35 BLUE - B LEAGUE ADULT DROP-IN