Welcome to The Rink Foundation
A parent-led organization with a mission to bring a facility to Yakima, WA to sustain and grow hockey and on ice sports and activities in the valley. We believe that community connection and love of sport can be forever life changing and will be a benefit to the entire valley.
Why A Rink?
Ice sports have long been a cherished tradition among Yakima families. Since the 1950s, generations have gathered to skate, play, and forge lasting memories.
- Economic growth and partnership opportunities
- Creative Outlet for our youth
- Central Community Space
2023 – 2024
Youth Hockey: +80 registrations
Youth Learn to Skate: +60 registrations
Figure Skating: +20 registrations
Adult Hockey League: +80 registrations
Adult Hockey Learn to Skate: +30 participants
*Based on numbers shared by the Yakima Amateur Hockey Association
The Rink Foundation Game Plan
Year 1: The Land
We are dedicated to securing land and initiating the permitting process in a location that is centrally accessible to all skaters in the Yakima Valley.
Funding Goal: 5MIL
Year 2: The Barn
Our goal is to construct a sustainable, single-sheet ice rink, with provisions to add a second sheet as the interest and programming for skaters expand.
Funding Goal: 5MIL
Year 3: The Ice
Join us at center ice on opening day to celebrate a new chapter for diverse, fun and safe ice sports programming to the Yakima Valley.
Funding Goal: 5MIL