Vermont Skating Academy offers learn-to-skate lessons for kids and adults at the Essex Skating Facility. Please visit the VSA website for more information about the program. See you on the ice!

Click here to go to the VSA website for more VSA information 

The Essex Skating Facility is a state-of-the-art community center perfect for both on-ice and off-ice activities.

Public Skating

Public Skating and Stick & Puck sessions are listed on our events calendar. Stick & Puck is dedicated to practicing hockey skills.
Learn more on the Programs page.

Vermont Skating Academy Learn-to-Skate Program 

If you’re looking to learn how to skate, the Learn to Skate USA Program at the Vermont Skating Academy is designed to be the best program for beginning ice skating. All classes are held at the Essex Skating Facility. Click here to go the the Vermont Skating Academy site for class levels, offerings, times, pricing, and contact information.

Youth Hockey Leagues

Essex Youth Hockey operates out of the Essex Skating Facility. For more information visit Essex Youth Hockey Association's website (link goes off site).

Who else uses the rink? Visit the Programs & Partners page. 

• Rates and Fees

• Programs at The Rink

• Vermont Skating Academy

• Skating Facility Waiver of Liability and Release Form

To reach the Rink Manager for booking or facility information, contact Noel Boutin at (802) 857-7300. 
The rink can be rented privately, year-round, for various functions. Hours vary by the season.