Dubai Ice Rink Hosts Second ’Slicks & Tricks’ Ice-Skating Competition
Dubai Ice Rink, the Olympic sized ice-skating and events venue in The Dubai Mall managed by Emaar Retail, is hosting the second edition of the popular ‘Slicks & Tricks’ ice-skating competition, with the grand finale to be held on March 21, 2013.
Ice-skating enthusiasts from around the UAE, simply need to go to Dubai Ice Rink on March 21 and perform spinning, sliding or dancing stunts and tricks during a two minute solo performance. The routine will be evaluated by judges based on various criteria including originality and level of difficulty. Winners of the competition will be awarded with an array of prizes including skating passes, which will provide free access to the rink and vouchers for Reel Cinemas.
Gordon Kirk, Director of Dubai Ice Rink, said: “The first edition of ‘Slicks & Tricks’ received strong response from talented skating enthusiasts in the UAE. With the second edition of the competition, we are offering a solid platform for them to showcase their skills and also win an array of prizes. The competition will further popularise figure skating and ice skating in the country.”
Dubai Ice Rink offers a variety of activities all year long for visitors including skating lessons, Mega Skate sessions, Penguin Pals for children, lessons for ladies and Birthday Parties among others.
Other leisure attractions at The Dubai Mall, owned and operated by Emaar Retail, include Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo featuring the world’s largest single acrylic viewing panel and tens of thousands of aquatic animals; the unique children’s’ edutainment centre KidZania®; Reel Cinemas, the UAE’s largest megaplex with 22-screens; and SEGA Republic, the Dubai’s first and largest indoor theme park. Emaar Retail has also established the ‘premier’ Reel Cinemas Cineplex, SEGA Republic Game Zone and ‘Skate Zone’ the first outdoor skating rink in Dubai at Dubai Marina Mall.
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Mar 20, 2013
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