Please contact LHA to schedule time in the Training Area.

All players must be supervised by a coach at all times. 

Thank you. 

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS

INCLUDE ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC ACTIVITIES

• Good for all Before School Stick & Puck Sessions.
• Good for all  Other Stick & Puck Sessions.
• Good for all Dead Ice Stick and Puck Sessions.
• Good for all Public Open Hockey Sessions.
• Good for all Public Open Skating Sessions.

For additional details, check out the Ice Club Membership Page.

Registration for winter session will open on Friday, December 13th.

Winter lesson schedule and details will be published shortly on the Winter Session Page.

PART-TIME POSITIONS
OPERATIONS LEAD WORKERS - $17.48-$21.20 hr.
OPERATIONS WORKERS - $14.21-$17.92 hr. 
LEARN TO SKATE LEAD INSTRUCTORS - $20.76-$24.47 hr.
LEARN TO SKATE INSTRUCTORS  - $15.30 - $19.01 hr. 

To APPLY go to the City of Lakeville Website to Complete an Application.

Questions - Call Nick Ames @ 952-985-2170

The idea for the Allina Health Pavilion Rink began in the spring of 2021 when Lakeville Arenas was approached by the Lakeville Hockey Association (LHA) to build a simpler seasonal version of what is now a year-round community asset that will benefit residents far beyond the hockey rink originally proposed. Initially, it was a simple solution to help eliminate the travel and late nights for LHA families who were driving up to 45 minutes one way outside of Lakeville for ice time due to the growth of LHA and the need for more ice. LHA and the Heritage Figure Skating Club (HFSC) were willing to partner and help fund the new facility, so the Arenas Board took the idea to the City, which agreed to include the project in a citywide referendum to upgrade the City's parks and recreation facilities that would be voted on and passed by residents later in the year.

Originally it was thought that the new rink could easily be cooled using the existing ice plant at Hasse Arena that was already plumbed for expansion of a 2nd rink when it was built. However, since being built in 2006, technology has changed, and the current refrigerant r22 is being phased out and is no longer allowed to be produced. In addition, the plant was built with a smaller load of an additional indoor sheet of ice in mind, which, contrary to what most people believe, is much cheaper to operate than an outdoor rink because of the controlled environment. Operating an outdoor rink is far more expensive, as the ice plant is pulling heat from the ice surface and surrounding area, so anytime the temps outside are above 16-18 degrees, the plant must run constantly to keep up with the endless transfer of heat. So, before an outdoor rink could be built, the aging old ice plant that already needed replacing would need to be replaced to cool the indoor and outdoor rinks. The cost of the new ice plant was roughly $2 million, and the outdoor rink piping and floor was another $1 million.

Other factors considered when planning the new facility included designing it to eventually be enclosed with walls, locker rooms, restrooms, and other amenities that would be needed or required by code. So the rink floor and slab were designed for future permanent year-round use and positioned so the future walls and amenities could easily be built around it without having to replace or damage the floor and boards. This also led to footings being poured and the flat permanent roof structure rather than a pavilion shed-type roof, which will allow concrete walls to be simply tipped up and set in place when the time comes.

As the project grew, with the future in mind and good stewardship of the public funds being used, so did its costs. In addition, shortly after the referendum passed, the supply chain shortages and inflationary period also hit hard, increasing the overall costs by nearly 40%. So, many amenities, such as bleachers, scoreboards, heaters, warming houses, storage, and other items, were cut from the original growing budget. In addition, the equipment needed for removing the snow that would blow in during storms or off the roofs and moving the snow dumped by the Zamboni would also require additional funding outside the construction budget. The original construction estimates for the entire project grew from approximately $5.6 million, of which $1.6 million would be paid by LHA and HFSC, to a budget of roughly $7.6 million. The final construction cost, when completed, is expected to be below budget.

During construction, management worked with the contractors to reduce some of the budgeted costs, which will provide some funds for the additional amenities needed. To stretch those dollars even further, Lakeville Arenas' management and staff will construct and install most amenities outside the required trade work, such as electrical and gas connections, which licensed professionals must perform. Staff are converting five 40’ shipping containers into team warming houses that will match the building design and be placed on the existing wall footings and piers along the structure's north side to help reduce wind. They are also transforming shipping containers into storage buildings and making a Zamboni room between them at the west end of the building. The warming houses and storage facilities will be easily removed, reused in the parks, or sold when the time comes to add the future walls onto the facility. They are also cheaper than permanent shed structures that would later need to be demolished or damaged when moving them. Large windscreens will be added to the north and west sides, and sunscreens will be added to the south side to keep the sun off the ice in the winter. As afforded, the screens will become retractable and be able to be rolled up during favorable weather. Staff will also install a scoreboard, sound system, cameras, and hanging heaters above the player-scorekeeper's boxes and bleachers. A patio with tabletop fire pit boxes and a play area will be added between the buildings. Staff will also build out containers for a concession stand that will sell food and beverages during events and another for a community kitchen that can be used for catering services and families renting the facility for parties, family reunions, weddings, graduations, and other community events.

It was also clear that the cost of operating the facility would far exceed the rental fees paid by customers over the short 3–4-month winter season. Since Lakeville Arenas operates without receiving any public funding for daily operating expenses, management quickly started brainstorming additional revenue-generating uses for the facility, which is now expected to benefit many more residents outside of the hockey community and cash flow the operating expenses with rentals and activities hosted.

Other facility uses include turf rental from March through May when fields are still covered in snow or too wet to use. June through October, Lakeville Arenas plans to program pickleball leagues during the week and tournaments on weekends. The facility will also be available to rent for community festivals, concerts, trade shows, craft shows, and family events such as graduation parties, family reunions, quinceaneras, weddings, and other special events. During the winter, the facility will also be open for public skating and hockey activities and other potential activities such as broomball and boot hockey.

The Allina Health Pavilion Rink will start hosting LHA practices on November 4th (weather permitting for making and building ice). Over the Thanksgiving holiday, a Pavilion Premier Soft Grand Opening to the public will take place, including a skating demonstration and program by the Lakeville Arenas Skating Academy and their Learn to Skate Program. Free public open skating and hockey activities are also planned throughout the weekend. The Grand Opening will occur on Saturday, January 18th, as part of Hockey Day Lakeville.

City of Lakeville, Lakeville Arenas and Allina Heath Announce Naming Rights Agreement for New Allina Health Pavilion Rink at Hasse Arena

Lakeville, MN, October 15, 2024—The City of Lakeville and Lakeville Arenas are thrilled to announce their new partnership with Allina Health, securing the naming rights for the newly designated Allina Health Pavilion Rink at Hasse Arena. This collaboration brings together three dedicated community partners, enhancing our shared commitment to supporting health, wellness and recreation in Lakeville.

The new outdoor pavilion rink will open to the public in November 2024.

“At Allina Health, we are dedicated to the health and wellness of the communities we serve, and this rink will be a space for area kids, teens and adults to get outside to exercise and play,” said Blake Long, vice president of Brand, Marketing and Communications at Allina Health. “We recently expanded our services to provide expert care at two new Lakeville locations, Lakeville North Clinic and the Lakeville Specialty Center, and we’re grateful to be part of this community.”

“Countless hours and effort have gone into the pavilion rink project, and we are thrilled to now open it to the public. The arenas are a cornerstone in our community. The Allina Health Pavilion Rink will not only host hockey and figure skating but will also serve as a hub for various community programs, activities and events for all Lakeville residents to enjoy,” said City of Lakeville Mayor Luke Heiller.

The Allina Health Pavilion Rink is the culmination of a joint public-private partnership between the City of Lakeville and its valued partners, the Lakeville Hockey Association and Heritage Figure Skating Club, who collectively committed approximately $1.6 million to the project. In 2021, Lakeville residents passed a Park Bond Referendum that funded the pavilion rink along with numerous other enhancements throughout the Park System.

About Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A nonprofit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 14 retail pharmacies, and many specialty care centers and specialty medical services, home care, and emergency medical transportation services. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Lakeville
Situated in the southern suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, the City of Lakeville is the largest city in Dakota County with an estimated 2024 population of 75,217. The City of Lakeville operates two arenas, Hasse and Ames, under a joint powers agreement with Lakeville Area Schools