IN THE (ST.) NICK OF TIME:
HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM CHELSEA PIERS

Just when you've run out of time and ideas, along come suggestions from Chelsea Piers. Buying gifts for your family, your loved ones, your friends and your kids is now easier than ever.

Another good buy is a package of Group Ice Skating Lessons at Sky Rink Skating School. Professional instructors are ready to teach kids, adults or the entire family to ice skate in a series of ten 80-minute group classes, which includes admission to the general skating sessions that follow. Cost: Ages 3-4, $153; Ages 5-adult, $184. Also offered, "Hockey Prep" classes: eight 30-minute group classes: $193 (12 and under), $202 (adult). Private ice skating and hockey lessons are available on request. And don't forget General Skating sessions, which are great gifts for novices and experts alike! (Sky Rink: 212.336.6100.)

For both young tigers and old duffers, give the gift of golf. During this holiday season and throughout the year, the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers offers "gifts within your range." Why not purchase a gift certificate for private lessons, group lessons, packages or clinics at the Golf Academy? A lesson with one of our thirteen Class A-PGA pros starts at $70. Or, plan to "drive safely all winter" with tee-time cards available in various denominations ($15-100) which can be used at any of our 52 heated and weather protected hitting stalls. (Golf Club: 212.336.6400.)

If you're thinking about buying a new pair of in-line skates for that special someone, make sure they roll with safety. The Roller Rinks at Chelsea Piers offers private and group lessons with top-of-the-line instructors. Group classes begin in April and a package of 10 classes is offered for $130. For those with roller hockey aspirations, Chris Selerno, the Director of Hockey at The Roller Rinks, is personally teaching hockey basics and stick handling. (Roller Rinks: 212.336.6200.)

The Field House at Chelsea Piers is offering Preschool programs for children ages 18 months and up. Call for times and rates. For holiday gift-giving, how about a Package of Two "Open Gym/Open Climb" Sessions for kids or adults? Sessions are 90 minutes each and are conducted under the supervision of the Field House's experienced staff. Cost: $17. For the adults on your list, why not a 10/20 Class Card for Adult Gymnastics? Cost is $180/350 and each class runs 1½ hours. Single classes are available at $25 each. (Field House: 212.336.6500.)

If you just can't make up your mind, what about a Chelsea Piers Gift Certificate? Certificates are available in denominations beginning at $25, and they're redeemable at the Chelsea Piers Store or any of the Chelsea Piers sports venues. Or, stop by the Chelsea Piers Store today for wonderful (discounted) prices on a huge selection of Chelsea Piers logo sportswear, gifts and accessories. (Chelsea Piers Store: 212.336.6262.)