We encourage our donors to take advantage of our naming opportunities by selecting one of our featured areas listed below. Each naming donor will be recognized at their corresponding naming area. This may be done through a single donation or a pledged gift over an extended time frame listed below. See updated naming sheet to check availability of specific naming areas.
GIVING CLUBS
Donors of $1,000 or more will have their names displayed on a Donor Honor Wall within the lobby of Blue Line Club IcePlex. This is an ideal opportunity to showcase your business’ community support, honor your family and friends, or give a gift in memory or honor of a loved one.
P.O. Box 12429 Grand Forks, ND 58208-2429 701-746-2750 | jnelson@gfparks.org gfparksfoundation.org
MORE WAYS TO GIVE
RECURRING GIFTS
Automatically and securely have gifts deducted from your bank account. You choose the amount & duration of your giving.
MATCHING GIFTS
Easily double your gift if you or your spouse’s employer participates in a matching gift program. Contact your HR Dept. for info.
Donate gifts of appreciated securities and you may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock, while avoiding the capital gains tax.
Donors age 70 1/2 or older can transfer up to $100,000 annually from their IRA directly to the GF Parks & Recreation Foundation with out subject to income taxes on distribution.
PLANNED GIFTS
Bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, endowments and beneficiary designations of life insurance or retirement plan assets are simple yet impactful ways you can leave a legacy.
CAMPAIGN RENOVATE
WHY RENOVATE?
RINK NAMING OPPORTUNITY NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
● 80 EVENTS at the North Rink in 2025 ● 73 EVENTS at the South Rink in 2025
● 79,200+ VISITORS at the North Rink during 2025 Hockey/Skating Season
● 4,300+ VISITORS at the South Rink during 2025 Hockey/Skating Season
Since Eagles Arena was built in 1985 and the Blue Line Club Arena was added on in 1993, there have been no major renovations to the facilities, except for necessary required maintenance improvements. As our local High School Athletics, Border Blades Figure Skating Club, Grand Forks Youth Hockey Association, and Grand Forks Park District Ice Skating Lessons have transitioned to utilize the two arenas much more in recent years, the need for a renovation has increased.
RENOVATION CAMPAIGN
Through local businesses, organizational donors, grant funding, local volunteers, and prior allocated facility improvement funds within the existing Park District budget, we are in the process of renovating Blue Line Club IcePlex. This much-needed renovation will greatly benefit and financially impact Greater Grand Forks as well as demonstrate our investment in high school hockey, youth hockey, and figure skating.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
● Improved Lighting
● Installation of Sound Baffles for Noise Reduction
● Relocation and Renovation of Bleachers
● Installation of 350 Additional Seats
● Costruction of Press Box
● Installation of South Wall Scoreboard
● Exterior Painting
CURRENT PROJECTS
● New Interior & Exterior Facility Signage
FUTURE PROJECTS
● Red River Boys High School Hockey, Knightrider Girls High School Hockey,
Club Hockey, GF Youth Hockey, Forx Derby Girls, Open Skating & Public Skating.
● Concessions Upgrades (Both Rinks)
● New Locker Room (for Girls JV hockey)
● Restrooms (North Rink)
● North Entrance Renovation