25 Years of Ice: Gala Celebration & Fundraiser

The evening opened outside. The Palouse Highlanders piped guests in from the parking lot, under the rink’s new sign. Inside, the silent auction tables filled with quilts and artwork, honey and gift baskets, yoga classes and a healing sound bath. Martin Watkinson played cello beside the parked Zamboni — his parents played our opening day in 2001. There was time before dinner to wander, bid, and find old friends. Guests climbed onto the Zamboni for photographs, or stuck their heads through the cutouts to become a figure skating duo, or a pair of hockey players mid-scrap.

Lisa Fournier hosted while a delicious dinner was served. Tony Mangini spoke about how the rink came to exist and why this night matters — we carry debt, and maintenance is not a someday problem. Erik Jacobson premiered The Miracle of Ice, a film about the good fortune of having ice in our town.

Then Kyle Pea took the podium for the live auction — desserts, kayaks, Kraken tickets, three nights on Lake Coeur d’Alene — while Lisa worked the crowd with silver pom poms, egging people on and dancing the room into a laughter-filled frenzy. Between the bidders and the businesses and individuals who donated what was on the block, the 2026 gala raised more than any gala before it. Thank you, Palouse Ice Rink community!

More about the evening on our gala page.

The Chillers Are On

Ice is on its way — the first skate of the season is Sunday, September 27th.

Check the schedule →

Our New Shop Is Open

Palouse Ice Rink gear has arrived: tees, crewnecks, hoodies, and beanies, in adult and youth sizes, printed right here on the Palouse by Moscow Apparel.

No minimum and no group order deadline. Pick a style, pick a color, choose your design, and it’s printed for you. Order one item, or as many as you want.

Every purchase sends money back to the rink. This is our starting lineup, but many more designs are in the works.

See the shop →

Skate & Equipment Swap

Saturday, September 26th · 1–4pm · Palouse Ice Rink lobby

Bring gear that you want to sell, trade, or donate. The Skate Shop will be open with many items on sale.

Fun Fall League

Six games · September 30th – October 18th · 18+ · $150

Make some new friends and ease into the winter season with six games of all-levels hockey. No team required — you’ll be drafted onto one.

Draft night: Thursday, September 24th, 6:30–9:30pm at Bar 42. Please register before then.

Register for Fun Fall League →

Jim Stanaway Goalie Camp

Saturday–Sunday, September 26th–27th

Two days built entirely around the position: 7.5 hours of ice, 2 hours of chalk talk, and a yoga session. Saturday lunch included. $300, and genuinely open to all ages, genders, and skill levels — first-year goalies and veterans both.

Register for the camp →

Programs & Registration

Youth Hockey — MYHA

PIR is home ice for the Moscow Youth Hockey Association, the volunteer-run nonprofit that organizes youth hockey across southeastern Washington and north-central Idaho. Three programs: House Hockey (recreational, 8U–18U, home and away games), Learn to Play (ages 4–10, skating fundamentals with the emphasis on fun), and the Girls Development Program. MYHA operates in partnership with USA Hockey and the Idaho Amateur Hockey Association.

Registration, fees, and schedules at palousehockey.com.

Learn to Skate

For anyone who has never been on ice, and for beginning skaters who want to learn more. Classes follow the USFS Basic Skills curriculum, are grouped by age and ability, and run in sessions of six. It’s the doorway to everything else here — figure skating, hockey, speed skating.

Learn to Skate is organized by our partners at the Palouse Hills Skating Club. Session dates and registration at phskating.org, or email phscdirectorltsaspire@gmail.com.

Figure Skating

The Palouse Hills Skating Club calls PIR home, and welcomes skaters from beginner through competitive. Membership includes discounted USFS membership, Skating magazine, access to club ice at rinks around the country, insurance, and the chance to compete and perform.

PIR also hosts dedicated figure skating sessions open to the public — good for practice, private lessons, or a first look at the sport. Private and small-group lessons are available during those sessions; contact a coach directly to arrange one.

Inquiries: phscdirectorltsaspire@gmail.com or palousehillsscsecretary@gmail.com · phskating.org · Palouse Hills Skating Club on Facebook

Adult Hockey League Registration Is Open

Yep, already thinking about next season. Registration is open for the 2026–27 Palouse Adult Hockey League. We have four divisions, so there’s a spot for every skill level.

Sign up with a team, or as a free agent — we’ll find you one. Registration closes September 25th, and space is limited, so don’t wait too long.

Questions? See the Adult Hockey page or email adulthockey@palouseicerink.com.

Curling

Curling is one of the Palouse’s best-kept secrets. Two teams take turns sliding 42-pound granite stones toward a circular target called the house — part strategy, part precision, entirely addictive. It’s an Olympic sport, a lifelong sport, and one of the most welcoming rooms at the rink. First-timers are genuinely welcome; no experience needed.

Weekly curling, Learn-to-Curl clinics, and tournaments run through the season. Kids are welcome too — we have smaller stones. The Palouse Curling Club posts schedules and clinic dates on Facebook, or email curlingclubpalouse@gmail.com to get started.

Private Rentals & Parties

Need a spot for a birthday party, team event, or group gathering? The rink is available for private rentals year-round.

See the details →

If you want to play, you’re always welcome to come play with us.

See you at our beautiful, community-built rink,
— Your friends at Palouse Ice Rink

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Hello Palouse Ice Rink family,

Our ice goes in late September, which means the season is close. Here’s what’s happening at the rink between now and then.

A New Sign

We have a new sign! Volunteer ingenuity, sweat and community came together to make it happen.

A big thank you to Wasankari Construction/Building Recyclers for donating our first steel sheet, and to KG Management for donating the time and expertise to cut out all of the forms — that was amazing. Pete Robichaud, Brian Blaze, Tim Spencer and Mark McGuire brought the time, skill and muscle to refine, mount and electrify the finished sign. Thanks to Erik and Robert Jacobson, who provided the art and design.

And, as always, your donations make it all possible. Donate to the rink

25 Years — Join Us at the Gala

Friday, September 11 · Palouse Activity and Recreation Center (the PARC)

Our rink community turns 25, and we’re throwing a party on the arena floor — just weeks before this season’s ice goes in.

The evening is a catered dinner with drinks, live and silent auctions, a short presentation, and a commemorative film. The Zamboni will be parked on the floor, so bring your camera.

• 5:00 pm — Doors open, social hour
• 6:00 pm — Dinner
• 7:00 pm — Presentation, followed by the auctions

Auction proceeds go toward equipment upgrades, loan repayment and rink maintenance.

Seats are $100; a table of eight is $700. Register by August 30 to select your meal — after that, dinner is still available but options will be limited.

Reserve your seat

Hockey

Adult Hockey

It’s time to sign up for Adult League. Palouse Ice Rink runs four leagues tailored to all levels of skill and experience. Adult Hockey details · Watch the video

Youth Hockey

Youth programs are run by the Moscow Youth Hockey Association. If your child (ages 6–18) is interested in playing, visit palousehockey.com. Youth Hockey details

Palouse Women’s Hockey Club

PWHC is a welcoming, supportive community where women and non-binary individuals can learn to play hockey, get more ice time, and be part of a team. Women’s Hockey details

Jim Stanaway Goalie Camp

Saturday & Sunday, September 26–27, 2026, at the PARC. $300 includes 7.5 hours of ice, two hours of chalk talk, a yoga session, and Saturday lunch. Open to all ages, genders and skill levels. Register for the camp

Figure Skating & Learn to Skate

Learn to Skate is where nearly everyone at the rink got started — a low-pressure introduction for kids and adults who have never set foot on ice. No experience and no equipment required.

Once you’re comfortable on your edges, the Palouse Hills Skating Club takes it further, with coaching in jumps, spins and footwork for skaters working toward tests, competition, or simply their own next skill. Watch the video

Curling

Curling is the easiest sport at the rink to try for the first time — a couple of hours and a decent pair of clean shoes is all it takes to find out whether you like it. Leagues and learn-to-curl sessions are open to everyone, no experience necessary. Curling details · Watch the video

It’s been a great summer. Kids Camp was a blast, roller hockey and skater tots packed the floor, and disco skating was a genuine hit (light-up wheels ROCK, yo). But we’re ready for ice. Before it goes in, we get to throw a party. Come party and play with us.

If you have questions about anything — call us at 208-882-7188 or email manager@palouseicerink.com.

See you at our beautiful, community-built rink,

— Your friends at Palouse Ice Rink

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Check the rink schedule for current session days and times, and visit our Prices page for admission rates, rental fees, and season pass options.

Learn more about Public Roller Skating →

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Registration is now open for the 2026-27 Palouse Adult Hockey League season. The PIR adult league offers four levels of competition — from beginner Emerald League through the experienced A League — with something for every skater.

Register Here

League Divisions

• A League — experienced and competitive players
• B+ (B Major) — advanced recreational players
• B- (B Minor) — intermediate players, skill development focus
• Emerald (C) League — beginners and newer skaters

You can sign up as a team or as an individual free agent — we’ll find you a team. Registration deadline is September 25th. Space is limited, so register early.

Register for the 2026-27 Season →

Questions? Email adulthockey@palouseicerink.com or visit the Adult Hockey page for full league details, team rosters, and tournament info.

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Registration Now Open

Registration is open for the 2026 PARC Kids Summer Camp — a supervised, activity-packed program running throughout the summer at the Palouse Ice Rink.

Kids spend their days playing indoor and outdoor games and trying a wide variety of activities including pickleball, floor ball, basketball, Hockey Co-Pilot, shoe and roller hockey, roller skating, art, woodland activities, obstacle courses, and more.

2026 Camp Details

• Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, June 9 – August 20, 2026
• Cost: $40 per day in advance
• $50 drop-in day-of (if space permits)
• Before and after care available

Register now →  ·  Full camp details →

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• Date: Friday, 11th of September, 2026
• Location: 2019 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho — right on the ice floor
• Doors open: 5:00 PM  ·  Dinner: 6:00 PM  ·  Auction & Raffle Checkout: 9:00 PM

The evening features dinner, a no-host bar, guest speakers, live and silent auction, and a wine raffle — with tables set up on the rink floor itself. Seating is limited to 300 guests. Tickets are $100 per seat or $700 for a full table of 8.

Register now and reserve your seat →

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