Buckskill Tennis Club, owned by the DeGroot family, operates from the spring to the fall, and then the Buckskill Winter Club takes over with an outdoor ice rink. It is the only ice rink on the South Fork. A machine covers more than 200 feet of tennis courts for ice-skating fun. In warmer months, there are three grass courts, six Har-Tru courts, and one Deco-Turf court to play on. There is a club house with a concession and a small pro shop. During the winter, the tennis raquets and tennis apparel are moved off the shelves for skates that can be rented. For more information on the Buckskill Winter Club visit the Web site: www.buckskillwinterclub.com.
The Playland Ice Casino offers a skating school, hockey clinics, travel hockey leagues, figure skating and the Manhattanville College hockey teams. The Ice Casino is a National Historic Landmark that opened in 1932.
Westerchester Skating Academy is a hockey and figure-skating clinic, offering camps and workshops to skilled athletes and novices alike. The Academy's hockey department offers courses for all age ranges and skill levels. It hosts a youth and adult men's league. The Academy's skating department offers speciality workshops and private lessons. Its course schedule and fees are listed on its website.
Facilities at the Westchester Skating Academy are also open to the public. Adult admission is $10.25 with a $4 skate rental. Admission for children under 10, children under 3 and seniors is discounted. Members receive a $1 discount. Saturday-night admission is reduced across the board. Note public session times are subject to change. The Academy's facilities are available for various event rentals. Those interested are advised to call for more information.
