Ice Skating Rinks in Metro Manila
The Philippines may be a tropical country, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some winter activities here, particularly ice skating. The Philippines has sent many figure skaters to international competitions, with some even bringing home medals with them. Michael Christian Martinez is perhaps the best-known for winning the 2015 Asian Figure Skating Trophy championship and twice in the Triglav Trophy in Slovenia.
Where do you think Filipino skaters like Martinez honed their winning skills in ice skating? Here is a list of ice skating rinks in and around the metro where you can gracefully skate or playfully skid across the ice.
SM Skating Rink – Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia Skating Rink. /IMAGE SM Skating Rink website
The SM Skating Rink at the Mall of Asia has served as a training ground for many winter sport-athletes. With its Olympic-sized skating rink, this is where the country’s ice hockey team and figure skaters usually hold their practice sessions. SM Skating also offers lessons on ice skating and hockey.
Unlimited Skating: Php 450 inclusive of skating shoes rental
Locker: Php 50
SM Skating Rink – Megamall
SM Megamall Skating Rink. /IMAGE SM Ice Skating Megamall Facebook page
Another major shopping mall in the metro, SM Megamall also houses an Olympic-sized skating rink perfect for athletes preparing for competitions. Just like at the Mall of Asia, kids and people of all ages can enjoy the ice in Megamall. There are also skating or hockey lessons offered here.
Unlimited Skating: Php 450 inclusive of skating shoes rental
Locker: Php 50
Xrink – Robinsons Place Manila and Uptown Mall BGC
Xrink in Robinsons Place Manila. /IMAGE Xrink Philippines Facebook page
Opened to the public just last year, Xrink is the country’s first and only synthetic ice skating rink, made of polyurethane and fiber glass. This eco-efficient skating rink lets you have the same enjoyment as you get when skating on real ice. The first Xrink was opened at the 3rd level of Robinsons Place Manila. For those residing in BGC, the Uptown Mall branch is located on the upper ground floor.
Unlimited Skating: Php 300
SM Skating – Southmall
Those who live in Alabang and other areas south of the metro don’t need to go far. SM Southmall in Las Piñas also has a spacious skating rink for you to enjoy. SM Southmall is said to be the first go-to place of international figure skater Martinez to practice his sport when he was just starting.
Unlimited Skating: Php 420 inclusive of skating shoes rental
Locker: Php 50
Written by Rizelle “Rei” Leaño
Images grabbed from SM Skating website, SM Ice Skating Megamall Facebook page, Xrink Philippines Facebook page, @krssbrrs via Instagram
