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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Cabin John Ice Rink – Figure Skating

Couple ice dancing
Girl doing a spin on the ice
cabin john ice show child holding pose on the ice

All skaters should register for freestyle sessions in advance at Active Montgomery.  Registration can be done up to 30 minutes before the start of a session.

  • Cancellations can be made only via email at Cabin John Freestyle up to 24 hours before the session.
  • All skaters should check in at the front office prior to taking the ice for a session. Payment is due prior to skating.
  • Skaters who are signed up for a session are given a 5-minute grace period after which their slot may be forfeited to a skater on the waitlist.

Freestyle On Ice Policies

These policies are to keep our sessions running safely for all our skaters!  If you have a concern about safety on a session, please direct it to the session monitor or a rink staff/manager.  Please ensure your skater has read these prior to skating on a freestyle session.

Session TypeSession Requirements
FreestyleFor skaters at the Free Skate 1 and higher level.
Mixed use FreestyleFor skaters who are at the Free Skate 1 or higher level, and may include partnered ice dance and connected synchronized skating.  Only TWO skaters may skate together (connected or disconnected and both skaters must wear a belt when practicing with music).  Hockey skating lessons are allowed (no sticks or pucks).
Skating Skills/Dance SessionsSkating Skills/Dance sessions are for practicing skating skills and ice dance only (no jumps, spins, or death spirals).  Only TWO skaters may skate together (connected or disconnected; both skaters must wear a belt when practicing with music).  Skaters should have passed their pre preliminary skating skills or preliminary dance tests.  Sessions are on Tuesday at 7:45 pm and Friday at 7:15 pm.  Register with PCJI0810.
Ice Dance SessionsOpen to ice dancers only to practice ice dance patterns.
Dance sessions are held on Wednesday and Friday from 9:30-11:00 am on the NHL Rink. Fee is $13.  Register with PCJI0800.
Adult Edge Class30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice. Fee is $20.
Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:15 am-12:15 pm on the NHL Rink. Register with PCJI2004.
Adult FreestyleSessions are for skaters aged 18 and older at the Teen and Adult 3 level or higher. Sessions are on the NHL Rink. Register with PCJI0600.
Sessions will be held on:
Saturday, November 29 at 1:00, 1:30, and 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 30 at 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30 pm

DateActivity CodeSession Times
Oct. 15PCJI03415:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1:30 pm Mixed use FS, 4:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 16PCJI03425:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 3:00-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Oct. 17PCJI03435:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 2:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS
Oct. 18PCJI03442:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 19PCJI03452:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 20PCJI03465:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 4:30-6:00 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 21PCJI03475:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-1:30 pm Mixed use FS, 3:30-6:00 pm FS, 6:15-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 22PCJI03485:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1:30 pm Mixed use FS, 4:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 23PCJI03495:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 3:00-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Oct. 24PCJI03505:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 2:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS
Oct. 25PCJI03512:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 26PCJI03522:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 27PCJI03535:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 4:30-6:00 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 28PCJI03545:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 3:30-6:00 pm FS, 6:15-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 29PCJI03555:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1:30 pm Mixed use FS, 4:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Oct. 30PCJI03565:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 3:00-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Oct. 31PCJI03575:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 2:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS
Nov. 1PCJI03582:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 2PCJI03592:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 3PCJI03605:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:30 pm Mixed use FS, 4:30-6:00 pm Freestyle
Nov. 4PCJI03615:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 3:30-6:00 pm FS, 6:15-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 5PCJI03625:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1:30 pm Mixed use FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Nov. 6PCJI03635:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 2-4 pm FS Mixed use FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Nov. 7PCJI03645:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 2:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS
Nov. 8PCJI03652:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 9PCJI03662:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 10PCJI03675:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 11PCJI03685:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 4:30-6:00 pm FS, 6:15-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 12PCJI03695:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1 pm Mixed use FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Nov. 13PCJI03705:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 3-4 pm FS Mixed use FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Nov. 14PCJI03715:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 2:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS
Nov. 15PCJI03722:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 16PCJI03732:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 17PCJI03745:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 18PCJI03755:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 4:30-6:00 pm FS, 6:15-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 19PCJI03765:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1 pm Mixed use FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Nov. 20PCJI03775:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 3-4 pm FS Mixed use FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Nov. 21PCJI03785:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 2:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS
Nov. 22PCJI03792:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 23PCJI03802:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 24PCJI03815:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-1 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 25PCJI03825:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-2:30 pm Mixed use FS, 3:30-6:00 pm FS, 6:15-7:15 pm FS, 7:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 26PCJI03835:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12-2 pm Mixed use FS, 4:00-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-8:15 pm FS
Nov. 27Thanksgiving- rink closed
Nov. 28PCJI03855:30-8:30 am Mixed use FS, 8:45-11:45 am Mixed use FS, 12:00-2:00 pm Mixed use FS, 2:30-5:30 pm FS, 5:45-7:15 pm FS
Nov. 29PCJI03869:45-11:45 am FS, 2:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-8:15 pm Mixed use FS
Nov. 30PCJI03872:15-3:45 pm FS, 6:15-7:45 pm Mixed use FS