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—> in central florida Ice rink for sale or lease Possible owner financing/joint venture for qualified parties (strict cash requirements). • Built in 1998 - Facility is in very good condition. • One NHL (200' x 85') rink • One Studio (85' x 40') rink • Both rinks have full Crystalplex/Boarder Patrol boards and Glass (tempered glass) • Full concession equipment including pizza ovens, hot drink dispensers, refrigeration and much more. • Over 600 pairs of rental skates • Arcade Machines • Lease as low as $14K/month + triple net Serious inquiries only! All prospective buyers must pre- qualify. Please be prepared to show proof of liquid funds. Please contact the buyers representative at 407-933-5411 march/april 2010 R IN K M A G AZ I N E 45 STARrinks.com Several area figure skating coaches and junior coaches conducted two 30-minute on-ice instructional classes for the partic- ipants. The morning ended with a skat- ing demonstration by celebrity Junior Men skaters who had competed in the Championships held at the nearby Spokane Arena. This was followed by a free skating session for all of the skating participants and their families. Levels ranged from "never skated before" to "can skate forwards" or "can do back crossovers," to "has free skating skills." The participants were charged with an appetite of adventure to learn and have fun. The enthusiasm of the expert staff was felt as the classes moved swiftly over the ice surface, and parents watched the improvement of their children. Some of the skaters quickly progressed from learn- ing how to fall to taking baby steps, and then gliding on one foot! The staff of local volunteers worked together and were so warm and welcom- ing to all of the participants that an actu- al sigh of sadness was heard when the day ended all too soon. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and we were so grateful for the many thanks and accolades that we received from the participants after SkateFest was finished. There were many special treats throughout the day, ranging from free logo merchandise giveaways and a figure skating trivia contest, to appearances and autograph signing by skating celebrities — including our very own celebrity, Snowplow Sam. Additionally, mascots from the local area sports teams were on hand to add fun, levity and do some of their own autograph signings. The celebrity skaters on hand demonstrated some great jumps, spins and footwork skills that got them to the AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships. They generously per- formed moves that were requested by shout-outs from the crowd. It was a fantastic day of skating and an excellent opportunity to promote ice skating to those new to the sport. ★ The success of the event was due in part to the extensive media coverage it received prior to the event.

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