Ice is nothing more than water that won’t let people swim in it. Such stubbornness deserves comeuppance in the form of sharp metallic blades that merrily crisscross to and fro across the frozen surface. Put ice in its place with today’s Groupon to Nytex Sports Centre in North Richland Hills. Choose from the following options:

• For $10, you get admission for two to a Friday Night Skate, including skate rentals (a $20 value).

• For $49, you get eight weeks of figure or hockey skating lessons (a $99 value). Fall skating lessons begin Friday, October 14, and class registration must be complete no later than Sunday, October 23 for late entrance.

• For $49, you get a Puck party package for up to 10 children (a $100 value) that includes:
• Party host

• Party room<p>

• For $59, you get a Slap Shot party package for up to 10 children (a $120 value) that includes:
• Party host
• Party room
• Two large pizzas or 10 hot dogs
• Two pitchers of soda<p>

Nytex Sports Centre invites skaters of all ages to slice the ice across the same rink that the Central Hockey League’s Texas Brahmas call home. Pairs of gliders can slip into rental skates before showing off figure eights or slow-motion salchows during Friday Night Skate, held on select Fridays from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Thirty-minute skate lessons introduce little feet to slippery surfaces during eight-week sessions, divvied up into age- and experience-appropriate levels. Youngsters of any ability can learn fancy footwork in Tot 1 & 2 (ages 3–5), Pre-Alpha (figure skaters ages 6 and older), or Hockey 1 (hockey skaters ages 6 and older); adult courses provide grown-up gliders a mature environment in which to execute flying V formations while dressed in their sharpest sequined shirts. Click here for additional FAQs on skating lessons, or call ahead to inquire about upgrading to specialized skating lessons for an additional fee, including the Competitor’s class ($225) and Mini-Mite Hockey ($249).

Nytex Sport Centre also welcomes birthday ice-blazers with two festive party packages that accommodate up to 10 skaters or five skating horses. The Slap Shot celebration fuels festivities by serving up savory bites from ZuRoma Sicilian Kitchen, including hot dogs or pizzas, and both packages provide one festive room and an accompanying host for up to 90 minutes before or after public skate.

Although Nytex Sports Centre sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.