# Community First Igloo > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Community_First_Igloo > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Community_First_Igloo.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_First_Igloo > Source revision: 1345527703 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Recreational ice rink in Jacksonville, Florida}} {{use mdy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox venue | name = Community First Igloo | nickname = | image = | fullname = Community First Igloo | location = 3605 Philips Highway, [Jacksonville](/source/Jacksonville), [Florida](/source/Florida) 32207 | coordinates = {{coord|30.29185|N|81.63299|W|type:landmark_region:US-FL}} | broke_ground = | built = | opened = | closed = | demolished = | owner = | operator = | surface = [Ice](/source/Ice) | construction_cost = | architect = | former_names = Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex, Skate World | tenants = [Jacksonville Bullets](/source/Jacksonville_Bullets) ([SuHL](/source/Sunshine_Hockey_League)/[SHL](/source/Southern_Hockey_League_(1995%26ndash%3B1996))) (1992–1996)
[Jacksonville Barracudas](/source/Jacksonville_Barracudas) ([SPHL](/source/Southern_Professional_Hockey_League)) (2007–2008)
[Bold City Battalion](/source/Bold_City_Battalion) ([USPHL](/source/United_States_Premier_Hockey_League)) (2023–present) | seating_capacity = [Ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey): 608 | dimensions = 200 x 85 | scoreboard = }} '''Community First Igloo''' is a recreational [ice rink](/source/ice_rink) facility in [Jacksonville, Florida](/source/Jacksonville%2C_Florida). It is the home practice arena for the [Jacksonville Icemen](/source/Jacksonville_Icemen) hockey team and the [First Coast Figure Skating Club](/source/First_coast_figure_skating_club).{{Cite web |title=Facilities – First Coast Figure Skating Club |url=https://jaxskateclub.org/rink-info/ |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=jaxskateclub.org}} The facility has also been used by the various amateur hockey and ice skating clubs, and by the [University of Florida Gators](/source/Florida_Gators) club hockey team.{{Cite web |title=Archived copy |url=http://www.ufhockey.org/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809160003/http://ufhockey.org/ |archive-date=August 9, 2018 |access-date=2020-01-29}} The Community First Igloo serves as the forefront for ice sports in Northeast Florida. It houses two NHL-sized ice rinks and offers a variety of different activities for hockey, figure skating, and [curling](/source/curling). It offers a wide range of programs for all ages and skill levels. This includes Learn to Skate and Learn to Play lessons in collaboration with Learn to Skate USA®. Both youth and adult hockey leagues are available, along with drop-in hockey and Stick & Puck sessions. Figure skaters can take part in the coaching program and freestyle ice time. The rink is also available for ice rentals, private events, and birthday parties.{{Cite web |title=Community First Igloo |url=https://communityfirstigloo.com/venue/community-first-igloo/ |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=communityfirstigloo.com |language=en}} The facility served as the home arena for the [Jacksonville Bullets](/source/Jacksonville_Bullets), which were owned by Jacksonville Ice owner [Bob Sabourin](/source/Bob_Sabourin). Later, the [Jacksonville Barracudas](/source/Jacksonville_Barracudas) of the [Southern Professional Hockey League](/source/Southern_Professional_Hockey_League) (SPHL) used it for training and as an alternate arena when scheduling conflicts precluded them from using their usual venue, the [Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena](/source/Jacksonville_Veterans_Memorial_Arena).{{cite news |url=http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/041007/spc_9157892.shtml |title=Barracudas on 'Ice' for championship |work=[The Florida Times-Union](/source/The_Florida_Times-Union) |first=Jason |last=Schneider |date=2007-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231082128/http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/041007/spc_9157892.shtml#.WGdqinHP32c |archive-date=2016-12-31}} The Barracudas would later declare the Community First Igloo as their home rink. In 2025, Community First Igloo became the official host for the [AAU National Hockey Tournaments](/source/Amateur_Athletic_Union).{{Cite web |title=AAU College Hockey National Tournament |url=https://aautournamentcentral.org/ |access-date=2025-05-19 |language=en-US}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.jaxiceskating.com Jacksonville Ice Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070419115529/http://www.jaxiceskating.com/ |date=April 19, 2007 }} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20180809160003/http://ufhockey.org/ University of Florida Ice Hockey Website] {{coord|30.29185|-81.63299|display=title|type:landmark_region:US-FL}} {{Zawyer Sports & Entertainment}} Category:Ice hockey venues in Florida Category:Sports venues in Jacksonville, Florida Category:Zawyer Sports & Entertainment Category:Indoor arenas in Florida --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Community First Igloo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_First_Igloo) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_First_Igloo?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.