Facility Types

Ice Skating & Hockey Rinks

Versatile community assets that support sports, events, and year-round recreation

Ice rinks are in high demand and short supply

Ice rinks are high-demand, year-round community assets that support a wide range of programs while driving sports tourism and local engagement. From youth and adult hockey to figure skating, learn-to-skate programs, public skating, and tournaments, ice rinks serve multiple users throughout the day and evening, often operating at or near full capacity.

In many communities, demand for ice time exceeds available supply, creating waitlists and limiting access—particularly during peak hours. When thoughtfully planned and managed, ice rinks relieve this unmet demand, support youth development and wellness, and position communities as regional hubs for ice sports and events.

Ice rink facility management by SFC
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Ice Sheets
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In hotel and visitor spending
$ million+
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$ 0 million+

More about Ice Rink & Hockey Facilities

Ice hockey participation grew nearly 8.7%, and figure skating grew 8.4% nationally, last year

7,101 total ice rinks exist in the U.S. 2,101 indoor and 5,000 outdoor ice rinks
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486,464 registered ice hockey players in the U.S. during the 2024/2025 season

Open skate sessions provide accessible recreation for both families and casual users

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Your facility is at the heart of your community, where people come together to play, compete, connect, and stay well. Whether you’re optimizing an existing venue or bringing a new destination to life, SFC is the ultimate partner for every step and every stage.

Kelly Kryukov, SFC

Featured Ice Rink Facilities

Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center

Woodman’s Center is transforming a former mall anchor into a regional ice and events hub, using a year‑round arena and seasonal sheet to support junior, collegiate, and community hockey while drawing tournaments and conventions that re‑shape Janesville’s visitor economy.

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PSM Icehouse

PSM Icehouse shows how a modern, multi‑sheet rink can anchor an entire regional ice ecosystem, supporting tenants from junior and college programs to the pros under one roof. By layering league play, practices, tournaments, and off‑ice training into a single destination, it’s become a flagship model in our ice portfolio for both community impact and year‑round revenue.

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Why choose the Sports Facilities Companies

Working with SFC means gaining a partner who understands the unique demands of ice rink facilities and knows how to make them succeed long term. Here’s what you can expect:

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Case Study

PSM Icehouse

Discover how PSM Icehouse became Indiana’s top ice venue and a $78 million economic driver. Hosting 500,000 annual visitors, elite hockey programs, and national tournaments, this three-sheet facility showcases SFC’s expertise in revitalizing operations, boosting impact, and turning community passion into regional success.

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Learn how SFC can help bring a sustainable, high-impact ice rink vision to life for your community - or optimize the performance of your existing skating rink.

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