Florida Hospital Center Ice is the largest ice sports facility in the Southeastern United States and offers learn to skate classes, hockey development clinics, public skating, birthday parties, corporate events and many other activities. The state of the art facility also boasts five ice rinks including an Olympic-sized hockey rink and has quickly become one of the premier ice rinks in the country.
The 'Beat the Heat' event will include a free public ice skate from 2:15 P.M. until 4:15 P.M. More experienced hockey players will be able to participate in on-ice skills challenges including slap shot radar which measures puck speed and an obstacle course.
"Hosting events that inspire our Tampa Bay community to live happier and healthier lives, while encouraging them to get out and be active is something Florida Hospital is very passionate about," said Lauren Key, VP of Marketing, Florida Hospital, West Florida Division of Adventist Health System. "We are delighted to partner with Florida Hospital Center Ice and the Tampa Bay Lightning to host this family friendly event."
There will also be off-ice fitness classes including Zumba and body combat classes. Other off-ice activities will include a high-performance skills training demo and stickhandling drills.
"We are proud and excited to host this strategic partnership event with the Lightning and Florida Hospital in early June," Gordie Zimmerman, Managing Partner of Florida Hospital Center Ice said. "Our facility's multi-concept of ice rinks and ancillary training areas allows these major sponsors to showcase their product and provide a fun-filled day for families. The impact of these events is essential for all involved and solidify our long-term relationship and success in our community."
The event will also feature appearances by the Lightning's official mascot, ThunderBug, Florida Hospital Center Ice's official mascot, IC, the Lightning Girls and Rolling Thunder. Additionally, there will be free giveaways from the Lightning, Florida Hospital and Florida Hospital Center Ice throughout the festivities. Fans wishing to secure ice time can do so by signing up at
www.tampabaylightning.com/beattheheat
