VIP Hard Hat Tour at Florida Hospital Center Ice, in Wesley Chapel
The Florida Hospital Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, held a VIP Hard Hat Tour on May 25, 2016. There were approximately 175 Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce members and other attendees who were given the VIP Tour. ZMitch LLC Managing Partner, Gordie Zimmermann, gave us a brief overview of the project, and then answered some questions, before the tours started to commence.
The Florida Hospital Center Ice (FHCI) is a massive facility that is will feature 150,500 square foot four-rink complex, with two North American standard ice rinks (200’ x 85’), one Olympic/International standard ice rink (200’ x 100’) and one multi-purpose sports floor/ ice pad.
The project will also include a wide range of amenities and services including a mini ice pad, leased for fitness center, indoor sprint track, full-service restaurant, food court, (Concession Café), pro-shop, developmental centers, skate center (rental & repair) with laundry services, temporary storage space and lockers, conference and party rooms, staff offices, ancillary leasable office and retail space.
Facility Overview:
- 150,500 square feet – largest ice sports facility in the southeastern US
- Major Sponsor: Florida Hospital
- Program Partner: Tampa Bay Lightning
- Developed by ZMitch, LLC
Economic Impact:
- $20 million capital investment
- 1.5 – 2 million estimated visitors annually
- 40% outside of Tampa Bay
Facility Specifics
- 4 ice rinks plus a mini rink
- 1 Olympic/International sized rink 200’ x 85’
- 1 multi-purpose sports floor/ice pad – multi-purpose pad conversion
- 2,600 sq. ft. fitness facility
- Indoor Sprint Track & Conditioning Area
- Onsite athletic trainers and sports performance program
- 5 corporate/birthday party rooms
- Family sport restaurant and concessions
- Private and Public Locker Rooms
- Pro Shop
- Hockey Skills Area
Watch tour video of the VIP Tour, HERE: