Let's build a new ice rink in west-central Houston!

Unfortunately, MetroNational will not include the popular and profitable Memorial City Ice Rink in its redevelopment plans or move it elsewhere in the area, but our collective voice helped keep the rink open for five additional months! Following this overwhelming community response, volunteers have formed the Texas nonprofit organization, Houston Ice Sports Coalition (HISC). HISC is working to establish a permanent ice facility in west-central Houston to serve our community. 

There is a significant shortage of ice sports capacity in Greater Houston, a region of 7.9 million residents currently served by just four facilities providing five sheets of ice. HISC's mission is to expand access to hockey, figure skating, public skating, sled hockey, curling, and other ice sports through affordable recreational opportunities, educational programming, youth development, and inclusive community initiatives. HISC seeks to complement existing rink operators and strengthen Houston’s entire ice sports community through collaboration, strategic partnerships, and a long-term vision for a permanent facility serving generations to come.

HISC is currently pursuing an initial **$50,000 community fundraising goal** to establish the organizational foundation necessary to advance the project, including legal, accounting, administrative, technology, and outreach expenses. These initial contributions will demonstrate community support and help attract major donors, philanthropic organizations, businesses, and government partners to fund subsequent planning, architectural concepts, engineering, site evaluation, and feasibility studies. Led by volunteers with expertise in business, finance, operations, development, real estate, law, and community engagement, HISC invites individuals, families, clubs, and businesses to help turn this shared vision into reality.

Please consider a nominal donation to help with HISC's initial costs and show potential partners the community's desire to have a permanent, community-focused ice rink in west-central Houston. No amount is too small!

Support HISC's campaign: Click here! 

Donate using the above GiveButter link; do NOT donate to change.org!

Learn more about HISC: Click here!

Important tax consideration: HISC is awaiting IRS recognition as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and contributions are not currently tax deductible; donors should not rely on a potential future deduction. Together, our community can build a permanent home for ice sports and create opportunities for generations to come.

*Pic of one of the Theatre on Ice teams that no longer has a home rink