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WBT's Holiday on Ice

WBT Holiday on Ice Construction Underway!

WBT Holiday on Ice returns to The Green Uptown. Construction begins on November 10th and will continue over the next week. The outdoor ice rink is set to open on November 26th at 5pm. The Green Uptown is located at 435 S. Tryon Street. Media Parking is available on College Street across from the convention center for live shots and larger broadcast vehicles. Other media will receive a pass to park in the Green’s Parking Deck for Free.

Equipment will be unloaded November 17th and the chiller will be put in place. The next steps include laying the tubes that keep the ice frozen, positioning the dasher boards, running electrical, lights and video equipment, inserting logo’s, building the ice, painting the ice and many other tasks. For more details about any part of this process, please contact Matt DuBois at 704.619.6160.

WBT Holiday on Ice will give families a place to spend time together this holiday season, lasting through January 10, 2009. Last year, nearly 20,000 people came to skate. The rink this year will provide skaters almost 5000 square feet of ice-skating surface. Skating will cost $7.00 per person and $3.00 for skate rental. Season Passes are also available. Group events for outings, birthday party’s, holiday party’s or friendly get-togethers may be eligible for discounts.

Hours of operation are Wednesday – Friday from 5pm – 10pm, Saturday from 11am – 10pm, and Sunday from 11am – 7pm. Extended hours begin when most schools let out for the holidays on December 19th. Exact hours of operation for each day and other details are available at www.wbtholidayonice.com

WBT is teaming up with Wachovia, Lexus, Time Warner Cable, Childress Klein Properties and The Green Uptown to make this years WBT Holiday on Ice possible.

For more information or for stories and photography, please contact
Matt DuBois at 704-619-6160 or 704-374-3558

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