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SoKY Ice Rink came back to Bowling Green for its ninth season on Friday, Nov. 21. Families, friends and locals gathered on the rink for a spin around the 6,000 square foot rink, according to the Warren County website.
Bowling Green native Emma Kate Nalley is a freshman exercise science major and manager at the SoKY Ice Rink. She said that this year, for her, marks three years since working at the ice rink.
Nalley said the annual SoKY Ice Rink happens between the months of December to the end of January. She said that the ice rink holds up to 175 people.
SoKY Ice Rink’s sponsors include several local businesses, the main ones being Wiesemann Orthodontics and Warren County Public Library, Nalley said. According to SoKY Ice Rink’s website, several of their sponsors are listed with the option for a business to be included as a sponsor.
The ice rink, according to their website, hosts events and classes such as SoKY Hockey Camp, skating class, Skillet Curling League, Sunday Storytime with Warren County Library and birthday party rentals. More information can be linked to their Facebook and calendar, according to their website.
According to their website, WKU students and military and emergency responders get a $2 discount on Thursdays with a valid ID.
Nalley said that having an outdoor ice skating rink is not really expected here in Bowling Green. She said the rink invites people of all ages to come together.
“I think it’s also just a time to come together, have fun and try something new,” Nalley said. “Especially if you haven’t done it [ice skating].”
