CENTER ICE SPORTSPLEX
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2018, the Center Ice Foundation is a woman-led, all-volunteer 501©3 organization dedicated to expanding access to sports and recreation opportunities. Our mission is to construct a multi-sport health and wellness district that serves traditionally underserved communities. We are committed to providing access and opportunity for everyone to play the sports we serve.
What started as a group of passionate hockey moms seeking a convenient place for their children to play has evolved into a formidable partnership of community members, inspired to leave the world better than we found it.
PROJECT PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITES
NAMING RIGHTS
Long-term exposure in total exclusivity to the public: your brand or your personal legacy becomes associated with community, youth, educational, and economic development Naming rights begin at $25,000 and can be customized to meet your brand or legacy planning goals
PHILANTHROPY
Create a lasting legacy through a meaningful financial contribution Flexible pledge terms; tax deductible under IRS 501(c)3
SPONSORSHIP
Custom sponsorship packages available for any budget, based on your individual/organizational brand, philanthropic, and community investment strategy
INVESTMENT
Long-term real estate investment opportunity in the $50 billion and growing industry of youth sports & recreation programming Equity position in our for-profit subsidiary/Joint Venture company: Center Ice Development Minimum contribution required
PARTNERSHIP
Investment of time, trade, or talents Co-creation & marketing of programming
WHO WE SERVE
Athletes: Hockey, Figure Skating, Lacrosse, Soccer, Football, Baseball, Adaptive Sports/Sled Hockey
Education: School Districts (STEM Education, Physical Education, Ancillary Facilities, Internship Programming), Charter/Elite Sports Academies, Home School Supportive Curriculum
Community: Economic Development/Job Creation, Travel & Tourism, Veterans, Underserved Populations, Health & Wellness/Sports Med, Entrepreneurship
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Total Project Cost: $25 million
Estimated Job Creation: 200+
Total Acreage: 15.5
Total Square Feet: +/- 140,000 2 NHL Regulation Ice Rinks +/- 60,000 sq ft indoor turf fieldhouse Sports Lofts Incubation Space
Adjacent Amenities: Restaurant, Retail, Recreation, Hospitality Multi-Specialty Physician Practice
FAQ'S
WHAT IS YOUR PROJECT
This is the first of its kind in Central Ohio health, wellness, sports & recreation district, providing access to sports facilities in a currently underserved community. In addition to 2 sheets of ice (the first in the region to be adaptive sports-enabled), the project includes an indoor turf field house, and sports entrepreneur incubation space. Adjacent will be a multi-specialty medical office, restaurant & retail, and other ancillary and symbiotic uses.
HOW IS YOUR PROJECT BEING FUNDED?
Projects like ours are economic development & tourism drivers and recreational amenities to support a healthy community. But communities don’t generally support tax levies as a funding mechanism. Our capital stack includes a number of different components: corporate & grassroots philanthropic support via an aggressive capital campaign, unique public funding mechanisms, and traditional commercial lending. Our business plan & pro forma show cashflow positivity as early as year 2.