As part of the Tallinn – European Capital of Sport 2025 main program, a free Ice Sports Day will take place on Saturday, March 22, starting at 10:00 at Tondiraba Ice Hall.

At the event in Tondiraba Ice Hall, visitors can take part in hockey and curling training sessions, skating lessons with Saskia Alusalu, and an ice disco. The Ice Sports Day will conclude with an elegant figure skating gala.

Pre-registration is required for training sessions and will open on March 10 via Tallinn's e-shop platform. No registration is needed for the ice disco or to enjoy the figure skating gala.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own skates, but a free skate rental is available on-site with a valid ID.

Ice Sports Day program

Skating lesson with Saskia Alusalu

The training will be led by Saskia Alusalu, an internationally recognized Estonian speed skater who placed fourth at the 2018 Olympic Games.

The session will take place on a rink suitable for hockey, figure skating, and short-track speed skating, providing excellent conditions for learning the basics of speed skating. No special skates are required, but participants with speed skates are always welcome.

The training will focus on key aspects of speed skating – maintaining balance, proper body posture, and speed development. The goal is to introduce participants to the sport, provide practical tips for improvement, and, most importantly, spark a passion for skating.

The session is suitable for both beginners and experienced skaters looking to refine their technique and improve their performance.

Schedule

• 12:00 Skating lesson with Saskia Alusalu (35 spots)
• 13:00 Skating lesson with Saskia Alusalu (35 spots)
• 14:00 Skating lesson with Saskia Alusalu (35 spots)

Curling training

Curling sessions will start with an introductory ABC lesson, followed by gameplay using professional equipment.

The training sessions will be led by members of Estonia’s national women’s curling team, including Erika Tuvike, Heili Grossmann, Kerli Laidsalu, and captain Liisa Turmann, as well as the national men’s team captain Eduard Veltsman.

The curling training is also suitable for wheelchair users, and younger sports enthusiasts can enjoy a mini curling track set up at Tondiraba Ice Hall.

Schedule

• 10:00 – 12:15 Curling training (30 spots)
• 12:45 – 15:00 Curling training (30 spots)

Ice hockey training

Hockey training will begin with exercises on mats. Once on the ice, participants will practice skating with directional changes and stick handling, concluding with a fun match.

Schedule

• 11:00 – 11:50 Ice hockey training (40 spots)
• 12:00 – 12:50 Ice hockey training (40 spots)
• 13:00 – 13:50 Ice hockey training (40 spots)
• 14:00 – 14:50 Ice hockey training (40 spots)

Ice disco

One of the ice rinks will be open for public skating with enjoyable background music.

Schedule

• 10:00 – 15:00 Ice disco