A new era for the Northfield community Ice Arena
Cows, Colleges and Community Arena -- Working to Build a Strong Community
A new era for the Northfield community Ice Arena
Cows, Colleges and Community Arena -- Working to Build a Strong Community
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new northfield community ice arena information
NEW:
- Potential: Multi-use dryland training area
- Locker rooms w/ showers & toilets
- Ramp/Elevator to improve accessibility throughout the site
- Multipurpose Room
- Team Rooms
- Coach/Referee Rooms
- Mother's Room
UPGRADED:
- Lobby
- Concessions
- Offices
- Skate rental
- Viewing areas
- Storage
VISIONS OF WHAT COULD BE...
UPDATE SITE PLAN
the need is now - the arena has outrun its useful life
the arena was Originally built 50 years ago by local hockey families, and gifted to the city
- The freon ice cooling system is obsolete, costly, & inefficient. Due to environmental regulations the system needs to be replaced. When the system leaks, the arena will no longer be operational.
- The current arena is not ADA-accessible. The building itself is dilapidated and falling apart.
- The Northfield City Council recently voted to sell the current arena, creating additional positive economic impact.
- Without a plan to replace the facility, the Northfield community is in danger of losing valuable youth programs, healthy and accessible family activities, jobs and mentorship, and local commerce associated with events. Prospective families will go elsewhere, impacting our school funding.
- There has been a 19% growth to Northfield Skating School (NSS) and the Northfield Hockey Association (NHA) over the last 5 years alone - outpacing other recreational sports and residential growth.
- The city council understands the importance of an arena in Northfield. Their ability to contribute is reduced due to other community needs and they have requested community support via private funding.
fuel growth and success
NHS Girls have had 3 State High School Tournament appearances in the past 10 years: 2017, 2022, 2024
172 Northfield Skating School participants (ages 4-adult)
NSS skaters have been state finalists, regional competitors, gold test achievers, and Disney On Ice professionals
Winning with Character:
Ayla Puppe - 2024 Ms. Hockey MN
NHS Boys have had 3 State High School Tournament appearances in the past 10 years: 2016, 2023, 2024
19% increase in youth participation vs 2018-2019 season
270+ Northfield Hockey Association players (ages 5-15)
Winning with Character:
Jake Geiger - 2024 Herb Brooks Award
