Programs
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.
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.
Weekly games with stat tracking, locker room storage, and post-game hospitality. Rosters roll automatically with your membership and seasonal registration fee.
Lightning Foundation curriculum, gear packages, and on-ice mentors guide families from first steps into house league participation.
Tier II and AA squads from 8U (Mites) through 18U (Midget) secure consistent practice blocks, film study support, and tournament logistics in one hub.
Dedicated practice blocks and game nights for regional high school programs and collegiate club teams.
Morning and mid-day freestyle sessions with coaching lanes, harness systems, and showcase lighting for recitals.
Daily drop-in windows for shooting, skills work, and community skating—perfect for flexible schedules.
One-on-one and small group sessions led by certified coaches covering skating mechanics, goalie development, and elite skills.
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
$50 / month
Autopay membership that keeps your roster spot, locker access, and practice privileges active year-round.
Matches current spend in the existing Lakeland beer league while adding building perks.
Planned tier
$25 / month per dependent
Extend your membership benefits to youth skaters in the household without separate contracts.
Built for families juggling hockey, jiu-jitsu, volleyball, and more inside the complex.
Planned tier
$95 / month
Full-building access covering ice, turf, courts, and performance center amenities for multi-sport athletes.
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.
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
$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.
Seasonal fee mirrors current Lakeland pricing—no surprises, just better ice and amenities.
Offering
$25/mo family add-on + $199 program blocks
Rotate through six-week learn-to-play and house season blocks that build skills and friendships.
Program block pricing aligns with the business plan’s house league targets and keeps access affordable.
Offering
$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.
Team dues are billed by the program director; membership keeps players eligible for shared facility perks.
Offering
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.
Programmed in partnership with school athletic departments; individual athletes can add memberships for personal training and scheduled drop-ins.
Offering
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.
Coaches receive payouts from their lesson fees while PAC retains a standard marketplace share.
Offering
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.
Ideal for casual skaters, birthday parties, and visiting friends.
Offering
Coach marketplace rates from $60/30 minutes
Book vetted instructors for skating mechanics, edge work, goalie labs, or shooting sessions.
Coaches set their rates; members receive automatic 10% facility loyalty credit and PAC retains a consistent marketplace share to cover ice and staffing.
We are building a welcoming, community-first atmosphere. These are the teams making sure every visit feels organized, friendly, and fun.
Community captains and facility staff co-manage schedules, standings, and events so players just show up ready to skate.
Certified coaches deliver learn-to-play, skills clinics, and private lessons with seamless booking and revenue share handled inside the PAC app.
Lobby hosts help with membership questions, USA Hockey verification, and last-minute gear or skate sharpening needs.
Tournament specialists handle visiting teams, hospitality pods, and livestream support to give every showcase a big-league feel.
Support ecosystem
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.
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.