Compton Family Ice Arena

What Compton Family Ice Arena does

The Compton Family Ice Arena is a 5,022-seat, two-sheet ice facility located on the University of Notre Dame campus in Notre Dame, Indiana. It opened on October 21, 2011, funded by a lead gift from Kevin and Gayla Compton (former part-owners of the NHL's San Jose Sharks), and replaced the prior 2,857-seat rink in the north dome of the Edmund P. Joyce Center. The arena operates as a university athletic facility and community ice center, serving as the home venue for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Division I hockey program while simultaneously functioning as a regional hub for youth hockey, adult recreational hockey, figure skating, learn-to-skate instruction, and public skating.

The facility's core product surface spans eight distinct lines: youth hockey programs, adult hockey programs (including the Adult Draft Hockey League), learn-to-skate instruction, ice rental and reservations, birthday party and private event hosting, on-site retail (Irish Hockey Shop and CFIA Pro Shop), varsity hockey tenancy, and on-site food service through O'Brien's. The technology backbone comprises one Olympic-sized rink and one standard rink (with limited seating on the second sheet), a weight room, eight auxiliary locker rooms, and training facilities for varsity athletes. Operational software is built around FinnlyConnect (scheduling and registration), LiveBarn (live streaming), Rink Partners (facility management), and College Sports Live (e-commerce), with the facility operating cashless since its most recent platform update.

Commercially, the arena generates revenue through a mix of usage-based ice rental fees, recurring recreation program subscriptions, transaction fees from event hosting and ticket sales, hardware sales via the pro shop, and one-time venue rental fees for private events. Demand is sourced through Notre Dame Athletics' owned channels (fightingirish.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), partner referral networks (Irish Youth Hockey League, Michiana High School Hockey League, Michiana Ice Figure Skating Club, ND Club Sports), and national tournament partnerships (USA Hockey Nationals, NHL Winter Classic, CCM Selects, National Junior Prospects). The facility is owned and operated by the University of Notre Dame as part of its athletics department; it is not a standalone revenue-reporting entity, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Compton Family Ice Arena

Legal name

Compton Family Ice Arena

Website

https://comptonice.nd.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Compton Family Ice Arena is a 5,022-seat, two-rink ice facility on the University of Notre Dame campus that serves as home venue for Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Division I hockey and offers youth hockey, adult hockey, learn-to-skate programs, public skating, retail, and event hosting to the South Bend/Notre Dame community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports & Recreation Facilities

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collegiate & School Athletic Facilities (MPAKAEAJ), Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Ice arena services
• Hockey programs
• Figure skating
• Ice rentals
• Sports facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Notre Dame

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. Ice Rental and Reservations: Revenue from reserving ice time for groups, teams, and events. The facility offers online registration for ice reservations.
2. Recreation Programs: Fees from youth hockey programs, adult hockey programs, and learn-to-skate programs. Programs include registration through CFIA's online platform.
3. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting tournaments, showcases, and special events including partnerships with national hockey events like USA Hockey Nationals and NHL Winter Classic.
4. Ticket Sales: Revenue from Notre Dame hockey games and events. Clear bag policy and metal detectors in place for game day.
5. Merchandise Sales: Irish Hockey Shop and CFIA Pro Shop selling hockey equipment and merchandise. Additional online store available.
6. Venue Rental: Spaces within the facility available for rental including birthday parties and private events. O'Brien's food venue operates within the arena.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Compton Family Ice Arena operates a 5,022-seat, two-sheet ice facility (including one Olympic-sized rink) on the University of Notre Dame campus. It offers youth and adult hockey leagues, learn-to-skate instruction, ice time rentals, birthday party hosting, on-site retail (Irish Hockey Shop & CFIA Pro Shop), and concessions (O'Brien's), while serving as the home venue for Notre Dame Fighting Irish varsity hockey.

Product overview

The Compton Family Ice Arena is a two-rink ice facility operated as part of Notre Dame Athletics. The facility offers a comprehensive suite of ice-related programs and services including youth and adult hockey leagues, learn-to-skate instruction, ice rental for private groups, and event hosting for birthday parties. The arena serves as the home venue for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish varsity hockey team and includes on-site retail (Irish Hockey Shop & CFIA Pro Shop) and food service (O'Brien's). Programs are managed through online registration and scheduling systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Hockey Programs
• Adult Hockey Programs
• Learn to Skate Programs
• Ice Rental and Reservation
• Birthday Parties
• Irish Hockey Shop and CFIA Pro Shop
• Notre Dame Hockey Games and Tickets
• O'Brien's Concessions
• Tournament and Event Hosting

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Chicago BlackhawksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional hockey team partnership within the CFIA Partners network, providing exposure and connection to NHL programming
• Irish Youth Hockey LeaguecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal youth hockey league operating within the CFIA ecosystem, channeling young players to facility programs
• Michiana Ice Figure Skating ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional figure skating club utilizing facility ice time for club activities and competitions
• Michiana High School Hockey LeaguecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh school hockey league providing structured competition and player development opportunities using facility resources
• ND Club SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity club sports organization offering recreational sports opportunities for Notre Dame students
• USA Hockey NationalsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth hockey championship event hosted at the facility, bringing top youth teams to the arena
• NHL Winter ClassicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NHL's marquee outdoor game event, providing exposure to professional hockey ecosystem
• National Junior ProspectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollegiate recruitment platform for hockey showcases and player development events
• Superseries Collegiate ClassicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollegiate hockey showcase event hosted at the facility for player evaluation and recruitment
• CCM SelectsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment brand partnership providing development programs and training opportunities
• 200X85 STX ShootoutminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTournament series partner hosting youth hockey tournaments at the facility
• PA Hockey High School TournamentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional high school hockey tournament utilizing facility for competition hosting
• Rink PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationFacility management and operations technology partner for rink systems

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bright-Landry Hockey Center: Harvard University's ice arena and home of Crimson hockey (ECAC Hockey). Comparable as an Ivy League university-operated hockey arena with NCAA Division I hockey and community programming.
• Mariucci Arena: University of Minnesota's on-campus ice arena and home of Golden Gopher hockey (Big Ten). Comparable as a Big Ten university hockey venue with community programming.
• Agganis Arena: Boston University's home arena for Terriers hockey (Hockey East). Comparable as a private university-operated hockey venue hosting NCAA Division I hockey with surrounding community programming.
• Munn Ice Arena: Michigan State University's on-campus ice arena and home of Spartan hockey in the Big Ten. Direct comparable as a Big Ten university hockey venue with similar youth/adult programming and varsity function.
• Schneider Arena: Providence College's on-campus ice arena and home of Friars hockey (Hockey East). Comparable as a private university-operated hockey arena with NCAA Division I hockey and community programming.
• Yost Ice Arena: University of Michigan's historic ice arena serving Wolverines hockey (Big Ten). Comparable as a university-operated hockey arena hosting NCAA Division I games alongside community programming.
• Ingalls Rink: Yale University's historic ice arena and home of Bulldogs hockey (ECAC Hockey). Comparable as a university-operated hockey arena hosting NCAA Division I hockey with community ice programming.
• Pegula Ice Arena: Penn State's two-sheet ice arena and home of Nittany Lions hockey (Big Ten). Highly comparable as a newer multi-sheet university hockey facility with similar recreational programming.

Emerging players

• Sharks Ice San Jose: Multi-sheet community ice facility in San Jose operated in partnership with the NHL's San Jose Sharks — the same franchise whose former part-owners (the Comptons) funded CFIA. Comparable as a multi-sheet community ice venue with NHL brand affiliation and youth/adult hockey programming.
• The Rinks - Anaheim/Irvine: Multi-rink community ice facility affiliated with the Anaheim Ducks and NHL. Comparable as a multi-sheet community ice venue offering learn-to-skate, youth hockey, and adult leagues with NHL brand partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NDCFIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/NDCFIA
• Instagraminstagram.com/ndcfia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compton-family-ice-arena

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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