Pettit National Ice Center

The Pettit National Ice Center
U.S. Olympic Training Site
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Address:
500 South 84th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Website:
http://www.thepettit.com/  
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Mission:
The Pettit National Ice Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the development and health benefits of skating among people of all ages and abilities.  Designated an Olympic Training Site; the Center also helps prepare amateur athletes for local, regional, national, and international competition most prominently in speed skating but also hockey, figure skating and curling.

 

 

By the Numbers (2007-2008):   
  • 4348 Elite Athlete Training Days
  • 126 National Team Athletes
  • 62 High Perfomance Athletes (Junior National/Developmental)
  • $13 Million facility
  • 200,000 square feet-total building
  • Hosted 4 Competitions with 717 Competitors


Amenities:

  • 400-meter Olympic Oval
  • 2-International sized rinks
  • 450-meter Indoor Track
  • Cross Training Room
  • Proshop
  • Meeting Rooms

Elite Athlete Services:
  • Weekend Long Track Time Trials
  • Sports Medicine
  • Discounted Dormitory Lodging (short-term and long-term)
  • Discounted Dormitory Full-Service Cafeteria
  • Employment Opportunities

Youth Programs:

  • Pettit Center Skating School
  • Pettit Center Youth Hockey
  • Girl Scout and Boy Scout Outreach
  • School and Community Outreach