Pirelli Veteran's Skating Arena - FMC Ice Sports
Franklin, MA

The Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli Veteran's Memorial Skating Arena was rededicated to honor the memory of the fallen Medal of Valor recipient and former Franklin Panther. The arena was completed in 1973, opened to the public on June 2, 1973. It was built under the direction of Governor Francis Sargent and the Commissioner of Natural Resources, Arthur Bromwell, and the effort of Representative George Woods.

The Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli Veteran's Skating Arena is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility, overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). FMC Ice Sports has been operating the arena for DCR since 1992. The arena is a full service skating facility offering an extensive variety of skating programs for all ages and abilities. The facility features a pro shop operated by Hockey Dog (508) 528-1974, a heated conference room, facilities for birthday parties, as well as a snack bar. The Pirelli Veteran's Skating Arena provides patrons with affordable recreation in a clean, safe, and well maintained facility.

Ice Time

This arena offers ice time year-round.

Ice Rate: $210
Based on a 50-minute hour

Reserve Ice Time

Public Skate: $5
Rental Skates: $4 (on first come, first served basis)

   Arena Information

Visit our Official Website Here

910 Panther Way
Franklin, MA 02038

Phone: 508-541-7024
Fax: 508-528-9350

 

This arena is home to:
NEFS - Norfolk County Hawks
Franklin Hockey Association
Tri-Valley Indians YH
King Philip Walpole YH
Demons Youth Hockey
Greg Carter's European Hockey School
Pro Ambitions Hockey Camps and Supplies

   Ice Box Cafe Hours

Icebox Cafe
Day Time Start Date
Friday 7:00pm - 10:00pm 9/30
Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm 9/17
Sunday 9:00am - 4:45pm 9/18


        



 

 

   News & Announcements

Spring I registration now available. Class information and registration is available on our main site, www.fmcicesports.com. The Spring I session begins the week of February 26th.

 

Cradles to Crayons / Boston Bruins PJ Drive & DJ Public Skate Event

Friday, February 17th, 2012
8:00 - 9:50 PM
$5 General Admission
$4 Rental Skates*

Join FMC Ice Sports in our 2nd Annual Cradles to Crayons / Boston Bruins PJ Drive and DJ Public Skate Event! Rock out on the ice as our live, ice-side DJ spins today's hottest hits. Guests who donate a pair of new, children's pajamas for kids ages 0-12 will receive a free public skate pass for a future visit. All donations go to benefit Cradles to Crayons, a non-profit charity organization committed to providing necessities to deserving children. *Rental skates available for an additional $4.00 on a first come, first served basis.

 

DJ Public Skate

Every Friday Night
8:00pm - 9:50pm
$5.00 Admission, $4.00 for rental skates, on a first come, first served basis

FMC Ice Sports has brought the popular DJ Public Skate program to Franklin! Bring your friends and come skate to today's hottest hits, request songs from our live, ice-side DJ and show off your moves on the ice.

 

About FMC Learn to Skate Programs
Welcome to the first step of the FMC Ice Sports group program progression. Each Learn to Skate level is designed to teach a specific set of skills geared toward basic movement, coordination and balance on the ice. It is important that the level progression is followed and for skaters to demonstrate skills efficiently to staff before advancing. Instructors will evaluate students and give progress reports to skaters at the end of each season.

 

Class Information and Registration
Please visit our main website for additional program information including brochures and online registration. www.fmcicesports.com

 

 

 

 

About FMC Hockey Programs
FMC Ice Sports is proud to offer hockey programming for all ages and abilities. We believe in providing structured classes that promote education, friendships and a love of hockey. It is very important that all hockey players have a basic knowledge and understanding of ice skating. Beginner hockey players are required to participate in and pass a Learn to Skate course and are suggested to enroll in Pre-Hockey before enrolling in Bruins FUNdamentals Beginner Hockey School.

 

Class Information and Registration
Please visit our main website for additional program information including brochures and online registration. www.fmcicesports.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 About FMC Figure Skating Programs
At FMC, we hope that skating becomes a part of your life and that it provides you with great exercise, an opportunity to make new friends and a positive environment to learn life lessons. In the FMC Ice Sports Skating program, you can expect to progress naturally and comfortably and we strive to provide you with choices and options that help make your skating enjoyable with any level of commitment. All skaters must take and pass a Learn to Skate class in order to progress onto figure skating programs.

 

 

Class Information and Registration
Please visit our main website for additional program information including brochures and online registration. www.fmcicesports.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Events & Parties

Free Ice Skating Opportunities for Massachusetts Public Schools

 

• Available to Massachusetts public schools only
• FREE public skating for school organized groups, weekdays during regular school hours
• One visit, per class, per year
• Skate rental additional - $4/per pair, on a first come, first serve basis
• School must provide chaperones to supervise (1:30 ratio)

Learn more about free ice skating opportunities for Massachusetts public schools or to schedule your school skate by calling 1-888-74-SKATE.


 

Have Your Next Party on Ice!

Have your special gathering at the coolest place in town! Rentals start at $225 for 50 minutes. Reservations and full payment must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. For the best selection of dates and times, call 1-888-74-SKATE and reserve your party today!

•The following facilities are $225 and rental includes 50 minutes of ice, skate rentals and a special gift for the guest of honor:
Auburn, Brockton, Cambridge, Greenfield, Fitchburg, Lynn, Springfield, West Roxbury, Worcester

•The following facilities are $250 and rental includes 45 minutes of room time* / ice time, skate rental and a special gift for the guest of honor.
Burlington, Chelmsford, East Boston, Fall River, Franklin, Gardner, Holyoke, Marlboro, Natick, New Bedford, Plymouth, Revere, Taunton

 

Parties are subject to ice time availability. *Room times are predetermined. You must provide your own food and decorations. Lit candles are not permitted in the arenas.

2012 FMC Skater Scholarship

Application Deadline - May 15, 2012

A Message from the President

The FMC Skater Scholarship program was developed in 1993 to provide financial assistance to ice sports participants and recreational ice skaters that demonstrate personal excellence on and off the ice. The scholarships are awarded to ice hockey, figure skating and recreational skate in participants in June of each year.

Over the past 17 years, FMC has awarded over $300,000 in education scholarships to 340 high school graduates seeking to further their education. Scholarship winners are selected by a review committee and are based upon the applicant’s academic performance, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, as well as their accomplishments and leadership on the ice. The scholarship program is an extension of FMC’s commitment to the communities we serve. Our mission is to help youngsters achieve the very best from themselves on and off the ice. Keeping the participation cost as affordable as possible, offering quality programs that focus on development and helping in some small way to defray the cost of higher education are just some of the ways toward that goal.

Very Truly Yours,
Robert R. McBride
President, Facility Management Corporation

Download the 2012 scholarship application

Apply for the 2012 scholarship online now


 

 

 



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