TheCENTER is a recreational complex located in Edwardsville, Illinois that will offer its residents and the surrounding communities a year-round option for skating, exercise and more.  Offering one of the only 175-meter special surface tracks in the area, TheCENTER will showcase a state-of-the-art ice rink as well as teen center and meeting space.  Conveniently located adjacent to Edwardsville High School, Metro-East Lutheran High School, Highway 157 and Governors Parkway as well as accessibility to the many outdoor trails in the community, TheCENTER is the latest in the A Better Place to Play's park enhancement campaign.

About TheCENTER

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• NHL Regulation Size Ice Rink
  • Hockey Program
    • Little Learn to Play Hockey
    • Adult recreation leagues and stick'n puck play
    • Surrounding community high school teams
    • Club hockey teams
  • Learn to Skate Program
  • Figure Skating
  • Broom Ball
  • Curling
  • Special Events and Activities - including teambuilding and birthday parties
  • Recreational skating for all ages

• Teen Center
  • 4,365 sq ft Indoor/Outdoor Space
    
  • Centrally located near EHS and Metro-East Lutheran High School
  • Offer after school activities including tutoring, study space and safe gathering
• Community Room(s)
  • Large community space that can be used together for local organizations, clubs and groups
  • Divides into two smaller spaces as needed
  • 100+ Capacity 
• Indoor Track & Fitness Center
  • Indoor, four-lane track overlooking ice rink
  • 175-Meter special surface track
  • Offers season round space for walkers and runners

Show Your Support

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Shop TheCENTER Store now and show your support to the community!

Help to Build TheCENTER

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Your donation counts!  Community support and backing will help get this facility built!  If you are interested in seeing TheCENTER come to life, there are many ways you can make a difference.  Sponsorships and donations can be taken by individuals, companies and organizations.  Every one counts and is appreciated!

Build it Brick-by-Brick

Help build TheCENTER by purchasing a brick or paver to be used in a special patio area near the entrance.  The brick donor program can be a great holiday, birthday or graduation gift!  For as little as $125, you can honor a hockey player, ice skater or graduating teen by letting them be part of the path that leads to the front doors of this great facility with a 4 x 8 brick engraved with a message just for them.  Go even bigger with our paver options where you can grab attention with your logo and special message.

• 4” x 8” - $125/paver (4 Lines/13 Characters per line)
• 8” x 8” - $550/paver (6 Lines - 15-17 Characters per line)
• 12” x 12” - $1,100/paver (6 Lines - 15-17 Characters per line - or company logo)

Memorialize a loved one l Celebrate your family’s name l Honor your club or business
Celebrate a special event l Create a lasting tribute l Show support for your team

CLICK HERE TO GO TO TheCENTER BRICK PROGRAM

Donor Wall Recognition Program

Create a Legacy!  There is no better way to invest in the community and support our families than committing to keep investment local. Promote your business, honor your family name, or memorialize a loved one at TheCENTER.

Donor Wall Levels

• FOUNDERS $30,00 +
• BUILDER $20,000
• PACESETTERS $10,000
• PARTNERS $5,000
• FRIENDS $2,500

CLICK HERE TO GO TO -- Donor Wall Form and Information

EMAIL FORM TO BuildTheCenter@cityofedwardsville.com

Name Rights Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available for designated areas of TheCENTER including the fitness area, locker rooms, concession area, skate rental, lobby and track.  

If you would like to learn more about naming rights associated with TheCENTER, please contact Tom at TheCENTER@cityofedwardsville.com.

• All donations are tax deductible*
• Donations can be made over a three (3) year period.
• Make a qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA *
• Employer Matching Program 
        
  * Consult with your tax advisor

The Teen Center Support

The Junior Service Club Teen Center's mission is to support our local youth by providing them a safe, supervised, social environment promoting education, health, wellness and leisure through educational space, leisure space and educational technology and programming.

The JSC Teen Center will be a place for local teens to gather after school and safely talk, visit, study and take place in organized activities.  For more information on plans for the space and ways you can help JSC in their individual fundraising efforts, click here.