Q. What are some of the "down time" activities at an ice arena?
A. Some ice arenas only maintain an ice surface for 5-6 months each year. The rest of the time the building can be used for dry floor events. Some of these events are in-line skating, roller hockey, tennis, volleyball, basketball, craft shows, trade shows, circus, wedding receptions, conventions, dances, concerts, etc. If you have a particular arena in mind, look at its page in this Web site to see if they offer the activity you are interested in. The location of the arena, the size of the facility and the population in which it is located will determine how well the arena and staff are equipped to handle certain events.