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Ice Rinks in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Alexander Govdysh Alexander Govdysh New York, United States Last Updated: August 2024 NAICS OD5347

Revenue

$714.7m

2024

$714.7m

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

$XX.Xm

Employees

9,243

Businesses

485

Wages

$XXX.Xm

Ice Rinks in the US industry analysis

Ice rinks in the United States have faced a challenging landscape in recent years, marked by pressure from economic conditions and shifting consumer interests. Ice rinks have seen fluctuating attendance rates but have stayed afloat by diversifying their offerings and cultivating strong community ties. The increasing emphasis on personal health and fitness trends has helped draw varied population segments. Revenue fell at a CAGR of 0.6% to an estimated $714.7 million in 2024, climbing 1.0% that year.

Trends and Insights

  • While figure skating's popularity has waned, growing interest in ice hockey has helped ice rinks maintain attendance. By catering to diverse customer needs, ice rinks attract a steady stream of visitors.
  • High demand for ice skating bolsters revenue generated from recreation and fitness services. The shift toward healthier activities from consumers incentivizes a higher rate of participation in recreational and fitness skating at ice rinks.
  • Ice rinks’ popularity in large metropolitan areas fuels establishment growth. Regions that house considerable population centers are able to provide operators with access and proximity to a large basket of customers.
  • Ice rinks that provide competitive market pricing enhances internal competition. Customers will look to gain access to ice rinks that have the most favorable pricing and can accommodate a variety of individual and family customers.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $714.7m in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Diversified usage of ice-skating rinks offsets large-scale losses

  • Ice skating rinks' ability to attract a wide range of customers and provide various offerings helps offset larger revenue losses. This approach ensures regular demand by catering to different customer needs.
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Ice Rinks in the US
Revenue (2014-2029)
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Trends and Insights

Economic growth will accelerate demand for ice rink services

  • As consumer sentiment expands and per capita disposable income continues growing, ice skating rinks will benefit from a higher revenue stream from core customer groups.

Biggest companies in the Ice Rinks in the US

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue ($short_0)
2024
Profit ($short_0)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024

There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Ice Rinks in the US industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.

Products & Services Segmentation

Ice Rinks in the US
Products & Services
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Recreation and fitness services, Sports teams and tournaments services and Athletic instruction. Recreation and fitness services is the largest segment of the Ice Rinks in the US.

Trends and Insights

Strong consumer interest continues to fuel high revenue from recreation and fitness services

  • This product segment generates revenue from admission fees for ice rink access and membership fees for consumers like athletes.
  • More insights available in the full report

Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Ice skating rinks primarily manage spaces for recreational and professional ice skating. These ice rinks offer skate rentals and classes but also provide other amenities, including indoor sports and concessions. This report includes for-profit and nonprofit facilities that generate revenue through membership or admissions fees. It excludes any publicly owned and operated ice rinks.

What's included in this industry?

Recreation and fitness servicesSports teams and tournament servicesRental and resale of equipmentFood and beverages salesAthletic instructionRental of space and facilities

Companies

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Related Terms

PRIME TIME ICEZAMBONI MACHINETURNKEY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Industry Code

NAICS 2017

NAICS 71394 - Ice Rinks in the US

Performance

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Analyst insights

While figure skating's popularity has waned, growing interest in ice hockey has helped ice rinks maintain attendance. By catering to diverse customer needs, ice rinks attract...

In this chapter (4)

  • Current Performance
  • Outlook
  • Volatility
  • Life Cycle

Key metrics

  • Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
  • Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
  • Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
  • Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business

Charts

  • Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
  • Industry Life Cycle

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
  • Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
  • Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
  • How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.

Products and Markets

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Analyst insight

High demand for ice skating bolsters revenue generated from recreation and fitness services. The shift toward healthier activities from consumers incentivizes a higher rate o...

In this chapter

  • Products & Services
  • Major Markets

Key metrics

  • Largest market segment and value in 2024
  • Product innovation level

Charts

  • Products & services segmentation in 2024
  • Major market segmentation in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
  • Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
  • Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
  • Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services

Geographic Breakdown

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Analyst insights

Ice rinks’ popularity in large metropolitan areas fuels establishment growth. Regions that house considerable population centers are able to provide operators with access and...

In this chapter (1)

  • Business Locations

Charts

  • Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
  • Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024

Tables

  • Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
  • Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of employees in each state in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
  • Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage

Competitive Forces

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Analyst insights

Ice rinks that provide competitive market pricing enhances internal competition. Customers will look to gain access to ice rinks that have the most favorable pricing and can ...

In this chapter (4)

  • Concentration
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer & Supplier Analysis

Key metrics

  • Industry concentration level
  • Industry competition level and trend
  • Barriers to entry level and trend
  • Substitutes level and trend
  • Buyer power level and trend
  • Supplier power level and trend

Charts

  • Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
  • Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart

Detailed analysis

  • Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
  • Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
  • Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
  • Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
  • Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
  • Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
  • Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
  • Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
  • Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.

Companies

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Analyst insights

No major companies operate dominate the ice rinks industry. The high level of fragmentation and localized demand for ice rink services, coupled with high operating costs, dam...

In this chapter

  • Market Share Concentration
  • Companies
  • Company Spotlights

Charts

  • Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
  • Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024

Detailed analysis

    External Environment

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    Analyst insights

    Strong participation in sports boosts growth. Ice rink revenue expands as consumers participate more in skating sports, like ice hockey and figure skating.

    In this chapter

    • External Drivers
    • Regulation & Policy
    • Assistance

    Key metrics

    • Regulation & policy level and trend
    • Assistance level and trend

    Charts

    • Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029) 
    • Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029) 

    Detailed analysis

    • Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
    • Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
    • Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.

    Financial Benchmarks

    View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time. 

    Analyst insights

    Emphasis on economic stability influences profit. If downstream markets are struggling and broader fiscal conditions are in bad shape, ice rinks will suffer from lower consum...

    In this chapter

    • Cost Structure
    • Financial Ratios
    • Key Ratios

    Key metrics

    • Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
    • Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
    • Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
    • Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio

    Charts

    • Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
    • Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
    • Investment vs. share of economy

    Data tables

    • Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
    • Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
    • Income Statement (2017-2022)
    • Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
    • Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Leverage Ratios  (2017-2022)
    • Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
    • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
    • Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
    • Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • Average Wage (2014-2029)
    • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
    • Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
    • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
    • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)

    Detailed analysis

    • Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability 

    Key Statistics

    Industry Data

    Data Tables

    Including values and annual change:

    • Revenue (2014-2029)
    • IVA (2014-2029)
    • Establishments (2014-2029)
    • Enterprises (2014-2029)
    • Employment (2014-2029)
    • Exports (2014-2029)
    • Imports (2014-2029)
    • Wages (2014-2029)

    Top Questions Answered

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    What is the market size of the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States in 2024?

    The market size of the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States is $714.7m in 2024.

    How many businesses are there in the Ice Rinks in the US industry in 2024?

    There are 485 businesses in the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

    Has the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?

    The market size of the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2019 and 2024.

    What is the forecast growth of the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?

    Over the next five years, the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.

    What does the Ice Rinks in the US in United States include?

    Recreation and fitness services and Sports teams and tournament services are part of the Ice Rinks in the US industry.

    How competitive is the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States?

    The level of competition is low and steady in the Ice Rinks in the US industry in United States.

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    Complementors

    • Arcade, Food & Entertainment Complexes in the US
    • Ski & Snowboard Resorts in the US
    • Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs in the US

    International industries

    • Sports and Physical Recreation Clubs in Australia
    • Sports and Physical Recreation Clubs in New Zealand
    • Sports Clubs in the UK

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