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 back in its place with today's Groupon: for $14, you get admission and skate rental for two at Westchester Skating Academy in Elmsford (up to a $29.50 value). Hurry to redeem your Groupon as it expires on September 30, 2011.

Westchester Skating Academy invites skaters to chill out on the only twin NHL-size rinks in Westchester County. Grab hockey gear, a friend, a date, or an ice-savvy iguana and pick a time from the public-skating schedule before strapping on a pair of ice skates and setting out onto the indoor frozen pond. With all-access admission, skaters can spend the entire public session twirling and guiding skater-toddlers across the pristine surface, or they can take a break in the comfortable, heated viewing section to rest their bones. Though not included in this Groupon, frozen-water wanderers can warm up their bellies with fare from the full-service cafe or satisfy a shopping itch by ogling equipment and gear in the Sports Plus pro shop.