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Spring Shows have Sprung
Check out some of our favorite pictures from our Spring Shows so far! To see the full albums and other pictures be sure to follow our teams on social media! Franklin Facebook – Skate Pirelli Instagram – @franklinfinesse Natick Facebook – SkateNatick Instagram – @skateteamnatick
Read MoreA Purrrfect Dry Floor Event!
FMC has been hosting cat shows at their arenas for over five years. Just last month, Simoni Arena hosted the Catsachusetts International Cat Show as they presented their 2nd Annual Show, “Catstitute of Higher Purring”. There were various breeds on display including naked cats (Sphynx), luxurious Persians, sleek Siamese, long haired cats like Ragdolls and…
Read MoreFeatured Rink: Armstrong Arena – Plymouth, MA
Armstrong Arena is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The rink opened in 1972 and FMC took over management in 1992. Inside the arena includes six team locker rooms, a heated conference room, facilities for birthday parties, a spacious lobby, skate rentals, and a…
Read MoreMeet the Vending and Concessions Staff
Get to know about our Vending and Concessions staff in this month’s Staff Spotlight! Stuart Silverberg – Director of Vending and Concessions Stuart Silverberg joined FMC as the Vending & Concession Director in September of 2004. Prior to that Stuart owned an ice cream and yogurt store in Brookline, MA. He also was an assistant…
Read MoreFeatured Rink: Buffone Arena – Worcester, MA
Known as “the rink on Lake Ave,” Buffone Arena in Worcester has been managed by FMC since 1995. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the rink was built in 1958 and is named after Charles J. Buffone, a Democrat who represented Worcester in the…
Read MoreFresh Ice Machines for FMC!
Just this month FMC received 2 new Zamboni electric powered resurfacing machines.
Read MoreDry Floor Events
Although some of our rinks don’t have ice in the summer, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still fun things to do! Check out our schedule so far: Auburn 5/31-6/2 – Cat Fanciers Federation 6/7-6/9 – Massachusetts Men’s Roller Derby 6/15 – Interstate Box Lacrosse 7/7 – Interstate Box Lacrosse 7/21 – Interstate Box Lacrosse 8/4 – Interstate Box Lacrosse Cambridge…
Read MoreShamrock Shootout 2019
The Shamrock Shootout is an annual street hockey tournament that takes place along Temple Street in West Roxbury. The event was started in 2008 by Dave Tracey, Michael O’Brien and Mark Sanders for neighborhood kids who had school off for Evacuation Day. What began with 100 participants has grown into a 650+ player tournament that stretches nearly…
Read MoreFeatured Rink: Driscoll Arena – Fall River, MA
Driscoll Arena is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The rink opened in 1972 and FMC took over management in 1992. Inside the arena includes six team locker rooms, facilities for birthday parties, a spacious lobby, skate rentals, and a snack bar. The rink…
Read MoreMeet the HR Staff
Learn about our Human Resources staff in this month’s Staff Spotlight! Jillian Piccuito – Human Resources Director Jillian Piccuito joined FMC as our Director of Human Resources in 2015. In her role, Jillian provides leadership, management and supervision in the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department for our headquarters and all of…
Read MoreHow To Make Your First Skating Experience A Good One
Choose skates that will help you Hockey skates are round and shaped like a bowl. They don’t have a definitive toe or heel. On the other hand, recreational skates are flatter for the majority of the blade with a definitive heel and a toe pick. If you rock forward or back in recreational skates, the…
Read MoreFeatured Rink: Pirelli Veteran’s Arena – Franklin, MA
In 1992, Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin became FMC’s first rink, starting a 26 year and 23 rink legacy. Pirelli is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The rink itself has been part of the community of Franklin since 1973. Arena Manager, Bruce Bertoni,…
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