Bird Ice Arena temporarily closed due to unexpected facility equipment issue

Ohio University Facilities Management and Well-Being and Recreation have announced that Bird Ice Arena, located at 102 Oxbow Trail, has been temporarily closed to accommodate repairs for an unexpected facility equipment issue related to maintaining the arena’s ice.

The closure is planned to extend through the remainder of 2024, and the facility is currently estimated to reopen in January 2025. Both Facilities Management and Well-Being and Recreation are working diligently with their partners to complete repairs that will enable the facility to reopen as soon as possible.

Project updates will be shared with the University and Athens community via OHIO Today and ohio.edu/recreation/bird as repairs progress.

OHIO Hockey/event relocation and additional details

Due to the temporary closure, all 2024 OHIO Hockey home games scheduled at Bird Ice Arena have been canceled or relocated to the opposing team’s home venue where possible. At this time, all scheduled 2025 OHIO Hockey home games are anticipated to continue as planned. For the most up-to-date season schedule, visit ohiobobcatshockey.com.

Well-Being and Recreation and OHIO Hockey staff will be reaching out to those who previously purchased season tickets and/or individual game tickets. All 2024 home game tickets will be refunded, and all 2024-25 OHIO Hockey season pass holders will be eligible to receive a prorated refund. For more information regarding specific refund options, please visit the OHIO Hockey box office or contact campus.recreation@ohio.edu.

Additionally, all scheduled “Learn to Skate” and “Learn to Play Hockey” programming for Fall 2024 have been canceled. Programmatic information for Spring 2025 will be available on ohio.edu/recreation/bird at a later date.

If you have questions regarding a planned community event or a specific event reservation in Bird Arena, please contact the event coordinator directly.