ARKANSAS SKATIUM

About Us

The Arkansas Skatium was originally constructed as strictly a roller rink. It was first known as "SkateWorld" and was built in 1976. Later, the ice rink was added on. In June 2000, Jay Gaddy and Lonnie Hannah purchased the building from Lech Matuszewski and renamed it the Arkansas Skatium.

The Arkansas Skatium is Arkansas' only ice and roller skating facility. You can roller skate, ice skate, or both. There is also a figure skating club, as well as youth hockey leagues and recreational adult hockey leagues. Broomball is also available. In addition, you can hold birthday and other parties here, using the ice or roller side, and hold it during public sessions or enjoy the rink to yourself with a private party. Daycares, schools, and other groups are always welcome at special discounts.

The snack bar, accessible to both the ice and roller rinks, serves a variety of items, including cold drinks, hot drinks, ice cream, candy, hot dogs, pizza, nachos, and much more.

Who's Who:

• Jay Gaddy Owner. Jay lives here in Little Rock, along with his wife, Lisa, and 3 children, Justin, Jack, and Jules. As owner, he has the final say in all aspects of the rink.
• Lonnie Hannah Owner. Lonnie lives in Texas, and is Jay's partner. He mainly manages the rink in Arlington.
• Todd Wages General Manager/Facilities Director. With over 10 years of experience with rink management, Todd oversees the entire business operations of both the roller and ice facilities. He specializes in marketing strategies, public relations, staff leadership, event coordinating, and customer service. Todd can also meet (by appointment only) to size for custom figure skates, recreational ice or hockey skates, and protective hockey equipment.
• R.J. David Rink Manager.
• Amanda Griffin Figure Skating Director.
• Mark Scott Hockey Director.
• Amy Morrow Hockey Administrator.
• Tamara Peterson Business Office Manager/Receptionist. Hablo español.
• Jimmy Mott Shift Manager.
• Andy Powell Assistant shift Manager.
• Justin Gaddy Assistant shift Manager.