About
MISSON
The Ice Arena continues to undergo a spectacular transformation! Its promising future is ensured by a mission that includes the following objectives:
- To develop and encourage interest in skating as an affordable family recreational activity
- To create opportunities to learn how to skate and to pursue skating beyond the introductory level
- To provide a suitable environment for the training and competition of figure skaters and hockey players
- To enhance economic development & tourism by hosting athletic events, competitions, tournaments, shows and events
HISTORY
Located on the campus of BGSU in Bowling Green, Ohio, the Slater Family Ice Arena has been serving the University and local communities for 51 years since our grand opening in February of 1967. The BGSU Ice Arena was named Slater Family Ice Arena in 2017 in honor of a transformative gift from Scott Slater and his family that was designed to advance the future of the facility.
The 50-year legacy of Bowling Green’s beloved Ice Arena lives on as we begin the next 50 years of excellence and service to the community.
Continue to support ongoing upgrades at the Slater Family Ice Arena by giving back to your local rink.
Ice Arena Renovation Fund: 301800
Ice Arena Fund: 300570
OFFICE STAFF
Jamie Baringer
Position: Assistant Athletic Director of Arena Operations
Phone: 419-372-2764
Email: jbaring@bgsu.edu
Areas of Interest: Ice Rental & Reservation, Lounge Rental & Reservation
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Joe Martin
Position: Graduate Assistant, Facility Coordinator
Phone: 419-372-2264
Email: mdjosep@bgsu.edu
Joe Bernyk
Position: Hockey Coordinator
Phone: 419-372-2164
Email: jbernyk@bgsu.edu
Areas of Interest: Youth Hockey Programs, Adult Hockey Programs
Laura Fischer
Position: Coordinator of Ice Arena Programs
Phone: 419-372-8686
Email: dunnle@bgsu.edu
Areas of Interest: Birthday Parties, Learn to Skate, Figure Skating Programs
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FALCON HOCKEY ATHLETIC STAFF
Nathan Phillips
Position: Director of Hockey Operations
Phone: 419-372-2086
Email: philnat@bgsu.edu
Dan Fischer
Position: Associate Athletic Trainer
Phone: 419-372-7238
Email: dafisch@bgsu.edu
ORGANIZATIONS
The Slater Family Ice Arena is home to a number of organizations. Please click on the group below for more information.
University & Community
- BGSU Figure Skating Club
- BGSU Men’s Club Hockey
- Bowling Green High School Hockey
- Bowling Green Youth Hockey Association
- Bowling Green Skate Club
- Black Swamp Ice Frogs
- Northwest Ohio Arctic Wolves
- Anthony Wayne High School
- Perrysburg High School
- Northwest Eagles High School
- Maumee High School
- Springfield High School
- Lake High School
Industry Organizations
Contact us
Address: 417 North Mercer
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 419-372-2264
icearena@bgsu.edu
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