Flyers Training Center

What Flyers Training Center does

Flyers Training Center, operated by Comcast Spectacor, LLC in Voorhees, New Jersey, is the official practice facility of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL franchise. The venue operates three ice rinks — two NHL-sized sheets and the smaller '67 Arena (170'x70'), completed as part of a $37-40 million renovation in 2024-25 — along with multipurpose rooms, conference and party rooms, the on-site Cutting Edge Pro Shop, and the Goal Light Grill. The facility was built in 2000 and serves the South Jersey and broader Northeast hockey and skating community.

The business is structured around three revenue pillars. Instructional programming covers Learn to Skate, figure skating (Freestyle, Figure Skating 101, private lessons), and youth hockey entry points (Flyers Rookie Program, Future All-Star Development, Hockey School), with hockey clubs spanning Gladiators, Philadelphia Liberties (girls, founded 2021), Flyers Youth (Tier II NJYHL member since 2001), and Voorhees Mighty Mites; competitive play flows through middle school ($7,250/team), high school ($3,999/team), and Ultimate Adult Hockey League divisions, with tournaments anchored by the Liberties Invitational. Retail and ancillary revenue comes from skate services (sharpening $10-$12, profiling $50), Flyers jerseys/apparel ($80-$260), team sales programs, birthday parties ($20-$25/child), room rentals, and newly structured advertisement packages (LED lobby screen, rink-board and scoreboard ads). Annual utilization includes 400+ public skating sessions, 500+ youth hockey practices, 250+ youth hockey games, and 300+ middle/high school games.

Go-to-market is direct, event-driven, and largely regional: customers register on-site or through the DaySmart Recreation-powered online platform; the brand leverages Comcast Spectacor's parent portfolio, NHL/USA Hockey/US Figure Skating affiliations, community events (Community Day, South Jersey Home Show), and email/social marketing. Pricing is unit-based for walk-in offerings and subscription/season-based for club programs, with scholarships available through Flyers Charities. Management reports include Jay Freeman (GM), Jeremy Hall (Director, Hockey Development), Bob Sweet (Director, Operations), Scott Martinez (Director, Business Operations), Alexis Hager (Senior Program Manager), Gary Sysol (Senior Manager, Marketing), Jen Rappold (Senior Office Manager), and Nazzareno Acchione (Store Manager).

Name

Flyers Training Center

Legal name

Comcast Spectacor, LLC

Website

https://flyerstrainingcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flyers Training Center, owned by Comcast Spectacor and located in Voorhees, NJ, operates three ice rinks as the official practice facility of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL franchise, delivering Learn to Skate, youth and adult hockey programs, leagues, tournaments, retail, and event rentals to the South Jersey community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Skating and Hockey Training Facility

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training & Practice Facilities (Team Performance Centers) (MPAKAEAI), Elite Performance Training Centers (High-Performance/Pro Prep) (MPAKAJAC)

Keywords

• Ice skating lessons
• Hockey training programs
• Youth hockey leagues
• Figure skating instruction
• Ice rink rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Registrations: Revenue from Learn to Skate, hockey schools, leagues, clubs, camps, and public skating sessions. Customers register online or at the front desk for recurring programs and one-time sessions.
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from private room rentals, party rooms, conference rooms, and ice rentals for private groups, tournaments, and corporate events.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Cutting Edge Pro Shop generates revenue from skate sharpening, equipment sales, Flyers jerseys and apparel, and team sale programs.
4. Birthday Parties: Birthday party packages including room rental, admission, skate rentals, food, and extras priced per child.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flyers Training Center operates three NHL-regulation ice rinks in Voorhees, New Jersey, delivering public skating sessions, learn-to-skate instruction, hockey development programs, youth and adult leagues, travel hockey clubs, figure skating, private lessons, and off-ice performance training. The facility serves as the official practice home of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL franchise and operates the Cutting Edge Pro Shop for hockey equipment and apparel.

Product overview

Flyers Training Center operates as a multi-faceted ice sports and recreation facility offering three distinct but interconnected service pillars: public and instructional skating programs (including Learn to Skate, Figure Skating, Freestyle, Summer Skating School, and Private Lessons), comprehensive hockey programming (spanning youth development through adult leagues, with club teams like Gladiators, Philadelphia Liberties, Flyers Youth, and Voorhees Mighty Mites, plus hockey schools, skills clinics, and tournaments), and retail/hospitality services (the Cutting Edge Pro Shop for merchandise and equipment, group event rentals, and advertisement opportunities). The facility houses three NHL-sized ice rinks including the '67 Arena, hosts 400+ public skating sessions annually, and serves as the official practice facility of the Philadelphia Flyers. Programs range from beginner Learn to Play initiatives for children ages 5-9 to competitive travel hockey clubs and tournaments, supported by professional coaching staff including NHL alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voorhees Mighty Mites: A supplemental full ice mite team for AAA level mites.
• Philadelphia Liberties
• Gladiators Hockey Club
• Flyers Youth

Products and services

• Public Skating Sessions

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs serve 400+ public skating sessions, 500+ youth hockey practices, 250+ youth hockey games annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philadelphia FlyerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Flyers Training Center is the official practice facility of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL franchise. Hosts Flyers Training Camp, Development Camp, Rookie Camp, and team practices. Brand association provides credibility and NHL-caliber facilities.
• National Hockey League (NHL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHL affiliation through Philadelphia Flyers connection. Learn to Play program developed by NHL and NHLPA.
• USA HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner organization for youth hockey development. USA Hockey registration required for league participation.
• US Figure SkatingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial figure skating organization partner. Curriculum and testing aligned with USFS standards.
• Learn to Skate USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial learn-to-skate program partner. Participants receive official welcome package and Basic Skills record book.
• Atlantic District (AAHA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth hockey organization affiliated with AAHA (Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association) and AYHL (Atlantic Youth Hockey League).
• New Jersey Youth Hockey League (NJYHL)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlyers Youth is a member club of NJYHL, providing structured league competition.
• Ultimate Adult Hockey League (UAHL)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to operate adult hockey league at Flyers Training Center. Features divisions for all skill levels with league member benefits.
• Training AspectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOff-ice performance training provider for hockey players. Weekly training sessions included in Philadelphia Liberties program.
• Philly ExpressminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJersey customization and embroidery service provider trusted by Flyers, Eagles, Devils, and other major sports organizations.
• Comcast SpectacorcoreOthersParent company operating Flyers Training Center along with Philadelphia Flyers, Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia Wings, and other sports/entertainment properties.
• TRAVELING TEAMSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel booking partner for Libertites Invitational tournament. Provides discounted room blocks at tournament-approved hotels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fifth Third Arena: Chicago Blackhawks' practice and community ice facility in Chicago, IL. Operates NHL training alongside youth hockey, learn-to-skate, and public skating with a focus on urban youth development — directly comparable franchise-affiliated ice complex.
• UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex: Pittsburgh Penguins official practice facility in Cranberry Township, PA offering two NHL rinks, public skating, youth hockey clubs, and learn-to-play programs. Directly comparable as an NHL-affiliated multi-rink training center with community programming and a youth hockey funnel.
• Florida Panthers IceDen: Florida Panthers' official practice facility in Sunrise, FL offering public skating, youth hockey leagues, learn-to-skate, and tournaments. Directly comparable NHL-affiliated multi-rink community training center.
• Ross Family Bridgeport Islanders Ice (NY) / Islanders practice facility: New York Islanders practice and community facility serving Long Island with youth hockey and learn-to-skate programs. Relevant comparable as another NHL-affiliated ice training center competing for Northeast US youth hockey talent.
• Warrior Ice Arena: Boston Bruins' official practice facility in Brighton, MA with NHL-sized rinks, public skating, hockey schools, and youth programs. Highly comparable business model combining pro team practice with a community recreation and training hub.
• Ice House: Multi-rink ice sports complex in Hackensack, NJ operating public skating, youth hockey clubs, adult leagues, and figure skating. Closest direct regional competitor serving the same northern New Jersey and metro New York feeder market as Flyers Training Center.
• MedStar Capitals Iceplex: Washington Capitals' official practice facility in Arlington, VA operating two NHL-sized rinks with youth hockey, learn-to-skate, figure skating, adult leagues, and tournament hosting. Closest structural twin to Flyers Training Center.

Others

• Cutting Edge Hockey / Pure Hockey: National hockey equipment retailer with skate sharpening and team sale services that mirror the Cutting Edge Pro Shop offering inside Flyers Training Center. Relevant ecosystem peer for benchmarking retail and equipment revenue at FTC.

Regional players

• Leafs Ice Centre: Toronto Maple Leafs-affiliated practice and community ice facility operating youth hockey, learn-to-skate, and figure skating. Comparable model but operates in a Canadian market, so it does not compete for FTC's U.S. customers.

Broad incumbents

• Iceland Fairfax: Long-running multi-rink ice sports facility in Fairfax, VA offering hockey leagues, figure skating, public skating, and youth development at larger scale than single-venue peers. Comparable as an established independent rink operator across the Mid-Atlantic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/flyerstcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/cuttingedgevh
• Xx.com/FlyersTCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flyers-skate-zone-l.p.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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