PAC

Polk Athletic Complex

Coming Soon

Programs

Every path onto the ice lives here.

From adult beer league showdowns to first-time figure skaters, Polk Athletic Complex makes it obvious how to join, pay, and stay on the ice—backed by the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation.

Ways to get on the ice

Whether you skate once a week or live at the rink, these are the core experiences planned for the Polk Athletic Complex. Clear lane assignments, predictable pricing, and Lightning-aligned programming help our community keep playing locally.

Adult Beer League

Weekly games with stat tracking, locker room storage, and post-game hospitality. Rosters roll automatically with your membership and seasonal registration fee.

  • League governance led by the Polk County Adult Hockey Council (community captains + facility staff).
  • Three divisions to support new skaters through travel-caliber alumni.
  • USA Hockey membership verification baked into registration.

Youth Learn-to-Skate & Learn-to-Play

Lightning Foundation curriculum, gear packages, and on-ice mentors guide families from first steps into house league participation.

  • Session-based instruction with rolling start dates every 6 weeks.
  • Rental gear lockers sized for mini-mites through bantams.
  • Parent lounge overlooking the instructional sheet.

Travel & Competitive Teams

Tier II and AA squads from 8U (Mites) through 18U (Midget) secure consistent practice blocks, film study support, and tournament logistics in one hub.

  • Contracts include weeknight skill sessions plus weekend scrimmage ice with travel buffers.
  • Coaches receive access to video suites, analytics tools, and dryland crossover in the performance gym.
  • Team services desk assists with hotel blocks, bus coordination, and fundraising events.

High School & Collegiate

Dedicated practice blocks and game nights for regional high school programs and collegiate club teams.

  • Shared video room and team strategy suites.
  • Priority ice booking for district playoff runs.
  • Discounted crossover training in the performance gym.

Figure Skating & Ice Dance

Morning and mid-day freestyle sessions with coaching lanes, harness systems, and showcase lighting for recitals.

  • USFS-sanctioned testing events twice per season.
  • Choreography studio and recovery zone attached to the rink.
  • Open performance calendar for theater-on-ice troupes.

Stick & Puck / Public Skate

Daily drop-in windows for shooting, skills work, and community skating—perfect for flexible schedules.

  • Online booking with real-time capacity limits.
  • Family-friendly Friday glow skates hosted with the Lightning Foundation.
  • Rental skates, sleds, and adaptive equipment on-site.

Private Lessons & Clinics

One-on-one and small group sessions led by certified coaches covering skating mechanics, goalie development, and elite skills.

  • Lesson marketplace connects you with vetted coaches and session pricing.
  • Off-ice skill lab featuring rapid-shot, slideboards, and synthetic ice.
  • Custom training plans tied to your membership dashboard.

Membership & pricing model

The rink operates on predictable monthly memberships layered with simple event registrations. Autopay keeps your spot secure, reflects the subscription-first approach in the PAC business plan, and means no scrambling for lump-sum payments when a new season starts. Once you join, the scheduled stick & puck, freestyle, and public skate blocks are included—just claim your slot in the app so we can manage capacity.

Planned tier

Hockey Access Membership

$50 / month

Autopay membership that keeps your roster spot, locker access, and practice privileges active year-round.

  • One weekly adult league or house-league ice slot reserved.
  • Reserve any scheduled stick & puck or public skate window—membership covers the session once you grab a spot.
  • Member pricing on coaching, pro shop, and performance services.

Matches current spend in the existing Lakeland beer league while adding building perks.

Planned tier

Family Bundle Add-On

$25 / month per dependent

Extend your membership benefits to youth skaters in the household without separate contracts.

  • Unlimited learn-to-skate enrollments (space permitting).
  • Shared locker storage and gear drying racks.
  • Discounted birthday parties and guest passes for friends.

Built for families juggling hockey, jiu-jitsu, volleyball, and more inside the complex.

Planned tier

Facility Elite Membership

$95 / month

Full-building access covering ice, turf, courts, and performance center amenities for multi-sport athletes.

  • Priority booking across all Polk Athletic Complex venues.
  • Access to Founders Club lounge and coworking suites.
  • Two guest passes per month for recruiting teammates or family.

Great for parents training while kids skate, or athletes cross-training across sports.

How registration fees stack:

League seasons maintain a familiar $200 per skater registration. That fee covers officials, jerseys, and the league director stipend while your $50 membership keeps the rink powered. USA Hockey ID validation stays integrated so you never have to double pay or chase paperwork. Membership also unlocks the published stick & puck, freestyle, and public skate windows—reserve a spot in the app and show up, no extra swipe required.

Pricing made simple

These packages translate the pricing framework from the Polk Athletic Complex business plan into everyday language. Final dollar amounts will be confirmed during schedule workshops with captains, coaches, and families, but this is exactly how paying for hockey in Lakeland will feel.

Offering

Adult Beer League (18+)

$50/mo membership + $200 seasonal registration

Keep your roster locked in, play one guaranteed game each week, and use the scheduled stick & puck sessions for extra reps without paying again.

  • Three 12-game seasons per year with playoffs.
  • Scorekeeping, officials, and stat tracking baked into the seasonal fee.
  • Locker stall reservation, post-game hospitality access, and app-based roster management.

Seasonal fee mirrors current Lakeland pricing—no surprises, just better ice and amenities.

Offering

Youth House Hockey (6U–14U)

$25/mo family add-on + $199 program blocks

Rotate through six-week learn-to-play and house season blocks that build skills and friendships.

  • Two touches per week (one skills clinic, one game night).
  • Rental gear available for new skaters through the Lightning Foundation locker.
  • Parent lounge overlooking the instructional sheet and bundled stick & puck time for the whole family.

Program block pricing aligns with the business plan’s house league targets and keeps access affordable.

Offering

Travel Teams (Squirts–Midget)

$50/mo membership + team dues ($225–$285/mo)

Competitive squads secure consistent ice, dryland, and tournament logistics handled by our team services desk while memberships cover weekday stick & puck/freestyle tune-ups.

  • Two team practices weekly plus rotating skill development session.
  • Six out-of-market tournaments supported with hotel and bus coordination.
  • Video room reservations and performance lab access for each roster.

Team dues are billed by the program director; membership keeps players eligible for shared facility perks.

Offering

Scholastic & Collegiate Club Programs

Ice allotments handled through school partnerships

Schools secure after-school and primetime practices while players tap into stick & puck and training access through optional memberships.

  • Reserved game nights with streaming support.
  • Shared video suites and strategy rooms.
  • Discounted crossover training in the performance gym.

Programmed in partnership with school athletic departments; individual athletes can add memberships for personal training and scheduled drop-ins.

Offering

Figure Skating & Ice Dance

Included with membership; lesson packages billed separately

Glide into dedicated freestyle ice, harness work, and choreography sessions—membership covers the freestyle windows, and coaches bill lessons through the marketplace.

  • Morning and mid-day freestyle windows split by level.
  • USFS test sessions twice per season.
  • Choreography studio, recovery lounge, and skate tech on-site.

Coaches receive payouts from their lesson fees while PAC retains a standard marketplace share.

Offering

Public Skate & Stick & Puck

Included with membership (reserve your slot); $12 guest passes

Daily open skate windows, glow nights, and goalie-friendly stick times make spontaneous visits easy—members reserve for free, guests grab a day ticket.

  • Online booking with live capacity counts.
  • Family Friday glow skates hosted with the Lightning Foundation.
  • Rental skates, sleds, and adaptive equipment ready at the counter.

Ideal for casual skaters, birthday parties, and visiting friends.

Offering

Private Lessons & Small-Group Clinics

Coach marketplace rates from $60/30 minutes

Book vetted instructors for skating mechanics, edge work, goalie labs, or shooting sessions.

  • Lesson marketplace inside the PAC app with transparent availability.
  • Off-ice skill lab featuring rapid-shot, slideboards, and synthetic ice.
  • Custom training plans tied to your membership dashboard.

Coaches set their rates; members receive automatic 10% facility loyalty credit and PAC retains a consistent marketplace share to cover ice and staffing.

Meet your rink crew

We are building a welcoming, community-first atmosphere. These are the teams making sure every visit feels organized, friendly, and fun.

League Experience Team

Community captains and facility staff co-manage schedules, standings, and events so players just show up ready to skate.

On-Ice Development Crew

Certified coaches deliver learn-to-play, skills clinics, and private lessons with seamless booking and revenue share handled inside the PAC app.

Member Concierge

Lobby hosts help with membership questions, USA Hockey verification, and last-minute gear or skate sharpening needs.

Events & Hospitality

Tournament specialists handle visiting teams, hospitality pods, and livestream support to give every showcase a big-league feel.

Support ecosystem

  • Lightning Foundation community coaches amplify youth programs and scholarship access.
  • Local pro shop partner handles sharpening, gear fitting, and emergency repairs.
  • Instructor marketplace automates lesson payouts so coaches and figure skating directors are compensated promptly.
  • Polk County permitting and funding allies streamline site readiness and municipal collaboration.

Key milestones

Design Development

November 2025

Finalize rink mechanical systems, locker pods, and fan experience layouts.

Equipment Procurement

April 2026

Order dasher boards, refrigeration plant, scoreboards, and video systems.

Soft Launch Programming

December 2026

Pilot clinics, scrimmages, and learn-to-skate events ahead of full opening.

Stay in the loop

We are lining up listening sessions with captains, coaches, and families to pressure-test the membership model. Drop your info at hello@polkathletic.com to join the working group or volunteer for pilot programs. We will also alert you when Founders Club seat reservations and early-bird memberships go live.

Want to contribute ideas now? Email your current rink costs, team sizes, and favorite programming so we can shape the launch calendar together.