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Be Part of a Historic First for Oregon Ice Sports

Support the 2025 NHL-Size Rink at the Oregon State Fairgrounds (OSF) in Salem — Creating Space for Families, Skaters, and Community Fun.

Why It Matters

Ice Time is Melting Away in Oregon

Limited access to ice is holding back kids, families, and future athletes. With just 7 full-size rinks serving over 4 million people, we're falling behind — but this pilot project can change everything.

Oregon Rinks Initiative: Building Momentum
What have we done so far?

We’re making real progress toward expanding ice sports access across Oregon. Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far:​

  • Secured essential rink equipment to power our first projects

  • Partnered with local municipalities to advocate for year-round public ice access

  • Actively scouting locations for a new recreational facility in the Salem/Keizer area

  • Pursuing a flagship pilot project — a full-size NHL rink at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, targeted for Winter 2025–2026​

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Your support helps transform these milestones into permanent, community-driven ice sports facilities. Join us in growing the future of skating in Oregon.

About the OSF Pilot Project

A Seasonal Rink with Year-Round Impact

  • Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds Salem, OR

  • Dates: October 2025 – March 2026

  • NHL-size rink, portable infrastructure

  • Estimated reach: 15,000+ visits

  • Activities: Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, Youth Hockey, Adult Hockey, Figure Skating, and Curling 

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Project Costs

Total project cost: $1.5 M 

What We've Already Done: 
•$600K in equipment already secured
•$60K electrical upgrade pledged by Oregon State Fairgrounds

What's Left: 
•$840K needed to launch (includes $130K by June)
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We're seeking donors, sponsors, grants, volunteers, and gear donations.

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With your support, we can create spaces for recreation, talent development, and community engagement while driving economic growth.

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Let's work together to make this vision a reality.

Project Timeline - We Need Your Help

Immediate Need: $130K by June 15

To move the ORI Pilot Project forward, we need to raise $130,000 by June 15th.

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•This funding is critical to complete an essential electrical upgrade at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

•Without this upgrade, the rink cannot be installed for the 2025 pilot season.

•We are currently collecting pledges to assess if this fundraising goal is achievable.

Help Build Salem’s First NHL-Size Rink — A Place for Community, Connection, and Ice Sports.

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