Posts by Patrick Furze
Rinks Are Open!
All FMC Ice Sports locations are open! For any weather related closings we will update our social media pages and this post. Please also check with your program organizers to confirm the plans for practices, games or other events for the evening. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates.
Read MoreFMC Ice Sports is Turning 30!
FMC Ice Sports (Facility Management Corporation) was founded in 1992 to provide innovative and quality management, operations, and programming to public ice facilities. Since its inception, FMC has become the largest operator of public ice-skating facilities in the US, partnering with state, municipal and higher education agencies to achieve the shared mission of growing participation…
Read MoreNow that Hockey is Back, Keeping it us Up to All of Us
The re-opening of rinks / hockey went smoothly by all accounts this past weekend and we want to thank all of our program organizers, coaches, players and especially parents for your vigilance and cooperation with quickly implementing the new state protocols. While the beautiful weather encouraged some group socializing in the parking lots before and…
Read MoreFMC Rinks Set to Re-Open Saturday Morning
The pause in ice sports will expire tonight at midnight and all FMC facilities will be open for scheduled programming beginning tomorrow morning. The state has issued updated amateur winter sports guidance (click here for full copy) that will modify some things at the rink to ensure your safety and mitigate the potential for spreading Covid-19. …
Read MoreIce Hockey Has Lost a True Hero
At 1:45pm on Thursday, October 29th hockey lost one of the most inspiring, kind and courageous souls to ever play the sport – Travis Roy. The FMC family joins the entire ice sports community in mourning this tragic loss and sending our love and condolences to Travis’ entire family. Most of you know the heart-wrenching…
Read MoreFMC Mourns the Loss of Our Dear Friend and Colleague Nick Pennucci
It is with great sadness that I share the sad news that longtime FMC family member Nick Pennucci passed away Monday morning after being stricken ill at home. Nick was 58 years old and oversaw the Buffone Arena in Worcester as FMC Arena Manager for over 24 years. Nick was so much more than the…
Read MorePhase III, Step 1 Protocols
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced the beginning of Phase III, Step 1 reopening on Monday, July 6th. While hockey games are not allowed, more skaters are hitting the ice each week! Please read below for our updated Phase III, Step 1 protocols and guidelines. **Please note that all instructional programs are slated to begin during…
Read MoreReopening Plans & Protocols
FMC Ice Sports is excited to announce that we are reopening locations. Check out our new protocols and sanitation procedures we are implementing to protect our team members and our valued patrons. **Please note that all instructional programs are slated to begin during our Fall I sessions (anticipated to be the week of September 14)…
Read MoreThe Road Back to the Rink is Opening
It has been a long and difficult time for all of us, especially in the ice sports community where we have missed out on the sport and recreation we love and the friends we have made at the rink. I’m very happy to let you know that things will be getting back to something closer…
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