We are here most weekends, and sometimes during the week for youth hockey games. Extreme Ice is a good operation with loads of instruction, classes, rental equipment, birthday parties and their wonderful bar and snack bar upstairs. there is also a down stairs order window, but using the upstairs bar allows you access to balconies over each of the two main ice rinks. Service is generally at the bar or at the windows. Sometimes an employee will circulate taking orders. Their menu has grown over the past few years into a very nice assortment of sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers and pizzas. Prices are very reasonable. Nice people, good food, good portions and fast service. read more

We all had a good time ice skating here. The staff were very polite and helpful. They made our experience here a great one! read more

Extreme Ice Center - Skating Rinks Near Me - Indian Trail, North Carolina

Really fun place to go for open skate. The only knock is that it was really expensive to rent 2 pairs of skates -- like shockingly expensive. The staff is friendly and both the cafe and the restaurant are good! read more

Great place with professional coaches. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for comfort and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Extreme Ice Center - Skating Rinks Near Me - Indian Trail, North Carolina

I had the pleasure of spending time at Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail aka Charlotte, NC. Extreme ice center has something for everyone, I watched families with children as young as three years and even senior citizens all here enjoying skating and some just relaxing by the bar area, or sitting in a private area above the training ring area. This facility is huge, it host two separate colossal ice skating rings, it has a full-service bar on the second level and a nice size room which can be rented for events. When you walk into the building the skate counter is straight ahead, and FYI they have plenty of skates and a strict sanitizing process which assures that they take very good care of the skates. To the left of the entrance is a training ring where teams go to train, play and practice and to the right is the main ice-skating ring which has lots of different things going on; you can skate in pairs, and they have a glow in the dark skating session which is lots of fun! Oh yes, all skaters must sign. Waiver (safety first). Everyone at Extreme is helpful and friendly and although the facility is huge, they do a good job keeping it clean. read more

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People saying best figuring skating coaches where fired and have lost the program - I've been going there since 2008 when they opened they have had Olympic coaches and skaters since the start - "that coaches that where fired are new within the past few years. coaches that where fired where do to issues that they forgot to say in there posts . And there was a reason they where told to leave the rink Please tell the full truth instead of bashing "management " when they did the right thing sorry the coaches that were fired couldn't figure it out after getting several warnings to figure it out between them selfs . Extreme is the best place in Charlotte for kids and beginner skaters can't wait to take my kids here one day as I grew up here under the same ownership that is still here ! Great family environment read more

My daughter plays ice hockey and we really enjoy training at Extreme Ice Center. Unlike other places that feel limited in what they offer, this facility provides a wide range of opportunities. From excellent coaching and multiple session options to the overall atmosphere, everything here makes it the best place for her development and for us as a family to feel supported read more

I wanted to use this water fountain to fill my water bottle for 3 months but it's always disgusting. I tried to get some help from the manager but was told she was too busy. Who would want to use this water fountain? I thought there were public health laws regarding water fountains? read more

Great night skate! This place is huge they have a section for everyone they even have a bar upstairs and you can rent private areas I mean this would literally be the perfect place for a child's birthday! You can rent skates they even had a little shop for food where you get yummy treats or lunch from burgers to fries chicken tenders, etc. The customer service was top-notch as well! Really had a great experience read more

Extreme Ice center is a great play for free time, skating for individuals, families and friends. The center is huge and easily accommodates the needs for hockey tournaments and other large scale events. When you come here, you can bring your own skates or rent skates for $5 and admission is $10 for the whole day. I brought my daughter and her friend here and they loved it. They had a great time and there was plenty of space for them to "skates" or fall down! Extreme Ice also provides private training for people who would like to ice skate and they offer rentals for parties. A mistake that I made is not checking operating schedule because there are many events. The first time I showed up, there was a hockey tournament so we had to leave but I was prepared the next time. read more

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If I could give this rink a zero, I would. The figure skating program, once the best in the area, has recently made the decision to fire all of the top-level coaches without warning to coaches and without explanation to parents and athletes. Nearly all of the accolades Extreme Ice Center has in figure skating came from the students of Mathew Gates, Sasha Zaretsky, Kelly Gates, and Vitaliy Danylchenko--World Champions, Olympians, and National Champions. The current figure skating director Jenny Gwynn and the acting general manager Brendan Logan are poor facility managers, poorer communicators with weak conflict resolution skills. I would think twice about enrolling in any figure skating programming as the directors have disrespected multiple coaches and athletes who have been training for national and world championships without warning or justification. If they treat top level employees this poorly, you can bet they will also treat your athletes/children with same level of disrespect. I highly recommend looking elsewhere even for Learn to Skate and Hockey because mismanagement knows no bounds and it affects all programming under the direction of an immature, intemperate, poorly prepared, and petty management Edit to your response: "I'm sorry, Anna. I've never had an issue with you. You have gone above and beyond for my family. I feel sadness you are stuck here. I hope you escape this unjust place and find a facility who is dedicated to real athletes and sports development instead of a quick buck. read more

Good old fashioned family fun had by all. Rental skates were clean and great quality. Budget friendly as well.

I visited for the first time last week for a Yelp event. The place was clean, the staff was super friendly and helpful, and they even gave out vouchers to come back and skate! I can't wait to go back for the glow-in-the-dark skating! read more

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Extreme ice center is huge and great for anyone whose looking for a fun night out! They have a bar onsite and plenty of options there. They have huge space for ice skating and get super busy on weekends read more

Extreme Ice Center - Skating Rinks Near Me - Indian Trail, North Carolina

This place is great! The seating area is comfortable and warm; separated from the chilly rink area. Plenty of skates to rent (and it good condition!) The area is generally clean but could benefit from an employee going around periodically to sweep up trash off the floor instead of standing at the front desk chit-chatting. The upstairs bar has surprisingly delicious food. Adults can grab a drink and sit indoors or at the bar overlooking the ice rink. Pricing was reasonable. We will be back! read more

Good rinks, but the absolute best service at the bar and grill you'll find anywhere, and I'm not just talking ice rinks. Our son just played his last tournament there ever, but we'll go back just to hang out at the bar! Keep up the great work. read more

If you click on the image, you can see my full review from Google. I didn't feel like typing that all again but I want management to know how their pro shop is being run. read more

Extreme Ice Center - Skating Rinks Near Me - Indian Trail, North Carolina

I haven't been to any other ice rinks in the Charlotte area, so I can't really compare, but I came here to cheer on a friend in a figure skating competition and was pleased with the facilities. To start, they have two rinks, which is definitely nice if there are multiple events going on that day. In this case, there was a TON going on and there were people every where, but it was still easy to navigate around, watch skaters, find a place to sit, and find restrooms. The best part about this place is the bar/restaurant upstairs. Not only is there better food than the little cafeteria window downstairs, but there's a really good beer selection and you can take it into the upstairs hallway that overlooks the bigger rink. They even have a little window out to that hall! I thought it was a nice facility despite being 30+ min away from home. Maybe I'll return one day to skate myself. read more

My daughter and I had a great time! The staff was great! It was extremely busy. So bring a mask if you are worried about Covid!

Love coming to this ice skating ring. I have attended since they open about 10 years ago. They recently open a restaurant/ bar in the second floor where you can over see the games and/or performances too. They also have a great gym and party room. It's great too see that they are growing but also preserving great memories like picture and trophies. It was a evening watching the younger teams play hockey this weekend. read more

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This place has the friendliest staff ever. I assume they're family owned or family managed. The only one who wasn't friendly was the dog, who was too shy to say hello . We arrived on Sunday at first, and the family was there but the facility was closed. We should have confirmed the hours. It was totally our fault. The owners saw the kids were totally disappointed and gave them complimentary tickets to come back whenever they wanted. We enjoy coming to this facility. It's never loud or overly crowded. The kids seems to have a good time even though they are in middle school now (and it takes a lot to impress them.) Every time I come here I joke that I want the bear at skate rental. I think they should start selling the mascot bears in the store. The cantina is closed due to Covid but the food is pretty good too. read more

Never, ever book any sort of party here as you will be treated as a second class citizen since you have already paid (too much money) for a service that will NOT be provided. read more

My husband coaches youth hockey and I visited this rink for the first time this weekend! Having seen numerous rinks over the years in NC, NY and Canada, I have to say that this is one of the NICEST facilities I have ever been to!!!!! Some things that stood out: -2.5 sheets of ice. -Upper heated viewing area with restaurant. The rink itself wasn't EXTREMELY cold like some I'd been to, but I still brought a jacket. -Good sized lobby area. -Very clean! The place was super busy! Looked as though there were birthday parties on the other rink. read more

Being part of a hockey family, you spend a lot of time at ice rinks...this is one of my favorites. In addition to the bleachers surrounding the rinks, there is also an upstairs area where they have a full bar and some food choices. They also have seating around each of the two larger rinks so you can have a couple of beers, stay a little warmer and watch the shenanigans on the ice. read more

This is a terrific place in so many ways. They have great hockey, figure skating, broom ball, and other programs. The lessons and access to instruction at all levels is wonderful. The tavern is a fun place to meet friends and has really good food options. The public skate and parties are great or all ages. There is something for everyone and they are always looking for new fun ways to be even better. read more

Like the other reviewers have mentioned, there are two places to skate in the Charlotte area, Extreme and the Ice House. While the Extreme facilities are more up to date and have two surfaces, the people that run the rink are an absolute joke. Starting at the top I have heard the owner (I found out he was the owner from the front desk) using fowl offensive language numerous times within the earshot of children. From what I can have experienced, the skating program is being run in the ground and has the worst customer service. The sports bar upstairs is a cool concept until you realize that all the food comes from the horrible concession stand fryer and grease griddle downstairs. I felt sick for two days following consumption of a burger I made the mistake of ordering, the wings I tried certainly did not help either. I have no clue how this place is even still in business. Take my advice, steer clear of this place, there is another option in Pineville, GO THERE! read more

Awesome Facility, Very Clean and the Staff is Really Great! Cool Tavern & Banquet Room with lots of great food choices! It's the Coolest place in town! A+ read more

Nice place to escape the summer heat, just make sure to bring some warm clothes. It might be 99 degrees in the shade outside, but it is a bit chilly on the inside. Also watch out for the day camp and YMCA buses unloading. read more

Extreme Ice Center - Skating Rinks Near Me - Indian Trail, North Carolina

Not a fan of skating, but as a consumer of beer and wings I would have to say that Center Ice Tavern disserves a spot on all lists of places to relax and partake. read more

We had a great experience here with our family recently. The food wasn't the best -- but was pretty typical of food from a skating rink. We will go to Extreme again (maybe in the summer when it will feel really good to be on ice! ps. Reviewer Dan B -- sounds like you have a personal vendetta against the owners..??? Either that or you're just plain old nasty. I mean, really -- if you had a bad experience at this business -- does it really matter at all what the people who run it did before? Or how much class you think their daughter has? maybe you should spend less time worrying about how much money this rink is making or not making and more time learning how to be a decent person, you think? read more

Great place to go if you're from New England/Canada. lol. My family has taken me here plenty of times and have always been treated great by everyone. It has a two rinks, a bar, and gymnasium. Some of the best ice I've skated on. Which is pretty impressive considering the humidity, heat, etc. The public skate on the weekend can get pretty packed but weekdays and when school is in session you'll have the ice nearly to yourself. Would love to see some stick n puck time here though. read more

Great facility with the 2 1/2 sheets of ice, great tavern up stairs in between the 2 main rinks and the pro shop with its knowledgeable staff and equipment as far as the eye can see. The staff there is super nice and you can workout while watching the kids practice or play a game. Win-Win. read more

This facility has been an integral part of my son's development as an athlete and as a leader. I wholeheartedly recommend the EIC...coaches, staff and training events for your kids. You will be happy with the outcome. read more

Great for party or just to get the kids out of the house . My daughter took the beginners skate class and really enjoyed it. I let my children attend the open skate with their friends. Also they offer birthday party packages pretty good deal . We always enjoy our time at the rink. read more

The people at Extreme Ice are awesome! They are helpful and friendly. If we don't feel like skating with our kids, we can go upstairs and sit on the balcony and watch them with a cold drink (or warm drink) in our hands. We even had our daughters birthday party at Extreme Ice. We love it. read more

I rented the back room upstairs behind the bar for a birthday party. I had the rink also cater the event. It was a great experience. The food was great, and the service was outstanding. Great venue for any type of party or get together. A one stop shop with the bar right there, great food available and a hostess to take care if any other issues that may come up. I will do this again for my next party, and recommend it to anyone. Daun is great to work with and Julie was perfect behind the bar. Took great care of me and my friends. Thanks to all who helped out. read more

Love Extreme Ice! Great staff and amazing facility! My son plays all over the country and Extreme is still our favorite!

I love this ice rink! It's comfy and cozy with quality ice and equipment! The staff is friendly and helpful and their programs are great! I've traveled to multiple ice rinks over the years playing on a women's hockey team and this one is the best I've been to! My son also has participated in their 5 star hockey program which is a great price! read more

Extreme Ice had games scheduled for the entire afternoon, closed for the public. And this was not listed on the website. Just c'mon, update your website! read more

We like public skate, the hockey program(s), cafe, Five Hole Sports and Center Ice Tavern. We also liked the Learn to Skate/Fives Stars program and working with individual coaches for private skating lessons. read more