Pettit National Ice Center
Cause Area
- Sports & Recreation
Location
500 South 84th StreetMilwaukee, WI 53214 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Pettit National Ice Center is a U.S. Olympic Training Facility that supports the development of skating among people of all ages and abilities. The Center, through education and training, helps develop amateur athletes for local, regional, national and international competition in skating sports. In addition, it actively promotes to the general public, yound and old, the mental and physical rewards of recreational skating. In doing so, the Center actively introduces new people to these sports and helps them improve their skills and enjoyment.
Description
The Pettit National Ice Center is a non-profit U.S. Olymlpic Training Facility and the home to the only indoor 400-meter ice oval in the country. In addition to serving as the home of the U.S. Olympic long track Speedskating Team, the Pettit Center hosts hockey, figure and at least two public skating sessions each day.