Brewster Ice Arena

What Brewster Ice Arena does

Brewster Ice Arena (BIA) is a privately-held, multi-rink ice sports facility located at 63 Fields Lane in Brewster, New York, founded in 1998. It operates four ice surfaces — three indoor rinks ('98 Rink, '99 Rink, and a 120'x50' Studio Rink on the second floor) plus The Pond, a covered seasonal outdoor rink — and serves the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT). The facility's primary offerings are youth hockey development (Westchester Express AAA/AA travel teams spanning 8U through 18U, EHL junior team New York Apple Core focused on NCAA placement for ages 18-21, Junior Rangers programs partnered with the NY Rangers since inception, Spring HS League, and hockey development clinics), figure skating (Skating School with USFSA-certified instruction led by Skating Director Logan Waters and Skating Club of Brewster), adult hockey leagues, public skating sessions, freestyle figure skating, and Sticks & Pucks. Beyond ice-time revenue, BIA runs a full-stack ancillary business: the Pro Shop (hockey and figure equipment, skate sharpening, NHL-licensed apparel), Players Club on-site bar and restaurant with 14 taps and direct rink sightlines, Prime Performance Center / Prime Goaltending, and summer camps (Hockey Camp at $275-$545/week, skating camps, PRIME goaltending camp, and a Summer-of-Hockey package at $2,600/35 days). The facility is owned by Steve Santini (also Youth Hockey Director), with Kevin Grimes as General Manager and an active stable of head coaches across age groups. BIA monetizes through usage-based hourly rental ($290-$600/hour depending on surface), per-session public admission ($10-$20), subscription-based skating school, seasonal travel-team registration, transaction-based F&B, hardware/retail sales, and one-time summer-camp tuition. Distribution and bookings are handled via the CatchCorner (Sports Illustrated-powered) self-serve online platform, ezleagues/ezfacility scheduling and registration software, and LiveBarn automated cameras streaming to remote viewers; EHL games additionally broadcast on FloHockey. Hotel partnerships with three regional properties package tournament tourism for visiting teams.

Name

Brewster Ice Arena

Legal name

Brewster Ice Arena

Website

https://brewstericearena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brewster Ice Arena is a privately-held, multi-rink ice sports facility in Brewster, NY operating four ice surfaces (three indoor plus seasonal outdoor) and serving the tri-state area with youth travel hockey, junior hockey, figure skating, public sessions, summer camps, retail, and an on-site restaurant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Sports Facility

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI), Ice Hockey Leagues (MPAKAAAE), Ice Hockey & Field Hockey Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAE), Winter Equipment Rental, Demo & Repair (Skis/Boards/Boots, Tuning) (THAAAJAH)

Keywords

• Ice rink facility
• Youth hockey programs
• Figure skating school
• Ice time rentals
• Adult hockey leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Brewster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ice Time Rentals: Hourly rental of regulation and studio ice surfaces to teams, leagues, groups, and individuals. Primary revenue driver with three full-sized indoor rinks ('98, '99, Studio) and seasonal outdoor rink (The Pond).
2. Public Session Admissions: Daily public skating, freestyle figure skating, open hockey, and Sticks & Pucks sessions with per-session admission fees ranging from $10-$20.
3. Skating School Lessons: Weekly progressive 7-week lessons for all skill levels, September through June, offered Tuesday/Friday evenings and Saturday/Sunday mornings.
4. Players Club Bar & Restaurant: On-site casual dining facility with fourteen taps, full liquor bar, and food service catering to hockey families, teams, and beer league players.
5. Pro Shop Retail: Full-service pro shop in lobby offering skate sharpening, hockey equipment, figure skates, apparel, accessories, and licensed NHL apparel.
6. Youth Travel Hockey Registration: Seasonal registration fees for Westchester Express AAA/AA travel hockey teams across multiple age groups (8U through 18U).
7. Junior Hockey (EHL Apple Core): Eastern Hockey League junior team registration and program fees, focused on NCAA placement for players age 18-21.
8. Birthday Party Packages: Studio rink and public session birthday party bookings with ice time, on-ice helpers available at $50/hour, and $100 deposit required.
9. Summer Camps: Weekly hockey and skating camps during summer months (June-August). Full day ($545), AM half-day ($275), PM half-day ($375), and Summer-of-Hockey package ($2,600 for 35 days).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brewster Ice Arena is a multi-surface ice sports facility that runs public skating sessions, a USFSA-model skating school, youth and adult hockey leagues, travel and junior hockey programs (Westchester Express and EHL New York Apple Core), summer camps, birthday parties, and private lessons. It also operates an on-site Pro Shop retail store and the Players Club bar and restaurant serving program participants and visiting teams.

Product overview

Brewster Ice Arena is a multi-rink ice sports facility operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of four ice surfaces ('98 Rink, '99 Rink, Studio Rink, and seasonal outdoor 'The Pond') serving public skating, hockey programs, and figure skating. The facility supports a comprehensive portfolio including youth travel hockey (Westchester Express AAA/AA teams), EHL junior hockey (New York Apple Core), junior development programs (Junior Rangers), adult leagues, and high school hockey. Additional modules include skating school with USFSA-certified instruction, seasonal summer camps (hockey and skating), private lessons, tournament hosting, and hospitality services (Pro Shop, Players Club bar/restaurant). Ice booking is available through CatchCorner online platform. The facility integrates LiveBarn cameras for remote viewing and FloHockey for EHL broadcasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Players Club: On-site bar and restaurant facility accommodating hockey families and teams
• Westchester Express
• New York Apple Core

Products and services

• Ice Rentals Hourly private rental of regulation and studio ice surfaces ('98 Rink from $600/hr, '99 Rink, The Pond from $490/hr, Studio Rink from $290/hr) booked via CatchCorner online platform, phone, or email for teams, leagues, groups, and individuals.
• Public Skating Sessions Daily recreational skating sessions including public skating, USFSA freestyle figure skating, open hockey, and Sticks & Pucks with per-session admission fees of $10-$20 and skate rentals available.
• Skating School Weekly progressive 7-week skating lessons for all skill levels, September through June, offered Tuesday/Friday evenings and Saturday/Sunday mornings, taught by USFSA-certified instructors following the USFSA model.
• Westchester Express Youth Travel Hockey AAA and AA youth travel hockey program running teams across every age group from 8U through 18U, with seasonal registration fees and year-round competitive play.
• New York Apple Core (EHL Junior Hockey) Eastern Hockey League junior team focused on NCAA placement for players up to age 21, founded 1993 and relocated to Brewster Ice Arena in 2012, with documented 300+ collegiate hockey placements.
• Junior Rangers Programs New York Rangers-affiliated youth hockey development programs including Learn to Play (ages 5-9), Rookie League (ages 10 & under), and Girls Hockey League (10U & 14U), run as a partner since the program's inception.
• Adult Hockey League Adult hockey league programs for adult skaters of various skill levels, scheduled and registered through the ezleagues platform.
• Spring HS League High school hockey league with Modified (6th-9th graders) and Varsity (9th-12th graders) divisions; no checking in Modified, full contact in Varsity under USA Hockey Bantam rules.
• Hockey Development Program Weekly practices and scrimmages at the BIA for Novice (Learn to Play graduates) and Intermediate hockey players.
• Hockey Summer Camp Full-day and half-day hockey camps running June through August, with Full Day ($545/week), AM Half-Day ($275/week), PM Half-Day ($375/week), and Summer-of-Hockey package ($2,600 for 35 days), including a girls hockey cohort.
• Summer Skating Camps Weekly skating camps for all age groups and abilities, beginners welcome, running July 6 through August 21.
• Hockey Tournaments Hosted hockey tournaments including Jack Frost Invitational (8U Full Ice), 1492 Showcase, Battle of the Colonies, Warriors Weekend, ShamRockStars, Kings of Spring, and additional seasonal events drawing regional travel teams.
• Private Hockey Lessons One-on-one or small group hockey instruction delivered through approved coaches including Danny Elser, TopLine Hockey, Prime Goaltending, Tri-State Stars, Sully's Hockey Academy, Advocate Athlete, and Power Play Hockey.
• Hockey Tryouts Tryouts hosted for Westchester Express (AAA & AA Hockey) and Western Colonials (AA & A Hockey) organizations.
• Birthday Parties Studio rink and public session birthday party packages including ice time, on-ice helpers available for $50/hour, $100 deposit required, and catering options.
• Group Outings Tiered group discounts on public skating admissions (12-24 skaters: $1 off; 25-49: $2 off; 50+: $3 off) during scheduled public sessions for groups, schools, and organizations.
• Pro Shop Full-service retail shop in first-floor lobby offering skate sharpening, hockey equipment from major manufacturers, figure skates, apparel, accessories, recreational skates, and licensed NHL merchandise, open 7 days a week.
• Players Club Bar & Restaurant On-site casual dining facility with fourteen taps, full liquor bar, and food service catering to hockey families, teams between games, beer league players, and event attendees; offers team meals and catering.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eastern Hockey League (EHL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012EHL New York Apple Core is based at Brewster Ice Arena. The EHL is the Northeast region's premier league for collegiate exposure. Apple Core has produced 300+ collegiate hockey players since 1993.
• New York Rangers - Junior Rangers ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York Rangers Junior Rangers program (Learn to Play, Rookie League, Girls Hockey League) is hosted at Brewster Ice Arena. BIA has been a proud partner since the program's inception, serving as the tri-state area hub for youth hockey development under the Rangers brand.
• CatchCornercoreTechnology or IntegrationCatchCorner is the online ice booking platform powered by Sports Illustrated, enabling customers to reserve ice time via smartphone or web browser. Brewster Ice Arena is 'Powered By CatchCorner'.
• USA HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated national governing body for hockey. Provides registration, certification, and regulatory framework for youth hockey programs.
• US Figure SkatingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated national governing body for figure skating. BIA skating school follows USFSA model and instructors are USFSA certified.
• Holiday Inn Express DanburyminorOthers84 Mill Plains Road, Danbury, CT 06811; special team rates available for room blocks when booked through Brewster Ice Arena.
• Hilton Garden Inn DanburyminorOthers119 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06811; special team rates available for room blocks when booked through Brewster Ice Arena.
• Heidi's Inn BrewsterminorOthers1270 NY-22, Brewster, NY 10509; local hotel partnership offering special team rates for visiting teams.
• Prime GoaltendingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoaltending development program operated on-site at BIA. Coach Matt Grogan serves as goalie coach for Westchester Express and EHL Apple Core. Summer camps and M/W/F clinics offered.
• Erik Nates Hockey SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHockey instruction program operated at BIA during spring and summer months.
• Tri-State StarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHockey development organization operating programs at BIA including spring/summer hockey.
• Kurt Nichols Power SkatingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower skating instruction program operated at BIA.
• Sully's Hockey AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHockey Academy operated by Coach Sean Sullivan (Head Coach 2017 Express) offering skill development programs at BIA.
• TopLine HockeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformance training organization; Coach Mike Gillespie serves as Head Coach for 2013 & 2010 Express teams.
• Advocate AthleteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHockey training organization; Coach Christine Callagy leads 14U Bulldogs and Associate Head Coach Joe Minerva affiliated.
• Western ColonialsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAA & A hockey organization running combined birth year teams (16U, 18U) with tryouts hosted at BIA.
• Skating Club of BrewsterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIA's affiliated figure skating club operating through skatebrewster.com for skating school progression and club activities.
• Echelon GymminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness facility accessible to BIA patrons, located at the facility.
• TopLine Hockey (Goalie Training)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoach Mike Gillespie offers goaltending and performance training; private hockey lessons available at BIA.
• Power Play HockeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple coaches offering private hockey lessons at BIA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• IceLine: Four-sheet public ice facility in West Chester, PA offering public skating, youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, lessons, tournaments, and a pro shop. Closest scale comparable to BIA's multi-rink model within driving distance of the mid-Atlantic.
• Northwell Health Ice Center: Multi-rink facility in East Meadow, NY operating youth hockey, figure skating, public sessions, and lessons on Long Island. Comparable to BIA in being a New York metro multi-sheet rink serving travel-hockey and recreational customers.
• Stamford Twin Rinks: Twin-rink facility in Stamford, CT offering public skating, youth hockey, figure skating, and adult leagues. Comparable regional tri-state rink with overlapping Learn-to-Play and travel-hockey market.
• Floyd Hall Arena: Two-rink facility on the campus of Monmouth University in NJ offering youth hockey, figure skating, and public sessions. Comparable to BIA in scale, programming, and tri-state catchment.
• Hollydell Ice Arena: Two-rink facility in Sewell, NJ with figure skating club, youth hockey, and public sessions. Comparable scale and program mix to BIA, drawing from the same tri-state youth-hockey pool.
• Marlborough Ice Arena: Multi-rink New England facility offering public skating, youth and adult hockey, and lessons. Comparable regional competitor drawing travel teams that may overlap with BIA tournament attendees.

Broad incumbents

• Chelsea Piers Connecticut: Multi-sport complex in Stamford, CT with twin NHL-size ice rinks plus tennis, squash, gymnastics, and fitness. Comparable to BIA on the ice programming side, with broader-sports context.
• The Rinks: Network of ice facilities operated by the Anaheim Ducks (Anaheim ICE, Great Park ICE, etc.). Comparable multi-rink, multi-program operating model with NHL-affiliated youth hockey, figure skating, and public sessions, though on a much larger geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Lake Placid Olympic Center: Multi-rink winter sports complex in Lake Placid, NY hosting hockey tournaments, figure skating, and public skating. Comparable as a tournament-hosting and ice-sports development venue, though more tourism-oriented.
• Patriot Ice Center: Newer multi-rink facility in the greater Philadelphia/Delaware region focused on youth hockey development and tournaments. Comparable to BIA's developmental model and a likely competitor for tri-state travel-hockey teams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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