Classic Rink - East Aurora

EAST AURORA, NY — The 2024 IIJL Women’s World Junior Lacrosse Championship, IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championship and IIJL World U16 Lacrosse Championship hosted by International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL), will take place at the Classic Rink August 29 - September 2. This event will feature some of the top lacrosse players from Australia, Canada, Poland, and the United States competing for a gold medal.

The five-day tournament will feature up to six games per day at the Classic Rink. Games will begin at 9am each day, culminating in the bronze and gold medal games on September 2nd.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be back in the Buffalo area with the IIJL Championships” said Chris Fox, president of the Canadian Lacrosse League and International Indoor Junior Lacrosse. “The Classic Rink is a special facility that creates the feel and style Box lacrosse began and was truly intended. The players competing are ready to put on a world class performance as they compete for a gold medal.”

Day passes, which includes all games, for preliminary round days will be available. An all-session pass, along with multi-day passes will be available to purchase. All tickets may be purchased at the Rink beginning August 29th.

“The Classic Rink and the Aurora Ice Association organization is thrilled to host the IIJL Lacrosse Championships and its participants. Our organization has supported lacrosse in our area for years and it is a privilege to be able to have such a great event and organization playing right here in East Aurora”, said Scott More, Classic Rink General Manager.”

The independent association of International Junior Indoor Lacrosse was founded in 2016 by Member Nations Canada (Canadian Lacrosse League) and the United States (US Indoor Lacrosse) and stands as the only dedicated international event offering indoor lacrosse championships for players aged 20 years or younger. Since its inception, the championship has grown in stature, bringing together the finest young lacrosse talent to compete on the world stage.

Congratulations to Kelly D., winner of our second 2nd-place drawing. She will be headed to Highmark Stadium this weekend to see the Bills take on the Panthers. Have a great time Kelly!

There's still time to purchase a chance to win the home opener and the grand prize (tickets to games two through eight). Click here for your chance to win (just $20/ticket).

https://www.classicrink.org/billsraffle

Join us for the the inaugural End of Summer Classic 5k - Presented By Highmark - to benefit the East Aurora Classic Ice Rink in East Aurora, NY. The 5k course starts and finishes near at the Classic Ice Rink in East Aurora with a flat and fast run through the neighborhood streets of the Village with an after race party at 42 North Brewing Company.

WHAT YOU GET
A safe, USATF certified, flat and fast run course in the Village of East Aurora
One of a kind race t-shirt
First beer at 42 North Brewing after party
After race recovery snacks
Overall and Age group awards with chip timing

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

Have you always wanted to ‘get in the game” but didn’t have much experience? This clinic is for you! Designed for Beginners to Novice players, this 4 week instructional pickleball clinic is a great way to introduce yourself to the game and meet others that may just become your new ‘pickleball friends’.

Clinics will be held on the following Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:30pm:

Sept. 8th, 11th, 18th and 25th
Register at www.classicrink.org/pickleball

Cost per participant is $30. Please bring your own paddle.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

Thank you to all of the sponsors of our first ever 'End of Summer Classic 5k'. Your support keeps us in motion!

Runners/Walkers - Register now at:
https://www.classicrink.org/endofsummerclassic5k

Participants will receive the inaugural 'End of Summer Classic 5k' race shirt and attend an after party at 42 North with live music. You don't even have to wake up early (11 am start!). Grab your friends and let's go for a run (or walk)!

The Classic Rink is Hiring:
-Skippy Shifts
-Public Skate rink guards

Workers are required to lift hockey nets during ice resurfacing. As well as,maintain the facility grounds and complete janitorial duties.

*Must be 16 years old to apply.

Send resumes to [email protected] or stop at the rink to pickup an application.

We will update the public once we have filled the positions or are still accepting resumes no later than mid-September.

Registration for the Skate Great 2024-25 Learn to Skate Sessions is now open. Click here to register:
www.classicrink.org/learntoskate

Limited Spots Available.

When we are dreaming alone it is only a dream.
When we are dreaming with others it is the beginning of reality.

THANK YOU EA MusicFest for dreaming with us! Our gratitude is beyond words and our hearts are full.

Congrats to Murphy’s GMC and Buick on the 2024 CBLL Summer Cup Championship!!

Congratulations to Paul K. who won the tickets for pre-season game 1 today! If you want to be in the running for the remaining drawings, you can purchase (and support us) at:
https://www.classicrink.org/billsraffle

GO BILLS!!!
(if you win one of the second place drawings your name goes back in the pot for the grand prize drawing on Sept. 7th at the AIA Meat Raffle).

Tonight the CBLL begins the semifinals on the road to the Summer Cup!

SEMI-FINAL 1
- takes on which has all the makings to be an offensive showcase.

SEMI-FINAL 2

takes on in what looks to be a heated contest between one of the leagues best goalies, and a feisty rookie looking to make his own name amongst the CBLL.

Grab your finest spirits and come watch some action packed 📦🥍!!

Where's the BEEF?! The 2024 AIA Meat Raffle is on tap for Saturday September 7th. Grab a table and get ready for a great time. Tables are limited so make sure to snag yours early at:

https://www.classicrink.org/meatraffle

PICKLEBALL CLINIC (BEGINNER TO NOVICE) -

Have you always wanted to 'get in the game" but didn't have much experience? This clinic is for you! Designed for Beginners to Novice players, this 4 week instructional pickleball clinic is a great way to introduce yourself to the game and meet others that may just become your new "pickleball friends".
Clinics will be held on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:30pm:

Sept. 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

Register at: https://www.classicrink.org/pickleball

Cost per participant is $30. Please bring your own paddle.
Space is limited.

Get in the race! There's still time to sponsor the first 'End of Summer Classic 5k' and support the Aurora Ice Association/Classic Rink. We bet the OG race T-shirt will someday be a vintage collectable and you'll be enshrined in history. Email us at [email protected] to sponsor. Sign up to walk/run the 5k at: https://www.classicrink.org/endofsummerclassic5k

Registration is open for the first 'End of Summer Classic 5k' in East Aurora, NY. Registrants (walkers and runners) will receive a race t-shirt, first drink at 42 North's after party (with live music), and run/walk a scenic route through the Village of East Aurora.

Register now at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastAurora/EndofSummer5k

Interested in being a sponsor? Email us at [email protected] and get your company name/logo on the custom t-shirt.

We hope to see all of the EA alumni or anyone who would like to stop by and enjoy some great company, cold drinks, and lots of laughs!

Annual Rotary RAAP party tonight at the rink followed by the Chamber of Commerce Street Fair tomorrow. It's a good day to be in EA and the weather looks great!

The RAAP IS BACK!!
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We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday night!
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Admission is only $5, but the memories are priceless — In addition to beer, we will be serving High Noon Seltzer, as well as offering a specialty bourbon bar.
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Parking available in the old Fisher Price lot.
Buckle your seatbelts!

🚨 🚨 BILLS SEASON TICKET RAFFLE 🚨 🚨 Its officially BILLS SEASON with the Bills opening training camp today! We are ONLY selling 500 tickets for a chance to win BILLS SEASON TICKETS. $20 a ticket! We will have other drawings for home opener and preseason games so there are multiple chances to win. With the first drawing rapidly approaching, it would be wise to get your ticket now! Www.classicrink.org/billsraffle to get your ticket today!

Tomorrow is our last day of yoga! Walk ups are welcome for $10, we will see all those who registered already and walk up tomorrow for a great time with

Our second and final yoga session will start @ 9am this Saturday with ! You can still sign up or walk up for only $10 and you will also get a FREE YOGA MAT with your registration. Sign up now at www.classicrink.org/yoga

It may be summer, but both the Aurora Ice Association / Classic Rink and the Sabres are preparing for the ice season (it will be here before you know it). Donate during the 9pm hour and you may get to see a game!

Aurora Ice Association donation link:
https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/aurora-ice-association-inc

It's 8pm and you need a mini-helmet for your favorite Bills fan! is happy to help if you are one of the first 200 donors this hour. Want to get to the link fast to be ready? Here it is:
https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/aurora-ice-association-inc

Did you miss the earlier Shop 716 gift card promotion? Be one of the first 325 donors of $71.60 or more during the 7pm hour and you'll be shopping in no time.
(maybe you need new skates? or a lacrosse stick? or just some fan wear?)

Aurora Ice Association donation link:
https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/aurora-ice-association-inc

Tik Tok! It's almost 3 o'clock. We know you'd like to see a Bisons game this summer! Aurora Ice Association donation link:
https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/aurora-ice-association-inc

Arts & Culture Hour (2pm)has arrived! First 150 donors of $50 or more receive a gift from one of these fine organizations.

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/aurora-ice-association-inc

it's like Christmas in July! The noon giveaway is a s SHOP716 gift card. You can help us while you get some shopping done too!

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/aurora-ice-association-inc

Who doesn't love an autographed mini-helmet? Donate during the 11am hour and you might have one headed your way.

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/aurora-ice-association-inc

Is this the hour you've been waiting for? With Josh Byrne and Dhane Smith leading our Beast Lacrosse program, we bet some of you are waiting on this hourly day giveaway. Your donation keeps us on ice and on turf!

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/aurora-ice-association-inc