Buffone Arena - FMC Ice Sports
Worcester, MA


The Buffone Skating Arena is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility, overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). FMC Ice Sports has been operating the arena for DCR since 1995. The Arena is a full service skating facility offering an extensive variety of skating programs for all ages and abilities. The facility features a pro shop operated by Kleen 'n Hard Sports, (508)-755-8164 facilities for birthday parties, as well as a snack bar. The Buffone Skating Arena provides patrons with affordable recreation in a clean, safe, and well maintained facility.

Ice Time

This arena offers ice time year-round.

Ice Rate: $210
Based on a 50-minute hour

Reserve Ice Time

Public Skate: $5
15+ Public Hockey: $10
Rental Skates: $4 (on first come, first served basis)

   Arena Information

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284 Lake Avenue
Worcester, MA 01604

Phone: 508-799-0910
Fax: 508-798-3674

Pro Shop: Kleen 'n Hard Sports
508-755-8164
 

This arena is home to:
NEFS -Central Mass Cobras
Shrewsbury Youth Hockey
Lakers Youth Hockey
Rusty Blades Hockey
Skating Club of Worcester
Worcester Crusaders
Dillon Skating School
Assumption College Ice Hockey
Worcester Jr. Wildcats
Worcester Academy Ice Hockey
www.liveforhockey.com

  Ice Box Cafe Hours

Icebox Cafe

 

   News & Announcements

Buffone Arena will be closed until May 17th for maintenance. All programs will take place at the Horgan Arena in Auburn while Buffone Arena is closed, then return to Buffone Arena. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-888-74-SKATE, customercare@fmcicesports.com

 

Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate

May 18th - August 17th
Buffone Arena - Worcester
8:00 - 9:50pm
Cost: $5.00 admission, $4.00 for rental skates*

Stay cool in the warm weather with FMC Ice Sports at the Buffone Arena for our Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate Sessions! Bring your friends and request today's top hits as our live, ice-side DJ entertains you. We turn the lights out for a unique, skate-in-the-dark experience, and glow in the dark necklaces are encouraged!

*Rental skates are available on a first come, first served basis

 

About FMC Learn to Skate Programs
Welcome to the first step of the FMC Ice Sports group program progression. Each Learn to Skate level is designed to teach a specific set of skills geared toward basic movement, coordination and balance on the ice. It is important that the level progression is followed and for skaters to demonstrate skills efficiently to staff before advancing. Instructors will evaluate students and give progress reports to skaters at the end of each season.

 

Class Information and Registration
Please visit our main website for additional program information including brochures and online registration. www.fmcicesports.com

 

 

 

 

About FMC Hockey Programs
FMC Ice Sports is proud to offer hockey programming for all ages and abilities. We believe in providing structured classes that promote education, friendships and a love of hockey. It is very important that all hockey players have a basic knowledge and understanding of ice skating. Beginner hockey players are required to participate in and pass a Learn to Skate course and are suggested to enroll in Pre-Hockey before enrolling in Bruins FUNdamentals Beginner Hockey School.

 

Class Information and Registration
Please visit our main website for additional program information including brochures and online registration. www.fmcicesports.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 About FMC Figure Skating Programs
At FMC, we hope that skating becomes a part of your life and that it provides you with great exercise, an opportunity to make new friends and a positive environment to learn life lessons. In the FMC Ice Sports Skating program, you can expect to progress naturally and comfortably and we strive to provide you with choices and options that help make your skating enjoyable with any level of commitment. All skaters must take and pass a Learn to Skate class in order to progress onto figure skating programs.

 

 

Class Information and Registration
Please visit our main website for additional program information including brochures and online registration. www.fmcicesports.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Events & Parties

Free Ice Skating Opportunities for Massachusetts Public Schools

 

• Available to Massachusetts public schools only
• FREE public skating for school organized groups, weekdays during regular school hours
• One visit, per class, per year
• Skate rental additional - $4/per pair, on a first come, first serve basis
• School must provide chaperones to supervise (1:30 ratio)

Learn more about free ice skating opportunities for Massachusetts public schools or to schedule your school skate by calling 1-888-74-SKATE.


 

Have Your Next Party on Ice!

Have your special gathering at the coolest place in town! Rentals start at $225 for 50 minutes. Reservations and full payment must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. For the best selection of dates and times, call 1-888-74-SKATE and reserve your party today!

•The following facilities are $225 and rental includes 50 minutes of ice, skate rentals and a special gift for the guest of honor:
Auburn, Brockton, Cambridge, Greenfield, Fitchburg, Lynn, Springfield, West Roxbury, Worcester

•The following facilities are $250 and rental includes 45 minutes of room time* / ice time, skate rental and a special gift for the guest of honor.
Burlington, Chelmsford, East Boston, Fall River, Franklin, Gardner, Holyoke, Marlboro, Natick, New Bedford, Plymouth, Revere, Taunton

 

Parties are subject to ice time availability. *Room times are predetermined. You must provide your own food and decorations. Lit candles are not permitted in the arenas.

2012 FMC Skater Scholarship

Application Deadline - May 15, 2012

A Message from the President

The FMC Skater Scholarship program was developed in 1993 to provide financial assistance to ice sports participants and recreational ice skaters that demonstrate personal excellence on and off the ice. The scholarships are awarded to ice hockey, figure skating and recreational skate in participants in June of each year.

Over the past 17 years, FMC has awarded over $300,000 in education scholarships to 340 high school graduates seeking to further their education. Scholarship winners are selected by a review committee and are based upon the applicant’s academic performance, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, as well as their accomplishments and leadership on the ice. The scholarship program is an extension of FMC’s commitment to the communities we serve. Our mission is to help youngsters achieve the very best from themselves on and off the ice. Keeping the participation cost as affordable as possible, offering quality programs that focus on development and helping in some small way to defray the cost of higher education are just some of the ways toward that goal.

Very Truly Yours,
Robert R. McBride
President, Facility Management Corporation

Download the 2012 scholarship application

Apply for the 2012 scholarship online now


 

 

 



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