Twin Star Ice Arena is a 100,000 square foot state-of -the-art facility located just west of Kalamazoo, Michigan.  The arena is just one-quarter mile off  I-94 at Exit 72, midway between Detroit and Chicago.  New in 2001, Twin Star has both Olympic and NHL size rinks.  Twin Star is home to the Kalamazoo Figure Skating Club and  Team nXi which features some of  the best 15-18 year-old hockey players in the Midwest.  Twin Star is proud to provide ice time and facilities to the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association (KOHA), the largest youth hockey organization in Michigan.  The arena also houses 9ine Lounge & Grill.  Overlooking the NHL rink, 9ine  is a great place to watch the skating action and an ideal spot for post game gatherings.  A brand new arcade overlooks the Olympic rink.  Adjacent to the arena is Southwest Athletic Training and Fitness (S.W.A.T.), a luxurious 22,000 square foot fitness club.  In the same building is a chiropractic clinic, juice bar, and hair salon. Pirate’s Island Aquatic Center will be opening soon inside S.W.A.T.  Pirate’s Island will feature three 200 foot slides, a lazy river, three lane lap pool, two jacuzzis and an interactive pirate ship.  It promises to be a “can’t miss” attraction for local residents and out of town guests.      Twin Star Ice Arena 5076 Sports Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009 269-544-7000