Aurora Ice Association Inc / Classic Rink
EIN 16-1595718
Verified- Recreational Facilities
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On January 1, 2008, history was made in Buffalo, NY, as Ralph Wilson Stadium hosted the first-ever outdoor NHL game in the United States. The Winter Classic put the Buffalo Sabres up against the Pittsburgh Penguins before record-setting crowd of 71,217.
The Aurora Ice Association purchased the ice-making equipment from the NHL, and with the support of hundreds of passionate volunteers, private donations and corporate support, a tribute to this historic event is nestled in the Village of East Aurora.
The Classic Rink is owned an operated by the Aurora Ice Association and it has become a true asset to for the entire Western New York community. Since opening in 2008, the venue has added a pavilion-style roof, locker rooms and warming lodge. The ice rink runs at full capacity from October through March and showcases a turf surface providing programming for off-ice recreational activities (lacrosse, flag football, community events) from April to September. The Aurora Ice Association continues to fundraise for needed operational equipment, maintenance of existing assets, and youth programming.
The Aurora Ice Association, Inc. (AIA) is a New York State not-for-profit organization whose goal is to bring ice sports and recreational activities to the residents and families of East Aurora and surrounding south towns communities
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