CLEARWATER, Fla.— The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), which manages one of the nation’s largest network of sports and recreation facilities, has launched a new Ice Division after acquiring Firland Management. The acquisition includes a partnership between Central Park Conservancy and SFC, which assumes the management of the new Harlem Meer Center (formerly Lasker Rink and Pool) in New York City.
SFC will also take over management of the Skating Edge Ice Arena in Harbor City, Calif., located in the Harbor region of Los Angeles. Additionally, Montclair State University Ice Arena in New Jersey and the SportONE Parkview Icehouse in Fort Wayne, Ind., will join the SFC family as part of the Firland Management acquisition.
With the creation of its Ice Division, SFC now operates more than 60 facilities with 3,000-plus team members, welcoming more than 25 million guests and producing over $500 million in economic impact annually. As part of the announcement, Firland Management’s longtime co-owner and VP of finance, Kelly Kryukov, has been named vice-president of SFC’s Ice Division.
“With this acquisition and the creation of our Ice Division, we are expanding our capabilities to better serve communities across the country,” says Jason Clement, CEO of The Sports Facilities Companies. “Firland Management has a long history of excellence in ice facility management, and we are excited to build on that legacy, enhancing our portfolio and continuing to deliver exceptional experiences for athletes and guests alike.”
Founded in 1999, Firland Management became a leading consulting firm specializing in designing, developing, constructing, marketing, and managing ice rinks and multi-purpose recreational facilities. Under the leadership of Co-Owner and President James Cain, Firland Management has consulted on over 100 projects across North America. Cain will remain with SFC as a consultant, supporting the Ice Division and future SFC ice projects.
“I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished at Firland Management over the past 25 years,” says Cain. “We’ve transformed facilities and built strong relationships with the communities we serve. I’m excited to continue working alongside SFC in a consulting capacity to help grow the Ice Division and support future ice projects. Firland’s venues are in good hands under SFC’s experienced leadership, and I’m confident they will continue to thrive. I’d also like to congratulate Kelly on her new role as VP of the Ice Division.”
