“Emily was fantastic for our party. She was very attentive, cut my cake, and I especially loved that she went on the ice with the children. In fact everyone was friendly and helpful.” – Jennifer, 2019

 

“Thanks to the party captain, Malia, and McKendra [party coordinator] for making the birthday party a big hit!” – Sujatha, 2019

 

“Fantastic! Flawless execution!!!” - Richelle, 2019

 

“Thank you! It was my daughter’s first time and she had a great time!” – Elisapeti, 2019

 

“Our captain, Evan, did a fantastic job. The kids really enjoyed having him there and he was so helpful.” – Jessica, 2019

 

“Great fun! Lovely staff!” – Cherry, 2018

 

“Faith was awesome. Very helpful.” – Catherine, 2018

 

“Emily, the party captain, was very prompt, polite, helpful and fun. She was very perfect my girls said! Thank you so much!” – Jebadiah, 2018

 

“It was a wonderful experience for my 10 year old and her friends. Thank you!” – Ashwinya, 2018

 

“Party captain [Malia] very informative, helpful, just a very great captain!” – Terry, 2018

 

“Malia was excellent and very accommodating. She was wonderful with the kids and very patient. Great experience.” – Greta, 2018

 Birthday Party Package Terms & Conditions

DEPOSIT, PAYMENT & PARTY CONFIRMATION

We require a deposit of $300 to book your child’s party. The $300.00 will be applied to the cost of 10 children in the party package. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash and check. Parties are first come, first served. Party date and time is considered confirmed once a credit card has been put on file for the deposit of $300.00 or has been processed from online booking, and a confirmation from the Party Coordinator has been emailed to you. Upon payment, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

ROOM, TABLE ARRANGEMENTS & AGENDAS

The size of your child’s party will determine the table layout and location within the party room. We set up birthday party areas according to the size of the party and how many parties are booked that day; we can take requests for a certain area within party room or in Stanley’s, but we cannot guarantee specific locations. We reserve the right to relocate your party to a more appropriate area should your expected attendance significantly change or our facility schedule changes. All birthday parties will be joined on the ice at once along with the Public Session.

CATERING & ADDITIONAL FOOD

Please review our Catering Menu for additional food options. All pizzas and platters are made on-site and ordered specifically for your child’s birthday party. So that the Party Coordinator may order the fresh foods necessary, we require a guest count and catering selection no later than the Wednesday prior to your child’s birthday party, unless otherwise noted. Menu pricing does include sales tax. Although you can order some items on the day of your child’s party, not all catering items will be available. Some catering items may not be cancelled after placing your order.

CAKE & OUTSIDE FOOD

We allow a store-bought cake, cupcakes or other dessert for your child’s birthday party. We have both a fridge and freezer to store your dessert. We cannot allow any other outside food to be brought into our facility due to the County Health Code and facility rules. If you do not find what you are looking for on our Catering Menu, the Party Coordinator would be happy to work with you on providing other options for your party. Candy in goodie bags is acceptable. Food restrictions due to allergies or religion should be brought to the attention of the Party Coordinator and limited arrangements can be made.

GUEST COUNT & MINIMUM CHARGES

The minimum guest count for a birthday party is 10 children. Should your party fall below 10 children, adults are welcome to skate in their place. We only charge for the number of children who attend the birthday party. Should this number fall below your guaranteed guest count, we will charge for the additional food provided in the package if applicable to price per person. If there are more children in attendance then the guarantee, we will provide food and bill accordingly to price per person. We like to have the estimated number of adults attending the party to ensure we provide enough space and cutlery for them. Should your adult attendance significantly increase, we may not be able to provide room for everyone based on the limited space for birthday party set-up. It is important to give an accurate estimate to the Party Coordinator when booking your child’s birthday party.

DECORATIONS & CLEAN UP

At this time, we do not provide decorations for birthday parties. We recommend bringing balloons and table decorations. White table cloths are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Please note that we do not allow silly string, loose glitter, piñatas or anything hanging from the ceiling. Banners may be a possibility depending which party area your child’s party is located. We allow parties to arrive no more than 30 minutes before their scheduled party time to decorate. Please refrain from using tape or other adhesives that would remove paint from the walls.

TIPS & GRATUITY

Gratuity is not included in the party package. If you would like to leave a tip for your Party Captain(s), it is based on your experience and enjoyment of the party. Any amount is sincerely appreciated.

Please note that certain agendas may be requested, but the Party Coordinator will assign agendas based on the number of birthday parties for the day and their ages.

Party Agenda 1
Sample Party Agenda based on Saturday and Sunday parties, times may vary slightly.

• 12:00 Welcome to Sharks Ice
  Guests arrive and are directed to your party.    
• 12:15 On Ice- Lesson / Free Skate
  The birthday guests will have a lesson with their Party Captain and continue to skate with him/her
• 1:00 Birthday Party Games
  The guests will join us in bucket area for some Birthday Party Games centered towards our younger crowd. Games include the Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, and the Macarena!
• 1:15 Zamboni time along with Pizza
  Guests will join us back in the Party Room for Pizza. Party guests will also get to build their very own Zamboni to take home!
• 1:45 More Birthday Games!
  All of the guests will join us back on the ice for some more fun including the Limbo and the Cha-Cha Slide!
• 2:15 Cake & Presents
  Your guests will finish the party in the Party Room with cake and presents! What’s better than that? Don’t forget the candles!

Party Agenda 2
Sample Party Agenda based on Saturday and Sunday parties, times may vary slightly.

• 12:00 Welcome to Sharks Ice!
  Guests arrive and are directed to your party    
• 12:15 On Ice- Lesson / Free Skate
  The birthday guests will have a lesson with their Party Captain and continue to skate with him/her
• 1:00 Birthday Party Games
  The guests will join us in bucket area for some Birthday Party Games centered towards our younger crowd. Games include the Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, and the Macarena!
• 1:30 More Birthday Games!
  All of the guests will join us back on the ice for some more fun including the Limbo and the Cha-Cha Slide!
• 1:45 Zamboni time along with Pizza
  Guests will join us back in the Party Room for Pizza. Party guests will also get to build their very own Zamboni to take home!
• 2:15 Cake & Presents
  Your guests will finish the party in the Party Room with cake and presents! What’s better than that? Don’t forget the candles!

Party Agenda 3
Sample Party Agenda based on Saturday and Sunday parties, times may vary slightly

• 12:00 Welcome to Sharks Ice! Pizza in Party Room
  Guests arrive and are directed to your party. Pizza will be served at 12:15  
• 12:45 On Ice- Lesson / Free Skate
  The birthday guests will have a lesson with their Party Captain and continue to skate with him/her
• 1:00 Birthday Party Games
  The guests will join us in bucket area for some Birthday Party Games centered towards our younger crowd. Games include the Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, and the Macarena!
• 1:30 More Birthday Games!
  All of the guests will join us back on the ice for some more fun including the Limbo and the Cha-Cha Slide!
• 2:15 Cake & Zamboni Time
  Your guests will finish the party in the Party Room with cake and presents! Party guests will also get to build their very own Zamboni to take home as well.

Frequently Asked Questions 
 
How do I make a reservation?
Reservations must be made through our online registration page found above - please be sure to create an account before attempting to reserve a spot. Once you create an account, you can search for a specific date to see which slots are available. After you select one and pay the deposit, the Party Coordinator will send you a confirmation email. If a certain slot is not available, that means it is either already booked or we are not doing reservations for that time frame. If you have any questions about reserving a party, you can email the Party Coordinator at fremontbirthdayparties@sharksice.com, or call (669) 800-6462.

Can I make changes to my party packages once I make a reservation?
Upon booking the deposit, $320.00 for the minimum of 10 kids is required. If you have additional kids or would like additional food that can be taken care of the week of the party with the Party Coordinator. If you would like to order food from our catering menu, that must be done by the Thursday before party date.
$320.00 deposit is non-refundable. Parties can be rescheduled based on availability.
 
What is the rate for adults?
Adults can be handled a couple of different ways: 
If they are not skating or eating there is no additional cost for them. 
If you would like to provide food for the parents, that is just the cost of the food. 
If the parents would like to skate they can go to the front desk and pay for their own admission for $20 per person or they can be added to your bill for $17 per person. 

What if I am inviting more than 10 children?
Each additional child added to the package will be $32. We recommend no more than 30 children for one party, as space in our party area is limited.

Is the birthday child included in the price of the party?
The birthday child is included for free in the Hat Trick Package. The deposit for 10 guests is due at the time of booking does not include the birthday child.
 
Is there a minimum age for the children who are participating in the party?
We recommend that our guests are at least 3 years of age; however, there is no minimum age to participate in a birthday party. Please note that the smallest skate size for toddlers is 7.

Can I bring in additional decorations, snacks, beverages or gift bags?
If you would like to bring in additional decorations such as balloons, banners, etc. you are more than welcome to. We do not allow decorations hanging from the ceiling or loose glitter.
 
If you would like to bring in additional goodie bags to go along with our party favors you are more than welcome to. Small goodie bags or candies fit really well into the Zambonis included with the package.
 
No outside food or drink is allowed, except for a store-bought birthday cake or cupcakes with the purchase of a party package. You are welcome to bring bottled water, but we do provide pitchers of water at no cost.

What is a Party Captain?
A Party Captain is the party host for the session. Party Captains give lessons on the ice for the kids, free skate with the guests throughout the party, serve food and cake in party room, and help clean up throughout the party.

I want my party in Stanley's. How do I reserve that?
While we can take requests for certain party areas, we cannot guarantee their availability. Each party area is booked based on the size of the birthday party, and how many parties have been booked for that particular day. Please contact the Party Coordinator for further information.
 
What deposit is required at the time of booking?
Upon booking the deposit for the minimum of 10 guests, $320.00, is required. Parties may not be reserved without a deposit.
 
What is the cancellation policy?
There are no cancellations or refunds for birthday parties. However, once booking you are welcome to reschedule pending availability.
 
Do you offer any discounts on birthday party packages?
We currently do not offer discounts on birthday party packages. 
 
Is there a waiver that needs to be signed?
The party guests do not have to sign a waiver. All guests will be required to wear stickers for admittance onto the ice. 
 
Is gratuity included for the Party Captains that assist my party?
Gratuity is not included but is based on your experience and enjoyment of the party. Any gratuity amount is sincerely appreciated. 
 
What should we wear?
Skaters tend to warm up while skating, so we recommend dressing in layers. Pants, long socks, long sleeve shirt and a jacket are always a good idea. Many of our guests also wear mittens, hats, and scarves. You are also welcome to bring protective gear, such as a helmet and knee/elbow pads.
 
Do you provide helmets?
Unfortunately we do not provide protective gear such as helmets, elbow or knee pads, but you are more than welcome to supply your own. Many children bring their bike helmets. 

What is included in the party favors?
Zambonis: Cardboard cartons the party guests fold up to take home with them. Additional goodie bags or candy fit really nicely into them.
2 For 1 Coupon: for guests to use on their next visit to Sharks Ice.