Ice Skating

Why?

Ice Skating a fun activity to do because it allows for conversation and physical interaction. What's good as well with this activity is that it is impossible to be tense on the date because you are trying so hard to keep balanced and not look like a fool. You and your date will definitely have laughs after several falls, or watching other people fall. If you know how to skate, you can hold your partner's hand and drag her along.

Where?

SM Megamall

Location: EDSA Corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Business District, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

Phone: (632) 6335043-46

Website: http://www.smprime.com/Supermalls.php?MallsID=4

SM Mall of Asia

Location: SM Central Business Park I, Island A, Bay City, Pasay City

Phone: (632) 831 3340

Website: http://www.smprime.com/Supermalls.php?MallsID=14

SM Southmall

Location: Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila

Phone: (632) 8000447-54

Website: http://www.smprime.com/Supermalls.php?MallsID=5

How much?
Weekday Rate (Mon-Fri 10am to 10pm) - Unlimited Skating Time Ticket: P 280.00
Weekend/Holiday Rate (Sat & Sun 10am to 10pm) - Unlimited Skating Time Ticket:
P 350.00
Introductory Lesson (30 minute session) P150.00
Hockey Group Class is every Sat & Sun (7:30AM-9:30AM)
Taken from: http://www.smiceskating.com/schedules.asp

(Author's note: Try asking the cashier or manager incharge if they have extra coupons, say you left yours at home, you should be able to get a 50pesos for 1 hour coupon. :) if not, try getting them from near by fastfood areas there in SM.)

What to do after
Follow it up with a nice movie, or perhaps a good meal. If you are in Mall of Asia, go IMAX.

Tips

• Make sure you tie your laces tight, I've seen plenty of beginners just skating with loose laces, not good for balance
• Hold on to the rails if you must, but try to venture off a little, it will help
• The first lesson always taught is the walk, try walk first, not gliding
• Always skate counter clockwise, go with the flow of the skaters!
• If you fall, get up slowly by tucking your feet behind you first, don't get up like a flopping fish, you're more likely to injure yourself.
• Hire a coach to train both of you for 1 lesson