Independence Community Ice Rink Invites Local Partners to Join the Future of Youth Sports

Independence Community Ice Rink Invites Local Partners to Join the Future of Youth Sports Through Naming Rights Opportunity

INDEPENDENCE, MO (April 20, 2026) – The Independence Community Ice Rink is more than just a place to skate, it’s where first goals are scored, confidence is built, and lifelong memories are made. Now, the rink is inviting local businesses and community partners to become part of that story in a lasting way.

Through a newly announced naming rights opportunity, the Independence Community Ice Rink is seeking a partner who believes in the power of youth sports, community connection, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome on and off the ice.

Every year, over 850 thousand local families, athletes, and visitors walk through the rink’s doors. With 365 days of early morning practices and Learn to Skate lessons to youth hockey games and tournaments, figure skating, and community events, it’s a place where kids find their passion, friendships are formed, and the community comes together.

The Independence Community Ice Rink naming rights opportunity is an exclusive and unique way to align with positive, family-focused experiences while gaining year-round visibility across a wide and engaged audience. From signage and digital presence to event integration and community programming, the partnership can be tailored to create authentic connections with local families.

Most importantly, this partnership helps support continued access to programs that serve skaters of all ages and abilities including youth hockey, figure skating, adaptive skating, and public sessions designed for everyone to enjoy.

“This rink has always been about more than ice,” says General Manager Mike Young. “It’s about giving kids a place to grow, families a place to gather, and our community a place to connect. We’re looking for a partner who wants to be part of that impact in a meaningful way.”

Local businesses, organizations, and community-minded partners interested in learning more about naming rights opportunities are encouraged to reach out.

To inquire about naming rights, please contact: 
Candace Chorice Behrens  
Director of Partnerships 
cchoricebehrens@oakviewgroup.com 
816-442-6107

For more information about programs and events, visit the Independence Community Ice Rink on Facebook. https://www.independencecommunityice.com/ Top of Form

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About Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

About Cable Dahmer Arena & Independence Community Ice Rink 

Managed by OVG, these facilities have been an integral part of the Eastern Jackson County community and the Greater KC Metro since opening in 2009. Cable Dahmer Arena is a 5,900-seat venue and is the premier entertainment destination of Eastern Jackson County. The arena is the proud home to the Kansas City Mavericks of the ECHL, the Kansas City Comets of the Major Arena Soccer League and has hosted a multitude of concerts by internationally recognized artists. Independence Community Ice Rink has been the premier hub of the Kansas City skating and youth hockey communities since opening in 2009. The facility plays host to numerous figure skating organizations, youth hockey programs and adult hockey programs while still offering learn-to-skate programming for adults and youths across the metro. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Media Contact:

Jorden Ferraiuolo 

District Marketing Director

OVG, Cable Dahmer Arena

816-209-4767

Jorden.Wozniak@oakviewgroup.com