About Us
91,000 SQ. FT. ICE ARENA
Our NEW, state-of-the-art, 91,000 sq. ft. ice arena, located at 838 Grove Street (1 block north of SPHS) is owned and operated by Sun Prairie Ice, Inc. (SP-Ice, Inc.). Even though the doors to the new facility will open on January 17, 2014 we still have a lot of fund-raising goals to reach. See below for details about our continuing Capital Campaign.
With considerable assistance from the Sun Prairie Youth Hockey Association, several area businesses, and dedication from many hockey & skating enthusiasts; the Sun Prairie Ice Arena (aka: SP-Ice, Inc.) opened a new state-of-the-art, two (2), ice sheet facility on January 17, 2014..
Facility Features
Two (2), NHL-sized rink surfaces, boards, glass and protective netting
Large, double-entrance, all-glass lobby
Seating capacities:
Cardinal Rink: 1,100 spectators
Tom & Rita Tubbs Rink: 600 spectators
Plus mezzanine seating, unique standing room viewing platforms and ice-level viewing in both rinks
Multiple concession stands (operated by SPYHA)
Future, on-site restaurant space (tenant working on details)
Pro skate shop space (no tenant yet - contact us for details)
Comfortable meeting rooms (available to schedule)
Birthday party rooms (available to rent)
Family lounge (near seating area)
Sun Prairie boys and girls varsity locker rooms
One (1), leased locker room (Rage Women's Hockey)
Dedicated figure skating locker room
Twelve (12), other locker rooms (assigned as needed)
Open-air locker room for Open Skate and other on-ice events
Dance Studio (Monona Academy of Dance)
Skate rentals available
Facility management and coach offices
Additional Facility Features
Designed for wheelchair and disabled access to all amenities
Built to be highly energy-efficient:
Improved wall and roof insulation
Waste heat reclaim for domestic hot water preheat
Occupancy sensors to control heat
Ventilation and lighting
Energy efficient lighting systems throughout the facility
Desiccant dehumidifiers for consistent humidity control
Dry-floor event capacity (no ice, concrete floor expo space)
Recreational Opportunities
The ice arena will provide year-round community recreation for skaters of all ages and varied interests including (but not limited to): hockey players, figure skaters, speed skaters (TBD) and recreational skaters.
Learn to Skate classes (for all ages)
Open/Public skating (including themed events & birthday parties)
Figure Skating classes and Freestyle practice ice
Youth Hockey (through SPYHA)
Sun Prairie High School Hockey
Adult Hockey
Hockey development programs, camps or clinics
Hockey tournaments
Figure skating competitions and training
Partnership with schools for educational programs, sports camps, curriculum offerings & social gatherings
Corporate functions, meetings, team building & social events
Special events for private use, including dry floor events from April 21st through August 31st annually.
