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The Ice Sports Consortium, consisting of the City of Eau Claire, the Eau Claire Figure Skating Club, Memorial and North High Schools' hockey programs, Eau Claire Youth Hockey and UW-Eau Claire men's and women's hockey, is proposing a $6 million public-private plan for renovation and expansion of the Hobbs Ice Arena in Eau Claire.

What specifically does the plan call for?

The plan includes:

• Enclosing the Michael Hughes outdoor rink.
• Building a new lobby, concession area, restrooms and changing rooms.
• Expanding seating capacity.
• Dedicating an area for Blugold Hockey operations, consisting of new locker rooms for the university program and a weight room and training room that would be available for other user groups.

The consortium has initiated the Future of Ice campaign to raise $2 million for the project.

Why should I contribute to the Future of Ice campaign?

Hobbs Ice Arena is a valuable community resource for ice sports and recreation for Eau Claire area citizens. It provides ice for hockey lessons, figure skating, ice shows, youth, high school and college hockey games, learn-to-skate and family skate sessions, figure skating competitions and hockey camps.

How can I contribute to the Future of Ice campaign?
After choosing the giving option that's best for you on the Foundation's giving page, type "Future of Ice" in the online giving form when designating the use of your gift.

Whom should I contact for more information?
For more information about the Future of Ice campaign, contact Kimera Way of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation at 715-836-5180 or waykk@uwec.edu.