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24 / MAY.JUNE.2021 USICERINKS.COM is 8U and girls' hockey players," said Dobbs. "The Avalanche have done a good job as far as getting involved with grassroots programs to develop new fans. Their 'Mile High Mites' learn to play hockey program and their initiatives to sup- port girls' hockey have led to rapid growth in Colorado. "I think the USA Hockey 'Try Hockey For Free' programs and the success of the U.S. Women's National Hockey Team have also helped drive the growth we are expe- riencing." For Everyone The South Suburban Sports Complex was built to serve everyone in the com- munity. The complex has amenities for activities well beyond the sheets of ice. The larger sports complex itself fea- tures a gymnasium that can be divided into two full-size basketball courts, four junior basketball courts, four volleyball courts or eight pickleball courts. There are two indoor synthetic turf fields with dasher board systems for soccer, lacrosse and other sports. And finally, there is a dryland training room with a spring- board floor, mirrors and a ballet bar. "With this facility, our residents now have the opportunity to participate in various sports and recreational activi- ties all in one place," explained Dobbs with excitement. Like Dobbs' expressed excitement, Carillo hopes to use the new facilities to PHOTOS: SOUTH SUBURBAN SPORTS COMPLEX RINK BREAKDOWN 200' x 85' NHL-SIZE RINKS 3 15 LOCKER ROOMS , Two indoor synthetic turf fields for lacrosse and soccer; two gyms for basketball, volleyball and pickleball; a fitness center; proshop and full- service bar and grill. 206,000 SQUARE FEET TENANTS: Denver Colorado Figure Skating Club, Denver Synchronicity, Arapahoe Youth Hockey Association, Colorado Thunderbirds, Team Colorado Girls, Valor High School, Mountain Vista High School, Heritage High School, South Metro Fire Department, Colorado Avalanche Mile High Mites, Smokey's Pro Shop $290/hr ICE TIME 2021 OPENED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM: Ammonia & Glycol RINK FLOORS 1 CONCRETE 2 SAND SEATING CAPACITY 800 (RINK 2) Girls' hockey is the fastest growing segment in Colorado. SPECIAL FEATURES: JANUARY 18 Featured Rink South Suburban Sports Complex | | Littleton, Colo. LIGHTING IN ARENA LED 250 (RINK 1) Standing Room Only (RINK 3) SKATING/ HOCKEY PROGRAMS: Learn To Skate, Learn To Play, Adult Skills ICE RESURFACERS: BATTERY-POWERED Turf fields Smokey's Pro Shop is run by Wayne Flemming, aka Smokey, former equipment manager for the Colorado Avalanche. FUN FACT: