in 2008 kevin alves became the first male competitor to represent brazil in 2 international competitions, both at the icu championships, and the junior world championships.

ice skating in rio de janeiro is accessible in the beach side neighborhood of barra da tijuca and tijuca - Visitors looking for a skating rink after a day at the beach can visit fun on ice in the shopping center of barra garden, which is available to contact via telephone (21) 98041.2277, they are open 10:00 until 22:00 every day.

patinação de gelo located at av. das americas, 1510 is also located in barra da tijuca and can be reached at (21) 3151.3354.

tijuca on ice is located at rua jose higino, 115 tijuca and can be reached at (21) 3238.5499.