District Ice Rink brings world-class figure skating instruction and Learn to Skate programming to everyone. No experience needed. Just community, ice, and the start of something fun!
A free community ice-skating celebration at Fort Dupont Ice Arena, featuring Girls' Ice DC. All are welcome, no experience needed.
Skates are provided while supplies last. Reserve your spot so we can plan sizes and save you a place on the ice. It takes under a minute.
No skates? No problem. Don't know anything about ice? That's okay with us. Show up ready, we will handle the rest.
Dress comfortably. Bring yourself.
They will meet you at the ice.
Everyone starts somewhere. This is yours.
That is it. You are skating.
Foundations and pathways in figure skating, Learn to Skate, Learn to Skate Hockey, synchronized skating, and theater on ice.
Fort Dupont Ice Arena is operated by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Public skating and sessions are registered through DPR.
Skate with DPROur free community ice-skating celebration at Fort Dupont, featuring Girls' Ice DC. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM to 2:15 PM.
No experience required. Beginner-friendly. Skates and helmets provided.
Join the list and we will let you know the moment spots open.
Announced on our social channels and mailing list. Join the list so you do not miss the next one.
District Ice Rink is a movement to make ice sports a part of life in Washington, D.C.
Learn to Skate at Fort Dupont, our flagship weekly program. Basic 1–6 plus Adult Learn to Skate, taught by certified coaches.
Schedule →Portable synthetic ice across the DMV, brought directly to schools, community centers, and events in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Book A Visit →A dedicated space celebrating the athletes, coaches, and leaders who shaped ice sports, and the next generation they inspire.
Learn More →For adults who want to connect, learn about ice sports, watch events together, and have fun. Dance on ice nights, like a roller rink, but on ice.
Get Notified →A rink of our own is our long-term vision, a lasting home for ice in Washington, D.C. Every program we run today moves us closer to it.
Join The Movement →District Ice Rink Inc. exists to transform access to ice sports in Washington, D.C. by providing high-quality, multi-disciplinary programming that creates pathways to fun and athletic excellence.
District Ice Rink was established in 2025 by brothers Joel and Emmanuel Savary. Joel is a nationally recognized figure skating coach with more than 20 years of experience advancing competitive excellence and expanding access to ice sports. He is a certified Team USA Figure Skating Coach, and the only one based in Washington, D.C. Emmanuel is a 2x U.S. National Medalist and Team USA Figure Skating athlete, bringing elite competitive experience back home to DC.
The only Team USA
Figure Skating Coach
based in Washington, D.C.
We bring portable synthetic ice directly into schools and community spaces, introducing ice sports to students in environments they already know.
Students experience ice sports in an environment they already know and trust, with full coaching support and all equipment provided. It is hands-on, physical, and unlike anything else in the school day.
Led by Co-Founders and Head Coaches Joel and Emmanuel Savary, our coaching staff brings elite competitive experience and deep personal investment in every skater at Fort Dupont Ice Arena.
Founder and CEO. Team USA Figure Skating Coach. 20+ years advancing competitive excellence and expanding access to ice sports. The only Team USA Figure Skating Coach based in Washington, D.C.
2x U.S. National Medalist. Team USA Figure Skating. Brings elite competitive experience and deep personal investment in seeing the next generation of DC skaters find their edge.
Community Engagement Director. The connective tissue between District Ice Rink and the DC community. Works directly with families, schools, and neighborhood organizations to make sure programming reaches the people who need it most.
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Stories, culture, and the inside world of ice sports in Washington, D.C. This is the journal of District Ice Rink, where we go deeper than the surface.
District Ice Rink is not just a program. It is a declaration that Washington, D.C. deserves world-class ice sports, and that all families deserve to be part of it. Your support makes that real. Every dollar puts a child on the ice.
A members' community for
DC ice sports.
A space for people to connect. Open social events and get-togethers, exclusive events, and a shared love of curiosity and sports around DC. It is taking shape now. Contact us if you want in early.
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