OPEN ICE FOUNDATION

Providing financial assistance, gear support, mentorship, and accessible development opportunities for youth hockey athletes across Maine

Who We Are

The Open Ice Foundation is a Maine-based nonprofit committed to making youth hockey accessible to more families. We believe hockey is more than a sport—it’s a powerful teacher of teamwork, discipline, resilience, and leadership. Yet, the high costs of equipment, tuition, travel, and development programs often create barriers for families who want to keep their kids on the ice. That’s where we come in.

Our mission is to break down these financial obstacles and build a community-driven support system that gives young athletes the confidence, opportunity, and stability to pursue the game they love. What started as a simple idea has grown into a grassroots movement fueled by passion, personal experience, and a deep commitment to helping families across Maine.

What We Do

Financial Assistance

We help families manage hockey costs by offering support for tuition, team fees, equipment, clinics, tournaments, and development programs

Equipment Support

We collect and redistribute new and gently used gear, skates, helmets, pads, sticks, gloves, bags, and goalie gear, to families who need assistance.

Community Events

We host raffles, apparel sales, gear drives, business partnerships, and community-focused events. All proceeds support youth scholarships and gear assistance.

Join the Movement – Get Involved Today!

Whether you’re looking to donate hockey gear, become a sponsor, or to join a local hockey program, we’d love to hear from you! Your support helps us break down barriers and keep young athletes on the ice.

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Our Values

Accessibility – Supporting Maine families by helping reduce financial obstacles

Community – Bringing together volunteers, families, supporters, and local partners to strengthen the youth hockey ecosystem statewide.

Development – Promoting both on-ice skill growth and personal development, giving young athletes the tools to improve, succeed, and build character.

Integrity – Operating with transparency, honesty, and responsibility in all financial, operational, and community decisions.

Opportunity – Expanding the possibilities available to youth players by offering assistance, programs, and pathways that might otherwise be out of reach.

OUR MISSION

Opening the ice for the next generation of players by providing financial assistance, gear support, mentorship, and accessible development opportunities for youth hockey athletes across Maine.

Reduce financial barriers for youth hockey families in Maine

Increase the number of players who can join or stay in their local programs

Expand community engagement through events, fundraisers, and gear drives

Build a sustainable support system that grows year after year

Contact Us

Looking to join, become a sponsor or donate? Contact us for more information.

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