Fire 'n' Ice Sports Arena offers Email us Sports Awareness Field Trips for 2nd and 3rd grade students — ice skating, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, pizza lunch, and STEM experiences all in one incredible day.
Our goal is for students to acquire a greater appreciation and enthusiasm for sports, with exposure to opportunities they may not have had otherwise. Fire 'n' Ice Sports Arena provides a world-class, safe, and exciting environment where kids rotate through ice sports and dry sports across our 250,000 sq ft facility.
Participation and lunch are provided at absolutely no cost to parents or students. The school is only responsible for providing transportation to and from the arena at 2775 W. Bronco Butte Trail, Phoenix, AZ.
Students are split into rotating groups that cycle through our ice sports and dry sports stations, ensuring everyone gets a turn at every activity.
Kids are safely strapped into a harness on our skating treadmill — no falls possible! The perfect introduction to ice skating for first-timers.
Students who need extra coaching use our smaller artificial rink with instructors nearby. More confident skaters enjoy figure and hockey skating on our full NHL-size ice.
Time permitting, students play stick hockey on our artificial ice rink — in their regular shoes! A thrilling introduction to one of the fastest sports in the world.
Students play basketball on our Tier 1 NBA-standard courts with jumbotrons overhead — the same quality courts used by professional and elite players.
Teams form quickly as students bump, set, and spike on our professional volleyball courts. A great team-building activity that gets everyone involved.
Time permitting, students try pickleball — America's fastest-growing sport — and dodgeball. Fast-paced, fun, and easy for all skill levels to enjoy.
A well-earned pizza lunch is followed by a film and discussion on proper sports etiquette, teamwork, and sportsmanship — all completely Email us for every student.
Students are introduced to real-world STEM concepts including our Solar-Powered Facility and our Automated Driver-Free Zamboni — technology in action!
School buses arrive at 2775 W. Bronco Butte Trail. Students are welcomed by arena staff, groups are organized, and safety gear is distributed. Prompt arrival is critical.
Groups rotate through the learn-to-skate treadmill, coaching rink, and full ice rink for figure skating and hockey skating. All skates and safety gear provided.
Groups move to our NBA-standard courts for basketball, volleyball, and time permitting, pickleball and dodgeball. High energy, team-building fun.
Students enjoy a free pizza lunch followed by a short film and group discussion on sports etiquette, teamwork, and sportsmanship values.
Students explore our solar-powered facility and witness the automated driver-free Zamboni in action — a memorable STEM moment before departure.
Students board transportation for the return trip to school. A memorable day of sports, learning, and fun comes to a close.
2nd and 3rd grade students. Smaller schools may add 4th graders to meet the minimum count of 75 students.
Minimum 75 students, maximum 175 students per trip. Contact us if your school has special circumstances.
School must provide transportation to and from the arena. Arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. Depart at 1:00 p.m.
Reservations must be submitted at least 60 days before the desired participation date. Provide 3+ date options.
Long pants (required for ice), a light jacket, and athletic shoes. Athletic shorts are optional for dry sports.
Parent permission slips are mandatory for every participating child. Required legal language is included in the application.
Download the application, fill it out with your estimated count and preferred dates (Monday–Thursday), and submit it to the arena. We'll contact you to review and finalize your participation. It's that simple — and completely free.