About The Ice Station
Discover the rich history and commitment to excellence that makes The Ice Station Cape Town's premier ice skating destination.
Our Background
The first ice rink in Cape Town opened at the Goodwood Showgrounds in 1971. The rink changed hands in 1986 and the Cape Peninsula Ice Skating Club was formed, under the management of an elected committee. The property was sold in 1994 and the rink, renamed as The Ice Station was included in the GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World Development.
An Olympic sized ice surface (60m x 30m), housed in a world class facility was constructed at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World as a joint venture to build the arena with Sun International being the landlord and the CPISC the tenant, Cape Town in December 2000.
Two skating disciplines and the public make use of the facilities at The Ice Station, including Ice Hockey & Figure Skating, with Figure Skating made up of synchronized skating, dance pairs and free skating. The Ice Station is also open to members of the public during scheduled sessions. A variety of shows, entertainment events and competitions, both national and international are also hosted there.
Ownership Structure
The Ice Station facility is a club, which is owned in totality by its members. The members comprise all sections of the community who have an interest in the sport of ice skating and who belong to the Cape Peninsula Ice Skating Club (CPISC).
A committee, appointed by the members, fulfils the function of the Governing Body, which in turn has appointed a General Manager who is responsible for operations.
Operating Principles
The CPISC is a non-profit organisation run on sound business principles. As per its Constitution, the club is not established nor conducted for profit; the funds of the club are used only for the purposes & objectives of the club i.e. for the furtherance of the sport of ice skating.
Environmental Commitment
The CPISC has a strong environmental focus with several key initiatives:
Energy Management
State of the art energy management system
Heat Reclaim
Advanced heat recovery systems
Water Recycling
Comprehensive water recycling programs
Oil Recycling
Responsible oil recycling practices
Professional Training
The training of the specialised personnel is carried out by overseas competent trainers. This includes:
- Sharpening of blades
- Resurfacing the ice
- Plant room maintenance
Community & Social Impact
The CPISC provides a facility for the use of affiliated associations, as well as the general public. The South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA) and the Western Province Ice Hockey Association (WPIHA) are both affiliates of the CPISC.
Our Mission
The constitutionally prescribed mission of the CPISC is to provide a non-profit facility for the development and promotion of ice skating, in its various forms.
World-Class Facility Features
Olympic Size Rink
60m x 30m Olympic-sized ice surface for professional competitions and training
World-Class Facility
State-of-the-art arena housed within GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
Competition Venue
Host to national and international competitions, shows, and entertainment events
Multi-Discipline
Supporting Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, and public recreational skating
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Cape Town's premier ice skating facility since 2000