The Grossinger Motors Arena Welcomes Back World Championship ICE Racing PR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022

Contact: Anthony Nelson, (309) 434-2842, anelson@cityblm.org

Director of Arts and Entertainment

THE GROSSINGER MOTORS ARENA WELCOMES BACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING

BLOOMINGTON, IL – The Grossinger Motors Arena is excited to announce the return of World Championship ICE Racing to the GMA on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

Racers on bikes, quads, and more will take to the ice in a series of races that will thrill fans of all ages. With high-energy and high-speed fans will get to marvel in the way racers control, and sometimes lose it during the races. In a wide world of motorsports, World Championship ICE Racing, stands alone as the greatest spectacle on ice.

“We are utterly ecstatic to welcome back this exciting motorsport to the Grossinger Motors Arena,” said Anthony Nelson, Director of Arts and Entertainment for the City of Bloomington, adding “We know it’s been some time since we’ve had an event like this in the arena, and are appreciative of the public’s patience as we have brought the GMA into the new Arts and Entertainment Department. We are excited for this racing series to return, and to continue to announce more events in early 2023.”

Tickets for this event go on sale Thursday, January 5th, 2023 online at grossingermotorsarena.com, the BCPA Ticket office (located at 600 N. East St. Bloomington, IL), and by phone at (309) 434-2777. Tickets start at $10.00.

For more information on World Championship ICE Racing and the Grossinger Motors Arena visit grossingermotorsarena.com.

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Holly Jolly Open Skate Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2020      
Contact: Lindsay Danner, 
(309) 434-2877 or ldanner@cityblm.org
Bloomington Ice Center Assistant Manager

HOLY JOLLY THEMED OPEN SKATE

The Holly Jolly fun kicks off Saturday, December 5th from 1:00 – 3:00pm at the Bloomington Ice Center located at 201 S. Roosevelt, Bloomington, Illinois. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to throw on your favorite holiday attire and lace up the skates! So come out and enjoy an afternoon on the ice while skating to some of your favorite holiday music.

“We can’t wait to see the bright holiday cheer that illuminates the Bloomington Ice Center during this themed open skate.” said Lindsay Danner, Bloomington Ice Center Assistant Manager. “And when you need a break from skating we have specialty hot chocolate drinks waiting!”  

The price for the event is $6.00 for admission and $2.00 for skate rental. For the safety of everyone all participants must pre-register at bloomingtonicecenter.org at least one hour before the scheduled start time. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

With the COVID-19 pandemic the Bloomington Ice Center has new open skate procedures that can be found at bloomingtonicecenter.org

The Bloomington Ice Center has weekday and weekend open skate sessions. Visit bloomingtonicecenter.org for hours. For more information contact the Bloomington Ice Center's Assistant Manager, Lindsay Danner (309) 434-2877. For more information on the Bloomington Ice Center please contact the City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department at (309) 434-2877

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Title: “Holly Jolly” themed open skate 
Date: Sat, 12/5/2020
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Place: Bloomington Ice Center, 201 S. Roosevelt, Bloomington, Illinois 
Cost: $6.00 admission, $2.00 skate rental

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