Pines Ice Arena

What Pines Ice Arena does

Pines Ice Arena is a privately-held recreational ice skating facility operating two ice rinks (Blue Rink and Red Rink) at 12425 Taft Street in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving the South Florida and Broward County region. The company delivers a diversified portfolio of on-site services: public skating sessions at $14 admission with ancillary skate ($6) and helmet ($5) rentals, year-round youth and adult hockey leagues (with divisions spanning Mite through Midget and adult A through 40+ tiers), figure skating programs supported by Olympic-, World-, International-, and National-level coaches certified through US Figure Skating and the Professional Skaters Association, a US Figure Skating Basic Skills-aligned Skate School, three-tier birthday party packages priced from $319 to $399, and quote-based private ice rentals for schools, camps, and corporate groups. Pricing is uniformly transactional (per-visit, per-session, or per-event) with no subscription or membership model disclosed.

The underlying technology footprint is modest: a content website (pinesice.com), social media presence on Facebook and Twitter, the third-party GoMotionApp scheduling platform for skate school and private lessons, and standard point-of-sale for walk-in admissions and rentals. There is no proprietary software, mobile application, e-commerce layer for tickets, or digital membership system referenced. The facility's competitive position rests on its designation as a Professional Skaters Association National Rink of Excellence, its hosting of the Pines Figure Skating Club and the Golden Wolves Youth Travel Hockey Club, and its position as one of the few dedicated ice facilities in the Pembroke Pines / South Florida market, which is structurally underserved for indoor cold-weather recreation.

The business is independently operated with a disclosed management team including General Manager Jay Delgado, Assistant General Manager Mike Piepsney, Figure Skating Director Kristin Alberico, and Hockey Directors Sal Lucania, Vinny Morris, and Christopher Robinson. No institutional investors, parent company, or private equity backing are referenced, and no revenue, funding, or financial performance data are disclosed publicly. Customer acquisition is primarily walk-in and word-of-mouth, with light digital marketing through organic social channels and a partnership with Cleveland Clinic Florida and on-site retailer Faceoff Hockey Pro Shop extending the facility's commercial surface area.

Name

Pines Ice Arena

Legal name

Pines Ice Arena

Website

https://pinesice.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pines Ice Arena operates a two-rink ice skating facility in Pembroke Pines, Florida, offering public skating, youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating instruction, birthday party packages, and private ice rentals for South Florida families, athletes, schools, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Skating and Hockey Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Ice skating facility
• Figure skating programs
• Youth hockey leagues
• Adult hockey leagues
• Birthday party venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Pembroke Pines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Skating Admissions: Customers pay admission fees to access public skating sessions during scheduled times throughout the week, including weekday mornings, weekend afternoons, and Friday/Saturday evenings. This is a per-visit transactional model.
2. Equipment Rentals: Skate rentals ($6), helmet rentals ($5), and spectator admission ($7) are charged as add-on services to public skating visitors. These are per-visit, per-person ancillary charges.
3. Figure Skating Programs: Revenue from freestyle sessions, private lessons, group lessons, and test sessions for figure skaters of all levels. Private lesson fees are paid to coaches for instruction; admission and skate rental are additional charges.
4. Youth Hockey Programs: Recreational leagues, travel hockey (Golden Wolves), stick and puck sessions ($20/session), father and son sessions ($20-$25/session), and youth clinics generate recurring seasonal revenue.
5. Adult Hockey Programs: Adult open hockey ($20/session), adult hockey clinics ($30/session), adult leagues (10-16 game seasons plus playoffs, three seasons per year), and private lessons for adults aged 18+.
6. Birthday Party Packages: Three-tier party packages priced at $319 (2-hour morning), $359 (3-hour night), and $399 (4-hour afternoon). Packages include room rental, host, admission, skate rental for 10 guests plus birthday child, food, drinks, party supplies, and decorations. Additional guests charged at $22-$24 each.
7. Ice Rink Rentals: Private ice time rentals for organizations, teams, schools, camps, and corporate events. Contact-based pricing negotiated through the office. Group discounts available for schools and camps.
8. Summer Special Events: Seasonal Thursday night summer break sessions at $40 for a family of 4 (skate rentals included) or $14 per individual, running from June through August.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pines Ice Arena operates a two-rink ice skating facility in Pembroke Pines, FL offering public skating sessions, figure skating and hockey programs (youth and adult), learn-to-skate instruction, birthday party hosting, and private ice rentals. Revenue is generated primarily through per-session admission fees, equipment rentals, league and lesson fees, and tiered birthday party packages.

Product overview

Pines Ice Arena operates as a single-facility ice skating center offering a portfolio of recreational and instructional services. The core offering includes public skating sessions, figure skating programs (freestyle, lessons, competitions), youth and adult hockey leagues, learn-to-skate instruction, and birthday party hosting. The facility operates two rinks (Blue Rink and Red Rink) and provides private ice rentals. All programs share the common infrastructure of the physical ice facility and are booked through the arena office or external scheduling platforms like GoMotionApp for skate school and figure skating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Skating

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• US Figure SkatingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPines Ice Arena is a proud member of the US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program. All coaches are members of US Figure Skating. The facility participates in the USFS testing structure for competitive skaters.
• Professional Skaters Association (PSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPines Ice Arena has been recognized by PSA as a National Rink of Excellence (Excellence on Ice). All coaches are members of the Professional Skaters Association. The PSA provides certification and standards for figure skating instruction.
• National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI)coreOthersAll coaches at Pines Ice Arena have passed comprehensive background checks through NCSI. This partnership ensures athlete safety and compliance with national safety standards for youth sports.
• US Olympic Committee (USOC) SafeSportcoreOthersAll coaches are SafeSport certified through the US Olympic Committee. SafeSport certification is required for coaches working with athletes, ensuring training in recognizing and preventing abuse.
• Golden Wolves Youth Travel Hockey ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolden Wolves Youth Travel Hockey Club is the home travel hockey organization at Pines Ice Arena. The facility hosts and supports the travel hockey program which competes regionally and nationally. Pines Ice Arena is the home rink for the Golden Wolves.
• Pines Figure Skating ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPines Figure Skating Club operates in association with Pines Ice Arena. The club prepares figure skaters for competitions and events, and skaters can visit pinesfsc.com for more information. The club supports the competitive pathway for local skaters.
• USA HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPines Ice Arena youth hockey leagues follow USA Hockey birth date guidelines for age divisions (Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget). The facility aligns its youth hockey programming with USA Hockey standards and recommendations.
• FloridaSkating.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent listing and information partner for figure skating competitions and events. Pines Ice Arena hosts events and directs skaters to FloridaSkating.com for competition listings and information.
• Cleveland Clinic FloridaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical partnership providing sports medicine resources for athletes. Links to concussion care, sports medicine, dance medicine, and pediatric orthopedic services. Suggests referral relationship for athlete injuries.
• Faceoff Hockey Pro ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site hockey equipment retailer at Pines Ice Arena. Provides convenient access for hockey players to purchase equipment, skates, sticks, and other hockey gear.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Florida Panthers IceDen: Two-rink ice facility in Coral Springs, FL, operated in association with the Florida Panthers NHL franchise. Directly competes with Pines for hockey leagues, figure skating, and public skating in the South Florida market.
• The Rinx: Two-rink ice facility in Hauppauge, NY offering public skating, hockey, figure skating, and lessons. Similar two-rink programming model and family-recreation focus to Pines.
• Glacier Ice Arena: Florida-based ice rink offering public skating, hockey, and figure skating programs. Comparable two-rink facility serving a similar warm-climate, Southeast US market.
• Palm Beach SkateZone: Ice rink in Lake Worth, FL offering public skating, hockey leagues, and figure skating programs. Same product mix and Florida-only geographic footprint as Pines Ice Arena.
• SCV ICE: Multi-rink ice facility in Santa Clarita, CA offering learn-to-skate, hockey, and figure skating. Similar size and program breadth to Pines Ice Arena.
• The Ice Ranch: Two-rink facility in Littleton, CO offering public skating, youth/adult hockey, figure skating, and lessons. Closest operational analog to Pines in terms of size and programming mix.

Broad incumbents

• Sharks Ice: Network of ice rinks in the San Jose Sharks NHL franchise ecosystem. Operates public skating, hockey leagues, and figure skating at scale across multiple California rinks.
• City National Arena (Las Vegas): Two-rink public facility in Las Vegas affiliated with the Vegas Golden Knights NHL franchise. Similar operational footprint serving a warm-climate market with strong youth hockey programming.
• United Skates of America: Multi-location ice and roller skating operator primarily in the Midwest. Offers public skating, lessons, and birthday parties across multiple rinks — a comparable operating model at greater scale.

Regional players

• Tampa Bay Ice: Multi-rink ice facility in Tampa, FL offering hockey, figure skating, and learn-to-skate programs. Operates in the same Florida market but on the Gulf Coast, making it more regional than direct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pines.icearena
• Xx.com/PinesIceArena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pines-ice-arena

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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