Dante2004 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I am sure there are people on this board who have either bought, sold or looked into the purchase of a rink. So...where are some suggestions to look for one that is for sale? A group of investors and myself have been brainstorming this idea in general and we want to find some specific properties to get a little more serious about our discussion.Locally, I would obviously just call a real estate agent that handles commercial property, or look in the newspaper. But I am talking about looking at the national level United States). Any websites out there that specilize in sports facilities for sale? Maybe some hockey forum out there has a special section fo r this? I see random posts form time to time about rink for sale, or sport court for sale, etc. Hopefully there is a list somewhere...Thanks a ton! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allsmokenopancake 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Here is a rink in LA for salehttp://www.usabizmart.com/businesses/112647.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chk hrd 164 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 that rinks read like it was a synthetic rink that you have to assemble some where. I think he wants an ice rink in a building.I think Glacier Gardens in Lakewood, CA is for sale. The guy who owns it used to own the Glacier Gardens in Anaheim. He sold it and now it's a furniture store. I think it up for something like 27m. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NuggyBuggy 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 How about putting an ad in one of the hockey magazines or circulars that has distribution in the areas you are interested in ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3803 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 RINK magazine (which is put out by STAR (Serving the American Rinks) is a good start. I remember they had the ad for JP Igloo in there forever.http://www.rinkmagazine.com/rinknet/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SickLife 2 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 hey. on, but sorta offtopic, i play pickup roller with the same group of 20-30 guys every sunday. i'm in my 20's, but they're all older, around 40. & we're getting tired of having to go rink to rink when a PAL league plays at one, or a school has a permit in another, etc.we tried to rent rinks, but they seem to be doing lacrosse or soccer now to make money when hockey isn't being played.so the last option is to pay/donate an always empty but not maintained local aslphat rink to be resurfaced, & take a permit for it.i've seen sport court for sale on craigslist, but all the websites i google seem to want to call you to discuss pricing rather than give you per sq ft costs up front. any ideas on good places to get this sorta budget like? thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willc7786 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Superior Ice Rink on Long Island is somewhat up for sale. Those that know the managers/etc understand that if a good offer comes around, it could go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dante2004 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 RINK magazine (which is put out by STAR (Serving the American Rinks) is a good start. I remember they had the ad for JP Igloo in there forever.http://www.rinkmagazine.com/rinknet/This looks like a great start, thanks!The other suggestions about placing and ad/or looking in the areas of interest are good for someone who already has a few preferred locations in mind, but we are looking at it from another perspective. We want to find the right business/rink first and see if we like the geographic location... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeydoc 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 There's an inline rink in Arlington, TX for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
figgifumi_11 3 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Iceland Ice Arena in Louisville, KY has been rumored to be for sale for quite some time now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Torhs Team 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I'm sure the Mellon Arena in Pittsburg will be avaiable shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYHockey3 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Iceland Ice Arena in Louisville, KY has been rumored to be for sale for quite some time now.i thought it was sold, and thats y hockey moved to alpine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
figgifumi_11 3 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Iceland Ice Arena in Louisville, KY has been rumored to be for sale for quite some time now.i thought it was sold, and thats y hockey moved to alpineNot really sure. I know they had severe financial problems with that place going back to a year or so after they opened. A few weeks ago I was talking to a couple of guys at stick and puck who are more familiar with the situation than I am, and they were fairly certain it was stil for sale. Of course this is all speculation, so take it for what it's worth Off topic, but how's your season going over at Alpine??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYHockey3 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Iceland Ice Arena in Louisville, KY has been rumored to be for sale for quite some time now.i thought it was sold, and thats y hockey moved to alpineNot really sure. I know they had severe financial problems with that place going back to a year or so after they opened. A few weeks ago I was talking to a couple of guys at stick and puck who are more familiar with the situation than I am, and they were fairly certain it was stil for sale. Of course this is all speculation, so take it for what it's worth Off topic, but how's your season going over at Alpine???we are 5-1-1i have 6 goals and 4 assists Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeydoc 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I am sure there are people on this board who have either bought, sold or looked into the purchase of a rink. So...where are some suggestions to look for one that is for sale? A group of investors and myself have been brainstorming this idea in general and we want to find some specific properties to get a little more serious about our discussion.Locally, I would obviously just call a real estate agent that handles commercial property, or look in the newspaper. But I am talking about looking at the national level United States). Any websites out there that specilize in sports facilities for sale? Maybe some hockey forum out there has a special section fo r this? I see random posts form time to time about rink for sale, or sport court for sale, etc. Hopefully there is a list somewhere...Thanks a ton!Here's 2 rinks in the DFW area for sale. (Fort Worth side)Inline:http://www.breakawayrh.com/includes/front.htmlIce:http://www.fortworthice.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chikinpotpie 137 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I know that the landlord of the rink that I work at wants to sell the property. If you are intrested in a downtown area double rink facility in Indianapolis, PM' me and I'll give you names and phone numbers. Here's our website. www.iwsa.org Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Dante,How deep are your friends' pockets? That is the deal breaker in the whole scenario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
