Public skating sessions started from 11am and keen skaters laced up their boots and took to the ice. Work is still ongoing on spectator areas and a large bar, but public skating, skating lessons and birthday parties are available from today. Here are 15 first look pictures of the ice rink:
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The long awaited Planet Ice has finally opened to the public this weekend!
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The Elland Road site is still under construction - but the ice rink is ready and opened to the public at 11am today
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The rink offers public skating, skating lessons and special parties for children
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Coaches (from left to right) Mia Jowitt, 19, Shanice Jeffery, 24 and Daiama Allan, 51, are on hand to help
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Skating sessions start from 7.10 pounds during off-peak times and 8.50 pounds during peak times. For non-members, it's an extra 2.20 pounds on top
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There is an extra charge for skate hire