America First Center

Henderson, NV · Public skating times & prices

Opened as Lifeguard Arena in November 2020 and renamed America First Center in June 2023

Public skating at America First Center: the next 7 days

Monday, October 12

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Tuesday, October 13

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Wednesday, October 14

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Thursday, October 15

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Friday, October 16

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Saturday, October 17

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Sunday, October 18

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Address
222 Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015
Phone
(725) 201-3032
Website
americafirstcenter.com
The America First Center entrance in Henderson. — America First Center
The America First Center entrance in Henderson. Photo: America First Center
A view across the ice inside America First Center. — America First Center
A view across the ice inside America First Center. Photo: MBCI / Cornerstone Building Brands

The Henderson Silver Knights' practice rink

America First Center opened in November 2020 as Lifeguard Arena, a 120,000-square-foot hockey practice facility the Henderson Silver Knights built in the Water Street District of Henderson. It was planned as a near-identical twin of City National Arena in Summerlin, with one difference: a larger deck above the main seating area for standing spectators.

Inside are two NHL-size sheets, the Vegas Golden Knights rink and the Silver Knights rink, each with seats for 350 and a deck above them, so the building holds more spectators than its Summerlin sister. The ice carries VGK and HSK youth and adult hockey leagues, Learn to Skate classes, figure skating programs and public skating sessions, and the building hosts hockey watch parties.

The name changed on June 27, 2023, when the Silver Knights' training facility and community rink was renamed America First Center in Henderson. It remains the official practice facility of the Henderson Silver Knights.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Admission

Open Skate costs $10 per person. A $375 annual pass lasts 365 days from purchase for its registered holder only. Purchases have no refunds or exchanges.

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Skates & rentals

Skate rental adds $3, paid at front-desk check-in. Ten walkers are available per Open Skate session, first come, first served.

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Booking & check-in

Online preregistration is recommended; capacity is 150. Verify that My Orders shows Accepted. Every skater needs an electronic waiver and must check in for a hand stamp; a parent or guardian signs for minors.

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Skating with children

Helmets and gloves are recommended. Carrying children, headphones, and hockey sticks/pucks are prohibited during Open Skate.

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Parking & arrival

Nearby Water Street District options include free public lots and two free garages: 235 South Water Street, entered from Texas Avenue, and the City Hall garage, entered from West Basic Road between Water and Lead streets.

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Rink rules

Helmets are recommended for all skaters; any certified safety helmet qualifies.

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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.