Speed skating and curling are just some of the sports being offered for free at Sheffield’s leading ice venue.

To celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics, which kick off in Vancouver in February, iceSheffield is hosting free winter sport taster sessions.

Members of the public will also be able to have a go at figure skating, ice dance and ice hockey during the sessions, which will be available for the duration of the Winter Olympics.

Mandy Janes, general manager at the Sheffield International Venues (SIV) managed facility, said: “In celebration of the Winter Olympics we wanted to give members of the public the opportunity to come down to the venue and try something different.

“The Winter Olympics are a fantastic way of increasing interest in these particular sports and we hope offering taster sessions will inspire people to want to have a go. And you never know - we may just find a future Olympic star!”

To Book onto one of the free taster sessions listed below, please register your details first at SIV ONLINE. Once you have registered as an online user, simply select 'iceSheffield' as your choice venue, followed by 'Winter Olympics' as your choice activity. From here you will be able to book onto your FREE Taster Session. Places are limited so please book early.

Ice Skating & Ice Dance
Monday 15th Feb – 5.45pm - 6.45pm

Curling
Monday 15th Feb 7.30pm - 8.30 | 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Ice Skating & Ice Dance
Thursday 18th Feb – 4.15pm - 5.15pm

Ice Hockey
Monday 15th Feb 5.45pm – 6.45pm

Short Track Speed Skating
Sunday 21st Feb 9.00am – 10.30am

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