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Hockey and figure-skating advocates press for ice rink; design team says ice not included in preliminary plan

2164631 · January 29, 2025
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Several speakers urged adding an ice rink to address lack of local ice access; project staff said the initial market analysis noted ice users but did not include ice in the current sports-complex program.

Hockey players, figure skaters and parents asked county staff and designers to include ice in the St. Mary’s County sports-complex plans, saying local teams and skaters now travel out of county for ice time.

"Are there any possibilities for including an ice or roller rink in the design, or is that off the table?" asked Nick Wright, who spoke for the local hockey community. Multiple other speakers — including youth coaches and parents —…

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