V.F.W. Sports Center

The V.F.W. Sports Center is a multi purpose ice arena and recreational facility located in Bismarck, North Dakota owned and operated by the City of Bismarck Parks & Recreation Department.[3] The ice arena serves as the home to the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League[4] The facility is also home to several local high school ice hockey teams, local figure skating and curling clubs,[5] youth, and adult recreational ice hockey leagues, as well as public skating.[6]

V.F.W. Sports Center
Former namesAll-Seasons Sports Center
Location1200 North Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
Coordinates46°49′15″N 100°47′41″W
OwnerBismarck Parks & Recreation
OperatorBismarck Parks & Recreation
CapacityIce Hockey: 1,289[1]
Surface200' x 85'(hockey)
Construction
Broke ground1985
Opened1986[2]
Tenants
Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) (1998–present)

History

The arena was formerly known as All-Seasons Sports Center and opened in 1986.[7] A second sheet of ice was added in 1999.[2]

References
  1. "About Us". Bismarck Bobcats. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  2. "2013 Facilities Executive Summary" (PDF). Bismarck Parks & Recreation. June 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  3. "Bobcats Make Trade, Sign Tender". Our Sports Central. May 23, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  4. "Red-Hot Bobcats Roar to Top of the Central". North American Hockey League. November 23, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  5. Kalk, Jordan (March 17, 2010). "Bismarck Figure Skaters Going 'Legendary'". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  6. "Brazil Curling Team Coming to Bismarck". USA Curling. January 23, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  7. Babiarz, Lou (November 4, 2013). "Mielke Joining Curling Hall". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
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