What Conway Arena does

Conway Arena is a single-location recreational ice sports facility operating at 5 Stadium Drive, Nashua, NH, with 11 employees serving the greater Nashua area and broader southern New Hampshire region. The facility operates a single ice sheet and offers a full-spectrum skating program portfolio: open public skate sessions, structured stick practice programs segmented by age (youth, teen, adult, senior), youth hockey development (Kids Pucks & Parents, Learn to Play Hockey, Learn to Skate), organized adult hockey leagues, figure skating and synchronized skating programs, summer camps and skills clinics, hourly ice rentals for private groups, skate sharpening and pro shop services, adaptive sled rentals for sled hockey, and skating-themed birthday parties. A community-facing Youth Grant Program is administered jointly with the City of Nashua Ice Rink Commission to subsidize non-profit youth access to the facility.

The business model is predominantly usage-based and transactional, with per-session pricing (e.g., $5 public skate admission, $12 stick practice, $10 Kids Pucks & Parents), 10-pass books available for repeat users, and hourly ice rental rates subject to seasonal availability. Revenue streams span four broad categories: public skate and recreational sessions, hourly ice rental, subscription/recurring youth programming and camps delivered primarily through partner organizations, and one-time pro shop and skate sharpening sales. Programming is largely partner-delivered: The Hockey Academy, Radius Edge Clinics, New England Stars, Gate City Figure Skating Club, Synchro Stars, and ASPIRE Figure Skating each operate programming under their own brand at the facility and bring their own participant bases, allowing Conway Arena to monetize ice time and facilities while outsourcing curriculum and coaching.

Distribution and customer acquisition are driven by the company's website (conwayarena.com), which integrates the Frontline Connect online ticketing platform for self-serve advance purchase of admissions and ice rentals, supplemented by on-site walk-in sales at the facility counter. The pro shop serves an ancillary retail function. Marketing relies on the website, partner-driven referrals, community outreach via the City of Nashua partnership, and Google Calendar/iCalendar schedule distribution. LiveBarn provides live streaming and archival video of arena activity as a third-party add-on. Operations are highly seasonal, with peak hockey demand (September–March) constraining ice availability and summer months shifting the mix toward figure skating, public skate, and camp programming.

Name

Conway Arena

Legal name

Conway Arena

Website

https://conwayarena.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Conway Arena is a single-location recreational ice sports facility in Nashua, NH serving the greater Nashua area with public skating, youth and adult hockey, figure skating, ice rentals, camps, and adaptive sled rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Ice Skating Facility

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Ice skating facility
• Hockey programs
• Figure skating
• Ice arena rentals
• Skating instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashua, NH

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

Revenue model

1. Public Skate and Recreational Sessions: Revenue from open public skating sessions, stick practice, and freestyle skating sold at per-session rates. Customers purchase tickets online or at the door for individual admissions.
2. Ice Rental: Hourly rental of ice time to groups, teams, organizations, and private events. Ice time is sold subject to availability with online purchase through the Frontline Connect platform.
3. Youth Programming and Camps: Revenue from structured youth programming including hockey camps, learn-to-skate classes, and figure skating instruction through partner organizations like The Hockey Academy.
4. Pro Shop and Skate Sharpening: Retail revenue from skate sharpening services and equipment sales at the on-site pro shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Conway Arena is a single-sheet ice sports facility in Nashua, NH that sells public skating sessions, organized hockey leagues and clinics, figure skating programs, learn-to-skate and learn-to-play-hockey instruction, hourly ice time rentals, on-site skate sharpening, adaptive sled rentals, and private skating parties. Programming is delivered both directly by the arena and through partner organizations such as The Hockey Academy, Radius Edge Clinics, Gate City FSC, ASPIRE, and Synchro Stars.

Product overview

Conway Arena is an ice sports and recreation facility located in Nashua, NH, offering a comprehensive portfolio of skating programs and services. The core offerings include Public Skate sessions and Stick Practice programs for various skill levels and age groups. Youth hockey development programs include Kids Pucks & Parents, Learn to Play Hockey, and structured Stick Practice sessions for children, teens, and seniors. The arena partners with The Hockey Academy for advanced training and hosts various summer camps and clinics. Figure skating programs are offered through partnerships with organizations like ASPIRE and Gate City FSC. Additional services include Ice Rental for private events, Skate Sharpening, Adaptive Sled Rentals for sled hockey, Skating Parties, and a Youth Grant Program supporting Nashua non-profit organizations serving youth. The venue uses Frontline Connect for ticket purchases and LiveBarn for video streaming of events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Skate Open ice sessions available to the general public for recreational skating, offered at various times throughout the week with rental skates available on site. Tickets are $5 per skater with $6 rental skates, and a 10-pass book is available for $40.
• Stick Practice Structured hockey practice sessions offered as Adult Stick Practice (full gear required, $12/player with $96 10-pass book), Youth & Teen Stick Practice ($12/player), and Senior Stick sessions for older adult participants.
• Kids Pucks & Parents Introductory hockey program for young children accompanied by parents that introduces basic hockey skills in a fun, supportive environment. Includes a beginner-level offering; $10 per individual session.
• Learn to Skate Instructional programs teaching fundamental skating skills to beginners of all ages, with seasonal class enrollment (e.g., May–June sessions).
• Learn to Play Hockey Programs designed to teach children and beginners the fundamentals of playing hockey, with Spring enrollment available.
• Adult Hockey Leagues Organized hockey league play for adult participants at various skill levels, hosted at the arena on a recurring seasonal basis.
• Summer Camps & Clinics Seasonal summer hockey programs including Girls Hockey Camp, Learn to Play Hockey Camp, Rec Hockey Camp, NE Stars Hockey Camp, Pro Hockey Development Summer, NH Whalers Summer Skills, Inside Edge Summer Skills, Radius Edge clinics, and High School Summer Skills.
• Figure Skating Programs Figure skating programs including ASPIRE figure skating instruction, Gate City FSC, Synchro Stars, and Gate City Synchro synchronized skating teams, along with freestyle ice time sessions.
• Ice Rental Hourly private ice time rental for groups, teams, organizations, and private events such as practices, games, tournaments, and corporate functions. Times are subject to availability with limited opportunities during peak hockey season (September–March).
• Pro Shop & Skate Sharpening On-site pro shop offering professional skate sharpening services and equipment sales for skaters and hockey players.
• Adaptive Sled Rentals Rental of adaptive sled equipment for participants with disabilities who use sleds for ice hockey, supporting inclusive skating opportunities.
• Skating Parties Private event bookings for birthday parties and group celebrations held on the ice at the arena.
• Youth Grant Program Grant program administered with the City of Nashua Ice Rink Commission that offers financial support to Nashua non-profit organizations serving youth through healthy recreation, educational opportunities, positive competition, or physical activity. Annual application deadline is June 15th.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving all ages and abilities from youth to seniors
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Hockey AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hockey Academy is a key programming partner offering hockey instruction, summer camps, and skill development programs at Conway Arena. Programs include Learn to Play Hockey, Rec Hockey Camp, NE Stars Hockey Camp, Pro Hockey Development Summer, High School Summer Skills, and Inside Edge Summer Skills.
• Radius Edge ClinicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadius Edge provides hockey skill development clinics and instruction at Conway Arena as part of the facility's comprehensive hockey programming offering.
• New England StarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew England Stars hockey organization operates programs at Conway Arena, providing competitive hockey opportunities for players in the region.
• Gate City Figure Skating ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGate City Figure Skating Club (GATE CITY FSC) is a partner organization providing figure skating instruction and competitive programs including Gate City Synchro synchronized skating team.
• Synchro StarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynchro Stars synchronized skating organization operates at Conway Arena through its Gate City Synchro team offering.
• ASPIRE Figure SkatingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPIRE provides figure skating instruction and programming at Conway Arena as part of the facility's figure skating ecosystem.
• City of Nashua Ice Rink CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Nashua Ice Rink Commission partners with Conway Arena to offer youth grants to Nashua non-profit organizations serving youth. The program supports youth activities in areas of healthy recreation, educational opportunities, positive competition, and physical activity. Application deadline is June 15th annually.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salem Icenter: Closest geographic competitor — multi-purpose ice facility in Salem, NH (adjacent to Nashua) offering public skating, youth and adult hockey, figure skating, and instructional programming for the same southern NH demographic.
• IceWorks Skating Complex: Multi-rink ice sports operator in Pennsylvania offering public sessions, travel and youth hockey, figure skating, and instructional programs — comparable in service mix and programming depth to Conway Arena's broad portfolio.
• Ashburn Ice House: Multi-rink ice sports complex in Ashburn, VA offering public skating, youth and adult hockey, figure skating, lessons, and camps — comparable in programming breadth and partner-driven instruction model to Conway Arena.
• The Edge Sports Center: Multi-rink ice sports facility in Bedford, MA offering public skating, hockey leagues, figure skating, and instructional programming; directly comparable in scope and customer base to Conway Arena within the broader Route 3 corridor.
• Glacier Ice Arena: Community ice facility in Fairfax, VA operating public skating, hockey leagues, lessons, and figure skating programs; similar single/dual-sheet operating model serving a regional suburban market.
• Cronin Memorial Rink: Community ice rink in Woburn, MA offering public skating, hockey programs, and figure skating — directly comparable New England community rink with overlapping programming and customer demographic.
• Frozen Pond Arena: Regional community ice rink in Haverhill, MA providing public skate, youth hockey, figure skating, and private ice rentals — a near-twin operating model to Conway Arena's within the Merrimack Valley market.

Broad incumbents

• Rink Management Services Corporation: Established operator of multiple municipal and community ice rinks across the U.S.; a broad incumbent in the same operating category with deeper scale, multi-site footprint, and municipal contract experience that Conway Arena does not have.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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